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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2021 |
#R1# Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maneh paws at him with a jab and circles away. Maneh feints the counter takedown. Gonzalez is looking to clinch. #TD2# Maneh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonzalez sprawls well initially but Maneh persists and gets the takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet. Maneh lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maneh trying to control the pace. Gonzalez has hold of Maneh's hands but Maneh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maneh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gonzalez has hold of Maneh's hands but Maneh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Maneh winds up and cracks Gonzalez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Maneh works his way into side control. #T1# Gonzalez taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked! Maneh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gonzalez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maneh has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez! Gonzalez wants to try and get back to his feet. Maneh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Maneh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gonzalez?
Maneh lands a big shot to the head and Gonzalez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adamah Maneh! Post fight, Adamah Maneh took to the microphone: 'Allahu Akbar'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1# Carterbergage fails with a takedown attempt. Carterbergage connects with a high kick. Jokic shoots in looking for a takedown. Carterbergage tries to sprawl out of it but Jokic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carterbergage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jokic darts in looking for a takedown but Carterbergage gets double underhooks and turns Jokic into the cage. Jokic tries to score a body lock takedown but Carterbergage shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draco Jokic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Carterbergage jumps into guard, dragging Jokic to the mat.
Jokic trying to control the position from guard on top but Carterbergage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carterbergage trying to control the position.
Carterbergage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Carterbergage working a defensive guard here.
Jokic wants to control from the top but Carterbergage keeps moving. #SUB2# Jokic is posturing up here but Carterbergage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jokic tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jokic has to tap! Slick submission there by Carterbergage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Carterbergage! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2021 |
#R1# Robinson tries for a takedown but Makarov circles away easily and Makarov counters with a right hand to the body. Robinson throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Makarov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makarov is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Makarov circles away and we're back to standing. Makarov is looking for a counter combo.#KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Makarov and sends Robinson crashing to the mat! Makarov follows him down to the mat - Robinson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Robinson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like DeMac Robinson has been cut. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Makarov decides to stand up. Robinson misses with a takedown and Makarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking. Zakhar Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMac Robinson. Makarov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Robinson's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Makarov dives in looking to finish as Robinson flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Makarov's strikes! Makarov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Robinson's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Robinson was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zakhar Makarov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Bowers lands a head kick!
Bowers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight. Bowers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King throws a body shot but no joy. Bowers wants to clinch and King counters with a stiff right hand. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowers. King is looking for a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King misses with a two punch combination.
Bowers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Bowers misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL2# Bowers clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage. King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowers has him pressed against the cage. King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bowers to keep the fight standing. Bowers wants a takedown.
Bowers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Drew King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Bowers.#TD2# Bowers jumps guard and drags King to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Bowers trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowers is keeping the position for now. Bowers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bowers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. King swings for the body but Bowers moves out of range.
#T3##CL2# Bowers instigates a clinch. Bowers misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Bowers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Bowers instigates a clinch. Bowers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
Drew King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges. King stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowers. Bowers gets slowly back to his feet. King is looking to counter punch.#T4# A punch combination from King misses. King misses with a wild body shot. Bowers fails in his attempt to clinch. Bowers throws a head kick that misses. Bowers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bowers is defended easily by King. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drew King will probably get the nod. That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bowers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. Luis Bowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bowers scores with a spinning back kick! Bowers dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Bowers's head and hops out. Bowers tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowers somewhat. King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Drew King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Bowers. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1# Bowers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bowers goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward. King is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bowers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bowers doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Bowers fails with the takedown and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A punch lands to the side of Bowers 's head but he takes it in his stride. King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowers can do to turn this around?#T2# King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Bowers shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Bowers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bowers fails with the takedown and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowers thinking. King scores with a jab to the head.
#T3# King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King throws a nice looking combination but Bowers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bowers misses with a head kick.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bowers throws a head kick that misses and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bowers is looking to clinch. King is looking to wear down Bowers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bowers shoots and misses and King counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowers at a distance.
King lands with a nice combination. Bowers backs away looking to recover. Bowers throws a head kick that misses. 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! King dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bowers throws a body kick, spinning off balance and King counters with a lovely straight right hand! King lands with a nice body punch. Bowers darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Bowers into the cage. King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. King throws a series of strikes that have Bowers backpedaling.
