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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 3
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1# Lesnar throws a head kick that misses. As Lesnar tries to get set, Hibernaugh tries to push him back and clinch up but Lesnar manages to avoid the attempt. Lesnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lesnar swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL# Hibernaugh clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage. Lesnar tries to pull guard but Hibernaugh won't allow it.
Hibernaugh lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off. #CUT# It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut. Nice elbow from Hibernaugh. Hibernaugh is working Lesnar over against the cage. Hibernaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibernaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT# The cut above Brock Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Lesnar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lesnar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hibernaugh working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hibernaugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Hibernaugh as the two fighters clinch.
Lesnar looks winded!#T1# Hibernaugh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hibernaugh lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hibernaugh.#CUT# Brock Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brock Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Hibernaugh!
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Event:
GLFC 1: It Begins
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Reigns instigates a clinch. Jos Ricci tries for a takedown but Reigns manages to get underhooks.
Jos Ricci changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reigns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jos Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2# Jos Ricci gets caught flat footed, as Reigns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Reigns trying to control but Jos Ricci is working from the bottom. Reigns won't allow Jos Ricci to sweep him here. Reigns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jos Ricci 's guard. Jos Ricci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jos Ricci tries to get out of the position. Jos Ricci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jos Ricci wants to control but Reigns is keeping busy.
Reigns trying to control from half guard but Jos Ricci is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jos Ricci is looking to improve his position.
Jos Ricci is working hard here to advance position.#T1# Jos Ricci gets full guard. Jos Ricci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reigns on the ground. Jos Ricci controls Reigns momentarily but Reigns frees himself. Jos Ricci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reigns is one step ahead there. Jos Ricci wants to hit a switch here but Reigns passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jos Ricci there! Jos Ricci can't escape the position.
Reigns looking to control but Jos Ricci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2# Jos Ricci wants to control but Reigns is having none of it. Reigns prevents Jos Ricci from getting the reversal. Jos Ricci regains half guard. Reigns trying to control the action but Jos Ricci is working from the bottom. Reigns wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Reigns prevents Jos Ricci from improving his position.#SUB2# Jos Ricci is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Reigns has latched onto it... Big trouble! Reigns pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jos Ricci is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Reigns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Reigns!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 2
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Lesnar pushes Aurelio up against the cage in a clinch. Aurelio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lesnar smiles and moves away.
#TD# Lesnar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aurelio! Lesnar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aurelio's shoulder. That is not cool. Aurelio is looking for a sweep. Aurelio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lesnar's best efforts. Lesnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aurelio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Aurelio is defending well. Aurelio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lesnar stalling. #T1# Aurelio is looking to improve his position.
Lesnar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Aurelio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lesnar working Aurelio over with strikes. Well, if Lesnar 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.
Aurelio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Aurelio trying to control here.
#SU# Lesnar stands up out of the half guard. Lesnar tries to clinch but Aurelio moves out of range. Lesnar stuffs the takedown. Aurelio moves out of range as Lesnar throws a body kick.
#TD# Lesnar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aurelio on his heels. He'll look to pass Aurelio's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2# Aurelio kicks Lesnar off and gets to his feet. Lesnar tries to bum rush Aurelio with a series of wild strikes but Aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Aurelio dives in for a single leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Aurelio.#CL2# Lesnar tries to keep at a distance but Aurelio has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Lesnar pulls guard. Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully. #SUB# Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aurelio stops Lesnar from standing up. #SUB# Lesnar working for a triangle but Aurelio defends it easily.
#SUB# Lesnar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aurelio is defending well. Lesnar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aurelio has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lesnar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Lesnar!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 1
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1# A left and a right from Abreu both land. Nice combination. #CUT2# It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.#TD2# Abreu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lesnar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Abreu staying calm. Lesnar struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Abreu tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well. Lesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abreu off and has taken his back! Lesnar cracks Abreu with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Abreu from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Lesnar working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Abreu is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Lesnar has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Abreu taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Lesnar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1# Reigns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fer Campsonver checks it well. Fer Campsonver throws a counter combo. No luck with that takedown attempt from Reigns. Reigns throws a sloppy head kick and Fer Campsonver moves out of range easily. Fer Campsonver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fer Campsonver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Reigns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Fer Campsonver to counter with a crisp jab. Reigns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fer Campsonver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reigns somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fer Campsonver lands a nice shot that snaps Reigns's head back.
Fer Campsonver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# A decent looking cross lands there for Fer Campsonver. Reigns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Fer Campsonver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fer Campsonver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Reigns is breathing heavily. Reigns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reigns there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2# Fer Campsonver moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Reigns goes down! Can Fer Campsonver finish him!?#ROC2# Reigns is rocked! 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! Reigns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Oh Reigns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Reigns looking for a sweep. Not yet Reigns, not yet. Reigns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fer Campsonver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fer Campsonver passes into side control.
