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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1# Lee throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and White counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2# Lee looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lee has White pulled in close to control his posture. Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go! White trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White throws a big right hand that misses. White looking to control the position here, rather than advance. White is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1# White being controlled here momentarily. White won't allow Lee to sweep him here. White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. White 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. White trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Lee shoots in but no luck this time. Lee misses with a kick to the body #TD# and White counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White. White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. White throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. White is trying to keep Lee in close.
White wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. White is trying to control but can't.
Lee wants to pass the guard but White is defending well. White trying to control but Lee postures up.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee. #T3# Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lee thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
White is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted? Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but White manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather. White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lee is trying to keep White in close.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! White's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU# White stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lee tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurman White dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice sprawl there from White as Lee shoots in. Lee darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage. Lee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhite. Thurman White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee. Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lee misses with a takedown attempt and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf. White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Lee fails with the takedown and White counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lee is lucky that one didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee tries to clinch up. Lee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhite. Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1# White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head. Lee goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward. Lee is breathing heavily.#CL# White closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage. Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Lee is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Lee has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.#TD# White pulls guard effortlessly. #T2# White keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee being controlled here momentarily. Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES# White manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage. #CL2# Lee closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. White has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3# White scores with a knee to the head.
White tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
White is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2# Lee decides to pull guard. White looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Lee trying to control the position.
#T4# White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head. Lee has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle. White preventing the sweep. Lee trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2# Lee pushes White off and scrambles back to his feet.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around? Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Lee clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurman White dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad. Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lee shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense. Thurman White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee. Lee misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. White throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee thows a leg kick but White checks it #TD# and White counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White. Lee trying to control the position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lee keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2# White tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch. White throws a knee to the head but misses.
White fails to pull guard.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
White throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhite. A head kick misses from White. Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lee feints a jab promting White to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. White slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away. White tries a head kick but it misses.
Thurman White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. White tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4# White tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lee tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position. Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
White looking for a takedown. White looking to stall.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee can't get the takedown.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Thurman White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lee tries a body shot but White blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thurman White. Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurman White!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 822 Round 1
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1# Jeff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bernando shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeff as he jumps to the side. Bernando tries to clinch there but Jeff circles away.
Bernando looks for a takedown but Jeff sprawls well. Jeff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bernando shoots in but no luck this time. Jeff feinted with a counter takedown. Mu Name Jeff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Bernando. Bernando fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jeff shoots in for a takedown but Bernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bernando dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jeff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bernando shoots for a takedown but Jeff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1# Jeff shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernando tries to sprawl out of it but Jeff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bernando throws a body kick that misses and Jeff counters with a body kick that stops Bernando in his tracks momentarily. Jeff scores with a nice body kick.
Bernando looks winded!#CL# Jeff has Bernando up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Jeff jumps guard.
Jeff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bernando's guard. #REVR# Bernando being controlled here, momentarily. Jeff is working Bernando over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Bernando working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeff. Jeff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jeff works over Bernando with some ground and pound from guard. Jeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jeff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU# Jeff stands up from Bernando's guard - Jeff perhaps looking for a knockout. Jeff looks to land a combination but Bernando avoids it well. Jeff backing away here, and Bernando unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jeff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bernando is looking to clinch but Jeff is avoiding it.
Bernando wants to land a leg kick but Jeff is out of range. #T3# Jeff lands with a nice body kick. Jeff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jeff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeff circles away.
#CL# Jeff moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Jeff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Jeff gets a clinch. #TD# Jeff gets control of Bernando's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jeff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Bernando has gone for a leg lock! Jeff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bernando's guard.#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jeff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SU# Jeff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mu Name Jeff dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Jeff tries for a takedown but Bernando sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mu Name Jeff is winning the standup battle so far. Jeff shoots in for a takedown but Bernando shows good takedown defense. Jeff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bernando rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Jeff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernando, pushing him back against the cage. Bernando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeff.
#TD# Jeff pulls Bernando into guard.
Jeff wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Jeff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernando defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bernando preventing the sweep. Bernando must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Bernando is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeff has wrist control. Bernando trying to control but Jeff is working from the bottom. Jeff 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.#SUB# Jeff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernando defends it easily. Bernando wants to get up but he can't break Jeff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bernando looks to land a combination. Jeff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL# Jeff rushes Bernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Jeff drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2# Jeff is pulling down on Bernando's head to control his posture. Bernando wants to stand but Jeff has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jeff controlling the position.#SU2# Bernando stands up and waves to Jeff to follow him. Bernando has a takedown stuffed.#TD2# Bernando is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jeff's half guard.#ES# Jeff has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bernando is on him like a limpet, forcing Jeff back against the cage. Bernando is breathing heavily.#T3# Bernando wants to take the fight to the mat but Jeff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Jeff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bernando pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mu Name Jeff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jeff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeff somewhat. Jeff fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jeff sets himself, and Bernando steps forward looking for the clinch! Jeff avoids it this time.#CL# Jeff pushes Bernando up against the cage in a clinch. Jeff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernando can do to turn this around? Jeff effectively controlling the action here. Jeff is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4# Bernando is trying to force a seperation but Jeff has the dominant position.#BC# Jeff breaks the clinch.
#CL# Jeff closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Jeff jumps guard and drags Bernando to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Jeff is looking for a triangle but Bernando pushes his legs off easily.
Bernando trying to control but Jeff is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES# Jeff scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mu Name Jeff dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Bernando has a takedown stuffed. A head kick by Bernando misses #CL# and Jeff counters by moving into the clinch. Come on Jeff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC# Jeff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jeff throws a sloppy head kick and Bernando moves out of range easily. Bernando tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bernando somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bernando closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jeff circles away. Jeff feinted with a counter takedown. Mu Name Jeff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Bernando. Bernando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jeff shoots in for a takedown but Bernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mu Name Jeff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Jeff leaves Bernando with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bernando shoots in but Jeff avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# Jeff rushes Bernando and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Jeff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bernando as Jeff shoots in. Bernando stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeff. Jeff gets slowly back to his feet. Jeff shoots for a takedown but Bernando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bernando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# Jeff misses with a takedown and Bernando counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bernando is defended easily by Jeff. A combination from Bernando does no damage. Jeff throws a big counter combination but Bernando scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bernando shoots and misses and Jeff counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Jeff moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeff digs a right hand into Bernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bernando's gas tank. #BC# Jeff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# A decent looking body kick lands there for Jeff. Bernando connects with a high kick. Jeff fails with a takedown attempt. Good work by Jeff as he checks the leg kick. Bernando closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jeff circles away.#CL# Jeff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bernando tries for a takedown but Jeff manages to get underhooks.
Jeff lands with a left to the head. #BC# Jeff manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL# Jeff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernando, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Jeff jumps into guard, dragging Bernando to the mat.
Bernando being controlled here momentarily. Jeff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernando manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jeff controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mu Name Jeff showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jeff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mu Name Jeff! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mu Name Jeff! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mu Name Jeff!
Mu Name Jeff wins by unanimous decision!
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