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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 921 Round 2
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Rizzo misses with a double jab.
Rizzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rizzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Orton wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Rizzo.
Orton throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Rizzo pulls guard effortlessly.
Rizzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzo, not yet.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Orton tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton is pushing down on Rizzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rizzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Orton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Orton content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Orton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well.
Rizzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rizzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orton slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Orton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rizzo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Rizzo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Orton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Orton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orton shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orton leaves Rizzo 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 Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Rizzo as Orton shoots in.
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Rizzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orton has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Orton rushes Rizzo and presses him up against the cage.
Rizzo can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rizzo tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rizzo to the ground. Rizzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orton .#CL2#
Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
#T4#
Orton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Orton drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rizzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orton .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rizzo 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#
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Orton is looking for the big counter here.
Rizzo misses with a body kick.
Orton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orton tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
Orton throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orton .
Rizzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rizzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Rizzo misses. #CL2#
Orton has closed the distance and engaged Rizzo in a clinch.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo wants a takedown.
#BC#
Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Rizzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Orton 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Rizzo has Orton up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orton tries to score a body lock takedown but Rizzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rizzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Orton counters with a series of strikes. Rizzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Orton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rizzo.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orton or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
Orton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Rizzo clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Orton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rizzo misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orton after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Orton pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Rizzo stands up from Orton 's guard - Rizzo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Orton forces Rizzo back against the cage and clinches.#T4##BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rizzo lands a leg kick that knocks Orton off balance momentarily.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
Orton tries for a takedown but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Orton is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton shoots in but Rizzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orton sprawls well. Orton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Orton , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pedro Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Orton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
#CL#
Rizzo clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo with a knee to the head.
Ian Orton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Orton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Orton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orton tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
Orton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orton takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Rizzo forces Orton back against the cage and clinches.
Rizzo is working for takedown but Orton is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo counters with a left and a right that stings Orton .
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
No luck for Orton with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rizzo is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Rizzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Orton . No joy for Rizzo on that attempt.
Orton unleashes a big counter combination but Rizzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Orton pushes Rizzo up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.
Orton tries to circle away but Rizzo has him pinned against the cage.
Orton blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orton looks for a takedown but Rizzo sprawls well.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orton throws a big counter head kick but Rizzo avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Orton closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.#TD2#
Orton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving. #T4#
Orton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Ian Orton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Orton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rizzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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 Pedro Rizzo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rizzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Pedro Rizzo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 921 Round 1
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Barkebov pulls guard effortlessly.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barkebov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orton 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.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barkebov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Barkebov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orton to keep the fight standing.
Barkebov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkebov is defending well for now.
Orton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkebov.
Orton avoiding damage as Barkebov throws knees to the body.
Orton has Barkebov pressed against the cage, preventing Barkebov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barkebov jumps into guard, dragging Orton to the mat.
Orton looking to pass the guard.
Orton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Orton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barkebov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barkebov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orton is retaining full guard.
Barkebov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orton wants to sweep but no luck.
Orton is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Orton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barkebov is looking to pass into half guard but Orton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Orton is in guard.#REVR#
Orton is pushing down on Barkebov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barkebov is fighting to maintain full guard but Orton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barkebov tries to get to full guard but Orton has control of the leg.
Orton controlling the action here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orton prevents Barkebov from improving his position.
Orton misses with a head shot. Barkebov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Orton wants to stand and escape but instead Barkebov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Orton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Barkebov from controlling successfully.
Orton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barkebov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Orton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orton trying to keep a closed guard but Barkebov is proving a slippery customer.
Orton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Barkebov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Orton connects with a body shot.
Barkebov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkebov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barkebov stuffs the takedown attempt from Orton . Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barkebov as he jumps to the side.
Barkebov throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkebov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barkebov keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkebov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Barkebov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orton 's waist but Orton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barkebov off to one side.
Ian Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Barkebov.
Orton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barkebov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orton somewhat.
Barkebov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barkebov shoots for a takedown but Orton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barkebov is breathing heavily.
Barkebov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orton throws a sloppy head kick and Barkebov moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Orton .
#T2#
Orton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barkebov counters with a body kick.#CL#
Orton moves into range and clinches up with Barkebov.
Barkebov is trying to pull guard but Orton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barkebov.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barkebov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Orton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barkebov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkebov keeping moving, preventing Orton from controlling successfully. #SU#
Orton stands up and waves to Barkebov to follow him. #T3#
Orton moves out of range of the leg kick from Barkebov.
Orton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barkebov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orton swivels and escapes.
Barkebov shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Orton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barkebov to the ground. Orton is now in Barkebov's guard.#SUB#
Orton 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. #SUB2#
Barkebov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orton defends it easily.
Orton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkebov can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB#
Orton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkebov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Orton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barkebov to his feet.
Barkebov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barkebov somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Orton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barkebov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barkebov avoids it really well and circles away.
Orton shoots for a takedown but Barkebov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Barkebov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barkebov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Orton uses from the top position.
Orton won't allow Barkebov to sweep him here.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Barkebov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton 's guard. Nice move by Barkebov!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barkebov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Orton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orton tries to get to full guard but Barkebov has control of the leg.
Barkebov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Orton wants to get back to full guard.
Barkebov works his way into full mount!
Orton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Orton is squirming around, avoiding Barkebov's attempts to control the action.
Barkebov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orton really wants to buck Barkebov off and get back to his feet.
Orton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Orton looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ivan Barkebov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barkebov won't allow Orton to sweep him here.
Barkebov postures up in Orton 's guard and throws a big left but Orton blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Orton pushes Barkebov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Barkebov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barkebov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Ian Orton !
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Ian Orton !
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ian Orton !
Ian Orton wins by unanimous decision!
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