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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
MacKenzie misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
MacKenzie has clasped his hands together around Pearson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
MacKenzie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pearson defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacKenzie controls the position.
MacKenzie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working. #T1#
Pearson wants to control but MacKenzie postures up.
Pearson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacKenzie wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
MacKenzie wants to stand but Pearson has his arm trapped.
MacKenzie tries to move to full mount but Pearson actually manages to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pearson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacKenzie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing MacKenzie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
MacKenzie drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacKenzie looking to sit in guard and control but Pearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacKenzie wants to get back to his feet but Pearson passes into half guard.
#T3#
MacKenzie tries to roll over but Pearson keeps him under control.
MacKenzie manages to get to full guard.
Pearson preventing the sweep.
MacKenzie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pearson has passed into side control.
Pearson is putting a hurting on MacKenzie here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
MacKenzie wants to control but Pearson postures up.
Pearson slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by MacKenzie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacKenzie is trying to reverse the position but instead Pearson has taken his back - oops!
Pearson avoiding MacKenzie 's attempts to control his hands.
MacKenzie tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walton Pearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
MacKenzie clinches. #BC2#
MacKenzie manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Pearson gets caught flat footed, as MacKenzie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacKenzie throws a big elbow that misses.
MacKenzie trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacKenzie's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Pearson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
MacKenzie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
MacKenzie preventing the sweep.
Pearson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Walton Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacKenzie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacKenzie wants to stand and escape but instead Pearson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
MacKenzie looking to control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacKenzie is wriggling around but Pearson manages to pass to half guard.
MacKenzie scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pearson manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Pearson has hold of MacKenzie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacKenzie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MacKenzie wants to control but Pearson is having none of it.
MacKenzie is looking to improve his position but Pearson isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
MacKenzie is just holding on here. Pearson manages to take his back.
MacKenzie tries to escape but Pearson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Pearson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MacKenzie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Pearson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
Pearson is not going to allow MacKenzie to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pearson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacKenzie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacKenzie for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson is hanging on to MacKenzie's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walton Pearson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pearson looks to throw a body kick
and MacKenzie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie with the ground and pound but Pearson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
MacKenzie is pressing down on Pearson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pearson is holding on for now.
MacKenzie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacKenzie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacKenzie is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Pearson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pearson has a closed guard, preventing MacKenzie from standing up.
MacKenzie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pearson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacKenzie's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Pearson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pearson seems to have locked his on tight now - MacKenzie screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pearson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Walton Pearson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Arsenault fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arsenault darts in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay gets double underhooks and turns Arsenault into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bambaulay! But no joy.#CL#
Arsenault forces Bambaulay back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Arsenault breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arsenault shoots in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arsenault's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Arsenault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bambaulay throws a combination that misses
and Arsenault counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bambaulay thinking. #CL#
Arsenault gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bambaulay has had enough of the clinch but Arsenault keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Arsenault breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bambaulay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arsenault's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambaulay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danga de danga de dang - Bambaulay scores with a four punch combination!
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Arsenault does no damage.
Bambaulay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arsenault.#T1#
Arsenault shoots for a takedown but Bambaulay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arsenault shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bambaulay as he jumps to the side.
Arsenault is breathing heavily.
Bambaulay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bambaulay scores with a three punch combo!
Bambaulay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arsenault on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bambaulay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Bambaulay scores with a four punch combination!
Bambaulay is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arsenault shoots in looking for a takedown. Bambaulay tries to sprawl out of it but Arsenault keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bambaulay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bambaulay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Bambaulay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Arsenault has been cut.
Bambaulay scores with a three punch combo!
Bambaulay throws a leg kick but Arsenault sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Bambaulay.
Bambaulay lands a nice shot that snaps Arsenault's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bambaulay, as that shot connected.
Bambaulay misses with a few strikes there.
Bambaulay has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arsenault.
Arsenault shoots in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arsenault's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bambaulay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bambaulay wants to clinch up but Arsenault keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bambaulay clinches up against the cage.
Arsenault keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bambaulay's efforts to push away.#T3##BC#
Arsenault pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bambaulay closes the distance and clinches.
Arsenault keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bambaulay's efforts to push away.