Reigns seems to have got his legs back now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fer Campsonver is staying tight to Reigns's torso, preventing him from escaping. Fer Campsonver in side control, throwing shots but Reigns defends. #T2# Fer Campsonver throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Fer Campsonver controls the position.#T3# Reigns is trying to control Fer Campsonver's posture but Fer Campsonver avoids it. Reigns tries to get back to half guard but can't. Fer Campsonver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Fer Campsonver controlling the position from side mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fer Campsonver is continuing to stall. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Reigns tries to improve position but can't. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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. Some wild striking there from Fer Campsonver.
Reigns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#KD2# Fer Campsonver lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Reigns sprawling to the canvas. Fer Campsonver follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Reigns hang on? Reigns is trying to stand back up but Fer Campsonver is controlling him
Fer Campsonver content to control rather than advance. Fer Campsonver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Fer Campsonver dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Fer Campsonver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fer Campsonver misses with a double jab.
Reigns dives in for a single leg takedown but Fer Campsonver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Reigns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Reigns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fer Campsonver misses with a straight left. Fer Campsonver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A punch combination from Fer Campsonver misses. Roman Reigns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Danga de danga de dang - Fer Campsonver scores with a four punch combination! Reigns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2# and Fer Campsonver counters with a series of strikes that sends Reigns to the canvas! Fer Campsonver follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fer Campsonver sitting in guard, not really doing much. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Let's hope that Fer Campsonver 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. Reigns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reigns tries to get out of the position. Fer Campsonver throws a big elbow that misses. Fer Campsonver has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fer Campsonver is looking to work some ground and pound but Reigns has wrist control. Reigns throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Fer Campsonver controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The adventures of Fer Campsonver the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Fer Campsonver connects with a looping right hand.
Fer Campsonver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nice uppercut lands for Fer Campsonver. That snapped Reigns's head back.
Fer Campsonver closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Reigns! Fer Campsonver dives in looking to finish! Reigns is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin Fer Campsonver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1# A lazy body kick from Rousey #TD# and Ball counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rousey won't be happy with that. #ES2# Rousey sneaks out the side door and pushes Ball away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Rousey has a takedown stuffed. Ball throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rousey. Rousey misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD# Ball shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rousey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2# Rousey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ball off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1# Rousey throws a head kick but Ball moves out of range.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Rousey avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# Rousey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Ball is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC# Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rousey throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Ball moves into the clinch.#BC# Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rousey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# and Ball counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ball not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rousey works his way to full guard. Good work. Ball with a nice head shot there.#T2# Rousey working a defensive guard here.
Ball might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ball scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ball is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Rousey trying to keep a closed guard but Ball is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Rousey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ball stops Rousey from standing up. Rousey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SUB2# Ball avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES2# Rousey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rousey fails with a takedown attempt. Huey Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronda Rousey. Rousey looks winded!#T4# Rousey throws a nice looking combination but Ball bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rousey doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ball counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rousey with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Ball counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ball. #BC# Ball manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Rousey misses. #CL# Ball has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Ball jumps into guard, dragging Rousey to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ball pulls Rousey in close to his closed guard and prevents Rousey from doing any damage or advancing position. Rousey throws a big elbow that misses. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Huey Ball will probably get the nod. 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##TD# Ball bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Rousey throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2# Rousey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ball's half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rousey is thwarting Ball's attempts to control the position. Rousey trying to mount his opponent but Ball defends it. Ball scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rousey manages to mount him!
Ball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rousey on the ground. Rousey looking to control but Ball is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1##SUB2# Ball defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rousey. Rousey avoids the attempt from Ball to control. Ball can't escape the position.
Rousey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ball is looking to escape. Ball is trying to stand but he's just given Rousey his back.#T2##SUB2# Rousey looking for the choke from the back. Ball is trapped and Rousey is scoring with shots to the head and body. Rousey wants to control but Ball is keeping busy. Ball is trying to get back to his feet but Rousey has full control of the position and if anything, Ball has just worked his way into a worse spot. Rousey trying to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ball trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Ball prevents Rousey from getting a body triangle. Rousey gets his hands free as Ball looks to control. #T3# Rousey lands a shot to the body. #SUB2# Rousey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ball has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Rousey avoiding Ball 's attempts to control his hands. Rousey has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rousey's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rousey not allowing Ball to control his hands. #ES# Ball manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T4# Rousey shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ball tries to counter by clinching up but Rousey breaks away and moves out of range. Rousey is breathing heavily.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ball. #ES2# Rousey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horrible takedown attempt by Ball or perhaps it was just good defense by Rousey, which made it look bad. Rousey misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Ball counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Rousey tries to roll over but Ball keeps him under control. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronda Rousey 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD# Ball throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rousey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ball is in Rousey's guard. Ball throws an elbow that misses. Rousey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ball's guard. Nice move by Rousey!#REVB# Rousey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ball looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rousey trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #T1# Rousey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Rousey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rousey wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Ball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Rousey looking to pass the guard. Rousey trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rousey fails with a takedown attempt. Rousey with a lazy takedown attempt and Ball counters with a stiff right hand. Rousey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rousey. Huey Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronda Rousey.#TD# Ball shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ball in particular looking to stall. Rousey is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB# Rousey is defending against the submission attempts here by Ball.
Rousey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Rousey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Rousey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Huey Ball showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ball 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Ball!
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