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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 1
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Emerald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emerald fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Emerald rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerald has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Emerald is controlling him.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerald can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Emerald pulls Dawson into guard.
Emerald is pulling down on Dawson's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawson, at least for the moment.
Dawson wants to stand but Emerald has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Emerald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emerald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Emerald has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Emerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emerald is proving hard to escape from.
Dawson being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dawson wanted to stand there but Emerald had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Emerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emerald looks to land a body kick but Dawson moved away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emerald tries to counter by clinching up but Dawson breaks away and moves out of range.
Emerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Emerald misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emerald.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emerald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emerald defends it nicely.
Emerald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emerald.
A little jabbing left from Dawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dawson throws a lazy head kick
and Emerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emerald defends it nicely.
Emerald is looking to counter the offense by Dawson and move into the clinch.#T3#
Emerald avoids the head kick by Dawson.
#CL#
Emerald has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Emerald prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emerald goes for a takedown attempt but Dawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Dawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawson tries to bum rush Emerald with a series of wild strikes but Emerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Emerald moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Emerald moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.
Emerald is stalling here.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Emerald holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawson drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Emerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson tries to circle away but Emerald has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerald has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Emerald pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Emerald wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emerald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Emerald misses with a straight right.
As Emerald backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Emerald manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Emerald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Emerald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dawson defends well and Emerald ends up having to push Dawson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson leaves Emerald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Emerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawson.
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Dawson and sends Emerald crashing to the mat! Dawson follows him down to the mat - Emerald regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#
It looks like John Emerald has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Emerald makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dawson misses with a double jab.
Dawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emerald dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Emerald is just out of range.
Emerald throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Emerald has closed the distance and engaged Dawson in a clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson gets underhooks to prevent Emerald's takedown attempt.
Dawson is looking for a takedown.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
Emerald blocks the body kick.
Emerald slips a jab and a cross from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Emerald misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Dawson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Emerald rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emerald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dawson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emerald throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Dawson and sends Emerald crashing to the mat! Dawson follows him down to the mat - Emerald regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Emerald is rocked!
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Emerald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emerald is looking to escape.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Emerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Emerald wants to get back to full guard.#ES#
Emerald has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dawson is on him like a limpet, forcing Emerald back against the cage.#T3#
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Emerald is controlling the position.
Dawson keeps control of Emerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerald has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson gets underhooks to prevent Emerald's takedown attempt.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Emerald is controlling him.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Emerald has him pressed against the cage.
Emerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Emerald keeps him there for the moment.
Dawson tries to break free but Emerald pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson tries to break free but Emerald pushes him back against the cage.
Emerald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dawson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Emerald is controlling the position.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Emerald is controlling him.
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emerald lands a body shot.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Emerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson tries to circle away but Emerald has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Emerald keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch.
Emerald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emerald slips a jab and a cross from Dawson.
Danga de danga de dang - Dawson scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Emerald'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dawson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Emerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
Emerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawson.
Dawson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Emerald counters by moving into the clinch.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Emerald won't allow it.
Emerald tries for a takedown but Dawson manages to get underhooks.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Emerald has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerald has him pressed against the cage.
Emerald slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
No joy there for Dawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emerald moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
Dawson looks to throw the jab but Emerald is out of range.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson swinging wildly here.
Emerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joe Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Dawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Dawson misses.
Emerald shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Emerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Emerald moves out of range easily.
Emerald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Dawson fails with the takedown.
Dawson throws a leg kick
and Emerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joe Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Emerald is just out of range.#CL#
Emerald forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.
Emerald is looking for a takedown.
Emerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Emerald tries to circle away but Dawson has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Emerald keeps him there for the moment.
John Emerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Emerald.
#T3#
Emerald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emerald prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Emerald has double underhooks.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Emerald is controlling him.
Dawson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Emerald keeps him there for the moment.
Emerald keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dawson tries to break free but Emerald pushes him back against the cage.
Emerald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emerald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Dawson misses.
Dawson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Emerald blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Emerald attempts a counter takedown but Dawson avoids it well and moves away.
Emerald goes for a double leg but Dawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawson continues to drive forward.
John Emerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emerald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dawson defends it nicely.
Dawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emerald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emerald fails to land the takedown.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emerald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Joe Dawson!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Joe Dawson!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Joe Dawson!
Joe Dawson wins by unanimous decision!
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