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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ravenna clinches up with Avery and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Avery ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Avery no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ravenna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Avery wants to improve his position but Ravenna is controlling well.
Ravenna thows a huge punch but Avery dodges it nicely.
#SU2#
Ravenna stands up out of the half guard.
Avery wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery tries to clinch up but Ravenna circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Ravenna clinches up against the cage.
Ravenna avoiding damage as Avery throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Avery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ravenna walks away with a smile on his face. Avery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Ravenna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Avery's guard.#SU2#
Ravenna stands up from Avery's guard - Ravenna perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ravenna lands a head kick. Avery smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Dick Avery has been cut.
Avery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ravenna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Ravenna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Avery misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Ravenna has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Avery regains guard immediately.
Ravenna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ravenna stopping the sweep attempt from Avery.#T2#
Ravenna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ravenna wanted to stand there but Avery had control of the position.
Ravenna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ravenna throws a big right hand that misses.
Ravenna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ravenna passes into half guard. #T3#
Avery is trying to get back to full guard.
Ravenna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU2#
Ravenna stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Avery to get to his feet.
Avery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ravenna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Avery.
Ravenna swats away the attempt to clinch by Avery.
Ravenna unleashes a big counter combination but Avery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Avery gets caught flat footed, as Ravenna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Avery is wriggling around but Ravenna manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVR#
Ravenna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ravenna.
Ravenna is looking to advance position but Avery won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Ravenna seems content to control.
Ravenna trying to control from half guard but Avery is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ravenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Avery's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ravenna takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Avery working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Ravenna manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ravenna throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenna controlling Avery's posture.
Ravenna looking for a sweep. Not yet Ravenna, not yet. #T1#
Ravenna looking to control.
Avery really is a fat lump.#ES2#
Ravenna is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Avery creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Ravenna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ravenna has closed the distance and engaged Avery in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ravenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ravenna dodges the punch combination from Avery.
Ravenna tries to land a front kick but Avery steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Avery tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ravenna manages to circle out of the way.
Avery misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Ravenna lands with a kick to the temple. Avery shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Avery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ravenna counters with a three punch combo that has Avery backing up. Avery nods at Ravenna to acknowledge the strikes.
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!#TD2#
Ravenna manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Avery on his heels. He'll look to pass Avery's guard now, I'm sure.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Ravenna from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Avery is on top in guard.
#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ravenna is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ravenna sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ravenna wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving. #SU2#
Ravenna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Ravenna rushes Avery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ravenna misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Ravenna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ravenna rushes Avery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ravenna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ravenna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Avery showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chris Ravenna has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Ravenna 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.
Ravenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avery works over Ravenna with some ground and pound from guard.
Ravenna is trying to control the position but Avery postures up.
Ravenna controlling the position.
Avery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Avery pushing down on Ravenna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ravenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Avery's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Avery moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Ravenna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Ravenna gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Avery regains guard.
Ravenna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avery might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ravenna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ravenna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ravenna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ravenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ravenna cracks Avery with a good jab.#CL#
Avery takes the fight into the clinch.
Avery wants to stall.
#BC2#
Ravenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chris Ravenna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##TD2#
Ravenna drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery is looking for a sweep.
Ravenna has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Avery is looking to get to half guard.
Ravenna controlling from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Ravenna is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Avery can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ravenna tries to control but Avery wriggling away. #SU2#
Ravenna is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Ravenna clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ravenna gets control of Avery's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ravenna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Ravenna is looking to sweep but instead, Avery has passed into half guard.
Ravenna pushes Avery off looking to stand but Avery dives back in and keeps control.
Ravenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Ravenna is defending against the submission attempts here by Avery.
Ravenna is refusing to be controlled, as Avery sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ravenna is trying to maintain the position but Avery is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Ravenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ravenna 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Ravenna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Ravenna fails to land the takedown.
Ravenna shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Ravenna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ravenna tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily#CL#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch.
Antoine Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Ravenna.
Ravenna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ravenna fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Ravenna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ravenna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ravenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Ravenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Ravenna darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Ravenna into the cage.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Ravenna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Knight both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Ravenna has been cut.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ravenna throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Antoine Knight has been cut.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ravenna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Ravenna darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.#TD2#
Ravenna jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
#T2##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.
