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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1#
The Company throws a right hand that Massey ducks under and follows up with a left that Massey also avoids with ease.#CL2#
The Company closes the distance and clinches.
The Company blocks the elbow strike.
The Company fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Company letting Massey take a breather here.
The Company is trying to push Massey away but Massey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Massey tries to pull guard but The Company forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Company throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Massey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Company tries to score a body lock takedown but Massey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey is trying to maintain a safe position but The Company gets an underhook and turns Massey into the cage.
The Company prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Company jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Massey walks away with a smile on his face. The Company gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Massey closes the distance and clinches up with The Company, looking for a takedown. Massey pushes The Company against the cage but The Company circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Company misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Company keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Company shoots in looking for a takedown. Massey tries to sprawl out of it but The Company keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Massey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Company with a poor takedown
and Massey counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
The Company darts in and clinches Massey up against the cage.
The Company is trying to break the clinch but Massey is controlling him.
Massey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Company just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
The Company goes for a takedown attempt but Massey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gsg The Company seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massey shoots in looking for a takedown. The Company tries to sprawl out of it but Massey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Company manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Company closes the distance and clinches up with Massey, looking for a takedown. The Company pushes Massey against the cage but Massey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
The Company moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Massey breaks the clinch.
The Company is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Massey misses with a takedown attempt - The Company sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Massey goes for a double leg but The Company avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Company continues to drive forward.
The Company raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Massey shoots in for a takedown but The Company shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
The Company shoots for a double leg takedown but Massey sprawls well. He's pushed The Company's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Massey misses with a takedown attempt - The Company sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Massey is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The Company darts in and clinches Massey up against the cage.
The Company has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Massey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Massey goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Company prevents it.
#TD2#
The Company jumps into guard, dragging Massey to the mat.
The Company is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Massey trying to control the position from guard on top but The Company is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The Company looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Massey passes into half guard.
#ES2#
The Company manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Massey keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Massey manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Company shoots in looking for a takedown but Massey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Company's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Company.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gsg The Company dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Company fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Massey avoids it really well and circles away.
The Company is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Massey shoots in looking for a takedown. The Company tries to sprawl out of it but Massey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Company manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Company!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Company shoots for a takedown but Massey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Massey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ezekiel Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gsg The Company.#T1#
The Company fails with a takedown attempt.
The Company is breathing heavily.
The Company looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
The Company rushes Massey and presses him up against the cage.
The Company tries to land knees in the clinch but Massey avoids the damage to the body.
Massey has The Company pressed against the cage.
The Company tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Massey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Massey closes the distance and clinches up with The Company, looking for a takedown. Massey pushes The Company against the cage but The Company circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Company stuffs the takedown attempt from Massey. Massey gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
The Company stuffs the takedown attempt from Massey. Massey gets slowly back to his feet.
The Company fails to land the takedown.
The Company shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massey pinned against the cage. Massey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Massey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Massey looks for a takedown but The Company sprawls well.#T3##CL2#
The Company closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Company prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Massey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Massey fails with a takedown attempt.
Massey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Company avoids it really well and circles away.
The Company throws a head kick but Massey moves out of range.
#T4##CL2#
The Company rushes Massey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Company tries to pull guard but Massey won't allow it.
#TD#
Massey decides to pull guard. #SU2#
The Company stands up from Massey's guard - The Company perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Company shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massey pinned against the cage. Massey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Company fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gsg The Company seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Massey. No joy for The Company on that attempt.
Massey dives in and grabs The Company's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Company pushes down on Massey's head and hops out.
Gsg The Company is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from The Company.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gsg The Company showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Massey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Company pinned against the cage. The Company gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Massey takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Massey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey shoots in but The Company avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Massey shoots in looking for a takedown. The Company tries to sprawl out of it but Massey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Company manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The Company looks to land a combination but Massey avoids it well. #CL2#
The Company fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Massey, pushing him back against the cage.
Massey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Company is defending well.
Massey jumps guard but The Company turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Massey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Company smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The Company gets a clinch.
The Company is trying to drag Massey to the mat but Massey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2##BC#
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Massey closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Company circles away.
The Company shoots in but Massey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from The Company does no damage. #CL2#
The Company closes the distance and clinches.
The Company has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Massey stalling the fight.
The Company tries to pull guard but Massey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Massey wants a takedown.
#BC#
Massey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL2#
The Company forces Massey back against the cage and clinches.
The Company stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Massey decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Massey is working an open guard so The Company takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
The Company rushes Massey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Massey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Company just stands there and leans against the cage.
Massey stalling in the clinch.
