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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Patty with a poor takedown
and DeJesus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeJesus throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Patty holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DeJesus is trying to break the clinch but Patty has him pressed against the cage.
Patty drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeJesus pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeJesus darts in looking for a takedown but Patty gets double underhooks and turns DeJesus into the cage.
DeJesus tries for a takedown but Patty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeJesus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeJesus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patty feinted with a counter takedown.
Patty connects with a leg kick. DeJesus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeJesus thuds a left hand into Patty's body.#TD#
Patty fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DeJesus to the ground. Patty is now in DeJesus's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Patty stands and steps away. DeJesus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patty or perhaps it was just good defense by DeJesus, which made it look bad.
DeJesus unleashes a big counter combination but Patty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Patty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
DeJesus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Patty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DeJesus! #ES2#
DeJesus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pat Patty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Patty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Patty stands up and beckons DeJesus to join him on the feet.
Patty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Patty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Patty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Patty showed some decent athleticism there.
Patty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
DeJesus is trying to stand up here but Patty is controlling him well.
DeJesus trying to control but Patty postures up.
Patty trying to advance position but DeJesus counters by regaining guard.
Patty postures up.
#T3#
Patty looking to pass the guard.
Patty throwing strikes from guard but DeJesus blocks nicely. #SU#
Patty stands up and waves to DeJesus to follow him. #TD#
Patty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeJesus was covering up waiting for the punch and Patty finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
DeJesus kicks Patty off and gets to his feet. #T4##TD#
Patty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
DeJesus pushes Patty off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patty swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
DeJesus gets a clinch.
DeJesus tries to pull guard but Patty holds him up against the cage and eventually DeJesus drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael DeJesus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Patty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeJesus avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Patty. #ES2#
DeJesus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeJesus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Patty fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Patty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Patty shoots in for a double leg but DeJesus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patty closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeJesus circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeJesus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patty is looking to counter the offense by DeJesus and move into the clinch.#CL#
Patty closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
DeJesus pulls guard successfully.
Patty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patty won't allow DeJesus to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patty advances to half guard. #SU#
Patty escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
DeJesus clinches up against the cage.
DeJesus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patty up against the cage.#T2#
Patty is trying to stall.
Patty tries to score a body lock takedown but DeJesus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Patty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeJesus's efforts to push away.
Patty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeJesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patty tries to pull guard but DeJesus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DeJesus controlling the action here for a moment.
DeJesus is trying to push Patty away but Patty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
DeJesus is trying to pull guard but Patty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patty is trying to pull guard but DeJesus has him pressed against the cage.
DeJesus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeJesus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patty has him pressed against the cage.
Patty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patty wants to get back to striking at distance but DeJesus won't allow it.
Patty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeJesus to keep the fight standing.
DeJesus lands with a right to the head.
DeJesus is looking to break free of the clinch but Patty has double underhooks.
DeJesus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on DeJesus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeJesus is looking for a takedown.
DeJesus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patty throws a punch but it's blocked by DeJesus. #T4#
DeJesus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Patty walks away with a smile on his face. DeJesus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeJesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patty blocks a head kick by DeJesus.
Patty lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Patty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeJesus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Patty scrambles back to his feet.
DeJesus shoots for a takedown but Patty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Patty dives in for a single leg takedown but DeJesus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
DeJesus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Patty!
Patty bucks up and tries to throw DeJesus off but instead DeJesus has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael DeJesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
DeJesus closes the distance and clinches up with Patty, looking for a takedown. DeJesus pushes Patty against the cage but Patty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeJesus leaves Patty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patty throws a lazy head kick
and DeJesus counters with a nice uppercut.
Patty shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
DeJesus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patty, pushing him back against the cage.
DeJesus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Patty prevents DeJesus from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patty looking to stall.
Patty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeJesus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Patty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeJesus lands with a nice combination. Patty backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Patty is rocked!#T1#
DeJesus walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Patty drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! DeJesus swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Patty's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael DeJesus!
A pretty intense looking Rafael DeJesus took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Doo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rhodes is looking for a sweep. Doo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doo uses his free foot to push down on Rhodes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhodes.
Rhodes is looking to get to half guard.
