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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 931 Round 1
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1# Raimo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruger swivels and escapes. Kruger now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Kruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raimo tries to avoid it but Kruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raimo to the ground. Raimo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Raimo shoots in and drives through. Kruger sprawls well. Raimo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Raimo rushes Kruger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raimo as Kruger tries to tie him up. Kruger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raimo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kruger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raimo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doug Raimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kruger. Raimo stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kruger misses with a body shot.
#CL# Raimo clinches up with Kruger and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Raimo successfully pulls guard.
#T1# Kruger's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kruger preventing the sweep. Kruger wants to control from the top but Raimo keeps moving. Kruger passes Raimo's left leg - he's now in half guard. Raimo is controlling Kruger's position as best he can from this difficult position. Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Raimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kruger tries to stand and escape but Raimo is controlling the position. #SUB2# Kruger is looking for a kimura but Raimo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruger to get the leverage. Raimo gets back to full guard.
Raimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kruger is in close to Raimo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Raimo has control of Kruger's left arm, preventing Kruger from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raimo tries to avoid it but Kruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raimo to the ground. Raimo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kruger looks winded! Raimo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Raimo persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.#T3# Raimo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Raimo clinches. Raimo pressing his opponent against the cage. Kruger tries for a takedown but Raimo manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Kruger breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Raimo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kruger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raimo walks away with a smile on his face. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Raimo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raimo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raimo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruger is defending well for now.#T4# Raimo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruger's efforts to push away. Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD# Raimo pulls Kruger into guard.
Kruger trying to control but Raimo is working from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kruger is fighting to break Raimo's control of his arms but Raimo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Raimo dominated that round. That's time! Raimo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kruger throws a head kick that half lands.
Kruger dives in for a single leg takedown but Raimo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kruger wants to clinch up but Raimo keeps it at a distance.#CL# Raimo moves into range and clinches up with Kruger. Kruger is looking to control Raimo's arms but Raimo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruger has his back to the cage. Raimo is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruger has double underhooks. Raimo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around? Raimo gets underhooks to prevent Kruger's takedown attempt.
Kruger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raimo smiles and moves away.
Doug Raimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kruger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raimo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kruger is breathing heavily. Kruger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raimo. Nice sprawl there from Kruger as Raimo shoots in.#T1##CL# Raimo clinches up against the cage. Raimo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD# Raimo decides to pull guard. #SUB# Raimo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raimo keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully. Kruger is in close to Raimo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Raimo keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully. #T2# Raimo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Kruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Raimo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Raimo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU# Raimo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL# Raimo gets a clinch. Raimo keeps control of Kruger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Raimo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raimo.
Still in the clinch, Raimo scores with a nice short uppercut. Raimo wants to break free but Kruger has control.
Raimo stalling in the clinch.
Raimo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kruger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raimo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruger has him pressed against the cage. Doug Raimo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Raimo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kruger after a bit of a struggle. #BC# Raimo breaks the clinch.
Raimo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Raimo lands a head shot. Kruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raimo defends it nicely.#T4# Raimo misses with the combination.
Raimo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Raimo persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing. Kruger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kruger fails with a takedown attempt. #CL# Raimo clinches up against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Raimo jumps guard.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Raimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Raimo dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kruger wants to clinch.#CL# Raimo darts in and clinches Kruger up against the cage. Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Raimo is working Kruger over against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kruger prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruger wants to stall.
Kruger tries to break free but Raimo pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Kruger wants a takedown.
Kruger jumps guard but Raimo stands there with Kruger around his waist. Kruger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Raimo pulls Kruger into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raimo is on top in guard.
#REVR# Raimo landing some decent shots from guard. Raimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU# Raimo stands up and waves to Kruger to follow him. #T2# Raimo throws a head kick but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Raimo shows good takedown defense. Doug Raimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kruger. Raimo throws a head kick but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raimo.#TD# Kruger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raimo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Raimo postures up in Kruger's guard and throws a big left but Kruger blocks it. Raimo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Raimo pushes down on Kruger's leg and manages to get into half guard.#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. Raimo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Raimo content to control rather than advance. #SU# Raimo decides to return to a standing position. Alexander Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Doug Raimo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Doug Raimo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Raimo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Doug Raimo! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Doug Raimo! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Doug Raimo!
