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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 926 Round 3
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rawlings looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beeeej keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Beeeej really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rawlings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rawlings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beeeej's guard.
Beeeej is staying active underneath Rawlings, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rawlings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rawlings wants to advance to full mount but Beeeej doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Beeeej is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawlings defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Rawlings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beeeej has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rawlings has managed to get both his arms back between Beeeej's legs - danger averted.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rawlings trying to control but Beeeej is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beeeej shoots for a double leg takedown but Rawlings sprawls well. He's pushed Beeeej's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Beeeej gets caught napping as Rawlings dives in and scores a takedown. Beeeej manages to retain guard.
Beeeej keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Rawlings uses his free foot to push down on Beeeej's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beeeej. #SUB#
Rawlings looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rawlings moves to the back.
Beeeej is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rawlings.
#SUB#
Rawlings sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Beeeej taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Rawlings!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Looper gets a takedown into half guard.
Looper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castaneda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castaneda wants to improve his position but Looper is controlling well.
Looper working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Castaneda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Looper pulls his head out easily.
Looper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castaneda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Looper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Looper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Looper wants to take a breather but Castaneda is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Looper lands a nice short elbow.
Looper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Looper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Looper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Castaneda wants to improve his position but Looper is controlling well.
Castaneda trying to control here.
Looper thows a huge punch but Castaneda dodges it nicely.
Looper content to control rather than advance.
Looper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Looper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Looper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castaneda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Castaneda trying to keep a closed guard but Looper is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Looper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castaneda's head.
Looper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castaneda is trying to control the position but Looper postures up.
Looper chips away with some ground and pound.
Looper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Castaneda is rocked!
Castaneda looking to control.
Oh Castaneda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Looper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Looper won't allow Castaneda to sweep him here.
Looper stands up over Castaneda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Looper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Looper loads up on a big left hand. Castaneda felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Looper looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Castaneda can't hide his disappointment, as Looper celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khal Looper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Copeland shoots in for a double leg but Ravage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ravage scores with a one two! Copeland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Copeland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ravage on his heels. He'll look to pass Ravage's guard now, I'm sure.
Copeland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ravage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Copeland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Ravage is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Copeland presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Ravage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Copeland pulls Ravage into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Copeland has control of Ravage's left arm, preventing Ravage from doing any damage.
Ravage trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Copeland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Copeland has his foot on Ravage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ravage works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Copeland trying to keep a closed guard but Ravage is proving a slippery customer.
Copeland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Copeland continues to stall.
Copeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Copeland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ravage postures up.
Ravage sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ravage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Copeland 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.
Copeland is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ravage throws a head kick that misses.
Ravage throws a nice head kick!
#ROC2#
Copeland is rocked!
Copeland throws a nice looking combination but Ravage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Copeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ravage throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Copeland's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Ravage dives in looking to finish as Copeland flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Ravage's strikes! Ravage is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Copeland's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Copeland was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Ravage!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 926 Round 2
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Stav scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stav wants to stand up but Beeeej has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stav missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stav seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beeeej does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Beeeej is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stav pulls his head out easily.
Stav really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stav is keen to just control but Beeeej is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Beeeej looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stav is trying to control. Beeeej wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Beeeej looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stav wants to control but Beeeej is keeping him busy.
Stav thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stav is looking to take a break and control but Beeeej is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stav takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stav. #T2#
Beeeej tries to control but Stav manages to take his back.
Beeeej is in bad spot here.
Beeeej trying to control the action but Stav just sinks the hooks in.
Beeeej is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stav.
Stav missing with strikes.
Stav doesn't have the hooks in and Beeeej manages to turn into his guard.
Beeeej postures up.
#T3#
Stav wants to control the position but Beeeej says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Beeeej looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Beeeej is looking for a kimura here.
Stav is not content to let Beeeej control the position.
Well, if Beeeej is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beeeej wants to take a breather but Stav is having none of it.
Beeeej takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beeeej is thwarting Stav's attempts to control the position.
