Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020

#R1##TD#
Helmreich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Helmreich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Somerset can't keep his opponent in guard - Helmreich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Helmreich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Somerset doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helmreich. #SUB#
Helmreich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Somerset doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helmreich.
Somerset has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helmreich is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmreich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Somerset has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helmreich is working away from the top position though.
Somerset keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Somerset kicks off Helmreich and gets to his feet.
Somerset throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Helmreich counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Helmreich has gone for a leg lock! Somerset slips out almost immediately though and dives into Helmreich's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Somerset got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helmreich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Somerset has managed to get both his arms back between Helmreich's legs - danger averted.
Helmreich keeping moving, preventing Somerset from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Helmreich isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Somerset stacks Helmreich on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Somerset!
Somerset lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Helmreich down. #SUB2#
Somerset tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Helmreich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Somerset tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Somerset has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Helmreich can't do much from the bottom here.
Somerset is looking to take a break and control but Helmreich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Somerset advances to mount.
Somerset avoids the attempt from Helmreich to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helmreich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Somerset works his way into side control.
Helmreich tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB2#
Somerset is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Helmreich to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Helmreich shrugs it off.
Helmreich tries to hold on but Somerset pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helmreich reaches up to try and control the position but Somerset seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Helmreich rolls and tries to escape and now Somerset has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Somerset dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Somerset has a takedown stuffed.
Somerset misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Somerset has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Helmreich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Somerset's half guard.#ES2#
Somerset kicks off Helmreich and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Helmreich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Helmreich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Helmreich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Somerset knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Helmreich swings around for an armbar but Somerset sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Helmreich's guard.#T1#
Helmreich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Somerset works over Helmreich with some ground and pound from guard.
Somerset wants to control from the top but Helmreich keeps moving.
Helmreich can't keep his opponent in guard - Somerset advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Connor Somerset has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somerset controlling the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Helmreich is not content to let Somerset control the position.
Somerset has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Helmreich works to full guard. #SUB#
Helmreich working for submissions but it's allowed Somerset to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Helmreich is defending against the submission attempts here by Somerset.
Somerset is breathing heavily.#T3#
Helmreich is staying active underneath Somerset, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helmreich trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Helmreich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Helmreich is squirming around, avoiding Somerset's attempts to control the action.
Somerset manages to capitalize on a mistake by Helmreich to take his back!#T4##SUB2#
Somerset is looking for the choke from the back position but Helmreich is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Helmreich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Somerset go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Somerset is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Helmreich is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somerset is looking to control Helmreich but Helmreich is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Somerset avoiding Helmreich 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Somerset showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Helmreich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helmreich wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Helmreich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Somerset's half guard.
Helmreich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Helmreich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Somerset is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helmreich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helmreich's back!
Helmreich tries to escape the position.
Helmreich wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmreich tries to escape the position. #T1#
Helmreich is working hard here to advance position.
Helmreich is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Helmreich is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Somerset gets his way!
Somerset takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Somerset has the hooks in. Helmreich is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Helmreich looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Somerset working for the choke. #T2#
Helmreich wants to control his opponent's hands but Somerset gets his hands free.
Helmreich turns into Somerset and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Helmreich has gone for a leg lock! Somerset slips out almost immediately though and dives into Helmreich's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Somerset stands up and waves to Helmreich to follow him. #TD#
Helmreich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Somerset wants to stand but Helmreich is controlling the position. #SUB#
Helmreich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Somerset dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Helmreich is looking to sweep but instead, Somerset has passed into half guard.
Somerset wants to stand up but Helmreich is controlling the position.
Helmreich is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Somerset slips a nice elbow through Helmreich's hands, connecting with Helmreich's forehead.#SUB#
Helmreich actively working from the bottom here.
Somerset works his foot free and advances to mount.
Helmreich reaches up to try and control the position but Somerset seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Helmreich rolls and tries to escape and now Somerset has his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Somerset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Somerset 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Somerset!

