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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1# Shaffer has his takedown stuffed and Watson counters with a left and a right that stings Shaffer. Watson tries to clinch there but Shaffer circles away.
As Watson looks to move away, Shaffer throws a big counter combo but Watson just gets out of the way. Watson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2# It looks like Gil Shaffer has been cut.#CL2# Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaffer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shaffer. Shaffer avoiding damage.
Watson wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaffer won't allow it.
#BC# Shaffer breaks the clinch.
Shaffer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1# Shaffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaffer wants it to stay on the feet. Shaffer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaffer tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaffer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Watson fails with the takedown#CL# and Shaffer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Gil Shaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Watson.#BC# Shaffer breaks from the clinch.
Shaffer stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet. Shaffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson. Shaffer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2# Watson wants to clinch#TD# and Shaffer counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Shaffer prevents Watson from standing back up.
#SUB# Watson is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaffer.
Nice strikes from Shaffer there. Shaffer prevents Watson from improving his position. Shaffer working over Watson with some ground and pound. Watson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Shaffer is trying for a kimura here. Watson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shaffer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gil Shaffer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Anthony might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Anthony wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anthony is looking to improve his position.
Anthony tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Anthony regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Anthony is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.#TD2# Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Anthony is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2# Johnson working for a triangle but Anthony defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Anthony postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anthony accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anthony passes into half guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Anthony trying to control from Johnson 's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Anthony loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Anthony wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anthony is now in half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anthony lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB# Anthony is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anthony manages to mount him!
Johnson tries to hold on but Anthony pushes him away. Anthony raining down shots from the mount!#T4# BOOM! Anthony connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anthony really is a fat lump. Anthony wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely. Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Johnson gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnson working a defensive guard but Anthony passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Anthony dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Johnson pulls guard effortlessly. Anthony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Anthony is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control. Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth. Anthony stops Johnson from standing up. Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Anthony stays in close to Johnson 's body and controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully. Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Anthony is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1# Anthony is looking to land body kicks. Johnson lands a nice hook to Anthony's body. Anthony takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2# Johnson pushes Anthony up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Johnson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anthony is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Anthony has one foot on Johnson 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL# Anthony has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
#TD# Anthony decides to pull guard. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES# Anthony kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet. #TD2# Anthony gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Anthony manages to retain guard. Anthony trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES# Anthony pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Johnson shoots in and bounces Anthony off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johnson won't allow Anthony to get back to his feet. Anthony seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES# Anthony kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD2# Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anthony's guard. Johnson won't allow Anthony to get back to his feet. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Johnson 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. Anthony wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Anthony looking to control.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily. Dusty Anthony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Anthony has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Johnson wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Anthony. Anthony tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Anthony drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2# Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.#ES# Anthony makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dusty Anthony will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Anthony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2# Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Anthony has one foot on Johnson 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2# Johnson shoots in and bounces Anthony off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Anthony is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2# Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1##TD2# Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anthony to the ground. Johnson is now in Anthony's guard. Anthony working a defensive guard here.
Anthony throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES# Anthony kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet. A head kick by Anthony misses and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. Anthony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dusty Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Anthony misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Johnson forces Anthony back against the cage and clinches.#T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Anthony's head. #BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Johnson clinches. #BC2# Johnson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Anthony ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anthony no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Anthony trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson stands up over Anthony, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Johnson trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom. #T3# Johnson 's corner is telling him to maintain position. Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him. Anthony keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Anthony looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Anthony pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Johnson darts in and clinches Anthony up against the cage.#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4# Anthony controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #ES# Anthony manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Anthony shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Anthony gets tackled into the cage by Johnson . Johnson maintains the clinch. #TD2# Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Anthony distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jahkeem Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dusty Anthony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anthony has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jahkeem Johnson . I think Anthony 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Anthony!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Trevino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2# Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD# Trevino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trevino lands in his opponent's guard. Trevino really is a fat lump. Jones is trying to keep Trevino in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Trevino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Trevino stopping the sweep attempt from Jones. Trevino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2# Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trevino defends it easily. Trevino controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU# Trevino stands up and waves to Jones to follow him. #TD2# Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trevino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jones controls the position. Trevino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# You can see the frustration on Trevino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Trevino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Jones wants to control but Trevino is keeping him busy. Trevino is looking to reverse the position. Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trevino's legs. Trevino is trying to get back to half guard. Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Trevino's head but Trevino avoids it well. Trevino is looking for a sweep. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trevino keeps working. Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trevino's legs. #T3# Jones trying to control the action but Trevino is working from the bottom. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Trevino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Trevino gets back to full guard.
