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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Meyers tries to keep at a distance but Poluyan has taken the fight into the clinch. Meyers is trying to break the clinch but Poluyan is controlling him. A bit of stalling here from Poluyan.
Meyers prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# Poluyan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meyers uses from the top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2# Poluyan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Meyers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Meyers tries to pull guard but Poluyan won't allow it.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Poluyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Poluyan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poluyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Meyers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Rick Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Poluyan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meyers jumps guard but Poluyan stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Poluyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyers drops back down to his feet.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Poluyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##TD# Meyers jumps guard and drags Poluyan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Meyers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Poluyan trying to control but Meyers is working from the bottom. Meyers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Poluyan postures up in Meyers's guard and throws a big left but Meyers blocks it. Poluyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meyers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Meyers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poluyan is one step ahead there. Poluyan with a flurry of punches that miss. Meyers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poluyan is controlling him. Poluyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Poluyan won't allow Meyers to sweep him here. Meyers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poluyan is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch but Poluyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Poluyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Meyers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poluyan. Meyers moves in looking to clinch but Poluyan pushes him off. Poluyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poluyan is defended easily by Meyers.#T3# Meyers tried to score with a low kick but Poluyan checks it. Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poluyan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Meyers throws a nice looking combination but Poluyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Poluyan shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2# Poluyan clinches. Poluyan wants a takedown.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poluyan to keep the fight standing.#BC# Meyers breaks the clinch.
Poluyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meyers looks to score with a jab to the body but Poluyan is just out of range.#T4# Poluyan with a lazy takedown attempt and Meyers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Poluyan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meyers avoids it really well and circles away. Meyers moves to clinch but Poluyan breaks away and Poluyan counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meyers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Left hook, right uppercut from Poluyan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Poluyan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Meyers tries to clinch there but Poluyan circles away.
#CUT2# It looks like Rick Meyers has been cut.#CL2# Poluyan moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Poluyan jumps guard and drags Meyers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Poluyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Poluyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyers. Poluyan wants to sweep here but Meyers controlling him for the moment. Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but Poluyan has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meyers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Poluyan is adopting a defensive guard. Meyers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Poluyan wants to stand but Meyers is controlling the position. Poluyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Poluyan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meyers defends it easily.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Poluyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meyers, pushing him back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Poluyan scores with a nice short uppercut. Poluyan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meyers up against the cage. Meyers misses with an elbow over the top.#T2# Poluyan trying to stall but Meyers improves his position.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but Poluyan has him pressed against the cage. Poluyan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Poluyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Meyers won't allow it.
#TD2# Poluyan drags the fight down to the ground.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poluyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Meyers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poluyan's head. Poluyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Meyers won't allow Poluyan to sweep him here. Poluyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyers. Meyers postures up in Poluyan's guard and throws a big left but Poluyan blocks it. #T3# Meyers scoring with punches to the head and body. Meyers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Poluyan is breathing heavily. Meyers lands a couple of elbows. Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but Poluyan has wrist control. Meyers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but Poluyan has wrist control. Poluyan managing to control the position. Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poluyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Poluyan has momentary wrist control but Meyers slips an elbow through the middle. Meyers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Poluyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyers. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# Meyers tries to clinch but Poluyan moves away enabling Poluyan to counter with a crisp jab. Poluyan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Meyers fails with a takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poluyan! But no joy. Meyers misses with a body punch
enabling Poluyan to counter with a crisp jab. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Meyers has Poluyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Poluyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyers drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Poluyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rick Meyers's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Meyers fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Meyers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPoluyan. A punch lands to the side of Poluyan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Poluyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Poluyan moves out of range of the body kick. And Poluyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Meyers pushes his down on his head and steps out. Meyers throws the kick towards the body but Poluyan avoids it. Good standup being displayed there by Poluyan as he connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poluyan.#T1# Poluyan jabs Meyers to the body, keeping him at a distance. No luck for Poluyan with that takedown attempt. Rick Meyers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Poluyan with a poor takedown and Meyers counters with a slapping leg kick. Rick Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Poluyan. A jab from Poluyan does it's job there. Meyers avoids a kick to the body.