Event: QFC Tournament 970 Round 4
Date: Mar 17, 2020

#R1#
Madison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Madison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith is standing up over Madison. Madison looks to escape but Smith dives into side control. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Madison can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison is trying to escape the mount but Smith keeps good control and instead manages to take Madison's back. #SUB2#
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Madison defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Madison has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1##SUB2#
Madison is in a bad position with Smith working for a choke. Madison manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Madison is stalling in the full guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madison is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madison defends it easily.
Madison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madison defends well.
Madison wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Madison to get to half guard.
Madison controlling the action here.#T3#
Smith is staying active underneath Madison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Madison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Madison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Madison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madison defends well.
Madison wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Madison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madison works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looks winded!
Madison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Madison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Madison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Madison trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cranky Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Madison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Madison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Madison has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Madison throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Madison can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Madison is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Madison is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Madison wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Madison working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Madison is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madison keeps working. #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.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Madison is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Madison wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Madison has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Smith gets his hands free as Madison looks to control. #SUB2#
Smith working for a choke but Madison is defending well.
Madison looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Smith looking for the RNC. #T4#
Smith wants to control but Madison manages to buck him off and is now in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Madison! #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Madison defends it easily.
Smith keeping full guard, as Madison tries to pass.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith controls Madison momentarily but Madison frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madison is aware though and is defending well.
Madison controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cranky Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Madison shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Madison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Waterloo Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Madison is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madison avoid being mounted?
Cranky Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Madison stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith tries to control but Madison wriggling away.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Madison because Smith loaded up on that one. #T1##SUB2#
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Madison has worked his arm free - good work by Madison!
Madison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madison gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Madison stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Madison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Madison is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madison avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Smith trying to control from half guard but Madison is working away.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Madison tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Madison defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith. #T3#
Madison working to try and regain half guard.
Smith avoids the attempt from Madison to control.
Madison is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Madison tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith looking to control but Madison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith avoids the attempt from Madison to control.
Madison prevents Smith from taking his back.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith is looking to work his way around to Madison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cranky Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Josh West scores the fight for Cranky Smith!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Cranky Smith!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Cranky Smith!

Cranky Smith wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 970 Round 3
Date: Mar 16, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Beltic has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Beltic has clasped his hands together around Madison's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beltic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Madison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Madison sneaks back into half guard.
Madison tries to roll over but Beltic keeps him under control.
Madison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Madison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beltic.
Madison is positioning himself well to prevent Beltic advancing to mount. #T1#
Madison is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Madison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beltic trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beltic is fighting to break Madison's control of his arms but Madison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beltic throws a big right hand that misses.
Madison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beltic misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Beltic closes the distance and pushes Madison back into the cage.#T2#
Madison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beltic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Beltic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beltic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Beltic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madison on his heels. He'll look to pass Madison's guard now, I'm sure.
Madison trying to control the position here.
Beltic looking to pass the guard.
Madison is pulling down on Beltic's head to control his posture. #T3#
Beltic wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Madison has Beltic pulled in close to control his posture.
Madison throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Madison pulls Beltic in close to his closed guard and prevents Beltic from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Madison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beltic is looking to stand back up but Madison counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Beltic. #T4##REVB#
Madison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Madison seems content to control.#SUB#
Madison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beltic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltic is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yorn Beltic 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##TD#
Madison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Beltic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Madison is on him like a limpet, forcing Beltic back against the cage.
Beltic prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Beltic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madison takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Madison looking to score a takedown here. Beltic is defending well but Madison drives through and ends up in Beltic's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Madison slips nicely into half guard.
Madison prevents Beltic from improving his position.
Madison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Madison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beltic tries to get to full guard but Madison has control of the leg.
Waterloo Madison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Madison controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beltic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Madison.
Beltic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beltic.#T3#
Madison content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beltic as he avoids it easily.
Madison tries to clinch but Beltic moves out of range. #TD2#
Beltic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Madison scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Waterloo Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD2#
Madison tries to sprawl but Beltic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beltic is breathing heavily.
Madison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Madison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Madison controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Beltic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madison defends it well.
Madison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yorn Beltic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Beltic forces Madison back against the cage and clinches.
Madison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Madison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Beltic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Madison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beltic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Madison is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Beltic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Madison gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Beltic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Madison lets go of the hold and Beltic can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waterloo Madison!

Event: QFC Tournament 970 Round 2
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Esparta. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Esparta darts in and clinches Madison up against the cage.
Esparta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Madison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esparta stops a takedown attempt from Madison.
Esparta stops a takedown attempt from Madison. #BC2#
Esparta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Esparta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Esparta digs a right hand into Madison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madison's gas tank. #BC2#
Esparta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esparta defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waterloo Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Esparta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madison on his heels. He'll look to pass Madison's guard now, I'm sure.
Esparta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Madison has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Esparta doesn't defend quickly enough and Madison has managed to lock this one up! Can Esparta escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Madison on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Waterloo Madison!

