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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
O Hannagin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donver.
Donver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Hannagin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donver avoids the head kick by O Hannagin.
O Hannagin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Hannagin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by Donver.
Donver jabs O Hannagin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
O Hannagin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donver, pushing him back against the cage.
O Hannagin tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Hannagin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donver misses with some punches.
O Hannagin is trying to pull guard but Donver has him pressed against the cage.
O Hannagin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Donver to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexy O Hannagin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Hannagin tries to break the clinch but Donver is controlling the position. #T1#
Donver scores with a shoulder strike.
O Hannagin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A nice left hand lands by Donver.
O Hannagin blocking some punches.
O Hannagin jumps guard but Donver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
O Hannagin is working for takedown but Donver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donver keeps control of O Hannagin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Donver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Donver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
O Hannagin jumps guard but Donver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donver stalling the fight.
#TD#
O Hannagin jumps guard.
Donver stays in close to O Hannagin's body and controls the position.
O Hannagin is pulling down on Donver's head to control his posture. #T2#
O Hannagin is trying to control the position but Donver postures up.
Donver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
O Hannagin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Donver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Hannagin is breathing heavily.
O Hannagin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A jab from Donver does it's job there.#TD#
O Hannagin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Donver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Donver sneaks out the side door and pushes O Hannagin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alexy O Hannagin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, jab by Donver - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Hannagin misses with a hook
and Donver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ben Donver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Donver moves into the clinch.
A short right from Donver on the inside.
Donver stalling against the cage.
Donver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Hannagin wants to break free but Donver has control.
#T4#
Donver effectively controlling the action here.
Donver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O Hannagin up against the cage.
Donver stalling.
Donver receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Donver stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Donver.
Donver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Donver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donver has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donver leaning his opponent against the cage.
Donver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Donver 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#
Donver lands the left hand.
Alexy O Hannagin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Donver gets tackled into the cage by O Hannagin. O Hannagin maintains the clinch.
Donver is pushing O Hannagin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
O Hannagin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donver throws a punch but it's blocked by O Hannagin.
O Hannagin looking to throw knees to the head but Donver is blocking nicely.
O Hannagin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donver just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Hannagin tries to break free but Donver pushes him back against the cage.
O Hannagin tries to pull guard but Donver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Donver has O Hannagin pushed against the cage.
Donver prevents O Hannagin from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Donver just leaning against O Hannagin, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
O Hannagin jumps guard but Donver stands there with O Hannagin around his waist. O Hannagin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexy O Hannagin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donver lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Hannagin backwards.
A short uppercut from O Hannagin.
Donver avoids a wild elbow strike from O Hannagin.
O Hannagin looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Donver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Hannagin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Hannagin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donver has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Donver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Donver stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Donver.
Donver is stalling here.
Donver avoids the elbow strike from O Hannagin, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hannagin.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donver stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Donver.
Donver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Hannagin.
O Hannagin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
O Hannagin shoots and misses
and Donver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Donver.#CL#
O Hannagin clinches up against the cage.
Donver stalling in the clinch.
O Hannagin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donver is defending well.
O Hannagin blocks an uppercut.
Donver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donver lands with a short shot to the head.
Donver controlling the action here for a moment.
Donver throws a head punch that misses.
Donver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O Hannagin up against the cage.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Hannagin letting Donver take a breather here.
Donver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Donver.
O Hannagin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
O Hannagin clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Donver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Hannagin stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Donver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donver connects with a right hand. O Hannagin shakes it off.#CL#
O Hannagin drives through and clinches with Donver against the cage.
O Hannagin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donver has him pressed against the cage.
Ben Donver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Donver.
O Hannagin wants to get back to striking at distance but Donver won't allow it.
Donver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donver throws a punch but it's blocked by O Hannagin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hannagin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donver stalls. #TD#
O Hannagin drags the fight down to the ground.
O Hannagin looking to control.
#T1#
O Hannagin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Donver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
O Hannagin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES#
O Hannagin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Donver has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
O Hannagin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donver is keeping busy.
Donver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Hannagin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donver has O Hannagin pushed against the cage.
Donver stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Donver lands a hook that snaps the head of O Hannagin backwards.
O Hannagin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donver tries for a takedown but O Hannagin manages to get underhooks.
Donver stalling in the clinch.
Donver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Hannagin goes for a takedown attempt but Donver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
O Hannagin takes one to the chin there.
O Hannagin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexy O Hannagin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Hannagin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3##CL#
O Hannagin clinches up with Donver and pushes him back against the cage.
Donver lands with a light punch inside.
Donver displaying some good clinch control by pressing O Hannagin up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Donver.
O Hannagin blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Donver.
Donver lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Hannagin backwards.
Donver lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Hannagin backwards.
O Hannagin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donver lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Donver has O Hannagin pushed against the cage.
Donver avoiding damage.
Donver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
O Hannagin trying to control the position but instead, Donver has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Hannagin into the cage.
Donver lands with a left to the head.
Donver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Hannagins head.
Donver lands an uppercut.
Alexy O Hannagin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Donver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Hannagin throws a punch but it's blocked by Donver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Donver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donver 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Donver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Maguire misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a good low kick that Maguire was not able to check. #CL2#
Maguire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maguire has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Maguire has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maguire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Maguire manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Maguire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Maguire is trying to maintain a safe position but Henderson gets an underhook and turns Maguire into the cage.#T1#
Maguire working aggressively here.
Maguire wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dwain Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seafra Maguire.
Maguire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maguire is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maguire is pushing Henderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Maguire manages to get underhooks.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maguire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Maguire.
Maguire misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson has Maguire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maguire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maguire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Maguire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maguire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maguire connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dwain Henderson has been cut.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Maguire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Maguire takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Maguire jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Maguire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maguire is continuing to stall.
Maguire wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maguire controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Maguire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seafra Maguire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwain Henderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Maguire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maguire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maguire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maguire looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire stays in close to Henderson's body and controls the position.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Maguire from controlling successfully.
Maguire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Henderson trying to control the position here.
Maguire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maguire throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson pulls Maguire in close to his closed guard and prevents Maguire from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maguire shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Maguire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maguire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maguire is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maguire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Maguire stands up. #CL2#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Maguire. Maguire maintains the clinch. #T3#
Maguire has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Maguire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maguire is looking for a takedown.
Dwain Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seafra Maguire.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Maguire has clasped his hands together around Henderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Henderson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Henderson leaves Maguire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maguire manages to circle out of the way.
Seafra Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Maguire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Maguire tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maguire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maguire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henderson after a bit of a struggle.
Maguire is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maguire is looking to control Henderson's arms but Henderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maguire has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seafra Maguire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwain Henderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Maguire drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maguire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Maguire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Maguire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwain Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Maguire's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Maguire is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Maguire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Maguire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maguire fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Henderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Maguire defends easily.
#T2#
Maguire trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson 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.
Henderson looking to control.
Maguire wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #T3#
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Seafra Maguire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maguire slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson gets full guard.
Maguire is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maguire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maguire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maguire gets slowly back to his feet.
Maguire tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson tries to counter by clinching up but Maguire breaks away and moves out of range.
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Maguire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seafra Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maguire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seafra Maguire!
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