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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 903 Round 1
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendonza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fortner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendonza dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mendonza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fortner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Mendonza is working to tighten his grip on Fortner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fortner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mendonza is really squeezing tight and eventually Fortner passes out! Mendonza breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jorge Mendonza!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 903 Round 1
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Junkie circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Fortner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Junkie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fortner is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fortner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Junkie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Junkie looking for submissions off his back.
Junkie gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortner stopping the sweep attempt from Junkie.#SUB#
Junkie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fortner uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junkie gets back to half guard.#T1#
Junkie manages to get to full guard.
Fortner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junkie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fortner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Junkie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Junkie is looking for a triangle but Fortner pushes his legs off easily.
Fortner is stalling in the full guard.
Junkie trying to keep a closed guard but Fortner is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fortner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fortner is looking to work some ground and pound but Junkie has wrist control.
Fortner stopping the sweep attempt from Junkie.
Fortner trying to control the position from guard on top but Junkie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Junkie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fortner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junkie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junkie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fortner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Junkie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fortner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junkie, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Fortner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Fortner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junkie wants to sweep here but Fortner controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Junkie is looking for a triangle but Fortner pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fortner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Junkie has his foot on Fortner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortner works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortner throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB#
Junkie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fortner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fortner tries to free his leg and advance position but Junkie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Junkie looking for a guillotine here but Fortner defends easily.
Fortner passes Junkie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fortner is looking to take a break and control but Junkie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Junkie's thigh. Junkie counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Fortner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junkie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fortner has managed to get both his arms back between Junkie's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murder Junkie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Junkie scores with a sloppy right hand. Fortner should have avoided that one.
Junkie lands a jab to the head.
David Fortner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junkie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fortner in his tracks. #ROC#
Fortner is rocked!
Murder Junkie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortner slips under a jab.
Fortner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Junkie misses with a body shot.
Junkie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fortner moves out of range as Junkie strikes.
Fortner tries to move into range but Junkie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortner is still on wobbly legs! Can Junkie finish him?
Junkie throws a nice looking combination but Fortner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Fortner moves into the clinch.
Junkie throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortner.
Junkie keeps control of Fortner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fortner seems to have recovered his senses.
Junkie misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Junkie.
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!
Junkie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junkie lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Junkie.
A short left from Junkie.
Fortner is trying to break free.
Fortner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junkie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Junkie misses with some punches.
Junkie tries to work over Fortner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Junkie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Junkie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junkie tries a body shot but Fortner blocks it.
Junkie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Junkie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Fortner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Junkie regains guard.
#SUB#
Junkie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Fortner gets to his feet - Junkie follows without any prompting.
Junkie wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Fortner takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junkie.
Junkie misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortner blocks an uppercut.
Fortner prevents a body shot from Junkie.
Fortner blocks an uppercut.
Junkie swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortner is looking to control Junkie's arms but Junkie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fortner has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fortner.
Junkie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortner can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Fortner manages to pull guard.
Junkie wanted to stand there but Fortner had control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Junkie drops back looking for a leg! Fortner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fortner manages to kick Junkie off! Junkie jumps back into Fortner's guard. #SUB2#
Junkie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Junkie 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.
Fortner keeping full guard, as Junkie tries to pass.
Fortner keeping moving, preventing Junkie from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junkie looking to pass the guard.
Junkie trying to control but Fortner is working from the bottom.
Murder Junkie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fortner 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#
Junkie is looking to control Fortner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junkie avoid being mounted?
Junkie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fortner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fortner's back!#SUB#
Junkie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Junkie looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Fortner taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Murder Junkie!
A victorious Murder Junkie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Bamba with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Atkinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bamba misses with a knee strike.
Bamba jumps guard but Atkinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bamba tries to pull guard but Atkinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bamba drops back down to his feet.
Prince Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Bamba.#TD#
Atkinson jumps into guard, dragging Bamba to the mat.
Bamba looking to sit in guard and control but Atkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bamba looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
Atkinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Bamba has an active guard here but Atkinson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Atkinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bamba defending well though.
Atkinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Atkinson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a straight right hand.
Bamba wants to clinch.
Atkinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Atkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Bamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Atkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atkinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bamba sprawls and moves away.
Atkinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamba misses with a double jab.
Atkinson attempts a counter takedown but Bamba avoids it well and moves away.
Bamba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkinson fails to land the takedown.
Bamba shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
No luck for Atkinson with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Bamba scores with a jab to the body.
Bamba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bamba looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
Bamba moves to clinch but Atkinson breaks away #TD#
so Atkinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Bamba wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Atkinson stands and steps away. Bamba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Helio Bamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamba fails with the takedown.
As Bamba looks to move away, Atkinson throws a big counter combo but Bamba just gets out of the way.#TD#
Atkinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bamba's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atkinson lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Atkinson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Atkinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bamba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bamba fails to land the takedown.
Atkinson shoots in but Bamba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Atkinson backs off Bamba throws a huge counter combo but Atkinson manages to avoid it all.
Bamba darts in looking for a takedown but Atkinson gets double underhooks and turns Bamba into the cage.
Prince Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Bamba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atkinson is fending him off so far but Bamba persists. Nope, Atkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atkinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bamba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Atkinson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bamba.#T1#
Atkinson leaves Bamba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bamba misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Atkinson counters by clinching up.
Bamba prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Atkinson pulls guard.
Atkinson pulls Bamba in close to prevent any damage.
Atkinson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Prince Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Atkinson is controlling Bamba's posture.
Atkinson continues to stall.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Bamba tries to pass.
Atkinson is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Bamba doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkinson circles away.
Bamba moves to clinch but Atkinson breaks away #TD#
and Atkinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bamba's guard.
Atkinson postures up.
#SUB2#
Bamba is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson lands a couple of digs.
Atkinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bamba is proving hard to escape from.
Bamba has momentary wrist control but Atkinson slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Atkinson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Bamba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atkinson is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Atkinson gets to his feet. Bamba looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bamba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atkinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bamba is breathing heavily.
Bamba fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Atkinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bamba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Atkinson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Bamba shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bamba misses with a takedown #TD#
and Atkinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bamba's guard.
Atkinson lands a couple of digs.
Bamba wants to control the position but Atkinson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bamba tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atkinson lands a nice short elbow.
Bamba tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.
Bamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Atkinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bamba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Atkinson slips a nice elbow through Bamba's hands, connecting with Bamba's forehead.
Atkinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atkinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Atkinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atkinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bamba is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bamba avoid being mounted?
Bamba has hold of Atkinson's hands but Atkinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Atkinson slips a nice elbow through Bamba's hands, connecting with Bamba's forehead.
Atkinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Atkinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atkinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Atkinson connects with a nice short shot to Bamba's temple.
Atkinson winds up and cracks Bamba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkinson lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bamba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bamba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Atkinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Atkinson throwing shots but Bamba is blocking nicely.
Bamba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkinson.
Bamba has a hand on Atkinson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Atkinson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bamba is looking to get to half guard.
Bamba is still trying to improve position.
Atkinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atkinson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bamba's face.
Atkinson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bamba hang on?
Atkinson landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Atkinson looking to finish Bamba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bamba!
Atkinson landing strikes from the mount.
Atkinson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Atkinson landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bamba tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson lands with some strikes.
Atkinson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bamba is working to get back to half guard.
Helio Bamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince Atkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atkinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Atkinson!
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