Bambaulay tries to circle away but Arsenault has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Arsenault pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bambaulay is trying to push Arsenault away but Arsenault has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Bambaulay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arsenault fails to pull guard.
Arsenault wants a takedown.
Bambaulay working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Arsenault escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bambaulay lands with a right hand.
Bambaulay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bambaulay is looking to score with low kicks.
As Bambaulay tries to get set, Arsenault tries to push him back and clinch up but Bambaulay manages to avoid the attempt.
Bambaulay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Bambaulay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Arsenault's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Arsenault walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Bambaulay does no damage.
Bambaulay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bambaulay lands with a nice combination. Arsenault backs away looking to recover.
Arsenault shoots in but Bambaulay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arsenault throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bambaulay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arsenault tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bambaulay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olu Bambaulay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bambaulay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bambaulay.
Arsenault fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bambaulay avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bambaulay throws a series of punches but Arsenault avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arsenault drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bambaulay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arsenault eats them both and turns towards Bambaulay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Arsenault closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bambaulay circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Arsenault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Bambaulay misses.
Bambaulay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Bambaulay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bambaulay tries to break the clinch but Arsenault is controlling the position.
Arsenault drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bambaulay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Arsenault pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bambaulay tries to close the distance and clinch but Arsenault swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arsenault tries to clinch there but Bambaulay circles away.
Bambaulay is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Bambaulay throws a right and a left that Arsenault avoids nicely.
Bambaulay scores with a hook.
Arsenault takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bambaulay cracks Arsenault with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bambaulay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arsenault.
Arsenault is looking to counter the offense by Bambaulay and move into the clinch.
Bambaulay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arsenault eats them both and turns towards Bambaulay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bambaulay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bambaulay misses with a double jab.
Arsenault thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arsenault.
Bambaulay lands with a hook. Arsenault tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bambaulay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olu Bambaulay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Bambaulay.
Arsenault tries to clinch up.#T3#
Arsenault shoots in looking for a takedown. Bambaulay tries to sprawl out of it but Arsenault keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bambaulay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Arsenault rushes Bambaulay and presses him up against the cage.
Arsenault looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arsenault scores a nice knee to the body.
Bambaulay blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Arsenault breaks from the clinch.
Bambaulay scores with a one two! Arsenault had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Bambaulay. #T4#
Bambaulay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arsenault moves in looking to clinch but Bambaulay pushes him off.
Bambaulay throws a counter combo.
Bambaulay slips under a jab from Arsenault.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bambaulay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bambaulay gets tackled into the cage by Arsenault. Arsenault maintains the clinch.
Arsenault has Bambaulay pressed against the cage, preventing Bambaulay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Arsenault gets control of Bambaulay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arsenault will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arsenault looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bambaulay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bambaulay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Bambaulay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Arsenault's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arsenault showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bambaulay.
Arsenault dodges the punch combination from Bambaulay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arsenault.
Arsenault moves in looking to clinch but Bambaulay pushes him off.
Arsenault will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bambaulay lands with an overhand left.
Bambaulay lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambaulay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arsenault back to the cage. Bambaulay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bambaulay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arsenault back to the cage. Bambaulay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambaulay tries to bum rush Arsenault with a series of wild strikes but Arsenault uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bambaulay lunges at Arsenault with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arsenault's hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arsenault blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Arsenault fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Arsenault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arsenault lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bambaulay lands a right hook to the body.
No luck for Arsenault with that takedown attempt.
Bambaulay cracks Arsenault with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Arsenault showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bambaulay.
Bambaulay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Arsenault closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arsenault leaning against his opponent.
Arsenault is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bambaulay is defending well for now.
Arsenault landing knees to the body.
Bambaulay wants to get back to striking at distance but Arsenault won't allow it.
Arsenault tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bambaulay smiles and moves away.
#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bambaulay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arsenault takes one to the chin there.
Bambaulay scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Bambaulay clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Bambaulay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arsenault is pushing Bambaulay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Bambaulay is trying to break the clinch but Arsenault has him pressed against the cage.
Arsenault can't get the takedown.
Arsenault misses with a body punch.
Bambaulay tries to circle away but Arsenault has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Arsenault escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Arsenault has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olu Bambaulay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donk. Bambaulay catches Arsenault right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olu Bambaulay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bambaulay 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olu Bambaulay!
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