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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with Cook and pushes him back against the cage.
Cook jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbosa walks away with a smile on his face. Cook gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cook fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa wants to counter with a clinch but Cook pushes him away.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Cook won't allow it.
Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Cook lands a takedown into guard.
Barbosa is looking to stand back up but Cook counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barbosa.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barbosa can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
Barbosa looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Cook is trying to work for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
Cook lands with a punch from half guard.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet.
Cook working over Barbosa with some ground and pound. Barbosa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cook has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Cook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cook is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cook could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cook working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Cook seems to be looking for submissions.
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. Cook connects with a nice short shot to Barbosa's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa is trying to stand up here but Cook is controlling him well.
Cook looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cook is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cook scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Cook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barbosa taking some punishment here, with Cook in his half guard.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Cook is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cook wants to work for an arm triangle but Barbosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Barbosa is looking to control Cook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cook is trying to work for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cook pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa looks winded!
Cook lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Cook dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range.
Cook feinted with a counter takedown.
Barbosa punishes Cook's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cook leaning against his opponent.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cook backwards. #TD#
Cook gets control of Barbosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cook will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cook is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
Barbosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a strike but Cook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cook works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Cook scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barbosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SU#
Cook gets to his feet. Barbosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Barbosa pushes Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Cook ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cook no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cook manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cook is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbosa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cook dives into side control.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Cook lands an elbow. #T2#
Cook cracks Barbosa with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Cook tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cook has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Michel Cook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cook working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cook lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Cook working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cook is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cook is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but Cook keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Cook decides to stand back up. #TD#
Cook shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Barbosa has one foot on Cook's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Cook looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Cook dominated that second round.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Cook moves into the clinch.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Cook is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cook as Barbosa tries to tie him up. #TD#
Cook decides to pull guard.
Barbosa being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Cook working a defensive guard but Barbosa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cook controls the position for a moment.
Cook regains half guard.
Cook gets full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Cook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cook is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cook passes into half guard.
Andre Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cook passes into side control, despite Barbosa's attempt to control the position.
Cook cracks Barbosa with a big right hand but Barbosa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3##SUB#
Cook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Cook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but Cook is dominant here and he's now got Barbosa's back!#SUB#
Cook tightening his grip on Barbosa, looking for the choke.
Cook biding his time, controlling Barbosa. #T4##SUB#
Cook has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Barbosa is defending well but eventually Cook manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Barbosa has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michel Cook!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caldwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Caldwell goes for a takedown attempt but Barbosa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa is trying to push Caldwell away but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caldwell keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Caldwell decides to pull guard. #T1#
Barbosa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Caldwell is working an open guard so Barbosa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caldwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Barbosa forces Caldwell back against the cage and clinches.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caldwell's elbow.
Barbosa is trying to push Caldwell away but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caldwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Caldwell prevents Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell is controlling him.
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Caldwell has the dominant position.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Caldwell.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Caldwell is controlling the position. #T2#
Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Caldwell has the dominant position.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries to circle away but Caldwell has him pinned against the cage.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Caldwell won't allow it.
Barbosa tries to break free but Caldwell pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caldwell.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Caldwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbosa down to the mat. Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Caldwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Caldwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barbosa looks winded!#CL2#
Barbosa pushes Caldwell up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Barbosa forces Caldwell back against the cage and clinches.
Caldwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Caldwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage.
Caldwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
#T4##CL2#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent Caldwell's takedown attempt.
Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Caldwell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Caldwell is adopting a defensive guard.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses. Caldwell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barbosa's guard. Nice move by Caldwell!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Caldwell wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbosa slowing the pace effectively.
Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barbosa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Caldwell goes for a takedown attempt but Barbosa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caldwell.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Caldwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldwell also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Caldwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
and Caldwell counters with a two punch combo.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldwell is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa swings for the body but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Caldwell is avoiding it.
Barbosa wants to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a one-two to the body.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Caldwell is avoiding it.
As Barbosa looks to move away, Caldwell throws a big counter combo but Barbosa just gets out of the way.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caldwell throws a head kick that Barbosa semi-blocks.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Caldwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldwell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Caldwell instigates a clinch. #TD#
Caldwell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barbosa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB#
Caldwell has isolated one of Barbosa's arms. Barbosa looking to fight him off but Caldwell twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Caldwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbosa.
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petersen is defended easily by Barbosa.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Petersen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Petersen tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen prevents Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Petersen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barbosa uses from the top position.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbosa. #T1#
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing Barbosa from standing up.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbosa!
Petersen dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Andre Barbosa has been cut.#BC#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
Petersen tries to pull guard but Barbosa won't allow it.
Petersen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barbosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jospeh Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andre Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Petersen. Petersen gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Petersen pulls guard effortlessly.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVR#
Petersen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but Petersen passes into half guard.
Barbosa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Barbosa looks winded!
Petersen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petersen lands a nice short elbow.
Barbosa pushes Petersen off looking to stand but Petersen dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen slips a nice elbow through Barbosa's hands, connecting with Barbosa's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Petersen 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.
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 Jospeh Petersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Petersen gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Petersen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Petersen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Petersen trying to control the position here. #T1#
Petersen continues to stall.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Barbosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jospeh Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Petersen wriggles free and stands up. #T2##CL2#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Petersen is working for takedown but Barbosa is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Petersen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barbosa uses from the top position.
Petersen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Barbosa is posturing up here but Petersen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barbosa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barbosa has to tap! Slick submission there by Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jospeh Petersen!
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