Drew King is winning the standup battle so far. King lands with a nice combination. Bowers backs away looking to recover. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew King dominated that second round. That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3# Bowers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and King counters with a nice uppercut. King slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowers, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bowers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Drew King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Bowers. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination. Bowers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bowers fails with a takedown attempt. #T1# Bowers with a lazy takedown attempt and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. King throws a series of punches but Bowers avoids them all with ease. King lands with a nice body punch. Bowers with a lazy takedown attempt letting King counter with a right hand. King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bowers throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bowers needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.#T2# Bowers ducks right into an uppercut from King. Bowers tries to clinch but fails miserably and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bowers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. 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! Bowers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination! Bowers darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Bowers into the cage. Bowers wants to clinch but King slips to the side and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowers. King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bowers under the eye.#T3# King ducks right into an uppercut from Bowers. King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowers at a distance.
King digs a good body shot into Bowers's ribs. Bowers fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A lazy left from King finds it's target. King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4# Bowers goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward. Bowers walks into a jab. Nice body punch from King. Bowers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Bowers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. King clobbers Bowers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bowers is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Bowers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bowers.
And that's the end of the fight! Drew King showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew King! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1# Carterbergage tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bunch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bunch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carterbergage's waist but Carterbergage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunch off to one side. #CL# Bunch has closed the distance and engaged Carterbergage in a clinch.
Carterbergage is trying to break the clinch but Bunch has him pressed against the cage. Carterbergage wants to break free but Bunch has control.
Bunch struggles to land a body shot inside as Carterbergage controls his hands.
Carterbergage wants a takedown.
#BC2# Carterbergage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Carterbergage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunch. Carterbergage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Carterbergage looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bunch lands with a nice combination. Carterbergage backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Hank Carterbergage has been cut. Bunch closes the distance and clinches up with Carterbergage, looking for a takedown. Bunch pushes Carterbergage against the cage but Carterbergage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amari Bunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Carterbergage. No joy for Bunch on that attempt. #TD2# Carterbergage drives through with a takedown into guard. Carterbergage trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carterbergage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Carterbergage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Carterbergage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Carterbergage looking to pass the guard. Carterbergage passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bunch is not content to let Carterbergage control the position. #T2# Bunch holds on to Carterbergage's head and controls the position momentarily. Carterbergage wants to control but Bunch is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Bunch tries to escape but Carterbergage is in control. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Carterbergage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A quick step to the side and Bunch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bunch shoots for a double leg takedown but Carterbergage sprawls well. He's pushed Bunch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Carterbergage shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunch tries to sprawl out of it but Carterbergage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A combination from Bunch does no damage. Bunch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCarterbergage. Bunch doesn't succeed with the takedown and Carterbergage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bunch goes for a double leg but Carterbergage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carterbergage continues to drive forward. Bunch is breathing heavily.#T4##TD2# Carterbergage gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carterbergage trying to control the action but Bunch is working from the bottom. Bunch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Carterbergage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunch keeps working. Bunch is controlling Carterbergage's trapped leg to prevent Carterbergage from advancing to side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Carterbergage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunch keeps working. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Carterbergage dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hank Carterbergage's cut. 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# Carterbergage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Carterbergage is looking to clinch but Bunch is avoiding it.
Bunch is looking to counter with head kicks. Bunch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carterbergage defends well and Bunch ends up having to push Carterbergage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Carterbergage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bunch with a body shot.#TD# Bunch drags the fight down to the ground.
Carterbergage trying to control but Bunch is working from the bottom. Carterbergage tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunch is retaining full guard. Bunch looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunch, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Carterbergage with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Bunch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1# Bunch keeping moving, preventing Carterbergage from controlling successfully. #SU2# Carterbergage gets to his feet - Bunch follows without any prompting. Carterbergage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bunch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Amari Bunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Carterbergage forces Bunch back against the cage and clinches. Bunch is pressed up against the cage. Carterbergage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunch down to the mat. Bunch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bunch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carterbergage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunch somewhat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bunch tries to score with a low kick but Carterbergage moves his leg out of the way.#T2# Carterbergage lands a slapping body shot.
