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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcnugget closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL# Silva has Mcnugget up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva misses with some punches.
#TD# Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2# Mcnugget gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Mcnugget clinches up against the cage. Mcnugget leaning his opponent against the cage. Mcnugget is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Silva tightens his grip and picks Mcnugget up, before dumping him to the ground. Mcnugget manages to land in guard. Mcnugget trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mcnugget controlling Silva's posture. #T1# Mcnugget can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace. Mcnugget wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him. Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Mcnugget is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Mcnugget keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Silva advances position into side control!#SUB# Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcnugget, who protects the arm well. Mcnugget is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Silva prevents Mcnugget from improving his position.#SU# Silva stands up from half guard. #T3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Mcnugget. Mcnugget throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcnugget is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Mcnugget circles away and we're back to standing. Mcnugget throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily. Mcnugget throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcnugget off to one side. Mcnugget looks winded! Silva dodges the punch combination from Mcnugget.
#T4# Mcnugget tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it. #CL# Silva pushes Mcnugget up against the cage in a clinch. Mcnugget tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage. Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcnugget smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodriguo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcnugget avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcnugget shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mcnugget has a takedown stuffed. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodriguo Silva 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# Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcnugget defends it nicely. Silva tries to clinch but Mcnugget is having none of it. Mcnugget misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kevin Mcnugget seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcnugget did well to prevent Silva getting side control. 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. Silva tries to stand and escape but Mcnugget is controlling the position. Silva wants to control but Mcnugget is keeping him busy. #T1##ES2# Mcnugget kicks Silva off and gets back to his feet. Mcnugget dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Mcnugget's head and hops out. Mcnugget is breathing heavily. Mcnugget keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcnugget.#TD# Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Mcnugget bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mcnugget dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Mcnugget's head and hops out. Rodriguo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Mcnugget. Mcnugget circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2# Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Mcnugget changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Mcnugget manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Silva throws a big counter combination but Mcnugget scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD# Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Mcnugget is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Silva is working for a kimura but Mcnugget is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcnugget wants to get back to full guard. Mcnugget is controlling Silva's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3# Silva is looking to take a break and control but Mcnugget is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcnugget sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcnugget is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Silva prevents Mcnugget from standing back up.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcnugget keeps working. Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcnugget's head. Mcnugget moves into full guard.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodriguo Silva will probably get the nod. That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2# Mcnugget shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control! Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva is pressing down on Mcnugget's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Mcnugget takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Silva 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# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Silva prevents Mcnugget from improving his position. Silva is trying to control. Mcnugget wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcnugget! #SUB# Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Mcnugget frees his head quite easily.
#T2# Mcnugget tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control. Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Silva trying to control but Mcnugget is having none of it. Silva is really struggling to control Mcnugget but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3# Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB# Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Mcnugget is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva. Silva controlling the position easily from mount. The referee warns Mcnugget that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4# Mcnugget takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB# Silva goes for an armbar but Mcnugget turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mcnugget. Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcnugget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Rodriguo Silva showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodriguo Silva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Weasley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Weasley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Weasley wants to clinch and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body. Weasley closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Weasley fights it but they end up in guard. Johnson stays in close to Weasley's body and controls the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson is stalling in the full guard. Johnson pushes down on Weasley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1# Johnson is controlling the pace.
#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. Weasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Johnson lands with a punch from half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Weasley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground. Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weasley's head. Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Johnson slows the pace down in half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2# Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weasley did well to prevent Johnson getting side control. Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2# Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Weasley defends the submission attempt. Weasley is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Weasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Weasley is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Johnson trying to control from half guard but Weasley is working away. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Weasley has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Johnson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Weasley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Weasley moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Weasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weasley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Weasley prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle. Johnson struggling to land strikes to the head as Weasley covers up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target. Tony Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Johnson controls the position.#T1# Weasley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Johnson controls the action.#SUB2# Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Weasley is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now. Weasley prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Johnson looking for the choke from the back. Johnson misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2# Weasley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2# Johnson working for the choke. Weasley is taking damage to the body and head. #T3##SUB2# Johnson looking to break Weasley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Weasley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2# Weasley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson missing with strikes from the back. Johnson controlling well, preventing Weasley from escaping the position.
#SUB2# Johnson tightening his grip on Weasley, looking for the choke. #SUB2# Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Weasley is defending it well.
#T4# Johnson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Weasley is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Weasley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Good control from Johnson. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson is continuing to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Johnson 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##CL# Weasley darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage. Weasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Weasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Weasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson jumps guard but Weasley stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weasley. Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Weasley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johnson jumps guard but Weasley stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alfred Weasley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson. Weasley misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Weasley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Weasley clinches up against the cage. Weasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Weasley throws a head punch that misses. Johnson jumps guard but Weasley stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weasley prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch. Weasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Weasley misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Johnson is working for takedown but Weasley is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2# Weasley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. Weasley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Weasley keeps him there for the moment. Weasley is defending well against a takedown attempt. Weasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Weasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Weasley is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weasley down to the mat. Weasley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Weasley moves into range and clinches up with Johnson. Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Weasley throws a head punch that misses. Weasley misses with some punches.
Johnson has Weasley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weasley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A quick uppercut on the inside from Weasley. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Weasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Weasley is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weasley down to the mat. Weasley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. #CL# Weasley clinches up against the cage. Weasley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Weasley misses with a hook from the clinch. Weasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Weasley scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. Weasley lands with a left to the head. Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Alfred Weasley has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4# Johnson jumps guard but Weasley stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Weasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Weasley lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Weasley. Weasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Weasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weasley lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weasley. Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weasley pulls him back up using the underhooks. Weasley working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alfred Weasley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tony Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Alfred Weasley showed his dominance in that final round. I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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