Trevino managing to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Trevino has wrist control. Trevino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones. Trevino doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trevino is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jones is trying to control. Trevino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Trevino is holding on to half guard well. Jones is keen to just control but Trevino is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jones dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2# It looks like Errol Trevino has been cut.#TD2# Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trevino sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Trevino manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Jones dodges an elbow strike from Trevino.
Jones can't break the clinch.
#TD2# Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Trevino controlling him for the moment. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Trevino sitting in guard here, content to control. Trevino wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #T1# Trevino content to stall in guard here. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Trevino preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Trevino looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Trevino controlling from the top position. Trevino prevents Jones from getting back to his feet. #T2# Trevino stopping the sweep attempt from Jones. Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trevino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Trevino stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU# Trevino stands up and waves to Jones to follow him. Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Trevino is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.#CL2# Jones forces Trevino back against the cage and clinches.#T3# Jones avoiding damage as Trevino throws knees to the body.
#BC# Trevino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Trevino enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trevino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Trevino. Trevino trying to control the position.
Trevino wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trevino is working hard here to advance position. Trevino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Trevino wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Trevino is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trevino avoid being mounted?#T4# Trevino wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him! Trevino tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones trying to control but Trevino is having none of it. Justin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones takes Trevino's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Errol Trevino's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL2# Jones has managed to clinch.
Trevino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Trevino avoids the damage to the body. Trevino keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Trevino is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Trevino breaks from the clinch.
Trevino dodges the punch combination from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Trevino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1# Jones trying to control the pace. Trevino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Trevino keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Jones is thwarting Trevino's attempts to control the position. Ground and pound from Jones. Jones is thwarting Trevino's attempts to control the position.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Trevino controls his leg. Trevino trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Jones trying to mount his opponent but Trevino defends it. Trevino moves into full guard.
#T3# Trevino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Trevino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trevino uses it to pass to side control.
#SU# Trevino stands up and beckons Jones to his feet. #TD2# Jones shoots in and bounces Trevino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Trevino pulls Jones in to control the position. Trevino is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. Jones trying to control but Trevino is working from the bottom. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trevino holds on and takes a little breather. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trevino is on top in guard.
#REVR# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Trevino preventing the sweep.
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 Errol Trevino. Well Jones 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Jones!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1# Vazquez shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Sonnen moves into the clinch. Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vazquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Sonnen closes the distance and clinches. Sonnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage. Vazquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sonnen to keep the fight standing.#TD# Sonnen tightens his grip and picks Vazquez up, before dumping him to the ground. Vazquez manages to land in guard. Sonnen slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vazquez won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount. Vazquez wants to get back to full guard. Vazquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sonnen jumps into side control!#T1# Sonnen looking to control but instead Vazquez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vazquez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sonnen has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Sonnen controlling from mount. Poor strikes thrown by Sonnen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sonnen is in the full mount, landing strikes. Vazquez tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.#T2# Sonnen controlling the position easily from mount. Sonnen wants to stand but Vazquez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Vazquez wants to control but Sonnen is having none of it. Vazquez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time. Vazquez tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.#T3# Sonnen lands a heavy elbow. Sonnen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sonnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Vazquez defends it well. Sonnen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4# Sonnen raining down hammerfists from mount. Vazquez looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sonnen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vazquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sonnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez wants to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sonnen looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that round. 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# Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vazquez as he jumps to the side. Sonnen fails with the takedown.#CL2# Vazquez drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
Vazquez stalling against the cage.
