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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Thornton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rogan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thornton defends it nicely.
Rogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Rogan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thornton sprawls well initially but Rogan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogan in particular looking to stall.
Thornton is looking to control Rogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thornton avoid being mounted?#T1#
Rogan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thornton is trying to maintain the position but Rogan is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thornton wants to control but Rogan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thornton reverses the position - he's now on top in Rogan's guard.
Rogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Thornton wants to stand and escape but instead Rogan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thornton holds on and takes a little breather.
Thornton has a closed guard, preventing Rogan from standing up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rogan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Thornton trying to keep a closed guard but Rogan is proving a slippery customer.
Rogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thornton is trying to control the position but Rogan postures up.
Rogan trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Rogan postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogan stopping the sweep attempt from Thornton.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thornton has a takedown stuffed.
Rogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Thornton throwing a counter right hand but Rogan manages to avoid it.
Thornton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billiam Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thornton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Rogan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thornton!
Rogan trying to control the position but Thornton is working away.
Rogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thornton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Thornton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogan is looking to take a break and control but Thornton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Rogan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thornton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Rogan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thornton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Thornton wants to take the fight to the mat but Rogan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Rogan holds him up against the cage and eventually Thornton drops back down to his feet.
Rogan taking a breather.#BC#
Thornton manages to break the clinch.
Thornton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billiam Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Rogan pulls Thornton into guard.
Thornton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Rogan is looking for a triangle but Thornton pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Thornton being controlled here momentarily.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton throws a strike but Rogan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Thornton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Rogan postures up in Thornton's guard and throws a big left but Thornton blocks it.
Rogan wants to stand but Thornton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogan is looking to advance position but Thornton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Thornton tries to control but Rogan wriggling away.
Thornton 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rogan is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rogan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thornton did well to prevent Rogan getting side control.
Thornton is trying to stand up here but Rogan is controlling him well.
Thornton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogan wants to control but Thornton is keeping him busy.
Thornton is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogan passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Thornton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thornton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thornton actively working from the bottom here.
Thornton is looking to get back to full guard here but Rogan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Rogan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thornton to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogan checks a low kick from Thornton.
Rogan fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Thornton closes the distance and clinches.
Thornton has Rogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Rogan stalling.
#TD2#
Rogan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thornton regains guard immediately. #ES#
Thornton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thornton's brow.
Thornton is trying to pull guard but Rogan has him pressed against the cage.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billiam Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rogan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice cross by Rogan.#CUT2#It looks like Billiam Thornton has been cut.
Thornton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogan pinned against the cage. Rogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rogan throws a counter combo.
Rogan connects with an inside leg kick.#T4##TD2#
Rogan drives through with a takedown into Thornton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thornton is keeping the position for now.
Rogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.
Rogan lands a couple of digs.
Billiam Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Rogan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Thornton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rogan uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogan 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rogan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Thornton rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Thornton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thornton works his way into side control.
Thornton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thornton wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Thornton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton controlling from side mount.
Thornton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thornton is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Thornton is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thornton misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thornton trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. #SUB#
Thornton tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Thornton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Thornton stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Thornton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Thornton is now in Jackson's guard.
Thornton trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Thornton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thornton slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Thornton sits in half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thornton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billiam Thornton dominated that round.
That's time! Thornton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Thornton shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Thornton passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Jackson is not content to let Thornton control the position.
Thornton is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
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.
Thornton wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Thornton wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Thornton trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Thornton.
Thornton trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Thornton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thornton.
Thornton wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thornton is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Billiam Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thornton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Thornton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3##SU#
Thornton gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Thornton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Thornton tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Thornton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs. #SUB#
Thornton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thornton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Thornton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thornton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billiam Thornton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Thornton wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Thornton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Thornton is now in Jackson's guard.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Thornton controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thornton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thornton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Thornton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Thornton trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Thornton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Thornton wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Thornton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thornton working away.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thornton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Thornton trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Thornton working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thornton.
Thornton controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Thornton wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thornton.
Thornton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thornton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thornton landing strikes from the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Anthony Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billiam Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Thornton's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billiam Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thornton 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billiam Thornton! |
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