The Company is trying to force a seperation but Massey has the dominant position.
The Company lands a shot to the body.
Massey can't get the takedown.
Massey prevents The Company from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Massey is pressed up against the cage. The Company has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Massey down to the mat. Massey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Company shoots in and drives through. Massey sprawls well.
It looked like Massey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
The Company tries to keep at a distance but Massey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Massey tries for a takedown but The Company manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Massey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Massey stuffs the takedown attempt from The Company. The Company gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Massey.
Ezekiel Massey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gsg The Company is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Company or perhaps it was just good defense by Massey, which made it look bad.
It looked like Massey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gsg The Company comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Company 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gsg The Company!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Draganov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Florida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Draganov defends it nicely.#TD2#
Draganov shoots in and bounces Florida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Florida pushes Draganov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Florida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1##CL#
Florida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Draganov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Florida can't fight it off and eventually Draganov manages to take the fight to the floor. Florida looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Florida pushes Draganov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Florida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Florida shoots in looking for a takedown but Draganov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Florida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samantha Florida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draganov tries to clinch there but Florida circles away.
#CL#
Florida gets a clinch.
Florida tries for a takedown but Draganov manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Draganov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Florida jumps guard but Draganov stands there with Florida around his waist. Florida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Florida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draganov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Draganov gets a double leg takedown into Florida's guard.
Draganov 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.
Draganov won't allow Florida to sweep him here. #SU2#
Draganov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Draganov thuds his shin into the meat of Florida's side.
Florida is breathing heavily.
Draganov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Florida's waist but Florida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Draganov off to one side.
Florida is looking for a counter combo.
Florida avoids a kick to the body.
Florida shoots for a takedown but Draganov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Florida throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Florida fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Draganov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
It looks like Draganov 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.
Florida struggling a bit here.#T4##SU2#
Draganov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Florida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samantha Florida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Florida has Draganov up against the cage in a clinch.
Draganov has had enough of the clinch but Florida keeps him there for the moment.
Florida is looking to take this one to the mat.
Florida jumps guard but Draganov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Florida is trying to maintain a safe position but Draganov gets an underhook and turns Florida into the cage.
Florida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dragan Draganov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Florida shoots and misses #TD2#
and Draganov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Florida's guard.
Draganov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Florida throws his legs up looking for a submission but Draganov uses it to pass to side control.
Draganov taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Draganov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Draganov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Florida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dragan Draganov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Draganov just content to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Florida is trying to control Draganov's posture but Draganov avoids it.
Florida is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Draganov off and has taken his back!
Florida trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draganov just trying to survive but Florida is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Draganov prevents Florida from getting a body triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Draganov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Florida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Draganov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draganov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Draganov scores with a nice shot.
Draganov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Draganov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Florida defends it easily.#T4#
Draganov controls Florida momentarily but Florida frees himself.
Draganov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Draganov striking off his back but it's not causing Florida any problems.
Draganov punching from the bottom - just letting Florida know he's still in a fight.
Draganov striking off his back but it's not causing Florida any problems.
Draganov wants to hit a switch here but Florida passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Draganov there!
Draganov is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draganov is squirming around, avoiding Florida's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dragan Draganov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Draganov tries to clinch but Florida is having none of it.
Florida fails to land the takedown.
Draganov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Florida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Draganov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Florida somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florida tries for a takedown but Draganov circles away easily
and Draganov counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samantha Florida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Draganov has managed to clinch.
Draganov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Florida tries to pull guard but Draganov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Draganov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Florida to keep the fight standing.
Draganov is struggling to control the position.
Draganov jumps guard but Florida stands there with Draganov around his waist. Draganov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Draganov manages to break the clinch.
Draganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Florida circles away.
#TD2#
Draganov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Draganov showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Florida has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Draganov is on him like a limpet, forcing Florida back against the cage.#T2#
Draganov is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Florida manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Draganov pushes Florida up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Florida wants to take the fight to the mat but Draganov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Florida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draganov tries to land a leg kick but Florida saw it coming and moves away.
Florida with a poor takedown
and Draganov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Draganov clinches up against the cage.
Draganov effectively controlling the action here.
Draganov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Florida trying to stall but Draganov improves his position.
#BC2#
Draganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draganov keeps the fight on the outside.
Florida sets himself, and Draganov steps forward looking for the clinch! Florida avoids it this time.
Florida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Florida has a takedown stuffed.
Draganov looks to land a body kick but Florida moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Florida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Draganov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Florida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draganov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Florida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draganov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Florida tries to sprawl but Draganov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Draganov is working for a kimura but Florida is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draganov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragan Draganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draganov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dragan Draganov!
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