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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 920 Round 2
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glass is defended easily by Moreland.
Moreland tries a head kick but it misses.
Glass scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Moreland has managed to clinch.
Moreland should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Glass breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Glass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moreland sprawls well initially but Glass persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moreland gets full guard.
Glass engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moreland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Glass stopping the sweep attempt from Moreland.
Moreland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glass won't allow Moreland to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moreland looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moreland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Moreland feints and as Glass raises his hands in defense, Moreland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moreland trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Glass wants to sweep but no luck.
Moreland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glass managing to control the position.
Moreland trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreland stopping the sweep attempt from Glass.#T3#
Moreland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Glass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moreland.
Moreland goes for a double leg but Glass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glass continues to drive forward.
Lance Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunk Moreland.#CL#
Glass has closed the distance and engaged Moreland in a clinch.
Glass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreland looks winded!
Glass is pressed up against the cage. Moreland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glass down to the mat. Glass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Glass shoots in but no luck this time.
And Moreland tries to counter it with a takedown but Glass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Glass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moreland avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Glass darts in looking for a takedown but Moreland gets double underhooks and turns Glass into the cage.
Glass darts in looking for a takedown but Moreland gets double underhooks and turns Glass into the cage.
Moreland throws a solid leg kick but Glass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moreland.
Moreland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes.
Glass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glass as he avoids it easily.
Moreland stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Glass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreland wants a takedown.
#BC#
Glass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moreland defends it nicely.
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 Lance Glass will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Glass shoots for a takedown but Moreland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moreland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glass changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Glass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moreland has his takedown stuffed
and Glass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glass is defended easily by Moreland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass shoots in looking for a takedown but Moreland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moreland with the counter takedown but Glass avoids it easily.#TD2#
Moreland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Glass quickly recovers to half guard.
Glass wants to stand back up but Moreland manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Moreland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Moreland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Glass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Moreland content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Moreland in side control, throwing shots but Glass defends.
Moreland misses with the ground and pound.
Glass prevents Moreland from improving position.
Moreland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Glass is trying to control Moreland's posture but Moreland avoids it.
Moreland tries to score with some ground and pound. Glass controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Glass is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Moreland is controlling him well.
Glass regains half guard, as Moreland was trying to land strikes.
Moreland wants to control but Glass is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moreland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Glass pushes Moreland up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Moreland has Glass pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Moreland pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Glass tumbling to the mat - Moreland dives into Glass's guard.#ES#
Glass is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moreland presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreland can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Moreland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Glass can't fight it off and eventually Moreland manages to take the fight to the floor. Glass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bunk Moreland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Moreland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glass.
Moreland throws a right and a left that Glass avoids nicely.
Glass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moreland.
Moreland tries to clinch but Glass is having none of it.
Moreland moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
Moreland throws a series of punches but Glass avoids them all with ease.
Glass half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Glass shoots in for a double leg but Moreland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moreland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Glass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Moreland scoring with some ground and pound.
Moreland trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Moreland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moreland stands up over Glass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moreland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Glass striking off his back but it's not causing Moreland any problems.
Moreland looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Glass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moreland is aware though and is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glass trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Glass drives through and clinches with Moreland against the cage.
Moreland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moreland prevents Glass from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Moreland wants the takedown. Glass is fighting it off but Moreland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Glass's guard against the cage.
Moreland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glass is keeping the position for now.
Moreland wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Moreland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Moreland looking to pass the guard.
Moreland trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Moreland stopping the sweep attempt from Glass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moreland landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Glass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moreland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moreland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moreland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glass sprawls well. Glass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreland gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass shoots in for a takedown but Moreland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreland feints the counter takedown.
Moreland fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glass scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunk Moreland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moreland 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Bunk Moreland!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Bunk Moreland!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Bunk Moreland!
Bunk Moreland wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 920 Round 1
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Glass fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Glass circles away easily
and Glass counters with a left and a right... And another left! Sanchez is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Glass!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Maine moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Maine has clasped his hands together around Bird's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bird tries to improve position but can't.
Maine working away.
Bird looking for a sweep but Maine has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bird wants to control but Maine is having none of it.
Maine misses with a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is trying to escape the mount.
Maine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T1#
Maine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bird tries to hold on but Maine postures up.
Bird is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Maine has taken his back!#SUB2#
Maine is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bird breaks Maine's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Maine is trying to keep Bird in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maine wants to hit a switch here but Bird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maine there! #T2#
Bird blocks Maine's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Maine's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bird avoids the attempt from Maine to control.
Maine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maine tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg. #T3#
Maine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maine has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maine tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Maine actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Maine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Maine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bird is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maine, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jax Maine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Maine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bird is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maine dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Maine is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maine taking a breather here.
Bird wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maine wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy. #T1#
Maine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SU2#
Maine stands up.
Maine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Maine shoots in and bounces Bird off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bird wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maine manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bird wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Maine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bird defending well though. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Maine decides to stand up. #TD2#
Maine shoots in and gets a takedown into Bird's guard.
Maine slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maine is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
Maine thows a huge punch but Bird dodges it nicely.
Bird flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bird tries to roll over but Maine keeps him under control.
Maine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Bird tries to hold on but Maine postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maine moves to the back position.
I really don't envy Bird right now.
Maine slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maine misses with punches from the back.
Maine trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Bird right now.
#SUB2#
Maine looking to break Bird's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bird remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maine will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Maine looking for the RNC. #T4#
Bird is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bird looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maine really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bird.
Bird rolls, trying to escape but Maine keeps control of the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maine. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bird trying to control the hands but Maine won't let him.
Maine controlling the position well here. Bird rolled but Maine kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Maine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bird did well to prevent Maine getting side control.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.
Bird is trying to stand.
Maine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bird wants to get back to full guard but Maine has passed into side control.
Maine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maine has control of an arm but Bird manages to advance to Maine's back!
I would not like to be Maine right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird not allowing Maine to control his hands. #T1#
Maine breaks Bird's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Maine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bird has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maine has passed into side control.
Bird manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maine is pressing down on Bird's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bird is holding on for now. #T2#
Maine is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Maine blocks the strikes from Bird.
Bird wants to control but Maine passes into side.
Bird misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maine trying to control the position but Bird is working away. #SUB2#
Maine tries for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bird strikes from the bottom but Maine takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Maine trying to control but Bird is having none of it.
Bird avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maine.
Bird blocking the ground and pound.
Bird keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bird throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Maine throws some wild stikes that Bird manages to avoid easily.
#SU2#
Maine is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Maine gets a clinch.
Maine being controlled against the cage.
Bird wants to break free but Maine has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Maine pulls guard successfully.
Efren Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jax Maine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maine managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Maine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maine 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Maine!
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