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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1025 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
McGuy gets a takedown into half guard.
Gohari has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McGuy is on him like a limpet, forcing Gohari back against the cage.
McGuy stops a takedown attempt from Gohari.
McGuy goes for a takedown attempt but Gohari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Gohari shoots in and gets a takedown into McGuy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gohari wants to control from the top but McGuy keeps moving.
Gohari stops McGuy from standing up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGuy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gohari has McGuy pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Gohari stalling the fight.
Gohari lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Gohari to work.
#TD#
McGuy pulls Gohari into guard.
#SU2#
Gohari gets to his feet - McGuy follows without any prompting.
Gohari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gohari duly obliges.
Gohari tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuy misses the target.
Gohari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
McGuy drives through and clinches with Gohari against the cage.
#TD#
McGuy manages to pull guard.
#T2##SUB#
McGuy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gohari got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gohari has managed to get both his arms back between McGuy's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gohari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gohari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
McGuy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gohari defends it easily.
Gohari controlling from the top position. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuy keeping moving, preventing Gohari from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gohari wants to pass the guard but McGuy is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gohari postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
McGuy takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
McGuy manages to pull guard.
Gohari trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gohari drops back looking for a leg! McGuy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGuy manages to kick Gohari off! Gohari jumps back into McGuy's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Gohari 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#
Gohari shoots in but McGuy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gohari tries for a takedown but McGuy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
McGuy gets the takedown into side control.
Gohari is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
McGuy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
McGuy stands up and beckons Gohari to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Gohari with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy McGuy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Gohari.
Gohari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
McGuy clinches up with Gohari and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuy as Gohari tries to tie him up.
Gohari takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gohari.
Gohari is trying to pull guard but McGuy has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
McGuy drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuy is pulling down on Gohari's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Gohari has gone for a leg lock! McGuy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gohari's guard.
Gohari is breathing heavily.#T2#
McGuy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGuy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gohari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGuy trying to control but Gohari is working from the bottom.
McGuy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gohari can do to turn this around?
McGuy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guy McGuy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
McGuy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Gohari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gohari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gohari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gohari misses with a takedown attempt
letting McGuy counter with a right hand.
McGuy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gohari circles away.
Gohari tries to clinch but McGuy moves out of range. #TD#
McGuy feints and as Gohari raises his hands in defense, McGuy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gohari controls McGuy momentarily but McGuy frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
McGuy stands and steps away. Gohari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy McGuy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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##TD#
McGuy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGuy showed some decent athleticism there.
Gohari trying to control from the bottom.
McGuy moves into full mount! Gohari won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Gohari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McGuy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gohari has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gohari! #SU2#
Gohari stands up and waves to McGuy to follow him. #T1#
Gohari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Gohari forces McGuy back against the cage and clinches.
Gohari stalling against the cage.
McGuy is trying to pull guard but Gohari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
McGuy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gohari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuy is controlling him.
Gohari pulls McGuy in close to his closed guard and prevents McGuy from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Gohari wants to get back to his feet but McGuy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGuy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Gohari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuy is aware though and is defending well.
Gohari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuy wants to control from the top but Gohari keeps moving.
McGuy wants to stand but Gohari is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gohari shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuy sprawls well. He's pushed Gohari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
McGuy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gohari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuy is working away from the top position though.
Gohari is refusing to be controlled, as McGuy sits in half guard.
Gohari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Gohari wants to stand up but McGuy is controlling him. #SUB2#
Gohari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuy defends well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gohari avoids the body shot from McGuy.
#CL2#
Gohari clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
McGuy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Gohari.
Ali Gohari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy McGuy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
McGuy scores with a takedown into Gohari's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ali Gohari.
I think Gohari 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Guy McGuy!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Guy McGuy!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Guy McGuy!
Guy McGuy wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1025 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Gohari throws a push kick but Coldwell slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Coldwell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gohari wants to pass the guard but Coldwell is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gohari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coldwell dives on top into guard.
Coldwell pushes down on Gohari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldwell stalling.
Gohari is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Coldwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gohari trying to control here.
Coldwell wants to stand up but Gohari is controlling the position.
Coldwell prevents Gohari from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gohari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coldwell pulls his head out easily. #T2#
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.
Gohari is looking for a sweep. Coldwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gohari looks winded!
