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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 964 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
The Russler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trenbolonis to the ground. The Russler is now in Trenbolonis's guard.
The Russler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trenbolonis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Russler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Russler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trenbolonis's head.#ES#
Trenbolonis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. The Russler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The Russler tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Russler wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Trenbolonis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Trenbolonis passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Russler has hold of Trenbolonis's hands but Trenbolonis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Russler is staying active underneath Trenbolonis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Russler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trenbolonis is working away from the top position though.
The Russler wants to sweep but Trenbolonis has passed to side control!#T1#
Trenbolonis trying to control the position but The Russler is working away. #SUB#
Trenbolonis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Russler has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Trenbolonis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Trenbolonis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Russler . That did some damage!
Trenbolonis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Trenbolonis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Russler to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Trenbolonis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Russler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The Russler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trenbolonis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simone Trenbolonis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy The Russler .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Russler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trenbolonis - the referee stops the clock and The Russler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trenbolonis. The Russler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Trenbolonis rushes The Russler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Trenbolonis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trenbolonis tries to clinch up but The Russler circles away and keeps his distance.
Trenbolonis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
The Russler shoots in and gets a takedown into Trenbolonis's guard.
The Russler is working Trenbolonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Russler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
The Russler distracts Trenbolonis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Russler throwing strikes from guard but Trenbolonis blocks nicely.
Trenbolonis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Russler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Russler works over Trenbolonis with some ground and pound from guard.
The Russler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Russler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Trenbolonis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trenbolonis is breathing heavily.
Trenbolonis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The Russler is working Trenbolonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Russler landing some decent shots from guard.
The Russler working some strikes from top position.
The Russler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The Russler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
Trenbolonis has momentary wrist control but The Russler slips an elbow through the middle.
The Russler working some strikes from top position.
The Russler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Russler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Russler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Russler is in close to Trenbolonis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Russler 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Russler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trenbolonis looking for a sweep. Not yet Trenbolonis, not yet.
The Russler stands up over Trenbolonis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Russler postures up and lands a big shot to Trenbolonis's brow.
The Russler is working Trenbolonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Russler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Russler postures up and lands a big shot to Trenbolonis's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Russler 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy The Russler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Trenbolonis gets caught flat footed, as The Russler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Russler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
The Russler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trenbolonis 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##SUB2#
The Russler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trenbolonis pulls his head out easily.
Trenbolonis is keen to just control but The Russler is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russler wants to improve his position but Trenbolonis is controlling well.
Trenbolonis is trying to control the action in half guard but The Russler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Russler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Randy The Russler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
The Russler is looking to improve his position.
Trenbolonis wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Russler keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Russler tries to get to full guard but Trenbolonis has control of the leg.
The Russler manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
The Russler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trenbolonis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trenbolonis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Russler is proving hard to escape from.
Trenbolonis trying to control the position from guard on top but The Russler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Russler controls Trenbolonis momentarily but Trenbolonis frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
The Russler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Russler drops an elbow to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
Trenbolonis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Russler scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Russler working over Trenbolonis with some ground and pound. Trenbolonis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trenbolonis trying to hold on to The Russler 's head to control him but The Russler postures up.
The Russler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trenbolonis trying to control but The Russler postures up.
The Russler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Russler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trenbolonis gets back to full guard.
The Russler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
The Russler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The Russler working some strikes from top position.
The Russler postures up and lands a big shot to Trenbolonis's brow.
The Russler lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Russler works over Trenbolonis with some ground and pound from guard.
The Russler lands a couple of elbows.
Trenbolonis keeping full guard, as The Russler tries to pass.
The Russler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Russler distracts Trenbolonis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Russler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Russler works over Trenbolonis with some ground and pound from guard.
The Russler lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Russler distracts Trenbolonis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Russler works over Trenbolonis with some ground and pound from guard.
The Russler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Russler works over Trenbolonis with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Russler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
The Russler gets the takedown into side control.
Trenbolonis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Russler working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Trenbolonis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Russler lands a nice forearm strike.
Trenbolonis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trenbolonis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Russler is working away from the top position though.
The Russler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Russler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Russler connects with a nice short shot to Trenbolonis's temple. #T1#
The Russler winds up and cracks Trenbolonis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Russler working over Trenbolonis with some ground and pound. Trenbolonis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Russler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES#
Trenbolonis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trenbolonis enables The Russler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trenbolonis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Russler chips away with some ground and pound.
The Russler connects with a couple of short punches.
The Russler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
The Russler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Russler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
The Russler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Russler scoring with some ground and pound.
The Russler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Russler cracks Trenbolonis with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Russler 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Russler lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The Russler cracks Trenbolonis with a solid left hand.
The Russler looking to pass the guard.
The Russler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Russler stands up over Trenbolonis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trenbolonis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The Russler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
The Russler distracts Trenbolonis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Russler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Russler is in close to Trenbolonis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Russler connects with a couple of short punches.
The Russler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Russler cracks Trenbolonis with a solid left hand.
Trenbolonis has momentary wrist control but The Russler slips an elbow through the middle.
The Russler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
The Russler distracts Trenbolonis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Russler with a nice head shot there.
The Russler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Russler 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Russler scoring with some ground and pound.
The Russler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Russler chips away with some ground and pound.
The Russler stands up over Trenbolonis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Russler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
The Russler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Russler connects with a couple of short punches.
Trenbolonis looking for a sweep. Not yet Trenbolonis, not yet.
The Russler is working Trenbolonis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Russler postures up.
#T4#
The Russler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Russler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trenbolonis's head.
The Russler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Russler chips away with some ground and pound.
The Russler stopping the sweep attempt from Trenbolonis.
The Russler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Russler 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Russler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Russler landing some decent shots from guard.
The Russler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Russler works over Trenbolonis with some ground and pound from guard.
The Russler works over Trenbolonis with some ground and pound from guard.
Simone Trenbolonis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy The Russler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Russler cracks Trenbolonis with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy The Russler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Russler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Randy The Russler !
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Randy The Russler !
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Randy The Russler !
Randy The Russler wins by unanimous decision!
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