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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hebert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doyle sprawls well. Doyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hebert gets slowly back to his feet.
Doyle misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Hebert counters with a takedown into side control.
Doyle bucks up and tries to throw Hebert off but instead Hebert has got his back!
Hebert looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebert misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Hebert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Doyle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hebert looking to hold on to the position here but Doyle rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T1#
Doyle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Doyle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hebert is aware though and is defending well.
Doyle trying to keep a closed guard but Hebert is proving a slippery customer.
Doyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hebert is fighting to break Doyle's control of his arms but Doyle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doyle 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.#SUB2#
Doyle working for submissions but it's allowed Hebert to get to half guard.
Hebert is trying to control the action in half guard but Doyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hebert content to control rather than advance.
Hebert looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hebert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hebert drops an elbow to the side of Doyle's head.
Hebert working Doyle over with strikes.
Hebert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doyle trying to control but Hebert postures up.
Hebert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hebert working Doyle over with strikes.
Doyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hebert. #T3#
Doyle punching from the bottom.
Doyle has hold of Hebert's hands but Hebert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hebert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doyle wants to improve his position but Hebert is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyle trying to control here.
Doyle keeping hold of Hebert's head, controlling as best he can.
Doyle wants to improve his position but Hebert is controlling well.
Hebert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Hebert seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Doyle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hebert has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Doyle is trying to stand up.
Hebert with shots to the head and body - Doyle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Doyle wants to hold on but Hebert pushes him away.
Doyle can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hebert landing shots from mount.
Hebert cracks Doyle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Hebert goes for an armbar but Doyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Doyle.
Doyle trying to control but Hebert is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Hebert dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Doyle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hebert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hebert wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Doyle manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Doyle escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Doyle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hebert was covering up waiting for the punch and Doyle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Hebert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gil Hebert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doyle controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Doyle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Doyle closes the distance and pushes Hebert back into the cage.#TD2#
Doyle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hebert is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Doyle striking from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Doyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hebert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hebert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hebert distracts Doyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hebert chips away with some ground and pound.
Hebert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hebert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hebert with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Doyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hebert is fighting to break Doyle's control of his arms but Doyle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doyle is trying to keep Hebert in close.
Doyle is looking to stand up but Hebert isn't so interested in that idea.
Doyle trying to control the position here.
Hebert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Hebert postures up.
Hebert scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hebert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hebert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hebert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doyle somewhat.
Doyle is breathing heavily.
Doyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hebert pinned against the cage. Hebert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hebert has managed to clinch.
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 Gil Hebert will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Doyle clinches with his opponent.
Doyle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hebert misses with an elbow strike.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Hebert has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doyle regains guard immediately.
Hebert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hebert is one step ahead there.
Hebert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hebert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Hebert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hebert trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hebert's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hebert stands up over Doyle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hebert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doyle's head.
Hebert postures up in Doyle's guard and throws a big left but Doyle blocks it.
Hebert wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hebert landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hebert distracts Doyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hebert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hebert is in close to Doyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hebert trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Hebert prevents Doyle from getting back to his feet.
Hebert postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Doyle gets a clinch. #BC#
Hebert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD2#
Doyle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hebert sprawls well initially but Doyle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Doyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doyle is pressing down on Hebert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hebert is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hebert looking for submissions off his back.
Hebert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doyle is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Doyle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Doyle is trying to control. Hebert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hebert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doyle trying to pass the guard but Hebert defending well.
Hebert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hebert is controlling Doyle's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Hebert is retaining full guard.
Paddy Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gil Hebert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Hebert looking for a guillotine here but Doyle defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Hebert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hebert, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Hebert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Keefe drops his hands momentarily and Larsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keefe stuffs the takedown.
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Keefe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Larsen blocks it well.#CL2#
Keefe closes the distance and pushes Larsen back into the cage.
Keefe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keefe tries to pull guard but Larsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Larsen stops a takedown attempt from Keefe.
#BC2#
Keefe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Keefe instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen is pressed up against the cage. Keefe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Larsen down to the mat. Larsen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clinton Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Keefe.
Nice sprawl there from Keefe as Larsen shoots in.
Keefe looks for a takedown but Larsen sprawls well.#T1##CL2#
Keefe takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Larsen pulls Keefe into guard.
Larsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keefe stops Larsen from standing up.
Keefe won't allow Larsen to sweep him here.
Larsen keeping full guard, as Keefe tries to pass.
Larsen wants to improve his position but instead Keefe has moved into half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Keefe is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Keefe wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Keefe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keefe.
Keefe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like Keefe is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Larsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keefe wants to stand and escape but instead Larsen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Larsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keefe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larsen lands a couple of digs.
Larsen distracts Keefe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Larsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Keefe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Keefe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Larsen 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 Keefe.
Keefe looks winded!#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Larsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Larsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Larsen tries for a kimura but Keefe is defending well. #SUB#
Larsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsen throws an elbow but Keefe slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Larsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Keefe fails with a takedown attempt.
Larsen tries to counter by clinching up but Keefe breaks away and moves out of range.
Keefe shoots in and drives through. Larsen sprawls well.
Larsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keefe manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Keefe clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Larsen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keefe uses from the top position.
Larsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keefe has passed into side control.
Larsen is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Keefe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Larsen tries to keep at a distance but Keefe has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Keefe jumps into guard, dragging Larsen to the mat.
Larsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Larsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keefe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Larsen, into his guard. #REVB#
Keefe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Keefe content to stall in guard here.
Larsen controls Keefe momentarily but Keefe frees himself.
Keefe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Keefe preventing the sweep.
Larsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keefe stopping the sweep attempt from Larsen.
Keefe trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Keefe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larsen's guard.#T3#
Keefe won't allow Larsen to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Larsen is trying to control the position but Keefe postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keefe shoots in for a takedown but Larsen shows good takedown defense.
Clinton Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Keefe.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keefe jumps guard but Larsen stands there with Keefe around his waist. Keefe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Larsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keefe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keefe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Larsen prevents it.
#T4##BC2#
Keefe breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Larsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keefe's guard.#ES2#
Keefe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Keefe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keefe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Keefe with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Larsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Keefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Larsen rushes Keefe and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Keefe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keefe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsen as he jumps to the side.
Keefe tries for a takedown but Larsen circles away easily
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Larsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keefe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larsen is working Keefe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keefe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Keefe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Larsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keefe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Larsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Larsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Keefe has momentary wrist control but Larsen slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Larsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Keefe has wrist control.#SUB2#
Keefe has an active guard here but Larsen has managed to pass into half guard.
Larsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Larsen lands strikes from half guard.
Larsen slips a nice elbow through Keefe's hands, connecting with Keefe's forehead.
Keefe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Larsen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Larsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keefe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larsen thows a huge punch but Keefe dodges it nicely.
#T3##SUB#
Larsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Larsen is nestled in close to Keefe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Larsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Keefe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Larsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keefe is trying to maintain the position but Larsen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Larsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Larsen slips a nice elbow through Keefe's hands, connecting with Keefe's forehead.
Larsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clinton Larsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keefe trying to control from the bottom.
Larsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keefe tries to roll over but Larsen keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larsen 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Larsen!
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