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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Highbridge with a poor takedown #CL#
and Reed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Highbridge lands an uppercut.
Highbridge jumps guard but Reed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Highbridge throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Reed counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Reed to work.
Highbridge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Irvin Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Highbridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed stalls.
Reed is stalling here.
#BC2#
Highbridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Highbridge tries to clinch up#TD#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Highbridge won't be happy with that.
Highbridge is trying to get back to half guard.
Highbridge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Highbridge is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Highbridge taking some punishment here, with Reed in his half guard.
Reed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Highbridge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Highbridge taking some punishment here, with Reed in his half guard. #T2#
Nice strikes from Reed there.
Reed working the head and body with strikes.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. Reed connects with a nice short shot to Highbridge's temple.
Reed 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.
Highbridge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reed lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Reed there. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reed winds up and cracks Highbridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Reed seems to be working for a kimura but Highbridge defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Highbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Highbridge looks winded!#T3#
Reed drops an elbow to the side of Highbridge's head.
Highbridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Highbridge is trying to stand up here but Reed is controlling him well. #SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Highbridge is defending well.
Highbridge taking some punishment here, with Reed in his half guard.
Reed working over Highbridge with some ground and pound. Highbridge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is nestled in close to Highbridge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reed 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.
Reed not doing much here.
Reed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Highbridge for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Ground and pound from Reed.
Reed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Highbridge's hands, connecting with Highbridge's forehead.
Reed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reed 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#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Highbridge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed working the head and body with strikes.
Reed working Highbridge over with strikes.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reed working Highbridge over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Reed 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#
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Highbridge! #SUB#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Highbridge is defending well.
Reed working the ground and pound.
Reed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reed scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reed is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed working the ground and pound.
Highbridge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reed cracks Highbridge with a big elbow. #SUB#
Reed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Highbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Highbridge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Reed in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reed working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Highbridge is breathing heavily.
Reed working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Highbridge to see if he's OK.
Reed in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Reed landing strikes. #SUB#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Highbridge is looking for a sweep.
Highbridge lands an elbow from the bottom.
Reed lands an elbow.
Reed cracks Highbridge with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Highbridge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Reed controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Reed has an Americana. Highbridge didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Reed is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Reed hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Irvin Reed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt is leaning against Stoneyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Stoneyfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoneyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Stoneyfield looks winded!
Stoneyfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoneyfield backwards.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt has Stoneyfield pressed against the cage, preventing Stoneyfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Stoneyfield is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoneyfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt presses Stoneyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Good body shot from Hunt.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Stoneyfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt is leaning against Stoneyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoneyfields head.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt dips a shoulder and cracks Stoneyfield with a mighty uppercut! Stoneyfield falls back against the cage and Hunt unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stoneyfield is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hunt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
In his post fight interview, Mike Hunt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tatternen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tatternen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tatternen scores with punches from side control.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Ward trying to control here.
Tatternen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ward trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tatternen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Tatternen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tatternen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tatternen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tatternen not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatternen pulls his head out easily.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatternen is working away from the top position though.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tatternen wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward wants to control but Tatternen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tatternen is taking a breather. Ward 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.
Tatternen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Tatternen lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatternen is taking a breather. Ward 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.#T3#
Tatternen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ward.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Tatternen has control of the leg.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
Tatternen tries to stand and escape but Ward is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tatternen misses with a body shot
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ward misses with a takedown #CL#
and Tatternen counters by clinching up. #BC#
Tatternen breaks the clinch.
Ward tries to clinch up but Tatternen circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Tatternen closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.#BC#
Tatternen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tatternen clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Ward on the inside.
Ward avoiding damage as Tatternen throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Tatternen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatternen throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward scores with a jab. Tatternen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Tatternen forces Ward back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatternen has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Tatternen is controlling the position. #TD#
Tatternen pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Tatternen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Tatternen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Tatternen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tatternen jumps into side control!
Tatternen wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Ward being controlled for a moment.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tatternen is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatternen controlling the position from side mount.
Tatternen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ward some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tatternen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tatternen controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward can't escape the position.
Tatternen controlling the position easily from mount.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Tatternen maintains control.#T3#
Tatternen with a couple of short strikes.
Ward bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ward trying to control but Tatternen is working from the bottom.
Tatternen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatternen is working hard here to advance position.
Tatternen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Ward gets to his feet. Tatternen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ward misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Tatternen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Tatternen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tatternen trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Tatternen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatternen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Tatternen prevents Ward from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Tatternen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward tries to clinch up.
Ward stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Tatternen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tatternen 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.
Ward flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tatternen in particular looking to stall.
Tatternen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ward is looking to escape.
Tatternen is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tatternen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Tatternen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatternen is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward is keen to just control but Tatternen is a slippery customer.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Tatternen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Tatternen defends it.
Joonas Tatternen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tatternen wants to sweep but Ward has passed to side control!
Tatternen tries to improve position but can't.
Tatternen is trying to buck Ward off.
Ward fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tatternen is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Tatternen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ward off and has taken his back!
Will Tatternen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Ward is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tatternen doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Tatternen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatternen has wrist control.
Tatternen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tatternen tries to get out of the position.
Tatternen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatternen wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Ward postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward trying to control but Tatternen is working from the bottom.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Ward.
I think Tatternen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Tatternen!
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