Ravenna is controlling Knight's posture.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Ravenna blocks nicely.
Ravenna trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Ravenna keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Ravenna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SUB2#
Ravenna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Ravenna keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Ravenna clinches with his opponent.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knight prevents Ravenna from breaking the clinch.
Ravenna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Ravenna breaks from the clinch.
Ravenna shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ravenna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ravenna stops a takedown attempt from Knight.
Ravenna is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Ravenna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ravenna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 Antoine Knight will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ravenna closes the distance and clinches up with Knight, looking for a takedown. Ravenna pushes Knight against the cage but Knight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ravenna.
Antoine Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Knight blocks a head kick by Ravenna.
Ravenna throws a combination that misses
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ravenna shoots in but no luck this time.
Antoine Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ravenna shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Antoine Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Ravenna.
Ravenna keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenna shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ravenna is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Ravenna drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
#T1#
Ravenna is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ravenna is trying to pull guard but Knight turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knight is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Ravenna breaks the clinch.
Ravenna with a poor takedown #CL#
and Knight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ravenna can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Ravenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris Ravenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravenna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.#T2##CL#
Knight instigates a clinch.
Ravenna wants to break free but Knight has control.
#TD2#
Ravenna has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knight is trying to keep an underhook but Ravenna manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Knight makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Knight clinches up with Ravenna and pushes him back against the cage.
Ravenna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ravenna wants a takedown but no success here.
Ravenna prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Ravenna avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Ravenna is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ravenna down to the mat. Ravenna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knight stalks Ravenna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ravenna's face. Ravenna staggers backwards, shaken.
Knight misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Ravenna counters by clinching up.
Ravenna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Knight letting Ravenna take a breather here.#T4#
Ravenna can't get the takedown.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ravenna prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Ravenna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Ravenna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Ravenna drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Knight dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ravenna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ravenna somewhat.
Ravenna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Ravenna fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knight to the ground. Ravenna is now in Knight's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight pulls Ravenna in close to his closed guard and prevents Ravenna from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Knight controls Ravenna momentarily but Ravenna frees himself.
Ravenna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Knight being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Ravenna from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Ravenna moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ravenna pulls Knight into guard.
Ravenna managing to control the position.
Ravenna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Ravenna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knight looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ravenna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight 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.#SU2#
Ravenna decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Ravenna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ravenna wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Antoine Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Ravenna.
Ravenna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Ravenna is trying to pull guard but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Ravenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Ravenna manages to pull guard.
Ravenna pulls Knight in close to prevent any damage.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Chris Ravenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antoine Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ravenna is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Ravenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ravenna dives in and scores a takedown into Washington 's guard.
Washington looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ravenna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington keeping full guard, as Ravenna tries to pass. #SU#
Ravenna stands up and waves to Washington to follow him. #CL#
Ravenna moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Washington pulls guard effortlessly.
Ravenna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ravenna looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ravenna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ravenna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.#SUB#
Washington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ravenna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washington has managed to get both his arms back between Ravenna's legs - danger averted.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Ravenna blocks nicely.
Ravenna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Ravenna has his foot on Washington 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington won't allow Ravenna to sweep him here.
Washington postures up.
Ravenna trying to control the position here.
Washington trying to control but Ravenna is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Washington tries to clinch but Ravenna moves out of range.
Ravenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ravenna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
A head kick from Ravenna lands but Washington takes it in his stride.
Ravenna throws a one two combo.
Ravenna scores with a nice head shot.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ravenna.#CL#
Ravenna clinches with his opponent.
Ravenna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Ravenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ravenna fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Ravenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ravenna fails with the takedown.#CL#
Ravenna moves into the clinch.
Ravenna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ravenna blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ravenna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Washington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ravenna wants a takedown.
#TD#
Ravenna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ravenna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ravenna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ravenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington , which made it look bad.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Washington got wobbled bad by a big combination! Ravenna presses forward with punches and knees until Washington stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Washington closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Ravenna!
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