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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Durand drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gray keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Durand sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gray's guard.
Gray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durand pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Durand is working for a kimura but Gray is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Durand seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Durand is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gray as he works his way to full guard.
Durand passes Gray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Durand wants to pass the guard but Gray is defending well. #T1#
Durand has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Durand looking to secure an arm triangle but Gray defends it well.
Durand looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durand controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Durand can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gray is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durand controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Durand with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gray is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Durand is working for a guillotine from mount but Gray frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Durand wants to finish this one by submission but Gray is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Durand.
Gray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gray is trying desperately to improve position.
Durand controlling from the full mount.
Durand wants to take Gray's back but he can't do it this time.
Durand moves to the back. #T4#
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Durand is not going to allow Gray to sit and survive in this position.
Gray can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Durand is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Durand trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Durand looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corvis Durand dominated that round.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Durand drives through with a takedown into Gray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Durand from controlling successfully.
Durand won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Durand is pushing down on Gray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gray is fighting to maintain full guard but Durand has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gray trying to control here.
#SUB#
Durand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durand.
Durand trying to pass the guard but Gray defending well. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Durand is working for a kimura but Gray is defending it quite comfortably.
Gray is in trouble now - Durand has advanced to mount!
Corvis Durand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durand sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Durand trying to control but Gray is having none of it.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Durand wants to take his opponent's back but Gray doesn't allow it.
Durand trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Durand is working for a guillotine from mount but Gray frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gray has given up his back.
Durand has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Durand has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gray is in real trouble here. Durand gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gray is tapping out! Durand wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corvis Durand!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dodds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hek's half guard.
Dodds working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dodds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dodds controlling the action here.#ES2#
Hek makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek misses with a wild combination.
Hek wants to clinch.#T1#
Hek stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Hek gets a double leg takedown into Dodds's guard.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Dodds working a defensive guard here.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Hek sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Hek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hek wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Hek feints and as Dodds raises his hands in defense, Hek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hek advances to half guard.
Well, if Hek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Hek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dodds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dodds trying to hold on to Hek's head to control him but Hek postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dodds is looking for a sweep. Hek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dodds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hek pulls his head out easily.
Hek wants to take a breather but Dodds is having none of it.
Hek controlling the action here.
Hek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dodds wants to control but Hek is keeping busy.
Hek is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hek controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hek fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dodds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hek. That did some damage!
Hek misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ho Hek 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##TD2#
Hek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dodds tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hek is in Dodds's guard.
Dodds is wriggling around but Hek manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Dodds tries to kick Hek off but Hek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hek seems to be looking for submissions.
Hek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dodds keeps working.
Hek is thwarting Dodds's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Dodds is looking for a sweep. Hek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dodds is staying active underneath Hek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hek is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dodds has Hek pulled in close to control his posture.
Hek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dodds 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.
Hek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dodds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hek as he jumps to the side.
Hek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ho Hek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dodds counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Dodds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dodds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dodds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dodds's back!#T3#
Hek has good solid back control here.
More stalling from Hek.
Dodds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hek wants to control but Dodds is keeping busy.
Hek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dodds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hek controlling from the back.
Dodds trying to control the position but Hek manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hek has good solid back control here.
Hek gets his hands free as Dodds looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ho Hek 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dodds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hek to the ground. Dodds is now in Hek's guard.
Dodds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hek 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.
Hek wants to stand up but Dodds is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodds throws an elbow that misses. Hek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dodds's guard. Nice move by Hek!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Dodds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hek is aware though and is defending well.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Hek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Dodds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hek is controlling him.
Hek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hek tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodds is retaining full guard.
Hek is working Dodds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dodds working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dodds to the ground. Hek is now in Dodds's guard.#ES#
Dodds uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dodds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hek swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dodds's guard.
Hek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hek looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hek stopping the sweep attempt from Dodds.
Dodds keeping moving, preventing Hek from controlling successfully.
Hek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hek chips away with some ground and pound.
Hek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dodds lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dodds.
Hek shoots in looking for a takedown but Dodds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dodds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Dodds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho Hek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Hek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dodds, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Dodds.
I think Hek 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Ho Hek wins by unanimous decision!
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