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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 4
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Buck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arcane feinted with a counter takedown.
Buck tries to land a leg kick but Arcane saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Buck.
Arcane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buck is looking to slow Arcane down with leg kicks.
Buck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buck falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Arcane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Buck wants to sweep here but Arcane controlling him for the moment.
Arcane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buck keeping full guard, as Arcane tries to pass.
Arcane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arcane chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcane throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Arcane trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Arcane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arcane landing some decent shots from guard.
Arcane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Buck is rocked!
Arcane gets to his feet and stands over Buck, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Buck felt that one! Arcane unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Buck from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 3
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Buck scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Grant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buck manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buck has control of Grant's left arm, preventing Grant from doing any damage.
Buck wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
Grant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Buck keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Grant stands up and waves to Buck to follow him. #CL#
Buck gets a clinch.
Grant misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Buck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buck is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant is looking to clinch but Buck is avoiding it.
#T2#
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buck.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buck scores with a nice head shot.
Grant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buck circles away.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Grant looks to move away, Buck throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Buck lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
Grant moves away from the strike by Buck. #CL#
Buck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grant is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Buck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Buck drops Grant with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Grant looks back up at him and smiles so Buck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Grant is rocked!#CL#
Buck gets a clinch.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Buck finish him?#BC#
Buck breaks from the clinch.
Buck connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Grant covering up! Buck comes in with a big uppercut and Grant goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Buck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Chong takes a swing at Shepard's ribcage but misses.
As Chong backs off Shepard throws a huge counter combo but Chong manages to avoid it all.
Chong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chong swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Shepard moves into the clinch successfully.
Shepard misses with a body punch.
Shepard can't get the takedown.
Chong misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shepard.
Chong has a couple of punches blocked by Shepard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shepard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chong pulls Shepard in to control the position.
Shepard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chong pulls Shepard in close to prevent any damage.
Shepard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Chong seems keen to control Shepard's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shepard.
Shepard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Chong.
Shepard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chong backwards.
Shepard stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shepard.
Chong tries to break free but Shepard pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Shepard lands with a short shot to the head.
Shepard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chong backwards.
Chong tries to stall but Shepard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Shepard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Chong has Shepard pushed against the cage.
Shepard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shepard goes for a takedown attempt but Chong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Shepard misses.
Chong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chong is looking to chop away at Shepard's legs.
Shepard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chong moves away.
Shepard misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Chong.
Chong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chong scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Shepard shoots in and bounces Chong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Chong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chong tries to clinch up.
Shepard digs a good hook to Chong's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chong takes a swing at Shepard's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Shepard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chong is looking to land body kicks.
Chong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chong slips a jab and a cross from Shepard.
Shepard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shepard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chong looks to land a right hand but Shepard moved out of range.
Chong misses with a body shot.
Shepard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Commander Shepard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shepard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chong throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shepard counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Chong.
Shepard avoids a kick to the body.
Shepard keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chong on the side of the head.
Shepard looks to score with a jab to the body but Chong is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chong was well out of range. Poor timing from Shepard.
Chong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shepard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chong manages to avoid it.
Shepard moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Chong throws a lazy right hand but Shepard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chong throws a big shot that misses.
Chong misses with a wild body shot.
Chong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shepard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shepard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chong was well out of range. Poor timing from Shepard.
Shepard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shepard's sensitive parts.
Chong scores with a body shot.
Commander Shepard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chong. Shepard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shepard moves away.
Chong tries a low kick but Shepard avoids it.#T2#
Shepard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Shepard has Chong up against the cage in a clinch.
Shepard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chong pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shepard. Chong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Shepard misses.
Shepard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chong was well out of range. Poor timing from Shepard.
Shepard misses with an uppercut.
Chong throws a big counter combination but Shepard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shepard misses with the combination.
#T3#
Chong misses with a hook to the body
and Shepard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shepard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chong under the eye.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Chong has managed to clinch.
Chong working hard to break the clinch.
Chong gets underhooks to prevent Shepard's takedown attempt.
Chong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shepard avoids it.
Shepard scores with a hook to the body.
Chong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Shepard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chong has his hands clasped together around Shepard's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shepard throws a strike but Chong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Commander Shepard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shepard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chong manages to avoid it.
Chong tried to counter with a leg kick but Shepard avoided it.
Chong slips a jab from Shepard.
An attempted straight right counter from Chong misses the target.
Chong is looking to wear down Shepard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chong tries to clinch there but Shepard circles away.
Chong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shepard slips a jab from Chong.
Nice defenses there by Chong.
Chong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shepard throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong wants to clinch up but Shepard keeps it at a distance.
