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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Valdez throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Valdez is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Valdez's guard.
Valdez is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valdez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Valdez throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson controlling Valdez's posture.
Valdez preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Valdez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Valdez defends easily.
Valdez lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valdez postures up.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valdez distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valdez postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Jackson throws a strike but Valdez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Valdez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valdez with a nice head shot there.
Valdez postures up.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Valdez manages to pass to side control.
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. Valdez connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michale Valdez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Valdez misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson is thwarting Valdez's attempts to control the position.
Jackson wants to advance to full mount but Valdez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Valdez pulls Jackson in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valdez tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Jackson stays in close to Valdez's body and controls the position.
Jackson trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Valdez to follow him.
Michale Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Valdez has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Valdez's legs.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Valdez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Valdez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deandre Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD2#
Valdez gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Valdez manages to retain guard.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Valdez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Valdez has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Valdez working for the choke. #SUB#
Valdez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deandre Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Jackson rushes Valdez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valdez throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Valdez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
Valdez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.#T1#
Valdez with a nice head shot there.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valdez working some strikes from top position.
Valdez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valdez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valdez is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valdez stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Jackson is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valdez is controlling him.
Valdez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valdez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.#CL#
Valdez drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Valdez blocks it.
#TD2#
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Valdez to the mat.
Valdez distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson is trying to keep Valdez in close.
Valdez is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valdez escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Jackson has hold of Valdez's hands but Valdez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Valdez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Valdez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valdez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is pressing down on Valdez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michale Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valdez 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michale Valdez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Gudmundsson shoots in and bounces Page off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gudmundsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Page seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Page keeping full guard, as Gudmundsson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gudmundsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gudmundsson wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving. #T1#
Page being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gudmundsson is looking to stand up but Page won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gudmundsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gudmundsson stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Page trying to keep a closed guard but Gudmundsson is proving a slippery customer.
Gudmundsson wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.#T2#
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gudmundsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page keeping moving, preventing Gudmundsson from controlling successfully.
Gudmundsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Page struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Page's face as Gudmundsson controls the position.
Gudmundsson is putting a hurting on Page here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Gudmundsson gets to mount! Page was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gudmundsson lands a heavy elbow.
Page keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gudmundsson landing punches. #ROC2#
Page is rocked!
Gudmundsson lands a big elbow - Page is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Page is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Niels Gudmundsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kong shoots in and bounces Rodd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kong drops back looking for a leg! Rodd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodd manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Rodd's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Kong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kong pushes down on Rodd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kong lands strikes from half guard.
Kong is taking a breather. Rodd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kong is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kong in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodd!
Rodd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3##SUB#
Kong swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Kong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunduz is defended easily by Joe.
Gunduz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunduz off to one side.
Gunduz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okan Gunduz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunduz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunduz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe throws out a counter right but Gunduz avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Gunduz rushes Joe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunduz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Gunduz tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Gunduz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunduz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunduz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunduz is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunduz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet. #SUB#
Gunduz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gunduz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Gunduz pushing down on Joe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunduz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gunduz trying to pass the guard but Joe defending well.
Gunduz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe tries to roll over but Gunduz keeps him under control.
Joe looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunduz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gunduz wants to work for an arm triangle but Joe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Gunduz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Gunduz shoots in.
Random Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunduz fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunduz with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okan Gunduz dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Gunduz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Gunduz decides to pull guard.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunduz is retaining full guard.
Gunduz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunduz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joe wanted to stand there but Gunduz had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunduz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunduz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Joe is looking to stand up but Gunduz isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunduz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gunduz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gunduz clinches with his opponent.
Joe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Gunduz has Joe pressed against the cage, preventing Joe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Gunduz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Gunduz with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.#CL#
Gunduz moves into range and clinches up with Joe.
Joe trying to stall but Gunduz improves his position.
Gunduz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Gunduz drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gunduz looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe wants to stand but Gunduz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gunduz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gunduz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okan Gunduz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunduz. Gunduz gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Joe leaves Gunduz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunduz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joe defends well and Gunduz ends up having to push Joe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okan Gunduz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunduz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joe defends well and Gunduz ends up having to push Joe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Gunduz lands but Joe takes it in his stride.
Joe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Okan Gunduz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Gunduz on that attempt. #T1#
Gunduz goes for a double leg but Joe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joe continues to drive forward.
As Gunduz backs off Joe throws a huge counter combo but Gunduz manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunduz misses with a takedown attempt - Joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunduz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Joe misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunduz.
Gunduz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck for Gunduz with that takedown attempt.
Joe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Gunduz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunduz somewhat.
Joe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunduz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunduz misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Gunduz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunduz. Gunduz gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Gunduz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Gunduz is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunduz throws a chopping leg kick but Joe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunduz wants to slow Joe down by chopping away at his legs.
Gunduz jabs Joe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunduz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunduz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Gunduz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunduz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunduz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Gunduz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunduz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Gunduz shoots in.
Gunduz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but Gunduz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunduz with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunduz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunduz off to one side.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Random Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okan Gunduz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunduz fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Random Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunduz 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okan Gunduz!
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