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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 926 Round 2
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocket, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Allen throws a big counter combination but Rocket scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Allen leaves Rocket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rocket clinches.
Rocket tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Josh Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rocket.
Rocket tries to pull guard but Allen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rocket uses from the top position. #SUB#
Rocket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Allen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocket has managed to get both his arms back between Allen's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
Allen being controlled here, momentarily.
Rocket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Allen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Allen pulls Rocket in close to prevent any damage.
Rocket is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rocket defends it nicely.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rocket wants to clinch.
Rocket will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocket, which made it look bad.
Rocket looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rocket sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocket.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Rocket only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocket is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Rocket circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocket wants to counter with a clinch but Allen pushes him away.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Rocket as Allen shoots in.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen looks for a takedown but Rocket sprawls well.#CL2#
Rocket has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allen smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rocket throws a big counter head kick but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Rocket lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Rocket closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rocket lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket passes Allen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Allen has hold of Rocket's hands but Rocket slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rocket lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rocket dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rocket tries for a takedown but Allen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocket misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen goes for a double leg but Rocket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rocket continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Rocket on that attempt.
Josh Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rocket.
Rocket tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Allen has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket is trying to pull guard but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Allen can't get the takedown.
Allen is trying to drag Rocket to the mat but Rocket just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##BC2#
Rocket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Josh Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocket tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
Rocket is breathing heavily.
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen sets himself, and Rocket steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Rocket, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Rocket against the cage but Rocket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rocket looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Rocket, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Rocket against the cage but Rocket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rocket unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocket.
Rocket misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Rocket gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rocket breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Rocket gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch.
Allen fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Allen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Rocket stays in close to Allen's body and controls the position.
Rocket postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocket wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.#ES#
Allen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rocket slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Rocket has managed to clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Rocket tightens his grip and picks Allen up, before dumping him to the ground. Allen manages to land in guard. #ES#
Allen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rocket is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Allen jumps guard and drags Rocket to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Allen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen is trying to control the position but Rocket postures up.
Rocket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocket slips nicely into half guard.
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 Josh Allen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rocket shoots for a double leg takedown but Allen sprawls well. He's pushed Rocket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rocket fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Allen rushes Rocket and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Allen is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocket has double underhooks.
Rocket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rocket has picked Allen up - he's going for a ride! Rocket dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Allen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rocket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Rocket. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocket tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocket to the ground. Rocket escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Rocket lands with a kick to the temple. Allen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck for Rocket with that takedown attempt.
Josh Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rocket.
Allen wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.
Allen jabs at Rocket's body.#TD#
Allen gets the takedown into side control.
Allen advances nicely into full mount.
Rocket can't escape the position.
Allen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rocket wants to hold on but Allen pushes him away.#T2#
Allen looking to finish with strikes here!
Allen throws some wild stikes that Rocket manages to avoid easily.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocket working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Allen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rocket is surviving well by controlling Allen's body position as best he can. #T3#
Allen tries to control but Rocket wriggling away.
Allen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Allen thowing shots but they're missing.
Josh Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Allen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Rocket slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rocket scores with a head kick.
#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocket.
Allen tries to clinch there but Rocket circles away.
Rocket stalks Allen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Allen's face. Allen staggers backwards, shaken.
Rocket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rocket wants it to stay on the feet.
Allen lands an overhand right.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheers as Rocket lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Josh Allen!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Johnny Rocket!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Johnny Rocket!
Johnny Rocket wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 926 Round 1
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Tregubs throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Tregubs scores with a head kick. Allen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eriks Tregubs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tregubs pinned against the cage. Tregubs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tregubs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Allen clinches with his opponent.
Tregubs taking a breather. #TD#
Allen jumps guard.
Tregubs preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen trying to control the position here.
Tregubs trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tregubs stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Tregubs trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Tregubs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tregubs wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tregubs wanted to stand there but Allen had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Tregubs checks it.
Tregubs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tregubs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Tregubs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tregubs throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily. #CL#
Allen clinches up with Tregubs and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Allen jumps guard.
#ES#
Allen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Allen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tregubs dodges the ground and pound from Allen.
Allen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Allen throws a strike aimed at the side of Tregubs's head but Tregubs avoids it well.
Allen just content to control the position. #T3#
Tregubs keeps Allen under control for a moment.
Allen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Allen in side control, throwing shots but Tregubs defends. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Allen decides to stand back up.
Tregubs tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tregubs moves into range and clinches up with Allen.
Tregubs tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Allen drags the fight down to the ground.
Tregubs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tregubs looks winded!
Allen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Josh Allen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tregubs tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tregubs to the ground. Tregubs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tregubs tries a head kick but it misses.
Tregubs avoids the head kick by Allen.
Tregubs tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen avoids the head kick by Tregubs.
Tregubs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tregubs.
Tregubs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Tregubs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tregubs scores with a nice body kick.
Allen blocks a head kick by Tregubs.
Allen throws a counter high kick but Tregubs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tregubs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Allen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Allen.
Tregubs is breathing heavily.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tregubs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tregubs uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Allen managing to control the position.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tregubs is one step ahead there.
Tregubs tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
Allen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Allen pulls Tregubs in close to his closed guard and prevents Tregubs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tregubs trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tregubs being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Tregubs blocks the low kick.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tregubs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tregubs's waist but Tregubs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Tregubs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tregubs is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Tregubs circles away and we're back to standing.
Tregubs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tregubs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Allen avoids the head kick by Tregubs.
Tregubs throws a head kick that misses.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Tregubs is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tregubs's waist but Tregubs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Tregubs shows good takedown defense.
Tregubs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
Tregubs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Tregubs is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Tregubs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tregubs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tregubs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Tregubs stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Tregubs wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tregubs tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Tregubs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Allen sprawls well. Allen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tregubs gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eriks Tregubs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen avoiding damage as Tregubs throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Allen pulls guard effortlessly.
Allen 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.
Tregubs trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Tregubs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allen has control of Tregubs's left arm, preventing Tregubs from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Allen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet. #T1#
Allen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tregubs content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tregubs stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Tregubs misses #CL#
and Allen counters by clinching up.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Tregubs.#TD#
Allen is trying to trip Tregubs. He has hold of a leg but Tregubs is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Allen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tregubs is trying to keep Allen in close.
Tregubs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SU#
Allen gets to his feet. Tregubs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tregubs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
Tregubs tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Tregubs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Tregubs throws a nice head kick!
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tregubs pinned against the cage. Tregubs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Allen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tregubs, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Allen - that landed with a thud.
Allen stalling the fight.
#TD#
Allen gets control of Tregubs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Allen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Allen pulls Tregubs in to control the position.
Allen continues to stall.
Allen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tregubs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Allen advances to half guard.
Allen stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tregubs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight for Josh Allen!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Josh Allen!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Josh Allen!
Josh Allen wins by unanimous decision!
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