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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Stafford.#CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson pushes Stafford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stafford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Thompson drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Stafford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stafford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thompson is concentrating on defense, preventing Stafford from advancing position.
Stafford thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Stafford wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson has hold of Stafford's hands but Stafford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stafford tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thompson.
Thompson is pressing down on Stafford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson looking to control but Stafford passes into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Stafford is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stafford to get the leverage.
Stafford working the head and body with strikes.
Stafford wants to stand up but Thompson has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Stafford lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson is trying to control but Stafford manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Stafford goes for an armbar but Thompson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thompson.
Stafford being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stafford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stafford working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austin Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stafford breaks from the clinch.
Thompson dives in and grabs Stafford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stafford pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stafford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stafford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson jumps guard but Stafford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Stafford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stafford tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stafford prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Thompson.
Thompson jumps guard but Stafford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Stafford counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stafford tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Stafford has been cut.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Stafford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2##CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Stafford has Thompson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stafford pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thompson tumbling to the mat - Stafford dives into Thompson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stafford has passed into side control.
Thompson keeps Stafford under control for a moment.
Thompson is trying to control Stafford's posture but Stafford avoids it. #T3#
Stafford creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thompson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU#
Stafford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet. #CL2#
Thompson clinches.
Stafford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stafford is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stafford has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stafford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Thompson forces Stafford back against the cage and clinches.#T4##BC#
Stafford manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Stafford in a clinch.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stafford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stafford stalling.
#BC#
Stafford breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malik Stafford's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stafford blocks a head kick by Thompson.
As Thompson tries to get set, Stafford tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stafford keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stafford looking to stall.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stafford smiles and moves away.
Stafford tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stafford as he avoids it easily.
As Thompson tries to get set, Stafford tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stafford circles away.
Stafford is looking for a counter combo.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Thompson.#CL2#
Stafford tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Thompson has Stafford pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stafford tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Stafford holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Stafford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Stafford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stafford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stafford tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stafford to the ground. Stafford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Stafford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stafford tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stafford to the ground. Stafford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Stafford, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Thompson gets a clinch.
Stafford just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather. #BC#
Stafford manages to break the clinch.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3##CL#
Stafford moves into the clinch.
Stafford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stafford tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stafford sprawls well. Stafford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Thompson tries to get set, Stafford tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Stafford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Stafford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stafford lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Thompson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malik Stafford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Austin Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stafford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 Malik Stafford.
I think Thompson 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Raine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raine shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raine misses with a head kick.
Raine shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Frost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Raine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raine with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.#CL2#
Raine takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is trying to stall.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frost is looking to break free of the clinch but Raine has double underhooks.
Frost tries to break the clinch but Raine is controlling the position.
Raine effectively controlling the action here.
Raine is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Josef Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariancho Raine.
Raine prevents Frost from breaking the clinch.
Frost effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raine has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raine is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Raine circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raine.
#T3#
Raine fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Raine clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost is trying to force a seperation but Raine has the dominant position.#BC2#
Raine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raine defends well and Frost ends up having to push Raine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frost closes the distance and clinches up with Raine, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes Raine against the cage but Raine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Raine scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Josef Frost has been cut.
Raine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Raine.
Raine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost tries to counter by clinching up but Raine breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Frost gets tackled into the cage by Raine. Raine maintains the clinch.
Raine is pressed up against the cage. Frost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raine down to the mat. Raine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Raine throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Frost's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Raine dives in looking to finish as Frost flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Raine's strikes! Raine is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Frost's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Frost was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariancho Raine!
Mariancho Raine decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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