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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 825 Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Olsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Casanova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Olsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Casanova defends well and Olsen ends up having to push Casanova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Casanova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Olsen is trying to defend but Casanova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Olsen is controlling Casanova's trapped leg to prevent Casanova from advancing to side control.
Well, if Casanova 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.
Casanova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casanova slips a nice elbow through Olsen's hands, connecting with Olsen's forehead.#T1#
Casanova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Casanova lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Casanova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Olsen's temple.
Casanova drops an elbow to the side of Olsen's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Olsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casanova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Casanova slows the pace down in half guard.
Casanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olsen has hold of Casanova's hands but Casanova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Casanova is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Olsen tries to roll over but Casanova keeps him under control.
Casanova trying to pass the guard but Olsen defending well.
Olsen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Casanova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Casanova lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Casanova content to control rather than advance.
Olsen is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Casanova in particular looking to stall.
Casanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Olsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Casanova from advancing to side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Casanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Casanova is taking a breather. Olsen 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.#T4#
Casanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Casanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Casanova not doing much here.
Let's hope that Casanova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Casanova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casanova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Casanova dominated that round.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Casanova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olsen's guard.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Casanova stays in close to Olsen's body and controls the position.
Casanova is pushing down on Olsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Casanova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Casanova is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Casanova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casanova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Olsen trying to control but Casanova postures up.
Casanova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olsen wants to control but Casanova passes into side.
Casanova taking a breather here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Casanova.#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.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Casanova controlling the position.
Casanova lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Casanova stalls from top position.
More stalling from Casanova.
Casanova scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Olsen trying to remain calm as Casanova controls from the top position.
Casanova with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Casanova cracks Olsen with a big elbow.
Casanova is working Olsen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Olsen being controlled for a moment.
Casanova working the head with strikes.
Olsen being controlled for a moment.
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.
Monte Casanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Casanova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Casanova just content to control the position.
Olsen taking a bit of punishment here - Casanova scoring with strikes.
Casanova controls the position from side control.
Casanova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casanova working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova lands an elbow.
Olsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Casanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Casanova controlling the action here. #T1#
Casanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Casanova slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Casanova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Casanova is taking a breather. Olsen 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.
Nice strikes from Casanova there. #T3#
Casanova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Casanova slows the pace down in half guard.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casanova controlling the action here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Olsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Casanova to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Casanova is stalling in the full guard.
Ivar Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Casanova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Casanova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Casanova has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Monte Casanova wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendoza slips a straight right by Klitchko.
Klitchko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendoza.
Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Klitchko throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Klitchko throws Mendoza to one side and escapes!#CL#
Mendoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Klitchko has the dominant position.#BC#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Klitchko gets a double leg takedown into Mendoza's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitchko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendoza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Mendoza being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Klitchko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Klitchko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klitchko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mendoza stops Klitchko from standing up. #T2#
Klitchko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klitchko, not yet.
Klitchko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klitchko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klitchko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klitchko, not yet.
Klitchko has momentary wrist control but Mendoza slips an elbow through the middle.
Klitchko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Mendoza stands up from Klitchko's guard - Mendoza perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Klitchko slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendoza, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Klitchko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mendoza's half guard.
Klitchko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Klitchko is keen to just control but Mendoza is a slippery customer.#T4#
Klitchko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Klitchko is looking for a kimura here.
Mendoza is trying to control but can't.
Klitchko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klitchko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klitchko wants to stand up but Mendoza has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlitzmere Klitchko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Klitchko misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Mendoza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Klitchko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Klitchko is standing up over Mendoza. Mendoza looks to escape but Klitchko dives into side control.
#REVR#
Klitchko throws a strike aimed at the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klitchko advances to mount. #T1#
Klitchko wants to control the pace but Mendoza is squirming around nicely.
Mendoza is trying to escape the mount.
Klitchko controlling from mount.
Klitchko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klitchko controlling from mount.
Klitchko with good strikes from the mount here!
Klitchko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendoza tries to buck Klitchko off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Klitchko looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendoza defends it well.
The referee warns Mendoza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Klitchko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Klitchko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mendoza working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Klitchko has hold of Mendoza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mendoza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Klitchko.#T4#
Klitchko controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Mendoza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Klitchko get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlitzmere Klitchko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Klitchko instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Klitchko has picked Mendoza up - he's going for a ride! Klitchko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Klitchko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Klitchko content just to control the position here.
Mendoza is looking to improve his position but Klitchko isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitchko trying to control but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mendoza tries to control the position but Klitchko now has his back.
#T1#
Klitchko is riding his opponent, not letting Mendoza buck him off.
Mendoza wants to escape the position.
Vlitzmere Klitchko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klitchko lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mendoza hold on?!
Klitchko tries to get the hooks in deep but Mendoza pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Klitchko looking for the RNC.
Mendoza tries to roll but Klitchko sticks to his back.
#T2##SUB2#
Klitchko is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Mendoza taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Klitchko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlitzmere Klitchko!
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