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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1# Mercier lands with a hook. theMeat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL# theMeat gets a clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Mercier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as theMeat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. theMeat pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. theMeat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mercier is defending well.#BC2# Mercier manages to break the clinch.
Mercier tests theMeat's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mercier throws a right and a left that theMeat avoids nicely. theMeat closes the distance but Mercier moves to the side and Mercier counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mercier throws a right hand that theMeat ducks under and follows up with a left that theMeat also avoids with ease. theMeat is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Mercier stuffs the takedown. Mercier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mercier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract theMeat. theMeat misses with a takedown attempt - Mercier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beat theMeat. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# theMeat clinches. Mercier scores with a shoulder strike. theMeat tries to pull guard but Mercier forces him back to his feet, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for theMeat. theMeat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercier to keep the fight standing. theMeat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# theMeat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mercier smiles and moves away.
theMeat misses with the combination.
Mercier throws a shot from downtown. theMeat moves away and avoids it. Beat theMeat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mercier swings for the body but theMeat moves out of range.
theMeat throws a big counter combination but Mercier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. theMeat tries a head kick but it misses.
theMeat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mercier misses with a looping right. This has been an exciting period of action! theMeat doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mercier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps theMeat thinking. theMeat is breathing heavily. A decent looking cross lands there for Mercier . theMeat doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mercier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3# A cross from Mercier lands. theMeat ducks under a wild hook from Mercier . theMeat ducks under a wild hook from Mercier . theMeat shoots for a takedown but Mercier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mercier looks to throw the jab but theMeat is out of range. Mercier missing with a left hand there. theMeat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. theMeat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2# It looks like Beat theMeat has been cut. Mercier throws a looping overhand right but theMeat ducks down to avoid it. As Mercier looks to move away, theMeat throws a big counter combo but Mercier just gets out of the way.#KD2# Mercier lands a big right hand that sends theMeat crashing to the mat! Mercier stays standing though and waves theMeat back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! theMeat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. As Mercier looks to move away, theMeat throws a big counter combo but Mercier just gets out of the way. Mercier keeps the fight on the outside.#T4# theMeat tries to clinch but Mercier moves out of range. Mercier throws a perfectly timed hook that sends theMeat crashing down! theMeat tries to stagger back to his feet but Mercier just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused theMeat asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Mercier !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# By Dre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. By Dre wants to control but Gould is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# By Dre stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gould to get to his feet. #CL2# By Dre clinches up with Gould and pushes him back against the cage. Gould has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by By Dre after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# By Dre breaks from the clinch.
Gould stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from By Dre.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# By Dre wants the takedown. Gould is fighting it off but By Dre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gould's guard 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! Gould looking to control.
By Dre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# By Dre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Gould is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. By Dre is aware though and is defending well.#T1# By Dre wants to stand but Gould is controlling his posture from full guard. By Dre won't allow Gould to get back to his feet. #SUB# Gould looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gould throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gould trying to keep a closed guard but By Dre is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gould looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. By Dre throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Gould holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gould really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# By Dre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gould clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! By Dre keeps control of the position easily here as Gould tries to buck him off.
#T2##SUB2# By Dre is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gould defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Gould trying to control the action but By Dre just sinks the hooks in. Gould looking very determined here, making life difficult for By Dre.
By Dre gets his hands free as Gould looks to control. By Dre thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Gould trying to control the hands but By Dre won't let him. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards By Dre.
#ROC2# Gould is rocked!#T3# By Dre punches the canvas rather than the man. Oh Gould is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# By Dre patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# By Dre working for the choke. Gould seems to have got his legs back now. Gould covering up well under a series of strikes from By Dre. By Dre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# By Dre is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gould knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gould for a finish. By Dre not allowing Gould to control his hands. Gould is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4# By Dre thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. By Dre avoiding Gould 's attempts to control his hands. You can see the frustration on Gould's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
By Dre avoiding Gould 's attempts to control his hands. I really don't envy Gould right now.
By Dre slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2# Gould is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gould trying to get back to his feet but By Dre is in full control for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beats By Dre dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# By Dre throws a sloppy head kick and Gould moves out of range easily. #TD2# By Dre gets a double leg takedown into Gould's guard. Gould is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. By Dre stands up out of Gould's guard for a moment - Gould manages to land a nice upkick. Gould working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Gould has an active guard here but By Dre has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# Gould looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. By Dre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gould's head. #T1# Gould trying to control here.
By Dre not landing any meaningful shots this time. By Dre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Gould wants to control but By Dre is keeping busy.
#SU2# By Dre stands up and beckons Gould to join him on the feet. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gould enables By Dre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gould manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. By Dre throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. By Dre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Gould looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# By Dre won't allow Gould to sweep him here. Gould is working hard here to advance position. By Dre sitting in guard here, content to control. Gould wants to control the position but By Dre says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Gould wants to get back to full guard. By Dre is controlling the pace.
By Dre blocks the strikes from Gould.
#T3# By Dre controlling the action here. Gould pushes By Dre off looking to stand but By Dre dives back in and keeps control.