Rhodes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doo on the ground.
Rhodes is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rhodes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Rhodes tries to improve his position but Doo has taken his back! Doo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rhodes tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Doo pushes Rhodes away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Doo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Bull pulls Figueroa into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Figueroa wants to get up but he can't break Bull's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bull looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Figueroa won't allow Bull to get back to his feet.
Bull controls Figueroa momentarily but Figueroa frees himself.
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.
Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bull's head.
Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Bull tries to strike from the bottom.
Figueroa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bull controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Figueroa throws a low kick but Bull moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands with a hook. Bull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Bull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bull wants to stand but Figueroa is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Figueroa!
Figueroa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Bull tries to control but Figueroa wriggling away.
Figueroa regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bull lands a nice short elbow.
Bull moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Figueroa.
#SUB2#
Bull looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueroa is pushing Bull's head away, looking to escape. Bull manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bull tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Figueroa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Bull is keen to just control but Figueroa is a slippery customer.
Figueroa pushes Bull off looking to stand but Bull dives back in and keeps control.
Figueroa tries to roll over but Bull keeps him under control.
Bull stops Figueroa from getting back to his feet.
Figueroa missing with punches from the bottom.
Bull is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Figueroa missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Figueroa.
Geno Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueroa throws a jab when Bull was well out of range.#CL2#
Bull moves into the clinch.#BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bull.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Bull looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bull landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geno Bull dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Figueroa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bull.
Figueroa is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Bull bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Figueroa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bull has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Figueroa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa is looking to reverse the position.
Figueroa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Figueroa is looking to regain half guard here but Bull keeps moving and retains side control.
Figueroa tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Figueroa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Bull cracks Figueroa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figueroa keeps working.
Figueroa is looking to regain half guard here but Bull keeps moving and retains side control.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Bull stands up and beckons Figueroa to his feet. #TD2#
Bull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Bull tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Bull decides to stand back up. Bull steps back and let's Figueroa get back to his feet.
Luciano Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Bull moves into the clinch.#BC#
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bull takes the fight into the clinch.
Figueroa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Figueroa wants to break free but Bull has control.
#BC2#
Bull breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Bull closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Figueroa quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figueroa is looking to escape.
Bull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Figueroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bull tries to pass to full mount but Figueroa defends it. #ES#
Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3##CL2#
Bull has taken the fight to the clinch.
Figueroa has had enough of the clinch but Bull keeps him there for the moment.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Figueroa is keeping busy.
Figueroa tries to pull guard but Bull holds him up against the cage and eventually Figueroa drops back down to his feet.
Figueroa is trying to push Bull away but Bull has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Figueroa decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Figueroa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bull has passed into half guard!
#SU2#
Bull stands up from half guard. #T4##TD2#
Bull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bull wants to take a breather but Figueroa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bull seems to be working for a kimura but Figueroa defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Figueroa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bull is on him like a limpet, forcing Figueroa back against the cage.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Bull blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
#TD2#
Bull works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Figueroa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Figueroa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Bull gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geno Bull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Figueroa throws a low kick, looking for Bull's leg but Bull calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Bull moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bull breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Bull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bull showed some decent athleticism there.
Figueroa is trying to stand up here but Bull is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A slow jab from Figueroa misses its intended target.
Bull throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Figueroa gets tackled into the cage by Bull. Bull maintains the clinch. #T1#
Bull effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Figueroa gets a clinch.
Figueroa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bull slows down the pace here.
Bull keeps control of Figueroa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Figueroa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Figueroa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figueroa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Figueroa wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Bull wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving. #SUB#
Figueroa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Figueroa's guard.
Bull trying to pass the guard but Figueroa defending well.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
Figueroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
Geno Bull has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Bull is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Figueroa is just riding it out for now. Bull eventually gives up the hold.
Figueroa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bull content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bull trying to control from half guard but Figueroa is working away.
Figueroa throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bull manages to pass to side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figueroa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep.
Figueroa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Figueroa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bull is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bull tries to control but Figueroa wriggling away.
Figueroa tries to improve his position but instead Bull has taken his back!
Figueroa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bull.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Figueroa doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geno Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bull winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geno Bull!
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