Meyers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Poluyan counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Meyers throws a body punch but Poluyan moves out of range. A punch combination from Meyers misses. Meyers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2# Poluyan forces Meyers back against the cage and clinches. Poluyan stalling against the cage.
#TD# Meyers pulls Poluyan into guard.
#T3# Poluyan wants to control from the top but Meyers keeps moving. Meyers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Poluyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Meyers throws an elbow that misses. Poluyan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meyers's guard. Nice move by Poluyan!#REVB# Poluyan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Meyers trying to strike off his back.
#SUB# Meyers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poluyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poluyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Poluyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# Poluyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poluyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Meyers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Poluyan postures up in Meyers's guard and throws a big left but Meyers blocks it. Poluyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Meyers controls Poluyan momentarily but Poluyan frees himself. Poluyan throwing strikes from guard but Meyers blocks nicely. Meyers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Poluyan sitting in guard, not really doing much. Poluyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Poluyan stays in close to Meyers's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rick Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stepan Poluyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Poluyan misses with a leg kick and Poluyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Stepan Poluyan. I've got Poluyan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stepan Poluyan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2019 |
#R1# Jeromeson with a poor takedown #CL2# and Jackson moves into the clinch.#TD2# Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jeromeson uses from the top position. Jeromeson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. Jackson pulls Jeromeson in to control the position. #SUB# Jeromeson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jeromeson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jeromeson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jackson keeping full guard, as Jeromeson tries to pass. Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jeromeson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson looking to pass the guard. Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jackson wants to control from the top but Jeromeson keeps moving. #SUB# Jeromeson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
#T1# Jeromeson tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control. Jackson working the head and body with strikes. Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jeromeson trying to control from the bottom.
Jeromeson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jeromeson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson prevents Jeromeson from improving his position. Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Jeromeson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jackson trying to pass the guard but Jeromeson defending well. Jeromeson wants to get back to full guard. Jeromeson is working hard here to advance position.#SU2# Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet. Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jeromeson.#T3##CL2# Jackson rushes Jeromeson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Jeromeson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jackson controlling the position. Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jeromeson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jeromeson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Jackson is controlling Jeromeson's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson keeping full guard, as Jeromeson tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jeromeson from controlling successfully. #SUB# Jeromeson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jeromeson has Jackson in his guard.#REVB# Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #T4# Jeromeson wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. Jeromeson is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jeromeson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Jackson trying to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Jackson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Jackson lands a jab to the nose. Jeromeson tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Travis Jeromeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jeromeson shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.#CL2# Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jeromeson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jeromeson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jeromeson trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in. #T1# Jeromeson is in bad spot here.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jeromeson. Jeromeson rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jeromeson. Red Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far. Jeromeson is in bad spot here.
#T2# Jackson scores with punches from the back.
Jeromeson is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jeromeson is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now. Jackson keeps control of the position as Jeromeson tries to break free.
#SUB2# Jackson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jeromeson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Jeromeson wants to escape the position.
Jeromeson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3# Jackson breaks from Jeromeson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Jeromeson tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jeromeson tries to improve his position but instead Jackson has taken his back! Jackson has the hooks in. Jeromeson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Jackson is persistently looking for the submission but Jeromeson is defending it well.
#SUB2# Jeromeson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jeromeson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4# Jackson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jeromeson doesn't escape. Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Jackson controlling well, preventing Jeromeson from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Jeromeson pushed the leg off. Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Jeromeson manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Jeromeson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jeromeson, into his guard. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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##CL2# Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jeromeson being controlled against the cage.#TD2# Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jeromeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jeromeson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Jeromeson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jeromeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jackson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#SUB# Jeromeson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! #REVB# Jeromeson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Jeromeson sneaks back into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jeromeson wants to get back to full guard. Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jeromeson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jeromeson trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2# Jackson has hold of Jeromeson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jeromeson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jeromeson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Jackson has control of Jeromeson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jeromeson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3# Jeromeson is trying desperately to improve position. Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jeromeson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jeromeson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Good control from Jackson. Jeromeson can't escape the position.
#T4# Jackson is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Jeromeson is in bad spot here.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2# Jackson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jeromeson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Red Jackson!
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