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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 930 Round 2
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Shligel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shligel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shligel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phillips walks away with a smile on his face. Shligel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shligel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab.
Russell Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shligel.
Shligel misses with a takedown
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shligel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shligel fails with the takedown
letting Phillips counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Shligel is predictable there
and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body.
Shligel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander Shligel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Shligel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Shligel persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Shligel clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
Shligel prevents a body shot from Phillips.
A short left from Phillips.
Shligel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Shligel has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shligel.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Shligel has the dominant position.
Shligel stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Shligel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shligel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Shligel with a poor takedown
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shligel darts in trying to clinch
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shligel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shligel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shligel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shligel off to one side.
Phillips throws a body punch but Shligel moves out of range.
Phillips lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Shligel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shligel looks winded!
Phillips punishes Shligel's body with a nice straight punch.
Shligel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shligel has his takedown stuffed
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Shligel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shligel stops Phillips from getting back to his feet.
Shligel working over Phillips with some ground and pound. Phillips looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Phillips is trying to stand.
#T4#
Shligel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Phillips controls his leg.
Shligel works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Shligel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Shligel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Shligel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips 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#
Shligel misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips is looking to wear down Shligel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shligel misses with a takedown
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shligel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phillips counters with a left to the body.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Shligel circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shligel dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Shligel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Russell Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Shligel has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Phillips tries to stall but Shligel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shligel misses with the head strike.
Shligel looking for a takedown.
Russell Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shligel.#BC2#
Shligel breaks the clinch.
Shligel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phillips counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shligel thinking.
Shligel is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Phillips. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Shligel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Phillips's half guard.
Shligel stops Phillips from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Shligel trying to control the pace.
Shligel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shligel trying to control the pace.
Shligel passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Shligel raining down hammerfists from mount.
Phillips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shligel on the ground.#SUB2#
Shligel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Phillips can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shligel working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Phillips taking shots to the head.
Shligel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Shligel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Shligel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shligel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Phillips avoids the head kick by Shligel.
Shligel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shligel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Phillips moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shligel manages to break the clinch.
Shligel throws a leg kick
and Phillips counters with a left and a right that stings Shligel.
Shligel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shligel throws a sloppy head kick
and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexander Shligel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips checks a leg kick.
Shligel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Shligel fails to land the takedown.
Shligel with a poor takedown
and Shligel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russell Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shligel.
Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Shligel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shligel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phillips swivels and escapes.
Phillips fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shligel wants to clinch but Phillips slips to the side
and Phillips counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shligel thinking.
Phillips connects with a body shot.
Jab by Phillips.#T2#
Phillips thuds his right hand into Shligel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Phillips gets caught flat footed, as Shligel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shligel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips wants to stand up but Shligel is controlling him.
Shligel chips away with some ground and pound.
Phillips wants to stand up but Shligel is controlling him.
Phillips is looking to stand back up but Shligel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Phillips. #T3#
Shligel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Shligel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shligel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shligel off to one side. #CL2#
Shligel clinches. #BC2#
Shligel breaks the clinch.
Shligel misses with a takedown attempt
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Shligel moves into the clinch.
Phillips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shligel just leaning against Phillips, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Phillips's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexander Shligel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phillips 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Russell Phillips wins by unanimous decision!
Russell Phillips was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 930 Round 1
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez looks for a takedown but Shligel sprawls well.
And Shligel tries to counter it with a takedown but Gonsalez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shligel lands with a nice combination. Gonsalez backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Gonsalez has been cut.
Gonsalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shligel as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Shligel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Gonsalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonsalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonsalez there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Gonsalez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shligel sprawls well initially but Gonsalez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Shligel has one foot on Gonsalez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Shligel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonsalez to the mat! Gonsalez manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Gonsalez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shligel 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 Gonsalez.
Shligel landing strikes. #SUB2#
Shligel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shligel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shligel wants to control but Gonsalez is keeping him busy. #T1#
Shligel staying calm.