Event: QFC Tournament 970 Round 2
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Reichenbach thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Reichenbach misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reichenbach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reichenbach tries to get out of the position.
Reichenbach is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith wants to pass to mount but Reichenbach is defending the position.
Reichenbach wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith stops Reichenbach from getting back to his feet.
Smith is trying to control. Reichenbach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reichenbach!
Smith won't let Reichenbach get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Smith is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cranky Smith!

Event: QFC Tournament 970 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
McCollum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madison tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
McCollum darts in and clinches Madison up against the cage.
Madison jumps guard but McCollum stands there with Madison around his waist. Madison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Madison is trying to stall. #BC#
McCollum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Madison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCollum's guard.#ES#
McCollum has his feet on Madison's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Madison tries to clinch there but McCollum circles away. #TD#
McCollum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Madison sprawls well initially but McCollum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
McCollum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madison is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Madison wants to get back to his feet.
Madison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madison is holding on to half guard well.
Madison trying to hold on to McCollum's head to control him but McCollum postures up.
Madison keeping hold of McCollum's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Madison is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCollum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madison will feel that in the morning.
Madison blocks a head kick by McCollum.
McCollum looks to score with a jab to the body but Madison is just out of range.#TD#
McCollum gets the takedown into side control.
Madison gets back to half guard.
McCollum has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Madison works to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Madison working for submissions but it's allowed McCollum to get to half guard.
Madison works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Madison looking for a triangle here. McCollum is fighting it but it looks tight! Madison pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McCollum is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Waterloo Madison!

