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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
King scores with a takedown into Chavez's guard.
Chavez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez is adopting a defensive guard.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a couple of elbows.
Chavez trying to strike off his back.
Chavez looking to control.
Chavez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
King wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
King wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet. #SUB2#
King 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez avoids the head kick by King.
#TD2#
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chavez gets back to half guard.
Chavez wants to control but King is keeping busy.
Chavez gets full guard.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
King trying to keep a closed guard but Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
Chavez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
King wants to control but Chavez passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Chavez seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Chavez throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.
Chavez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King tries to roll over but Chavez keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Chavez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
Chavez really is a fat lump.
King looks winded!#SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez is not content to let King control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rydus King 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#
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
It looked like Chavez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
Chavez manages to get to full guard.
Chavez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
King has a closed guard, preventing Chavez from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
King keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
Chavez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully. #SU#
Chavez stands up from King's guard - Chavez perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Chavez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Chavez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chavez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVR#
Chavez wants to stand and escape but instead King has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
King stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVR#
King thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
King wants to get back to his feet but Chavez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Chavez stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
King misses with a body shot.
It looked like Chavez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
King is breathing heavily.
King throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.#TD2#
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chavez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Chavez managing to control the position.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chavez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rydus King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavez controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rydus King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chavez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVR#
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavez is one step ahead there. #SU#
Chavez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get! #T1##TD2#
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King working away.
Chavez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!
King wants to control his opponent's hands but Chavez gets his hands free. #SUB#
King preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chavez. #SUB#
Chavez looking to break King's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. King remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chavez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
King tries to break free.
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!#SUB#
Chavez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. King is in real trouble here. Chavez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, King is tapping out! Chavez wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan Chavez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marsh is defended easily by King.
Marsh sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Marsh avoids it this time.
Marsh tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
King forces Marsh back against the cage and clinches.
Marsh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
King manages to pull guard.
King has his hands on Marsh's head, controlling the position.
Marsh stopping the sweep attempt from King.#T1#
Marsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Marsh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Marsh clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marsh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King stalling.
#TD#
Marsh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King uses from the top position.
King is stalling in the full guard.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsh is retaining full guard. #T2#
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Marsh being controlled here, momentarily.
Marsh is trying to control the position but King postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Marsh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Marsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsh, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Marsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Marsh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows King to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marsh working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Marsh is controlling King's posture.
Marsh controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goreshade King dominated that round.
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##TD2#
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marsh trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Marsh trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with King in particular looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Marsh still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Marsh has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Marsh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
King is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Marsh trying to control the position but King is working away.
Marsh happy to just control the position for now.
Marsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
King manages to get back to half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Marsh has control of the leg.
King is staying active underneath Marsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marsh controlling the pace. #T3#
Marsh prevents King from improving his position.
Marsh is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marsh wants to stand but King has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily. #CL#
Marsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Marsh is trying to break free.
King jumps guard but Marsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
King jumps guard and drags Marsh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Marsh got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marsh has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Marsh controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
King wants to get back to his feet but Marsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marsh wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
King keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harley Marsh 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Marsh fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Marsh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marsh postures up.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
King is working an open guard so Marsh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marsh stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Marsh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
King is looking to stand back up but Marsh counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by King. #REVB#
King is staying active underneath Marsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU#
Marsh decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Marsh throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Marsh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King avoids the head kick by Marsh.
#TD2#
King looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
King is working Marsh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
King wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
King might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marsh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
King tries to sprawl but Marsh drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Marsh seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Marsh is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marsh to get the leverage. #T4#
King keeping control of the position.
Marsh is controlling the pace.
King is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marsh 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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