#TD# Sonnen pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Vazquez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sonnen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vazquez , into his guard. #REVR# Sonnen trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom. #T1# Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Vazquez is looking to stand up but Sonnen won't let him. #SUB# Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Vazquez pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Vazquez wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling his posture from full guard. Vazquez trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom. #SUB# Vazquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vazquez has managed to get both his arms back between Sonnen's legs - danger averted. Sonnen pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage. Sonnen 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.#T3# Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position. Sonnen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vazquez trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom. Vazquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Vazquez prevents Sonnen from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Vazquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vazquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# 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. Vazquez is looking to clinch. Chael Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Sonnen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Vazquez is not content to let Sonnen control the position. Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here. Vazquez is looking to reverse the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sonnen wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chael Sonnen will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Vazquez tries to keep at a distance but Sonnen has taken the fight into the clinch. Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vazquez avoids it.#TD# Sonnen pulls guard. Sonnen is looking to stand up but Vazquez isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Vazquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sonnen dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Vazquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1# Sonnen pushes down on Vazquez 's leg and manages to get into half guard. Vazquez wants to get back to full guard. Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away. Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazquez can do to turn this around? Sonnen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away. #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. Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.
Sonnen is controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vazquez 's head. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3# Vazquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vazquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen, which made it look bad. #TD# Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vazquez did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control. Sonnen not doing much here.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nice strikes from Sonnen there. Vazquez wants to get back to full guard but Sonnen has mounted him!#T4# Sonnen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vazquez ?
Vazquez is trying desperately to improve position. Sonnen controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Sonnen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vazquez is now in Sonnen's guard. A big mistake from Sonnen there, giving up the dominant position! Sonnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Vazquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sonnen tries to roll over but Vazquez keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight! Chael Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sonnen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Chael Sonnen! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Chael Sonnen! Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Johnson rushes Mamaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mamaev sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Johnson gets a clinch. #BC# Johnson breaks the clinch.
Mamaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson . Mamaev dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut! Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
#CL# Johnson has Mamaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mamaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Mamaev looks winded! Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mamaev after a bit of a struggle. A short uppercut from Johnson . This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Johnson jumps guard.
Mamaev wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. Johnson controlling Mamaev's posture. #T1##SUB# Johnson has his feet on Mamaev's thighs here. He's pushed Mamaev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mamaev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jahkeem Johnson !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1# Jones avoids the head kick by Wallace.
#TD# Wallace gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard. Wallace won't allow Jones to sweep him here. Jones pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage. Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Wallace to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones trying to hold on to Wallace's head to control him but Wallace postures up.
#T1# Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#SUB2# Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wallace is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Wallace has mounted him! Wallace wants to control but Jones has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jones wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
#T3# Jones trying to get back to full guard but Wallace takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Jones is looking to get to half guard. Wallace controlling his opponent. Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4# Jones is trying to get back to full guard. Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jones wants to sweep but no luck. Wallace showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Wallace 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##CL2# Jones rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage. Jones tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
#BC# Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Wallace changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2# Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Wallace away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Justin Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. 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! Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.#T1##TD2# Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Wallace makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones. Justin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace has a takedown stuffed. Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense. Tommy Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jones. Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jones feints the counter takedown.#T2##TD2# Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Wallace's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones won't allow Wallace to sweep him here. #SU2# Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wallace, up you get! Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace. Wallace throws out a powerful jab. Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Jones ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Wallace shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3# Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way. Wallace takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. Wallace is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wallace misses with a body shot.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Wallace fails with the takedown and Jones counters with a head kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet. Wallace wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A head kick misses from Wallace. Wallace moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.#T4# Wallace tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem. Jones shoots in but no luck this time. Jones shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well. Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. As Wallace backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Wallace manages to avoid it all. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Jones. Jones wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position. Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. Jones throws a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones fails with a takedown attempt. Wallace appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wallace will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2# Wallace is rocked!#TD2# Jones shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Wallace is on queer street and Jones is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Justin Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Watson fails with a takedown attempt. Watson goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward. Watson sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Watson avoids it this time.#TD2# Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Watson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control. Watson is looking to escape. Jones lands strikes from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones slips a nice elbow through Watson's hands, connecting with Watson's forehead. Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Watson missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1# Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Ground and pound from Jones. Jones drops an elbow to the side of Watson's head. Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Watson wants to get back to full guard. Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots. Jones scores with a big shot! Watson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Watson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Jones! After the fight, Donny Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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