Stav is staying active underneath Beeeej, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Beeeej is working for a kimura but Stav is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Beeeej wants to work for an arm triangle but Stav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tez Stav dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stav keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Stav drives through and clinches with Beeeej against the cage.
#BC#
Stav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Beeeej is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stav's half guard.
Stav wants to get back to full guard but Beeeej has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stav sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beeeej wants to free his trapped foot but Stav is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Beeeej seems to be working for a kimura but Stav defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Beeeej wants to pass the guard but Stav is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stav is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Beeeej is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stav doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beeeej. #SUB2#
Beeeej is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stav missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Beeeej is looking for a kimura here.
Stav wants to get back to his feet.
Stav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beeeej on the ground.#T3#
Beeeej keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stav wants to get back to full guard.
Stav wants to control but Beeeej is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stav wants to improve his position but Beeeej is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Beeeej is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stav trying to control here.
Beeeej wants to pass the guard but Stav is defending well.
Beeeej is trying to control. Stav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Stav closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tez Stav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stav wants to control but Beeeej is keeping him busy.
Beeeej is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mani Beeeej will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Beeeej fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stav to the ground. Beeeej is now in Stav's guard.
Stav wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beeeej manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Stav wants to get back to full guard.
Beeeej trying to control the action but Stav is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Beeeej is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stav has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beeeej is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Stav tries to get to full guard but Beeeej has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Stav is defending against the submission attempts here by Beeeej.
#SUB#
Stav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Beeeej is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Beeeej is working for a submission of some sort.
Beeeej content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Beeeej is trying to control. Stav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stav is looking to escape.
Beeeej wants to take a breather but Stav is having none of it. #SUB2#
Beeeej is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stav wants to sweep but Beeeej has passed to side control!
Beeeej trying to control the action but Stav is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beeeej avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stav.
Beeeej trying to control the action but Stav is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stav can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Beeeej closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Stav kicks off Beeeej and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tez Stav showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mani Beeeej!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mani Beeeej!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mani Beeeej!
Mani Beeeej wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 926 Round 1
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Beeeej shoots in and bounces Slashensmash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beeeej trying to control but Slashensmash is working from the bottom.
Slashensmash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beeeej won't allow Slashensmash to get back to his feet.
Slashensmash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beeeej on the ground.
Slashensmash managing to control the position.
Slashensmash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slashensmash has his hands on Beeeej's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Beeeej drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beeeej jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Slashensmash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beeeej with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Slashensmash counters with a single leg into guard. Beeeej didn't expect that.
Slashensmash stays in close to Beeeej's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slashensmash advances to half guard.
Slashensmash sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Beeeej looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beeeej wants to sweep but Slashensmash has passed to side control!
Slashensmash working the ground and pound.
Beeeej tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Slashensmash cracks Beeeej with a big elbow.
Slashensmash controlling from side mount.
Beeeej trying to control but Slashensmash flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Slashensmash controls the action.#T4##SUB#
Slashensmash looking for the RNC.
Beeeej just trying to survive but Slashensmash is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slashensmash lands with a hammerfist to the side of Beeeej's head.
Slashensmash has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Slashensmash dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Slashensmash shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beeeej manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Beeeej throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Beeeej is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slashensmash defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slashensmash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beeeej can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Beeeej looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slashensmash slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Slashensmash pushing down on Beeeej's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Slashensmash. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beeeej tries to get to full guard but Slashensmash has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Beeeej looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beeeej is breathing heavily.
Slashensmash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slashensmash works his way into full mount! #T3#
Slashensmash controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slashensmash seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beeeej for as long as he can get away with.
Beeeej wants to control but Slashensmash is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slashensmash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Slashensmash dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Beeeej gets a double leg takedown into Slashensmash's guard.#ES#
Slashensmash kicks Beeeej off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Beeeej gets caught flat footed, as Slashensmash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Beeeej is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slashensmash defends well.
Beeeej wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slashensmash tries to free his leg and advance position but Beeeej is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Beeeej has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Slashensmash should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beeeej has tightened it up now! Slashensmash should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mani Beeeej!
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