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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones Jr clinches with his opponent.
Jones Jr trying to stall but Shaffer improves his position.
Shaffer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaffer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burt Shaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Jr.#TD#
Shaffer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shaffer biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr tries to escape but Shaffer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shaffer controlling from the back.
Jones Jr wants to escape the position.
#T1#
I would not like to be Jones Jr right now.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaffer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones Jr for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Shaffer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Shaffer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Jones Jr tries to escape but Shaffer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jones Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Jones Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shaffer.
#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.#SUB#
Shaffer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Shaffer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Jones Jr showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Shaffer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Jones Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Jones Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shaffer stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Jr.#SU#
Shaffer stands up from Jones Jr's guard - Shaffer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones Jr scores with a one two! Shaffer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones Jr is breathing heavily.
Shaffer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones Jr defends well and Shaffer ends up having to push Jones Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Shaffer backs off Jones Jr throws a huge counter combo but Shaffer manages to avoid it all.
Jones Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Shaffer sprawls well. He's pushed Jones Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaffer throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1##TD#
Shaffer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Shaffer decides to stand back up. #CL#
Shaffer moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaffer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shaffer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shaffer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Shaffer pulls Jones Jr into guard.
Shaffer is looking to stand up but Jones Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaffer holds on and takes a little breather.
Burt Shaffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Shaffer pushes Jones Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burt Shaffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Jones Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Shaffer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones Jr just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Shaffer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shaffer throwing strikes from guard but Jones Jr blocks nicely.
Shaffer is standing up over Jones Jr. Jones Jr looks to escape but Shaffer dives into side control.
Shaffer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Jones Jr wants to get back to his feet but Shaffer is dominant here and he's now got Jones Jr's back!
Jones Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Jones Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shaffer.
#SUB#
Shaffer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shaffer controls the position.#T4##SUB#
Shaffer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shaffer has the hooks in. Jones Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shaffer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jones Jr is trying to stand back up.
Shaffer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jones Jr doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Shaffer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaffer swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Shaffer has managed to clinch.
Shaffer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Jones Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaffer.
Some wild striking there from Jones Jr.
Roy Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaffer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones Jr.#T1#
Jones Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaffer misses with a low kick as Jones Jr jumps back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaffer is defended easily by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr checks the leg kick.
Jones Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Shaffer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Shaffer stays in close to Jones Jr's body and controls the position.
Jones Jr looking to control but Shaffer passes into half guard.
Shaffer is taking a breather. Jones Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shaffer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Shaffer stops Jones Jr from getting back to his feet.
Shaffer controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones Jr swinging wildly here.
Shaffer throws a counter high kick but Jones Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.#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.#CL#
Shaffer clinches up with Jones Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaffer lands with a left to the head.
Jones Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shaffer keeps control of Jones Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Shaffer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shaffer manages to end up in side control.
Jones Jr pushes Shaffer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shaffer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roy Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Shaffer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Shaffer decides to stand back up. Shaffer steps back and let's Jones Jr get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burt Shaffer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaffer, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Shaffer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
McDreger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chan throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDreger avoids it.
Chan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDreger.
McDreger misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from McDreger.
Chan throws a counter high kick but McDreger was just alert enough to avoid it.
McDreger swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDreger moves into the clinch.
Chan jumps guard but McDreger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chan is looking for a takedown.
McDreger is trying to force a seperation but Chan has the dominant position.#T1#
McDreger tries a knee to the head but Chan blocks it.
Chan jumps guard but McDreger stands there with Chan around his waist. Chan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrel Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDreger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chan prevents McDreger from breaking the clinch.
Chan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDreger's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on McDreger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chan wants to break free but McDreger has control.
McDreger is trying to push Chan away but Chan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDreger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chan prevents McDreger from breaking the clinch.
McDreger working hard to break the clinch.
McDreger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
McDreger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDreger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
McDreger has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Chan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDreger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
McDreger moves into the clinch.
McDreger is trying to break free.#TD2#
McDreger wants the takedown. Chan is fighting it off but McDreger persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chan's guard against the cage.#ES#
Chan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Chan wants a takedown.