Coldwell slows the pace down in half guard.
Gohari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coldwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coldwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gohari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Coldwell moves into range and clinches up with Gohari.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gohari.
Coldwell working aggressively here.
Gohari is trying to pull guard but Coldwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coldwell tries a body shot but Gohari blocks it.
Gohari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coldwell to keep the fight standing.
Coldwell working aggressively here.
Gohari is trying to drag Coldwell to the mat but Coldwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Norman Coldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Gohari.
Coldwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Gohari.
Coldwell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gohari prevents it.
Gohari is trying to break the clinch but Coldwell has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Gohari blocks a body shot from Coldwell.
Gohari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Coldwell tries to work over Gohari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gohari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gohari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gohari has Coldwell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coldwell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Gohari.
Coldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Gohari jumps guard but Coldwell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Coldwell fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Coldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coldwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Gohari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldwell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Coldwell 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##CL#
Coldwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Coldwell misses with some punches.
Coldwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gohari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coldwell walks away with a smile on his face. Gohari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coldwell moves to clinch but Gohari breaks away
letting Gohari counter with a right hand.
Coldwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gohari to counter with a crisp jab.
Norman Coldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gohari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gohari tries to clinch up.
Coldwell throwing a counter right hand but Gohari manages to avoid it.
Coldwell misses the shot to the body.
Gohari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldwell tries to clinch there but Gohari circles away.
Gohari fails with a takedown attempt.
Norman Coldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Gohari.#CL#
Coldwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gohari, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Gohari blocks a body shot from Coldwell.
Coldwell misses with a body punch.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Gohari is looking for a takedown.
Gohari working hard to break the clinch.
Coldwell scores with a hook to the body.
Gohari is breathing heavily.
Coldwell has a couple of punches blocked by Gohari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Coldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coldwell tries a body shot but Gohari blocks it.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Coldwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari. #T2#
Gohari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coldwell walks away with a smile on his face. Gohari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Coldwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coldwell advances to half guard.
Coldwell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coldwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Coldwell tries to pass to full mount but Gohari defends it. #SU#
Coldwell escapes and gets back to his feet.
Coldwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gohari can do to turn this around?#CL#
Coldwell gets a clinch.
Gohari prevents a body shot from Coldwell.
Coldwell working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldwell.
Coldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Gohari tries to break the clinch but Coldwell is controlling the position.
Coldwell lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coldwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Coldwell throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Coldwell manages to break the clinch.
Mo Gohari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Gohari tries to keep at a distance but Coldwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Coldwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gohari blocks a body shot from Coldwell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gohari tries to pull guard but Coldwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Coldwell misses with a body punch.
Coldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Coldwell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gohari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coldwell.
Gohari tries to close the distance and clinch but Coldwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gohari misses with a head kick.
Gohari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gohari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coldwell.
#CL#
Coldwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Coldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Gohari controls his hands.
Coldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldwell is pressed up against the cage. Gohari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coldwell down to the mat. Coldwell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Coldwell rushes Gohari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gohari fails to pull guard.
Norman Coldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Gohari.
Gohari jumps guard but Coldwell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gohari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coldwell misses with some punches.
#T1#
Gohari blocks a body shot from Coldwell.
Norman Coldwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gohari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coldwell just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Coldwell fails to land.
Coldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldwell digs a right hand into Gohari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gohari's gas tank.
Coldwell misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Gohari wants the takedown. Coldwell is fighting it off but Gohari persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Coldwell's guard against the cage.
Coldwell managing to control the position. #T2#
Coldwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coldwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coldwell is controlling Gohari's posture.
Gohari stopping the sweep attempt from Coldwell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Coldwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coldwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coldwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coldwell throwing a counter right hand but Gohari manages to avoid it.#CL#
Coldwell drives through and clinches with Gohari against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Gohari blocking some punches.
Norman Coldwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gohari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coldwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gohari trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Gohari tries to pull guard but Coldwell won't allow it.
Coldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Gohari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coldwell is defending well.
Coldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Coldwell working aggressively here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gohari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mo Gohari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gohari misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Coldwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coldwell 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Norman Coldwell!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Norman Coldwell!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Norman Coldwell!
Norman Coldwell wins by unanimous decision! |
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