Doug Raimo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1# Dasco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyons. That did some damage! Lex Dasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dasco shoots in and drives through. Lyons sprawls well. Dasco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dasco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dasco tries to counter with a clinch but Lyons shakes him off and moves away. Jab, jab by Dasco - just one landing. #CUT2# It looks like Arron Lyons has been cut. Dasco fails with the takedown.#CL2# Dasco closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyons is trying to stall.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dasco has eaten all the pies! Dasco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lyons to keep the fight standing. Arron Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Dasco.#T1# Dasco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lyons lands an elbow inside that Dasco shrugs off. Dasco is trying to pull guard but Lyons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Dasco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Dasco closes the distance and pushes Lyons back into the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lyons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dasco blocks it with crossed arms. Lyons is looking to control Dasco's arms but Dasco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lyons has his back to the cage. The referee calls for Lyons to work.
Lyons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Lyons tries to clinch but Dasco is having none of it. Dasco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dasco shoots in for a double leg but Lyons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Dasco forces Lyons back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Dasco gets control of Lyons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dasco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Dasco is trying to keep Lyons in close.
Lyons tries to stand but Dasco is controlling from the bottom. Lyons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Dasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3# Lyons tries to stand but Dasco is controlling from the bottom. Lyons trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Lyons preventing the sweep. Lyons is looking to stand up but Dasco won't let him. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Dasco 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.#SU# Lyons stands and steps away. Dasco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lyons wants to clinch. Dasco unleashes a big counter combination but Lyons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Lyons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dasco. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL# Lyons moves into the clinch successfully.
Lyons working Dasco over with knees to the body. Dasco looks winded!#BC2# Dasco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Lyons rushes Dasco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Come on Lyons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Dasco manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lyons dives in for a single leg takedown but Dasco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dasco misses with a takedown #CL# and Lyons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lex Dasco will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Arron Lyons's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Lyons has a takedown stuffed. Lyons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dasco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dasco misses with a body shot
and Lyons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lyons stuffs the takedown attempt from Dasco. Dasco gets slowly back to his feet. Lyons is looking to clinch. Lyons moves in looking to clinch but Dasco pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dasco shoots for a double leg takedown but Lyons sprawls well. He's pushed Dasco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Lyons takes the fight into the clinch. Dasco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1##BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dasco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dasco misses with a takedown attempt enabling Lyons to counter with a crisp jab. Arron Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Dasco. Lyons darts in trying to clinch and Dasco counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lyons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dasco defends well and Lyons ends up having to push Dasco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dasco doesn't manage to clinch there - Lyons circles away.
Dasco with a poor takedown and Dasco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Dasco has Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Lyons stalling in the clinch.
Dasco tries to score a body lock takedown but Lyons shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dasco is breathing heavily. Lyons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dascos head. #BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Dasco has Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
Lyons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stalling in the clinch from Lyons.
Lyons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lyons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lyons taking a breather. Lyons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dasco up against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3##BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch.
Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lex Dasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dasco dives in for a single leg takedown but Lyons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lyons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dasco shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl out of it but Dasco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lyons tries to counter by clinching up but Dasco breaks away and moves out of range.#T4# Dasco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lyons circles away. Lyons lands a body shot.
Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch but Dasco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dasco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dasco with a poor takedown and Lyons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL# Lyons gets in close and instigates a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A nice glancing elbow lands by Lyons. Dasco jumps guard but Lyons stands there with Dasco around his waist. Dasco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lyons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dasco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Lyons dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Arron Lyons's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL# Lyons gets a clinch. Dasco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lyons misses with a short punch on the inside. Lyons stalls. Lyons prevents the takedown attempt.
Dasco avoids a wild elbow strike from Lyons. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dasco pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2# Dasco pulls guard successfully.
#SU# Lyons stands up from Dasco's guard - Lyons perhaps looking for a knockout. Some bone on bone action there as Lyons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lyons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dasco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Lyons shoots in for a takedown but Dasco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dasco shoots in but no luck this time. Arron Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Dasco. Dasco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lyons wants to clinch and Dasco counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lyons is lucky that one didn't land flush. Dasco shoots in for a takedown but Lyons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Lyons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dasco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lyons after a bit of a struggle. Lyons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lyons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lyons trying to control the position but instead, Dasco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lyons into the cage. Lyons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2# Dasco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lyons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lyons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Lyons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dasco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lyons misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2# Dasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lyons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. As Lyons backs off Dasco throws a huge counter combo but Lyons manages to avoid it all. Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch but Dasco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dasco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyons defends it nicely.#T3# Dasco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dasco doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lyons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dasco thinking. Lyons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lyons is looking to clinch. Dasco misses with a kick to the body and Lyons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dasco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyons defends it nicely.#T4##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Lyons stalls. Lyons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lyons stalling the fight.
Lyons stalling against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dasco is trying to pull guard but Lyons has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Dasco successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Arron Lyons showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lyons 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 30:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arron Lyons!
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