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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tip Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt checks a leg kick. Hunt looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well. Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Hunt moves into the clinch. Come on Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Newton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Newton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1# Newton being controlled against the cage.#TD2# Newton pulls guard successfully.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Newton wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
Newton wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Newton with the active half guard here but Hunt passes nicely into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SU# Hunt decides to stand back up. Newton tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it. A head kick by Newton misses and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings Newton. Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Newton. Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely. Lauren Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tip Newton.#T3# Newton tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance. Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Newton looks winded!#TD# Hunt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hunt manages to end up in side control. Newton tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position. Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well. #T4# Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB# Hunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Newton manages to avoid the submission attempt. You can see the frustration on Newton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauren Hunt dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Newton shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Newton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD# Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Newton napping and manages to drive through into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Newton looking for a sweep but Hunt has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1##SUB# Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Hunt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. Newton is trying to reverse the position but instead Hunt has taken his back - oops! Hunt tries to keep control of the position but Newton is staying busy.#SUB# Newton showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Hunt looking for the choke but no joy. #T2##SUB# Hunt working for a choke but Newton is defending well. #SUB# Hunt is looking for a rear naked choke here but Newton reverses the position brilliantly into Hunt's guard!
#T3##SUB2# Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunt dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB# Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hunt prevents Newton from getting back to his feet. Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Newton is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Newton trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Newton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Newton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauren Hunt dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Newton shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Newton looks to clinch and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lauren Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Newton throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range. Newton tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance. Newton with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage. Lauren Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tip Newton. Hunt stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1# Newton being controlled against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lauren Hunt.#TD# Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunt working the ground and pound. Hunt looks up at the clock and then as Newton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hunt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Newton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Hunt punishing his opponent with strikes. Newton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount. Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hunt landing strikes from the mount and Newton is in trouble! This has been an exciting period of action! Newton is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea. Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?#SUB# Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Newton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt. Hunt trying to control but Newton is having none of it. #T3# Hunt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Newton tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away. Newton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Hunt with a couple of short strikes.#T4# Hunt landing shots from mount. Hunt lands a big shot there that rocks Newton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB# Hunt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Newton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Newton is trying to stand but he's just given Hunt his back.#SUB# Hunt working for the choke. Tip Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lauren Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hunt controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Lauren Hunt showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauren Hunt! In defeat, Tip Newton stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will work my ass off '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Dunlap stops a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Dunlap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Dunlap just leaning against Jordan, taking a breather. Dunlap wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Dunlap has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jordan is trying to keep an underhook but Dunlap manages to get the takedown into half guard. Jordan is trying to get back to full guard. Dunlap missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Jordan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunlap pulls his head out easily. Jordan wants to improve his position but Dunlap is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunlap controlling the action here. Jordan is trying to maintain the position but Dunlap is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Jordan tries to roll over but Dunlap keeps him under control. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dunlap thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jordan wants to get back to his feet. Dunlap not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jordan keeps control of the position for the meantime. Dunlap seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dunlap could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jordan wants to get back to full guard. Jordan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Dunlap wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2# Jordan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Dunlap breaks from the clinch.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dunlap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunlap shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Dunlap's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jordan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dunlap defends it well. Kentrell Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jordan staying out of range there. Jordan swinging wildly here.
Dunlap seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jordan has a takedown stuffed. Desmond Dunlap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kentrell Jordan.#T3# Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunlap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunlap circles away. Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunlap moves away. Jordan blocks the body kick.
Dunlap misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunlap is looking to clinch. Jordan misses with a takedown attempt and Dunlap counters with a big head kick but Jordan shrugs it off. Jordan looks winded! Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunlap as he avoids it easily. Dunlap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. As Jordan looks to move away, Dunlap throws a big counter combo but Jordan just gets out of the way. Dunlap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4# Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunlap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dunlap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jordan but Jordan pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dunlap fails with the takedown. Dunlap takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL# Dunlap clinches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dunlap is looking to take this one to the mat. Dunlap fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordan is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Dunlap dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Jordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice sprawl there from Jordan as Dunlap shoots in. Dunlap cracks a nice hook into Jordan's ribs. Desmond Dunlap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunlap sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jordan fails to land the takedown. Dunlap feinted with a counter takedown. Jordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunlap's waist but Dunlap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jordan off to one side. Desmond Dunlap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kentrell Jordan. Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunlap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jordan's waist but Jordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunlap off to one side. Jordan dives in and grabs Dunlap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunlap pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out. Jordan tries to clinch but Dunlap moves away #TD# and Dunlap counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jordan won't be happy with that. #ES2# Jordan sneaks out the side door and pushes Dunlap away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1# Jordan is breathing heavily. Nice takedown defense from Dunlap. No joy for Jordan on that attempt. Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Dunlap.
Jordan thows a leg kick but Dunlap checks it #TD# and Dunlap counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dunlap. Dunlap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dunlap is stalling in the full guard. Dunlap chips away with some ground and pound. Dunlap landing some decent shots from guard. Jordan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dunlap controls the pace. Dunlap wants to stand but Jordan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2# Dunlap sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dunlap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan. Jordan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL# Dunlap closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Dunlap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dunlap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan. Dunlap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it. Jordan feints the counter takedown.#T3# Dunlap closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD# Dunlap decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Dunlap trying to control the pace. Jordan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dunlap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around? Dunlap thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head. Dunlap is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ground and pound from Dunlap. Dunlap prevents Jordan from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Dunlap stands up and beckons Jordan to join him on the feet. Jordan stuffs the takedown.#T4# Dunlap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dunlap is looking to clinch. Jordan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dunlap blocks it well.#TD# Dunlap shoots in and gets a takedown into Jordan's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jordan looking to control.
Dunlap stays in close to Jordan's body and controls the position. #SUB2# Jordan working for a triangle but Dunlap defends it easily.
Dunlap is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Dunlap dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# A telegraphed right hand from Dunlap misses the target. Dunlap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dunlap tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dunlap fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunlap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dunlap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Dunlap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jordan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU# Dunlap stands up and we're back to a striking position. Jordan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dunlap. Dunlap gets slowly back to his feet. #T1# Jordan wants to clinch. Jordan misses with a double jab
#TD# and Dunlap counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Jordan manages to escape and get back to his feet! Desmond Dunlap is winning the standup battle so far. Dunlap misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan darts in looking for a takedown but Dunlap gets double underhooks and turns Jordan into the cage. #T2# Good shot there by Jordan. Dunlap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jordan but Jordan pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Dunlap. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dunlap has his takedown stuffed and Jordan counters with a three punch combo that has Dunlap backing up. Dunlap nods at Jordan to acknowledge the strikes. Dunlap keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Jordan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan goes for a takedown attempt but Dunlap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jordan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dunlap tries to counter with a takedown but Jordan is quick to defend against it.#T3# Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunlap.
#CL2# Jordan forces Dunlap back against the cage and clinches. Dunlap changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dunlap misses with a combination
letting Jordan counter with a right hand. #CL2# Jordan has Dunlap up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Jordan successfully pulls guard.
Jordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2# Jordan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunlap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dunlap is in close to Jordan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Dunlap scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dunlap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Jordan is looking for a triangle but Dunlap pushes his legs off easily.
#SU# Dunlap gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Dunlap fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunlap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Kentrell Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dunlap has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Dunlap! The defeated Kentrell Jordan had this to say: 'i will work my ass off again'.
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