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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Hurty fails to land the takedown.
Hurty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Graham Conrad has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conrad sprawls well. Conrad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurty gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graham Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Hurty.#T1#
Conrad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hurty.
Hurty tries to land a front kick but Conrad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurty fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Conrad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hurty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Conrad leaves Hurty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hurty tries to clinch but Conrad is having none of it.
Hurty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hurty fails with the takedown.#T2#
Hurty misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Hurty misses #CL#
and Conrad moves into the clinch.
Hurty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conrad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Hurty moves into the clinch.
Hurty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hurty to work.
Hurty receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Conrad being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Hurty is trying to pull guard but Conrad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hurty is looking for a takedown.
Conrad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hurty after a bit of a struggle.
Hurty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conrad avoids it.
Conrad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conrad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hurty avoids it.
Hurty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hurty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conrads head.
Hurty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conrad after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Conrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Hurty with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Hurty with that takedown attempt.
Conrad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurty.
Conrad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Hurty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Graham Conrad'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.
#R2#
Hurty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hurty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conrad's waist but Conrad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurty off to one side.
Hurty tries a low kick but Conrad avoids it.#CL2#
Hurty closes the distance and pushes Conrad back into the cage.
Conrad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Conrad is working for takedown but Hurty is calmly controlling the position for now.
Conrad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hurty jumps guard but Conrad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hurty successfully pulls guard.
Conrad works over Hurty with some ground and pound from guard.
Hurty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conrad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Conrad with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurty tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Conrad 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. #SUB#
Conrad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hurty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hurty has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hurty is looking to work some ground and pound but Conrad has wrist control.
Hurty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hurty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Hurty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hurty slips nicely into half guard.
Conrad wants to control but Hurty is keeping busy.
Hurty is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Hurty throws a strike but Conrad avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Conrad wants to control but Hurty passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hurty 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.
Conrad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurty. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Hurty postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Conrad to stand up. #TD#
Hurty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Conrad to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Hurty wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Hurty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Graham Conrad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hurty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conrad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurty somewhat.
Hurty shoots in and drives through. Conrad sprawls well.
As Hurty tries to get set, Conrad tries to push him back and clinch up but Hurty manages to avoid the attempt.
Conrad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conrad wants it to stay on the feet.
Conrad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hurty.
Graham Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Hurty.
Conrad stuffs the takedown.
Conrad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graham Conrad is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurty fails with a takedown attempt.
Hurty just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromConrad.
Hurty stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Hurty is looking to clinch but Conrad is avoiding it.
Hurty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conrad pinned against the cage. Conrad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hurty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conrad appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurty shoots in but Conrad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham Conrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurty leaves Conrad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hurty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conrad misses with a head kick.
Hurty throws a head kick that misses.
Hurty throws a series of punches but Conrad avoids them all with ease.
Conrad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hurty manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Hurty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Conrad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conrad.
Conrad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hurty prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Hurty fails to land.
Conrad tries to score a body lock takedown but Hurty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conrad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hurty.
Conrad can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hurty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Conrad has had enough of the clinch but Hurty keeps him there for the moment.
Conrad just leaning against Hurty, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hurty jumps guard.
Graham Conrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Hurty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hurty 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.
Conrad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Hurty.
I've got Hurty 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Hurty!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Mitchell shoots in but Song avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Song throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Mitchell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
Song looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Song gets a double leg takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Song tries to pass.
Song wanted to stand there but Mitchell had control of the position.
Song trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mitchell wants to stand but Song is controlling the position.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Song from controlling successfully.
Song looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Song's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Song can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mitchell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Song wants to stand and escape but Mitchell is having none of it.
Song wants to improve his position but instead Mitchell has moved into half guard.
#T2##SU#
Mitchell gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Song dives in and scores a takedown into Mitchell's guard.#ES#
Mitchell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mitchell jumps guard but Song stands there with Mitchell around his waist. Mitchell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mitchell jumps guard.
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!
Mitchell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Song is controlling him.
Song must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Song wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mitchell wants to stand but Song is controlling the position. #T3#
Song is looking to stand up but Mitchell won't let him.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Song slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Song tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Song shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell is looking to clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitchell. #CL2#
Song clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.
Song prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Song turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mitchell tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mitchell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Song's guard. Nice work there by Mitchell.
Song is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Ronnie Mitchell will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Song drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Song tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell has Song pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Song manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mitchell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Song walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Song is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Song throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Mitchell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell postures up.
#T1#
Song 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##ES#
Mitchell pushes Song off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Song closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Song works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Song stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Song wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Mitchell pushes Song off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Song, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2##TD2#
Song shoots in and gets a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Song is breathing heavily.
Song won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
Song with a flurry of punches that miss.
Song stops Mitchell from standing up. #SU2#
Song stands up from Mitchell's guard - Song perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ronnie Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Song clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell jumps guard but Song stands there with Mitchell around his waist. Mitchell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3##TD2#
Song drags the fight down to the ground.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Song trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES2#
Song pushes Mitchell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Song scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Song sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Song fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mitchell to the ground. Song is now in Mitchell's guard.#ES#
Mitchell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Song presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mitchell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mitchell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Song pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now.
Song is still trying to improve position.
Mitchell wants to stand and escape but Song is having none of it. #ES#
Mitchell wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Mitchell gets caught napping as Song dives in and scores a takedown. Mitchell manages to retain guard.
Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Song will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitchell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Song throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Song throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mitchell was covering up waiting for the punch and Song finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Mitchell pushes Song off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Song has managed to clinch.
Song tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mitchell smiles and moves away.
Mitchell avoids a kick to the body.
Song takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Song swivels and escapes.
Song with the counter takedown but Mitchell avoids it easily.#CL2#
Song moves into the clinch.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Song forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Song turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song avoiding damage.
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Song smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Song takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Song is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Song won't allow it.
Song lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Song pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Song gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mitchell pulls guard.
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Song manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Song is adopting a defensive guard.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Song controlling the position.#SUB2#
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Song has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Song's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Mitchell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Song, up you get!
Mitchell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Song.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Song gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Song breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Song is defended easily by Mitchell.#CL2#
Song moves into the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Song has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Song jumps guard.
Song wants to hit a switch here but Mitchell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Song there!
Song is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Song comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Song has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Song!
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