Gonsalez tries to improve position but can't.
Gonsalez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Shligel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shligel lands a nice forearm strike.
Shligel landing a few strikes.
Gonsalez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shligel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Shligel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shligel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gonsalez taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Gonsalez's face as Shligel controls the position.
Gonsalez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Gonsalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonsalez is breathing heavily.
Shligel not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shligel drops an elbow to the side of Gonsalez's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Shligel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Gonsalez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gonsalez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gonsalez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gonsalez looking for submissions off his back.
Gonsalez wants to sweep but Shligel has passed to side control!#T4#
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.
Gonsalez is looking to regain half guard here but Shligel keeps moving and retains side control.
Shligel wants to stand but Gonsalez has his arm trapped.
Gonsalez looking for a sweep but Shligel has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shligel dominating with strikes here.
Gonsalez is looking to get to half guard.
Shligel looking to control but Gonsalez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shligel wants to stand but Gonsalez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Shligel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shligel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shligel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Gonsalez's cut.
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.
#R2#
Gonsalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shligel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gonsalez defends it well.
Shligel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonsalez fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Shligel takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Shligel pulls guard successfully.
Shligel wants to stand up but Gonsalez is controlling him.
Shligel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gonsalez drops back looking for a leg! Shligel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shligel manages to kick Gonsalez off! Gonsalez jumps back into Shligel's guard.
Gonsalez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gonsalez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shligel dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shligel wants to pass the guard but Gonsalez is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Gonsalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shligel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shligel landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Gonsalez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shligel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shligel lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Gonsalez has his foot on Shligel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shligel works his way back into a safe position though.
Shligel controlling from the top position. #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.
Shligel pushing down on Gonsalez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shligel seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shligel trying to mount his opponent but Gonsalez defends it.
Shligel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shligel wants to get back to his feet.
Gonsalez is looking for a sweep. Shligel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gonsalez looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Gonsalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shligel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gonsalez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shligel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gonsalez.
Shligel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shligel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shligel is continuing to stall.#T4#
Shligel lands a couple of good shots and Gonsalez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shligel controlling from the back.
Alexander Shligel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shligel is trying to stick to Gonsalez's back but Gonsalez is turning into Shligel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shligel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gonsalez.
Shligel trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shligel can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Gonsalez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shligel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gonsalez, into his guard. #REVB#
Gonsalez keeping moving, preventing Shligel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shligel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shligel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Gonsalez's cut.
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#
No luck for Gonsalez with that takedown attempt.
Gonsalez goes for a double leg but Shligel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shligel continues to drive forward.
Shligel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Gonsalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shligel has closed the distance and engaged Gonsalez in a clinch.
Gonsalez is trying to drag Shligel to the mat but Shligel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Shligel drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shligel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shligel wants to get back to his feet but Gonsalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shligel has his foot on Gonsalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonsalez works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Shligel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shligel pulls Gonsalez in to control the position.
Shligel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonsalez looking to pass the guard.
Shligel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonsalez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Shligel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonsalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shligel has managed to get both his arms back between Gonsalez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gonsalez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shligel 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 Gonsalez.#SUB2#
Shligel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonsalez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB#
Gonsalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shligel has managed to free his arm - good work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shligel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Gonsalez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gonsalez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gonsalez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Shligel wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Shligel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shligel wants to control but Gonsalez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gonsalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shligel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gonsalez seems to be looking for submissions.
Shligel trying to hold on to Gonsalez's head to control him but Gonsalez postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gonsalez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gonsalez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shligel is just riding it out for now. Gonsalez eventually gives up the hold.
Shligel tries to kick Gonsalez off but Gonsalez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shligel trying to hold on to Gonsalez's head to control him but Gonsalez postures up.
Mario Gonsalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Shligel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonsalez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shligel's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Shligel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shligel 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Alexander Shligel!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Alexander Shligel!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Alexander Shligel!
Alexander Shligel wins by unanimous decision!
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