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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# A combination from Banner does no damage. Mccall tries to counter by clinching up but Banner breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2# Banner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banner lands in his opponent's guard. Mccall is adopting a defensive guard. Banner trying to control but Mccall is working from the bottom. Banner is fighting to break Mccall's control of his arms but Mccall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Banner stops Mccall from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Banner landing some decent shots from guard. #ES# Mccall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Banner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2# Banner forces Mccall back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Mccall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner defending well as Mccall loads up on a big left hand. No joy there for Mccall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner with the counter takedown but Mccall avoids it easily.#TD2# Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2# Banner decides to take the fight back to the feet. Banner scores with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Morris Mccall has been cut. Mccall misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Banner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2##TD2# Banner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Mccall has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Banner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Banner prevents the takedown attempt.
Banner lands a damaging elbow. Banner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Banner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2# Banner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Mccall kicks Banner off and gets back to his feet. Morris Mccall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mccall.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccall defends it well.#T3##TD2# Mccall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Mccall is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Banner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Mccall can't get the takedown.
Mccall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banner to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Mccall. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mccall is breathing heavily.#TD2# Banner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Mccall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mccall's guard. #REVB# Mccall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# Mccall wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it. Banner wants to control from the top but Mccall keeps moving. Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mccall is keeping the position for now. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mccall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mccall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Banner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. 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 Morris Mccall will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Morris Mccall's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccall.
Mccall swinging wildly here.
Mccall throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mccall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively. Mccall misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Mccall misses. #TD2# Banner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mccall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccall wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Mccall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Banner is pressing down on Mccall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mccall is holding on for now. #SUB2# Banner 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.
#T1# Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Mccall is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Mccall gets full guard. Banner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Banner chips away with some ground and pound. Banner controlling from the top position. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Banner tries to stand but Mccall is controlling from the bottom. Banner stops Mccall from standing up. Mccall looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mccall is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mccall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Banner dodges the punch combination from Mccall.
#CL2# Banner rushes Mccall and presses him up against the cage.#T3# Banner lands with a left to the head. Banner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD# Mccall successfully pulls guard.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Banner lands a couple of digs. Banner trying to control but Mccall is working from the bottom. #T4# Banner throws a big right hand that misses. #ES# Mccall scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Banner lands with an uppercut that bounces Mccall off the cage and back into range.#TD2# Banner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mccall napping and manages to drive through into side control! 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! Banner moves into full mount! Banner avoids the attempt from Mccall to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Banner looking to control and managing it successfully. Mccall working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Morris Mccall's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Banner thuds his right hand into Mccall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2# Mccall tries to sprawl but Banner drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Mccall manages to escape and get back to his feet! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mccall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mccall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2# Mccall gets caught napping as Banner dives in and scores a takedown. Mccall manages to retain guard. Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mccall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner wants to control from the top but Mccall keeps moving. Mccall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Banner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Mccall is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture. Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mccall wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it. Mccall keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Mccall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. #REVR# Mccall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Banner wants to sweep but no luck. Mccall with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Mccall landing some decent shots from guard. #T2# Banner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Mccall drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mccall seems to have locked his on tight now - Banner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mccall, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Morris Mccall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1# Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Jarvis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jarvis tries to counter by clinching up but Banner breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2# Banner clinches with his opponent.
Banner working hard to break the clinch. Banner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Jarvis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Banner is trying to control Jarvis's posture but Jarvis avoids it. Banner is trying to improve his position. Banner is trying to control Jarvis's posture but Jarvis avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Banner keeping his opponent close.#SUB# Jarvis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB# Jarvis is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well. #SU# Jarvis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Banner to his feet. No luck for Banner with that takedown attempt. Oswaldo Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.#CL2# Banner moves into the clinch.#T2##TD# Jarvis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Banner is trying to keep an underhook but Jarvis manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2# Banner kicks off Jarvis and gets to his feet. Jarvis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Banner shoots and misses #CL# and Jarvis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jarvis. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Jarvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Banner avoids the head kick by Jarvis.