Shepard throws a jab when Chong was well out of range.
Chong throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.#T1#
Shepard misses with an uppercut.
Chong tried to counter with a leg kick but Shepard avoided it.
Chong is looking to clinch but Shepard is avoiding it.
Chong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shepard.
Chong digs a good body shot into Shepard's ribs.
Chong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shepard on the side of the head.
Jimmy Chong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shepard.
Shepard with the counter takedown but Chong avoids it easily.
A jab from Shepard misses.
Chong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chong lands with a good body shot.
Chong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Commander Shepard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shepard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chong.
Chong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Shepard blocks the leg kick.
Chong punishes Shepard's body with a nice straight punch.
Shepard blocks a leg kick.
Chong tries to land a leg kick but Shepard saw it coming and moves away.
Jimmy Chong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepard fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Chong slips a jab and a cross from Shepard.
Chong throws a head kick but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Chong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shepard throws a jab but it's blocked by Chong.
Chong tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Shepard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chong, pushing him back against the cage.
Chong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shepard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shepard prevents a body shot from Chong. #T4#
Chong stalling in the clinch but Shepard improves position.
Chong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shepard's elbow.
Commander Shepard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chong has had enough of the clinch but Shepard keeps him there for the moment.
Chong misses with a punch to the body.
Chong misses with some punches.
Chong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Shepard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Chong throws Shepard to one side and escapes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepard avoids the body shot from Chong.
Jimmy Chong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shepard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Chong.
I think Shepard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Commander Shepard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Monty.
Gregory really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gregory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monty.
Gregory slips a straight right by Monty.
Monty takes a swing at Gregory's ribcage but misses.
Monty throws a body shot but no joy.
Monty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregory was well out of range. Poor timing from Monty.
Gregory cracks Monty with an open hand slap.
Gregory blocks a jab.
Gregory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monty throws a right hand that Gregory ducks under and follows up with a left that Gregory also avoids with ease.
Monty just misses with a punch to the body.
Monty throws a sloppy body shot
and Gregory counters with a good low kick that Monty was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Monty shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Monty.
Joe Monty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monty misses with a looping left.
Gregory has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Monty throws a body punch but Gregory moves out of range.
Gregory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#
It looks like Quincy Gregory has been cut.#TD#
Gregory shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monty is trying to defend but Gregory finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gregory connects with a nice short shot to Monty's temple.
Gregory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gregory controlling the action here.
Gregory thows a huge punch but Monty dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Monty wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gregory working Monty over with strikes.
Monty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gregory will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gregory lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Gregory. #T3#
Monty is refusing to be controlled, as Gregory sits in half guard.
Gregory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gregory perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Monty trying to control from the bottom.
Monty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gregory. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gregory thows a huge punch but Monty dodges it nicely.
Monty is trying to control but can't.
Gregory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gregory lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monty defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gregory lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gregory thows a huge punch but Monty dodges it nicely.
Gregory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monty defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gregory connects with a nice short shot to Monty's temple.
Gregory throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gregory in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monty defending well though.
Gregory landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quincy Gregory will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quincy Gregory's cut.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gregory has a takedown stuffed.
Monty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monty misses with a hook
letting Gregory counter with a right hand.
Monty swings for the body but Gregory moves out of range.
A punch combination from Monty misses.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses.
Gregory tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monty defends well and Gregory ends up having to push Monty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gregory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Monty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monty throws a hook to the side of Gregory's head but Gregory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe Monty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monty lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Monty throws a combination that misses
and Gregory counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gregory walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Gregory is rocked!
Monty is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Gregory flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gregory is out cold! Monty holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Monty!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 2
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Buck connects with an inside leg kick.
Killer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buck circles away.
Buck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buck lands a jab-cross combination.
Buck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Killer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buck napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Buck explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Killer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buck is trying to defend but Killer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Killer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buck.#SUB#
Killer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Buck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Killer, into his guard. #REVB#
Buck forces his way into half guard.
Buck tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Killer tries to roll over but Buck keeps him under control.
Buck slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Buck postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Killer to stand up.
Killer looks for a takedown but Buck sprawls well.
Buck scores with a shot to the body.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serial Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Killer is breathing heavily.#T2#
Buck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Buck.
Jab from Buck.
Buck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Buck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buck connects with an inside leg kick.
Buck lands with a straight right. Killer didn't see that one coming.
Buck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buck swivels and escapes.
Buck scores with a shot to the body.
Buck lands a head kick. Killer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Killer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buck scores with a head kick. Killer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Killer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buck jabs Killer right on the nose. Killer blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Killer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buck's guard.#ES2#
Buck has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Killer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Buck takes one to the chin there.