#T3#
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from McDreger.
Chan can't get the takedown.
McDreger has had enough of the clinch but Chan keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
McDreger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
McDreger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McDreger connects with a crisp jab.
Chan fails with the takedown.
Conor McDreger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDreger's guard.#ES2#
McDreger pushes Chan off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McDreger has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
McDreger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chan wants to get back to striking at distance but McDreger won't allow it.
McDreger tries to circle away but Chan has him pinned against the cage.
McDreger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chan tries to break free but McDreger pushes him back against the cage.
McDreger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chan tries to circle away but McDreger has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McDreger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Chan clinches up with McDreger and pushes him back against the cage.
Chan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDreger's efforts to push away.
McDreger is trying to break the clinch but Chan has him pressed against the cage.
McDreger works on Chan's body with a couple of short punches.
Chan is trying to stall.
McDreger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
McDreger pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan wants to control from the top but McDreger keeps moving.
Chan forces his way into half guard.
McDreger trying to control but Chan postures up.
#T1#
McDreger keeping hold of Chan's head, controlling as best he can.
McDreger is looking to control Chan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDreger avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chan wants to work for an arm triangle but McDreger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDreger keeps working.
McDreger is trying to stand up here but Chan is controlling him well.
Chan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDreger's head. #SUB#
Chan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDreger has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDreger wants to get back to his feet.
McDreger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
McDreger kicks off Chan and gets to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from McDreger.
McDreger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Chan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McDreger throws out a loose jab but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDreger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan counters with a nice kick to the body.
McDreger is breathing heavily.
McDreger misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Chan closes the distance and clinches up with McDreger, looking for a takedown. Chan pushes McDreger against the cage but McDreger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDreger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
McDreger gets underhooks to prevent Chan's takedown attempt.
McDreger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from McDreger.
McDreger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDreger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDreger is trying to stall.
McDreger is looking to break free of the clinch but Chan has double underhooks.
Chan stalling against the cage.
Chan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrel Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
McDreger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from McDreger. No joy for Chan on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDreger! But no joy.
McDreger connects with a body shot that sends Chan's belly button to the back.#CL2#
McDreger moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McDreger as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chan can't get the takedown.
McDreger lands with a short shot to the head.
McDreger lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McDreger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Chan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conor McDreger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDreger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chan avoids the head kick by McDreger.
A cross from McDreger lands.#ROC2#
Chan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Darrel Chan has been cut.
McDreger closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Chan out cold! Chan corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conor McDreger!
Conor McDreger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones Sr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones Sr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Sr is looking to take a break and control but York is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones Sr tries to advance to mount but York denies him.
Jones Sr scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Jones Sr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones Sr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones Sr wants to control but York is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
York manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
York wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Jones Sr wants to work for an arm triangle but York is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones Sr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones Sr wants to control but York is keeping him busy.
York really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones Sr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones Sr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones Sr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones Sr connects with a nice short shot to York's temple.
Jones Sr trying to control the action but York is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jones Sr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones Sr wants to lay and pray for a moment but York keeps working.
York wants to control but Jones Sr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones Sr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones Sr thows a huge punch but York dodges it nicely.
York is pressing down on Jones Sr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU2#
Jones Sr stands and steps away. York gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones Sr.
York is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones Sr connects with a nice short shot to York's temple.
Jones Sr wants to control but York is keeping him busy.
Jones Sr is nestled in close to York, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones Sr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones Sr passes to side control. #SUB2#
Jones Sr swings around for an armbar but York sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones Sr's guard.
York trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Jones Sr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Jones Sr tries a head kick but it misses.
As Jones Sr tries to get set, York tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones Sr manages to avoid the attempt.
York blocks a head kick by Jones Sr.
York takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2#
York is rocked!#TD2#
Jones Sr lands a huge takedown. York is out but the ref is slow to react and Jones Sr lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. York lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rajon Jones Sr!
Rajon Jones Sr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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