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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 856 Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Legend looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Legend persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legend will feel that in the morning.
Fernandez scores with a spinning back kick!
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Legend tries a quick counter leg kick but Fernandez is wise to it.
Fernandez misses with a body shot.
Fernandez thows a body kick. Legend tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legend will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legend gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabriel Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Legend.
Legend looks winded!#CL#
Fernandez has managed to clinch.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but Legend holds him up against the cage and eventually Fernandez drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Fernandez throws a head kick that Legend semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Legend has been cut.#T1#
Fernandez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Legend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legend prevents the takedown attempt.
Fernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legend gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fernandez stops a takedown attempt from Legend.
Legend is trying to pull guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Fernandez pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Fernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fernandez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense.
Fernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
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!
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legend circles away quickly and effectively.
Legend takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gabriel Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
Fernandez looks to land a body kick but Legend moved away.
Legend blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
#CL#
Fernandez has Legend up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Fernandez to work.
#BC#
Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Legend misses with a takedown
and Fernandez counters with a big head kick but Legend shrugs it off. #T3#
Fernandez lands a head kick!
#CL#
Fernandez rushes Legend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fernandez'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.
Legend prevents the takedown attempt.
Legend is trying to pull guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Legend's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernandez's calf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernandez. #T4#
Legend dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legend shoots in but Fernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legend leaves Fernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Legend shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandez defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Legend's cut.
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#
Legend tries a head kick but it misses.
As Legend tries to get set, Fernandez tries to push him back and clinch up but Legend manages to avoid the attempt.
Fernandez scores with a nice head shot.
Gabriel Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Legend with a poor takedown #CL#
and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandez. #BC#
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gabriel Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Legend blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
Legend tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fernandez connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Fernandez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez stops a takedown attempt from Legend.
Gabriel Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Legend.
Fernandez jumps guard but Legend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legend is breathing heavily.#BC#
Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Fernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fernandez cracks Legend with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernandez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fernandez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legend. That did some damage!
Fernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernandez sprawls well. Fernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandez lands a jab-cross combination.
Fernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?#CL#
Fernandez clinches up with Legend and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legend is defending well.#T2#
Legend leaning against his opponent.
Fernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legend after a bit of a struggle.
Fernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legend prevents it.
Legend drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Legend breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fernandez. That's going to slow Legend down.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Legend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Fernandez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernandez. That did some damage!#CL2#
Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Legend is pressed up against the cage. Fernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Legend down to the mat. Legend avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Legend instigates a clinch.
Fernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legend smiles and moves away.
Fernandez darts in trying to clinch
letting Legend counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Legend instigates a clinch.
Legend has Fernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Fernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Legend lands a shoulder strike.
Gabriel Fernandez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Legend avoiding damage.
#BC#
Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Legend gets a clinch.
Legend tries for a takedown but Fernandez manages to get underhooks.
Legend misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Legend to work.
Fernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legend after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Legend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Legend shows good takedown defense.
Legend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Legend pushes Fernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Legend tries to pull guard but Fernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Legend drops back down to his feet.
Legend changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gabriel Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Legend.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
Fernandez sets himself, and Legend steps forward looking for the clinch! Fernandez avoids it this time.#CL#
Legend tries to keep at a distance but Fernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legend tries to circle away but Fernandez has him pinned against the cage.
Fernandez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Legend is trying to drag Fernandez to the mat but Fernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernandez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Legend working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legend prevents it.
Fernandez is trying to pull guard but Legend turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legend fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legend's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Legend closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Fernandez looking for a takedown.
Fernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Legend.
Fernandez fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Legend jumps into guard, dragging Fernandez to the mat.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Legend has wrist control.
Fernandez wants to stand but Legend has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Legend working a defensive guard here.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Legend keeps moving.
Legend looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Fernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Legend pulls Fernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Fernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gabriel Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandez 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.
Fernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Legend on that attempt.
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Legend gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage.
Legend is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fernandez with a body shot.
Fernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Legend steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legend.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Fernandez has managed to clinch.
Legend tries to break free but Fernandez pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez fails to land the takedown.
Legend raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Legend gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage.
Marcus Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legend scores with a hook to the body. Fernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Fernandez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernandez, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Gabriel Fernandez!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Gabriel Fernandez!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Gabriel Fernandez!
Gabriel Fernandez wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Gabriel Fernandez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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