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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 848 Round 2
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Balaev misses with a wild combination.
Balaev misses with a wild combination.
James throws a quick counter head kick but Balaev was just out of range.
James fails with the takedown
enabling Balaev to counter with a crisp jab.
James dives in and grabs Balaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balaev pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Balaev throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Balaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balaev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Balaev lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Balaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Balaev lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Balaev drops James with a straight left! Oh this is bad for James! Balaev dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Balaev!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 848 Round 1
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Padilla swivels and escapes.
Padilla tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
James rushes Padilla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Padilla trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Padilla's guard. #REVR#
James postures up.
Padilla 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.
Padilla keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Padilla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but James has passed into side control.
#T1#
James misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Padilla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James controlling the position from side mount.
Padilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Padilla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A control attempt from Padilla but he's now mounted!
Padilla tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Padilla can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SU#
James is standing up, even though he is in mount.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Padilla sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James tries to clinch up but Padilla circles away and keeps his distance.
As James backs off Padilla throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
Padilla doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Padilla throws a leg kick but James moved away.
Padilla scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense. #CL#
James closes the distance and pushes Padilla back into the cage.
Padilla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Padilla counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Padilla scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
James clinches with his opponent.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James effectively controlling the action here.
Padilla fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Padilla tries to tie him up.
Padilla looking to stall.
Padilla is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Padilla controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Padilla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Padilla is trying to control but James manages to pass to mount!
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Padilla is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
James controlling his opponent.
James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Padilla is working to get back to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting James here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Padilla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
James wants to finish this one by submission but Padilla is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from James.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Padilla can do to turn this around?#T2#
Padilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Padilla can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by James there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Padilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Padilla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James trying to control but Padilla is having none of it. #T3#
Padilla is just holding on here. James manages to take his back.
Padilla staying busy and making it hard for James to control.
Padilla tries to escape but James has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
James controlling from the back.
James trying to control.
Padilla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Padilla is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
James looking to break Padilla's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Padilla remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise James will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
James missing with punches from the back.
Will James go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh James dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Padilla tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Padilla misses with a head kick.
Padilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Josh James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Padilla throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Padilla misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and James moves into the clinch.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James looking for a takedown.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Padilla controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Padilla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
James lands some shots froms side control.
James gets to mount! Padilla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Padilla is looking to escape.
Padilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Padilla is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Padilla wants to hold on but James pushes him away.#T2#
Padilla is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Padilla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Padilla right now.
James trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
James is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Padilla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Padilla trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Padilla showing good submission defense here.
Padilla is trying to break free.
#ES2#
Padilla is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake James off. It looks like it's working - James slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Padilla displaying calm under pressure there. #T4#
Padilla looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Padilla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James attempts a counter takedown but Padilla avoids it well and moves away.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Padilla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Padilla is defended easily by James.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Juantamo Padilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Padilla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Josh James!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Josh James!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Josh James!
Josh James wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cockney dives in and scores a takedown into Kennedy's guard.#ES#
Kennedy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Cockney rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Cockney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Cockney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kennedy to the ground. Cockney is now in Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cockney trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Cockney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Cockney controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cockney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kennedy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kennedy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kennedy! #REVR##T1#
Cockney is looking for a sweep.
Kennedy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cockney some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Kennedy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cockney to his feet. #TD2#
Kennedy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cockney to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cockney is looking to pass into half guard but Kennedy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kennedy is in guard.#REVR#
Cockney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Cockney wants to stand and escape but Kennedy is having none of it. #SU#
Kennedy stands and steps away. Cockney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Cockney is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kennedy can't fight it off and eventually Cockney manages to take the fight to the floor. Kennedy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cockney is fighting to break Kennedy's control of his arms but Kennedy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Cockney from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cockney throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cockney has his foot on Kennedy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennedy works his way back into a safe position though.
Cockney trying to control the position.
Kennedy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Kennedy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Cockney clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Cockney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cockney seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Cockney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cockney is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kennedy reverses the position - he's now on top in Cockney's guard.
Kennedy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Kennedy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cockney, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Kennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cockney. #ES#
Kennedy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Cockney moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy is working for takedown but Cockney is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Kennedy jumps into guard, dragging Cockney to the mat.
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#
Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Cockney pushes his legs off easily.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet but Cockney is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Cockney passes Kennedy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cockney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Cockney eventually gives up the hold.
Dominique Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kennedy manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cockney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockney won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.
Cockney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cockney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cockney looking to sit in guard and control but Kennedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Cockney is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cockney working a defensive guard but Kennedy passes into half guard.
Cockney is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy stops Cockney from getting back to his feet.
Cockney tries to get to full guard but Kennedy has control of the leg.
Kennedy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kennedy tries to sprawl but Cockney drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kennedy has one foot on Cockney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Cockney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kennedy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kennedy controlling Cockney's posture.
Cockney controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Kennedy dominated that second round.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cockney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cockney wants to stand but Kennedy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kennedy wants to stand and escape but Cockney is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kennedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cockney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennedy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kennedy wants to stand and escape but Cockney is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cockney moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cockney pulls guard successfully.
Cockney working a defensive guard but Kennedy passes into half guard.
Cockney wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kennedy trying to control the pace. #T2#
Kennedy wants to stand but Cockney has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cockney is looking to improve his position.
Kennedy is controlling the pace.
Cockney wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Well, if Kennedy 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.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cockney shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kennedy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kennedy bucks up and tries to throw Cockney off but instead Cockney has got his back!
Cockney tries to keep control of the position but Kennedy is staying busy.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet.
Kennedy trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
What can Kennedy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kennedy wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cockney looking for the choke but no joy.
Kennedy trying to control the hands but Cockney won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charleston Cockney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Kennedy!
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