Event: QFC Tournament 970 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Reichenbach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reichenbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beltic circles away.
Beltic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reichenbach keeps the fight on the outside.
Beltic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reichenbach's waist but Reichenbach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beltic off to one side.
Beltic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beltic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beltic has a takedown stuffed.
Beltic swats away the attempt to clinch by Reichenbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reichenbach tries to clinch up.
Beltic throws a sloppy head kick and Reichenbach moves out of range easily.
Reichenbach throws a head kick that misses.
Reichenbach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beltic defends well and Reichenbach ends up having to push Beltic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reichenbach misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Beltic shoots in for a takedown but Reichenbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bo Reichenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorn Beltic.
Reichenbach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reichenbach tried to score with a low kick but Beltic checks it.
Beltic shoots in looking for a takedown but Reichenbach manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reichenbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Beltic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reichenbach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reichenbach as he jumps to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reichenbach - that will leave a mark!
Beltic is looking to clinch.
Beltic stuffs the takedown attempt from Reichenbach. Reichenbach gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Beltic wants to clinch up but Reichenbach keeps it at a distance.
Reichenbach ducks right into an uppercut from Beltic.
Reichenbach swings for the body but Beltic moves out of range.
Beltic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Reichenbach. No joy for Beltic on that attempt.
Reichenbach jabs Beltic to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Beltic scores with a takedown into Reichenbach's guard.
Reichenbach is wriggling around but Beltic manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Beltic working Reichenbach over with strikes. #T3#
Beltic wants to control but Reichenbach is keeping him busy.
Reichenbach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reichenbach tries to get out of the position.
Beltic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beltic looks winded!
Beltic controlling his opponent.
Reichenbach tries to buck Beltic off but he can't manage it.
Reichenbach has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Beltic trying to control momentarily.
Reichenbach covers up after that shot from Beltic.
Beltic misses with punches from the back.
Beltic lands punches and elbows.
Reichenbach trying to get back to his feet but Beltic is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yorn Beltic dominated that round.
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#
Beltic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beltic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bo Reichenbach is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beltic or perhaps it was just good defense by Reichenbach, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Beltic rushes Reichenbach and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Beltic gets control of Reichenbach's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beltic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Reichenbach wants to stand but Beltic is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Reichenbach stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Reichenbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltic is just out of range.
Reichenbach throws a wild body kick that Beltic sees coming a mile off.
Reichenbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beltic is looking to clinch but Reichenbach is avoiding it.
Reichenbach fails with a takedown attempt.
Beltic wants to counter with a clinch but Reichenbach pushes him away.
Beltic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beltic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reichenbach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Beltic shoots in but no luck this time.
Reichenbach throws a right hand that Beltic ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltic also avoids with ease.
As Reichenbach backs off Beltic throws a huge counter combo but Reichenbach manages to avoid it all.
Beltic doesn't manage to clinch there - Reichenbach circles away. #CL2#
Beltic clinches up against the cage.
Beltic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reichenbach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bo Reichenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorn Beltic.
Beltic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reichenbach's efforts to push away.
Reichenbach wants to break free but Beltic has control. #BC2#
Beltic manages to break the clinch.
Reichenbach misses with a looping left.
Reichenbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reichenbach misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Beltic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reichenbach throws out the jab.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown but Reichenbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Reichenbach drives through with a takedown into Beltic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Beltic has his feet on Reichenbach's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beltic shoots for a double leg takedown but Reichenbach sprawls well. He's pushed Beltic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beltic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reichenbach. That's going to slow Beltic down. #CL2#
Beltic moves into range and clinches up with Reichenbach.#TD2#
Beltic pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reichenbach is looking to stand up but Beltic won't let him.
Reichenbach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Beltic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beltic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reichenbach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reichenbach tries to stand but Beltic is controlling from the bottom.
Beltic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beltic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reichenbach's guard. #REVB#
Reichenbach keeping full guard, as Beltic tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yorn Beltic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reichenbach tries to close the distance and clinch but Beltic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Beltic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reichenbach has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reichenbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beltic fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Beltic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beltic tries to close the distance and clinch but Reichenbach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reichenbach tries to clinch there but Beltic circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reichenbach sprawls well. Reichenbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltic gets slowly back to his feet.
Beltic misses with a double jab
and Reichenbach counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beltic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Reichenbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beltic.
Beltic with the counter takedown but Reichenbach avoids it easily.#CL2#
Beltic gets a clinch.
Beltic is trying to maintain a safe position but Reichenbach gets an underhook and turns Beltic into the cage.
Beltic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bo Reichenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorn Beltic.
Beltic prevents Reichenbach from breaking the clinch.
Beltic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beltic misses with some punches.
Reichenbach jumps guard but Beltic stands there with Reichenbach around his waist. Reichenbach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beltic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reichenbach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reichenbach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beltic has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Reichenbach wants to get back to striking at distance but Beltic won't allow it.
Reichenbach wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Reichenbach's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reichenbach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beltic is keeping busy.#BC2#
Beltic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reichenbach dives in for a single leg takedown but Beltic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Beltic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reichenbach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beltic is fending him off so far but Reichenbach persists. Nope, Beltic circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reichenbach swivels and escapes.
Beltic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reichenbach's head.#T3#
Beltic swats away the attempt to clinch by Reichenbach.
Reichenbach has a takedown stuffed.
Reichenbach tries for a takedown but Beltic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Beltic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reichenbach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reichenbach pushes Beltic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beltic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Beltic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beltic has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Reichenbach tries for a takedown but Beltic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reichenbach misses with a head kick.
Reichenbach tries to clinch but Beltic moves away
and Beltic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltic scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltic jabs Reichenbach right on the nose. Reichenbach blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reichenbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reichenbach checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltic moves out of range as Reichenbach strikes.
No luck for Beltic with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yorn Beltic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beltic 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Yorn Beltic!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Yorn Beltic!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Yorn Beltic!

Yorn Beltic wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 970 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Tested has closed the distance and engaged Helmreich in a clinch.
Helmreich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tested is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Tested pulls Helmreich into guard.
Tested wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Helmreich is sitting in close to Tested's body. Tested has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Helmreich is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Helmreich is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tested.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Battle Tested!

Event: QFC Tournament 970 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Jab from Reichenbach.
Reichenbach misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Reichenbach misses
and Blatche counters with a series of strikes. Reichenbach will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blatche throws a head kick but Reichenbach moves out of range.
Reichenbach is looking for the big counter here.
Reichenbach is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reichenbach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blatche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blatche throws a big counter combination but Reichenbach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blatche avoids the body shot from Reichenbach.
Blatche with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reichenbach to score with a decent uppercut.
Reichenbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blatche.
Reichenbach throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reichenbach scores with the left hand. Blatche knows he should have avoided that one.
Blatche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Blatche has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reichenbach.
Blatche tries to work over Reichenbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blatche changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reichenbach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reichenbach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blatches jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Reichenbach throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Blatche colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Reichenbach as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Blatche is left battered and dazed whilst Reichenbach and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seal Reichenbach!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program