#CL# Jarvis instigates a clinch. Banner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD# Jarvis pulls Banner into guard.
Jarvis 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. Jarvis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Jarvis is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB# Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jarvis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Jarvis's legs - danger averted. Jarvis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jarvis tries to land a sweep but no joy. Banner wants to control from the top but Jarvis keeps moving. #SUB# Jarvis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jarvis is trying to control the position but Banner postures up. Banner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jarvis is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Jarvis working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Jarvis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.#T4# Jarvis controlling Banner's posture. Jarvis keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. Banner looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jarvis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Jarvis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Jarvis dominated that 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. #R2# Jarvis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jarvis wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jarvis is trying to break the clinch but Banner is controlling him.#BC2# Banner breaks the clinch.
Jarvis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?#TD2# Jarvis gets caught napping as Banner dives in and scores a takedown. Jarvis manages to retain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jarvis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well. Jarvis tries to strike from the bottom.
Jarvis looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarvis, not yet. #SUB# Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarvis is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jarvis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1# Jarvis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. #REVR##SU# Jarvis gets to his feet - Banner follows without any prompting. Jarvis tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Jarvis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A head kick misses from Banner. #CL# Jarvis clinches up against the cage.#BC# Jarvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Banner clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Jarvis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jarvis manages to end up in side control. Jarvis landing strikes. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Banner is looking to reverse the position. Banner is breathing heavily. Jarvis lands some shots froms side control.#SU# Jarvis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2# Banner closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Jarvis breaks the clinch.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Banner slips a jab and a cross from Jarvis.
#CL# Jarvis has closed the distance and engaged Banner in a clinch.
#TD# Jarvis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Banner is trying to keep an underhook but Jarvis manages to get the takedown into half guard. Jarvis drops an elbow to the side of Banner's head. Banner is controlling Jarvis's trapped leg to prevent Jarvis from advancing to side control.#T3# Banner wants to get back to full guard. Jarvis passes into side control, despite Banner's attempt to control the position.
Banner struggling a bit here. Banner on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SU# Jarvis decides to stand back up. Jarvis steps back and let's Banner get back to his feet.#CL# Jarvis rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Jarvis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Banner goes for a double leg but Jarvis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarvis continues to drive forward. Oswaldo Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.#T4# Banner shoots for a double leg takedown but Jarvis sprawls well. He's pushed Banner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Jarvis clinches up against the cage.#TD# Jarvis has hold of one of Banner's legs. Banner is fighting the takedown attempt but Jarvis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Banner is looking to stand back up but Jarvis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Banner. #REVB# Jarvis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Jarvis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU# Jarvis decides to stand and escape the position. #CL# Jarvis closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Jarvis 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# Jarvis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Banner. Banner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJarvis.#TD2# Banner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB# Jarvis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily. Jarvis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jarvis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Jarvis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Jarvis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.#T1# Jarvis looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarvis, not yet. Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jarvis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jarvis 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. Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarvis swivels though and keeps the full guard. Banner passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Jarvis is trying to get back to full guard. Jarvis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB# Jarvis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Banner has picked Jarvis up and slammed him! Jarvis can't keep hold of the triangle and Banner manages to pass to side control! Jarvis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Jarvis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Banner trying to control the hands but Jarvis won't let him. Jarvis keeps control of the position easily here as Banner tries to buck him off.
Jarvis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3# Banner tries to escape but Jarvis has the hooks in and won't let him break free. What can Banner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Banner just trying to survive but Jarvis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Jarvis landing with strikes. Jarvis punches Banner on the ear. Jarvis gets his hands free as Banner looks to control. Jarvis loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Banner hold on?
Jarvis has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB# Jarvis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Banner wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Jarvis looking for the choke from the back. Jarvis gets his hands free as Banner looks to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Jarvis is looking for the choke from the back position but Banner is controlling his hands well. Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oswaldo Jarvis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A bit of a pause in the action here. Jarvis controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight! Oswaldo Jarvis showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jarvis 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Jarvis!
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