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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hernandez stops a takedown attempt from Wham.
#BC# Wham breaks from the clinch.
Wham throws a right and a left that both miss. Wham throws a head kick that Hernandez semi-blocks.
Wham throws a quick inside leg kick. Wham shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez. Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hernandez leaves Wham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turbo Wham. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hernandez has a takedown stuffed. Wham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wham's waist but Wham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side. Wham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hernandez manages to circle out of the way. Nice sprawl there from Wham as Hernandez shoots in. Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wham tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hernandez throws a head kick but Wham moves out of range.
Wham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Wham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely. Wham shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Wham moves out of range easily. Wham stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet. #T2# Hernandez fails with the takedown. Hernandez looks winded!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wham is pushing Hernandez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC# Wham manages to break the clinch.
Wham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Wham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A punch combination from Wham misses. #T3# Wham misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wham. Wham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wham dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Wham's head and hops out. Hernandez throws a series of punches but Wham moves out of range. Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Wham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez. Wham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez. A little feinted left hand from Wham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Some bone on bone action there as Wham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Wham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Good leg kick by Wham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wham tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range. Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2# Hernandez closes the distance and pushes Wham back into the cage. Hernandez is looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to stall but Wham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Wham dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Hernandez avoids the head kick by Wham.
#CL# Wham gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Hernandez darts in and clinches Wham up against the cage. Wham tries for a takedown but Hernandez manages to get underhooks.
Wham is looking to take this one to the mat. Wham stalling in the clinch but Hernandez improves position. Wham lands an elbow inside. Wham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wham jumps guard but Hernandez stands there with Wham around his waist. Wham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turbo Wham. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wham looking for a takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Hernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wham walks away with a smile on his face. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?#CL2# Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Wham in a clinch.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Wham is calmly controlling the position for now. Hernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Wham manages to break the clinch.
Wham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Wham's body. Wham has a takedown stuffed. Hernandez fails with the takedown and Wham counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2##CL2# Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hernandez tries to work over Wham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2# Hernandez decides to pull guard. Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wham throws a big elbow that misses. Hernandez looking to control.
Wham 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. Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Wham from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Turbo Wham is winning the standup battle so far. Wham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wham somewhat. Nice takedown defense from Wham. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt. Wham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernandez. Hernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wham defends well and Hernandez ends up having to push Wham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL# Wham clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Hernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wham is looking for a takedown. Wham has Hernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Hernandez is looking for a takedown. The referee is keeping an eye on Wham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turbo Wham has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wham tries to pull guard but Hernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Wham drops back down to his feet.
Hernandez is pressed up against the cage. Wham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hernandez down to the mat. Hernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A leg kick checked by Wham. Wham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luis Hernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Wham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away. Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wham tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Hernandez drives through and clinches with Wham against the cage.
#BC# Wham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Wham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Wham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Wham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wham pinned against the cage. Wham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Turbo Wham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Hernandez. Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Wham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wham.#CL2# Wham tries to keep at a distance but Hernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Wham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wham is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Wham throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL# Hernandez gets tackled into the cage by Wham. Wham maintains the clinch. Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2# Wham effectively controlling the action here.#BC# Wham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wham avoids it really well and circles away. Wham misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hernandez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3##CL# Wham closes the distance and pushes Hernandez back into the cage. Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wham just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Hernandez jumps guard.
Wham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Wham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Wham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wham wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hernandez scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Turbo Wham showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wham 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Wham!
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