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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Reitano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Reitano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knight's guard.
Reitano wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #SUB2#
Reitano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knight dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Reitano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight 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 Reitano.
Reitano is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Knight decides to stand back up. Knight steps back and let's Reitano get back to his feet.#T1#
Reitano throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reitano!
Reitano is being controlled here. #SU#
Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Reitano scores with a takedown into Knight's guard.
Knight has his hands on Reitano's head, controlling the position.
Reitano scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reitano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Reitano wants to stand but Knight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reitano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reitano trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reitano 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.
Reitano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight managing to control the position.
Reitano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Knight keeping moving, preventing Reitano from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reitano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reitano tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reitano 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.
Knight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Knight prevents Reitano from getting back to his feet.
Knight controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Reitano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stephanni Reitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Knight clinches.
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 Patricia Knight 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.
#R2##CL2#
Reitano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Reitano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Reitano manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Knight rushes Reitano and presses him up against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Reitano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reitano tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage.
Knight jumps guard but Reitano stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Reitano closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.#BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Reitano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Reitano has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Reitano wants a takedown but no success here.
Patricia Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephanni Reitano.#BC2#
Reitano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reitano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Reitano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight throws a quick counter head kick but Reitano was just out of range.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Knight pulls Reitano into guard.
#T2#
Knight pulls Reitano in close to his closed guard and prevents Reitano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reitano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reitano throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
Reitano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.
Reitano trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight has momentary wrist control but Reitano slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight is pulling down on Reitano's head to control his posture.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Reitano from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reitano passes into side control.
Knight is not content to let Reitano control the position.
Knight tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Reitano stands up and beckons Knight to his feet. #CL2#
Reitano has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Reitano wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Reitano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Knight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reitano to the ground. Knight is now in Reitano's guard.
Knight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Knight stands up from Reitano's guard - Knight perhaps looking for a knockout.
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 Patricia Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Knight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reitano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Knight stands up and waves to Reitano to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reitano throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight is looking to counter the offense by Reitano and move into the clinch.
Reitano misses with a double jab.
Patricia Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Reitano moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Reitano has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reitano blocks an elbow strike from Knight.
Knight has Reitano pressed against the cage, preventing Reitano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reitano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Knight manages to pull guard.
Knight has control of Reitano's left arm, preventing Reitano from doing any damage.
Reitano throws a big elbow that misses.
Reitano wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reitano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Reitano defends easily.
#SUB2#
Reitano has gone for a leg lock! Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reitano's guard.#REVR#
Knight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reitano is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Knight stands up from Reitano's guard - Knight perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reitano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Knight is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reitano can't fight it off and eventually Knight manages to take the fight to the floor. Reitano looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reitano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him. #T4#
Reitano trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reitano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knight escapes and throws Reitano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reitano is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patricia Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patricia Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kidd scores with a jab to the head.
Hernandez throws a push kick but Kidd slaps the foot to one side.
Kidd looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Kidd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kidd defends well and Hernandez ends up having to push Kidd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Kidd.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kidd moves into the clinch successfully.
Kidd digs a right hand into Hernandez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernandez's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kidd.
Kidd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Kidd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kidd.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Kidd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards. #T1#
Kidd pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kidd digs a right hand into Hernandez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernandez's gas tank.
Kidd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kidd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kidd.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Kidd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Kidd.
Kidd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kidd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kidd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kidd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kidd lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Hernandez is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Kidd.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Kidd.
Kidd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kidd unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hernandez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kidd is unloading with more strikes now! Hernandez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Kidd!
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