Buck lands a jab to the head.
Killer ducks right into an uppercut from Buck.
Killer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buck jabs Killer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buck swinging wildly here.
Buck is working the combinations to good effect here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Killer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer lands a nice forearm strike.
Buck is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Buck tries to roll over but Killer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Killer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Killer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buck sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Killer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buck is just riding it out for now. Killer eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck is concentrating on defense, preventing Killer from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Buck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Buck stuns Killer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Buck connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Buck as Killer shoots in.
Buck cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Buck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Buck.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Buck tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
Buck throws a nice inside leg kick.
John Buck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serial Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
John Buck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer goes for a double leg but Buck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buck continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killer's head backwards.
Buck throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Buck lands a jab-cross combination.
Killer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buck.
Buck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown attempt by Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Buck, which made it look bad.
Killer walks into a stiff left hand from Buck.
John Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Buck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck cracks Killer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Killer shoots in but Buck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buck lands a head shot.
Killer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Killer dives in and grabs Buck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buck pushes down on Killer's head and hops out.#CL2#
Buck drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Buck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buck misses with a punch to the body.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Buck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buck digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Killer is working for takedown but Buck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buck lands a shoulder strike.
Buck tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Buck back against the cage. #T3#
Buck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Buck tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Buck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buck tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Buck back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Buck.
A hook to the body from Buck.
Buck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Killer blocks a body shot from Buck. #T4#
Buck struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Buck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Buck gets caught napping as Killer dives in and scores a takedown. Buck manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Buck manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Killer fails with the takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buck lands a high kick!
Buck scores with a punch to the head.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Buck.
Killer has a takedown stuffed.
Buck lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Buck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Buck jabs Killer right on the nose. Killer blinks but takes it well.
Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Buck, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes Buck against the cage but Buck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buck pinned against the cage. Buck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serial Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Buck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buck to score with a decent uppercut.
Buck cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Good exchange - Buck coming out on top.
Buck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killer walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Buck. That snapped Killer's head back.
A left lands for Buck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Buck takes the fight into the clinch.
Buck struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
#T1#
Buck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buck tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Buck back against the cage.
Killer prevents a body shot from Buck.
Buck cracks Killer with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Buck breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Buck.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Buck tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Buck lands a jab-cross combination.
Killer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Killer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Killer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer in the domination position with Buck hanging on.#SUB#
Killer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buck rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Killer's guard! Nice work there by Buck! #SUB#
Killer has an active guard here but Buck has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck controlling the pace. #T3#
Buck is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Buck decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buck lands a nice shot that snaps Killer's head back.
Buck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4##TD#
Killer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buck isn't going anywhere.
Killer working away.#SUB#
Killer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buck, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Killer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Buck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Killer but great work by Buck.
Buck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
John Buck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Serial Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buck controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for John Buck!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for John Buck!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for John Buck!
John Buck wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 1
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Buck rushes Emirhan and presses him up against the cage.
Buck struggles to land a body shot inside as Emirhan controls his hands.
Emirhan takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Buck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buck thumps Emirhan with a low kick.
Emirhan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Buck has Emirhan up against the cage in a clinch.
Buck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buck misses with a punch to the body.
Buck lands a shot to the body.
Emirhan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buck smiles and moves away.
Buck wants to land a leg kick but Emirhan is out of range.
Buck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emirhan's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buck wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Buck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emirhan lands an uppercut.
Emirhan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Emirhan wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dogan Emirhan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Emirhan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buck misses with a punch to the body.
Buck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buck lands a shot to the body.
Buck tries a body shot but Emirhan blocks it.
Emirhan is trying to drag Buck to the mat but Buck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Buck.
Emirhan is breathing heavily.
Buck digs a right hand into Emirhan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emirhan's gas tank. #BC2#
Buck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Buck misses its intended target.
Buck throws a sloppy head kick and Emirhan moves out of range easily.
Emirhan throwing a counter right hand but Buck manages to avoid it.
Buck throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Emirhan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Buck drives through and clinches with Emirhan against the cage.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emirhan backwards.
Emirhan jumps guard but Buck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Emirhan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Buck - that landed with a thud.
Buck pushes Emirhan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emirhan blocks a body shot from Buck. #BC2#
Buck breaks the clinch.
Emirhan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emirhan dodges the punch combination from Buck.
Emirhan throws a body punch but Buck moves out of range.
Buck lands a big right hook! Emirhan looks hurt but is still standing! Buck lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Emirhan falls down and Buck dives in with a huge hammer fist! Emirhan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Buck runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Buck!
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