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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1# Stephenson throws a series of punches but Unknown avoids them all with ease. Stephenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.#CL2# Unknown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephenson, pushing him back against the cage. Stephenson landing knees to the body.
Unknown looks winded! Stephenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Stephenson. #CUT# It looks like Unknown Unknown has been cut. Stephenson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stephenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Stephenson landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stephenson lands a damaging elbow. Stephenson working Unknown over with knees to the body. Unknown wants to get back to striking at distance but Stephenson won't allow it.
Stephenson landing knees to the head.
Stephenson lands a shoulder strike. A nice glancing elbow lands by Stephenson. Stephenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC# Unknown is rocked!#T1# A knee to the head by Stephenson.
Unknown is still on wobbly legs! Can Stephenson finish him? Stephenson is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Unknown tries to break Stephenson's hands from around his neck, Stephenson unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Unknown will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jaden Stephenson! After winning the bout, Jaden Stephenson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 1
Date: Mar 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Jacobs clinches up with AZ and pushes him back against the cage. Jacobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# AZ jumps guard.
Jacobs preventing the sweep. AZ trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
AZ wants to sweep but no luck. Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but AZ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. AZ managing to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. AZ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jacobs is fighting to break AZ's control of his arms but AZ is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# AZ not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# AZ shoots in and bounces Jacobs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Jacobs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2# Jacobs manages to pull guard.
Jacobs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. AZ showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# AZ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. AZ works a leg free and moves into half guard. Jacobs trying to control here.
#SU# AZ stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jacobs to get to his feet. #CL# AZ gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3# Jacobs being controlled against the cage. AZ tries to pull guard but Jacobs holds him up against the cage and eventually AZ drops back down to his feet.
AZ has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The referee calls for AZ to work.
AZ is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warner AZ. That's going to take a lot out of him. AZ prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. AZ scores a nice knee to the body.
AZ taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC# AZ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# AZ shoots in and bounces Jacobs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Jacobs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. AZ jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacobs walks away with a smile on his face. AZ gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through AZ's defenses. Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. AZ tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag AZ to the ground. AZ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. AZ went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. AZ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Jacobs will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# AZ tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# AZ forces Jacobs back against the cage and clinches. Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but AZ is controlling him. AZ displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jacobs up against the cage. AZ stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with AZ for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. AZ tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jacobs smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time. It looked like AZ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time. Jacobs throws a jab when AZ was well out of range. Jacobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Warner AZ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Jacobs.#T1##TD# AZ gets the takedown into side control. Jacobs trying to remain calm as AZ controls from the top position. Jacobs is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jacobs is breathing heavily. AZ working away.#SU# AZ stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD# AZ manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jacobs on his heels. He'll look to pass Jacobs's guard now, I'm sure. AZ content to stall in guard here. #T2# Jacobs is trying to keep AZ in close.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as AZ tries to pass. AZ works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard. Jacobs keeping moving, preventing AZ from controlling successfully. AZ sitting in guard, not really doing much. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##SU# AZ stands up from Jacobs's guard - AZ perhaps looking for a knockout. Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts AZ as he jumps to the side. #TD# AZ dives in and scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard. AZ landing some decent shots from guard. AZ pushes down on Jacobs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4# Jacobs trying to hold on to AZ's head to control him but AZ postures up.
#SU# AZ stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jacobs to get to his feet. AZ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobs's sensitive parts. AZ scores with a nice right hand.
#TD# AZ fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacobs sprawls well initially but AZ persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jacobs pushes AZ off but AZ dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. AZ has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jacobs! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warner AZ dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD# AZ looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jacobs! Sloppy strikes there by AZ. Jacobs tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. AZ working the head with strikes. AZ scoring with punches from side control. Warner AZ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. AZ working the body and head with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Jacobs throws AZ to one side and escapes!#TD# Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2# Jacobs wriggles free and stands up. Warner AZ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# AZ shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# AZ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU# Jacobs is working an open guard so AZ takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. AZ fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jacobs now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# AZ drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jacobs is wriggling around but AZ manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB# AZ is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for AZ to get the leverage. #T2# 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!#SU# AZ postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jacobs to stand up. Jacobs tries to clinch up but AZ circles away and keeps his distance. AZ connects with a high kick. #TD# AZ gets a double leg takedown into Jacobs's guard. AZ postures up.
AZ prevents Jacobs from getting back to his feet. AZ is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. AZ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. AZ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3# Jacobs controls AZ momentarily but AZ frees himself. AZ advances to half guard. #SUB# AZ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobs sees it coming and defends easily. Jacobs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, AZ has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4# Jacobs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jacobs tries to control the position but AZ now has his back.
AZ has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jacobs's body.
And that's the end of the fight! Warner AZ showed his dominance in that final round. Well AZ 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 Skip Squint scores the fight for Warner AZ! Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Warner AZ! Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Warner AZ!
Warner AZ wins by unanimous decision!
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