By Dre uses his free foot to push down on Gould's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gould. By Dre controlling from the full mount. Gould keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
By Dre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2# By Dre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4# By Dre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SU2# By Dre gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Gould ducks right into an uppercut from By Dre. Gould showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from By Dre.
#CL2# By Dre moves into range and clinches up with Gould. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! By Dre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. By Dre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# By Dre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beats By Dre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by By Dre. #ES# Gould bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2# Gould gets caught napping as By Dre dives in and scores a takedown. Gould manages to retain guard.#ES# Gould is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. 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! Gould jumps guard but By Dre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gould has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by By Dre after a bit of a struggle. Gould drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Gould. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# By Dre drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Gould would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Gould is fighting to break By Dre's control of his arms but By Dre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Let's hope that By Dre 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. Gould stopping the sweep attempt from By Dre. By Dre controlling Gould's posture. By Dre controls Gould momentarily but Gould frees himself. #T2# 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. By Dre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Gould wanted to stand there but By Dre had control of the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# By Dre drives through and clinches with Gould against the cage.
#TD# Gould decides to pull guard. Gould keeping moving, preventing By Dre from controlling successfully. #SU2# By Dre gets to his feet. Gould looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2# Gould gets caught napping as By Dre dives in and scores a takedown. Gould manages to retain guard.#T3# By Dre is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Gould is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gould wants to stand up but By Dre is controlling him. Gould not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gould can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as By Dre controls the pace. Gould trying to control the position.
Gould being controlled here, momentarily. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gould wants to stand but By Dre is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Gould gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. By Dre 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gould keeping moving, preventing By Dre from controlling successfully.
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 Caleb Gould. Well By Dre 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beats By Dre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1# Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick. SixityEight wants to slow Ignatowski down by chopping away at his legs. Ignatowski throws a big counter head kick but SixityEight avoids it with no problem. SixityEight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignatowski avoids it really well and circles away. SixityEight backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses. SixityEight looks to land a combination. Ignatowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL# SixityEight closes the distance and pushes Ignatowski back into the cage. Ignatowski looking to slow down the pace here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. SixityEight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from SixityEight. Ignatowski is looking to control SixityEight's arms but SixityEight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatowski has his back to the cage. Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but SixityEight uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Ignatowski has SixityEight pressed against the cage, preventing SixityEight from circling away and getting back to striking at range. SixityEight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ignatowski to keep the fight standing. Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but SixityEight uses good head movement to avoid it. SixityEight lands a nice shot to the body. Ignatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ignatowski. Ignatowski trying to control the position but instead, SixityEight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatowski into the cage. Ignatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
SixityEight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ignatowski is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi SixityEight. That's going to take a lot out of him. SixityEight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a hook from the clinch. Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Ignatowski manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Ignatowski avoids a kick to the body.
SixityEight checks a low kick from Ignatowski. SixityEight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. SixityEight moves out of range of the body kick. SixityEight blocks the body kick.
SixityEight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. SixityEight shoots in looking for a takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl out of it but SixityEight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ignatowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. SixityEight shoots in and drives through. Ignatowski sprawls well. SixityEight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab. Ignatowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to SixityEight's calf.#T3# SixityEight tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.
#CL# SixityEight has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski. Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by SixityEight.
Ignatowski throws a head punch that misses. Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by SixityEight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski. SixityEight is trying to force a seperation but Ignatowski has the dominant position. SixityEight blocks an uppercut.
Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but SixityEight uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Ignatowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SixityEight blocks the body kick.
SixityEight tries to clinch up.#T4# Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but SixityEight avoids it. Ignatowski swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and SixityEight moves into the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. SixityEight blocking some punches.
SixityEight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignatowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. SixityEight is breathing heavily.#BC2# Ignatowski breaks the clinch.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. SixityEight is looking to score with low kicks. Ignatowski is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. SixityEight tries to clinch but Ignatowski moves out of range. Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. SixityEight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski defends it nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed takedown attempt from SixityEight is defended easily by Ignatowski. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ignatowski throws an overhand right that lands on SixityEight's shoulder, as SixityEight tries to avoid the shot. SixityEight shoots in looking for a takedown but Ignatowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing SixityEight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup. SixityEight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. SixityEight blocks the body kick.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but SixityEight avoids it. Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract SixityEight. Ignatowski scores with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but SixityEight moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ignatowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. SixityEight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. SixityEight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1# Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SixityEight moves away. Ignatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. SixityEight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatowski. Ignatowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takeshi SixityEight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. SixityEight tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick. Ignatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
SixityEight fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi SixityEight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for SixityEight's leg but SixityEight calmly moves out of range. Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks SixityEight off balance momentarily. Ignatowski throws a wild body kick that SixityEight sees coming a mile off. SixityEight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab. Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot. A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatowski!
Takeshi SixityEight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. SixityEight moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Ignatowski tries to land a front kick but SixityEight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. SixityEight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski. Ignatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ignatowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SixityEight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3# SixityEight slips a straight right by Ignatowski. Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ignatowski takes a swing at SixityEight's ribcage but misses. Ignatowski looks to land a left hand but SixityEight moved out of range nicely. SixityEight's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. SixityEight avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski seems to be stalking SixityEight here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! SixityEight drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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