Carterbergage leaves Bunch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amari Bunch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carterbergage looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunch is just out of range. It looked like Bunch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carterbergage. The fight stays on the outside here - Bunch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bunch lands a jab to the nose.#TD2# Carterbergage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carterbergage showed some decent athleticism there. Bunch has one foot on Carterbergage's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3# Carterbergage fails in his attempt to clinch. Carterbergage leaves Bunch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Carterbergage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Carterbergage manages to break the clinch.
Carterbergage tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bunch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Carterbergage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bunch pinned against the cage. Bunch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Carterbergage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Carterbergage. A looping hook to the body misses from Carterbergage. Bunch does a little dance to reset his feet. Carterbergage tries to clinch but Bunch moves out of range. Bunch lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4# Bunch slaps away a takedown attempt from Carterbergage, before circling back to the center of the mat. Carterbergage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bunch pinned against the cage. Bunch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bunch tries for a takedown but Carterbergage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carterbergage. Carterbergage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Carterbergage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bunch as he jumps to the side. Sloppy strikes from Carterbergage. Those never looked like landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Carterbergage will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Hank Carterbergage's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD# Bunch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Carterbergage has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bunch is on him like a limpet, forcing Carterbergage back against the cage.#BC# Bunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunch.#TD2# Carterbergage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bunch to the mat! Bunch manages to get full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Carterbergage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2# Bunch is working an open guard so Carterbergage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bunch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunch misses with a head kick.
#T1# Bunch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL# Bunch clinches up with Carterbergage and pushes him back against the cage. Bunch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bunch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carterbergage smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amari Bunch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carterbergage shoots for a takedown but Bunch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Carterbergage or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunch, which made it look bad. Carterbergage shoots in but Bunch avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bunch dives in and grabs Carterbergage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carterbergage pushes down on Bunch's head and hops out. Carterbergage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nice sprawl there from Bunch as Carterbergage shoots in.#T2# Carterbergage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carterbergage misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunch misses the target. Carterbergage shoots in and drives through. Bunch sprawls well.#CL# Bunch takes the fight into the clinch. Carterbergage prevents the takedown attempt.
Bunch tries to pull guard but Carterbergage forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bunch throws a head punch that misses. Bunch trying to control the position but instead, Carterbergage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bunch into the cage.#TD# Bunch pulls guard. #T3# Carterbergage with a flurry of punches that miss. Carterbergage won't allow Bunch to sweep him here. Carterbergage is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunch has wrist control. Carterbergage postures up in Bunch's guard and throws a big left but Bunch blocks it. Carterbergage wants to control from the top but Bunch keeps moving. #SU2# Carterbergage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Carterbergage fails with a takedown attempt.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Carterbergage shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carterbergage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bunch keeps the fight on the outside. Bunch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carterbergage manages to circle out of the way.#TD2# Carterbergage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bunch! Carterbergage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bunch is not content to let Carterbergage control the position. #SU2# Carterbergage decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hank Carterbergage. I've got Carterbergage 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Carterbergage! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 1
Date: Feb 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Konrad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Robinson content to stall in guard here. Robinson stops Konrad from standing up. Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Konrad is pulling down on Robinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson, at least for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Konrad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.#T1# Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Konrad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU# Konrad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Robinson, up you get! Konrad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Konrad persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robinson! But no joy. Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Konrad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat. Konrad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Konrad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robinson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Konrad has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Robinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2# We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Robinson has eaten all the pies! Konrad fakes the leg kick and cracks Robinson in the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Konrad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Konrad shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD# and Konrad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Konrad. Robinson keeping full guard, as Konrad tries to pass. Robinson looks winded! Konrad is stalling in the full guard. Konrad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Konrad trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Konrad advances to half guard. Robinson is staying active underneath Konrad, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Konrad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU# Konrad stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Robinson tries to clinch but Konrad is having none of it. Konrad throws a big counter combination but Robinson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# Robinson lands a jab to Konrad's midsection.#CL# Konrad has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but Konrad stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peter Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMac Robinson.#BC# Konrad breaks from the clinch.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Konrad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Konrad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robinson's face.
Konrad controlling the action here for a moment.
Robinson is pressed up against the cage. Konrad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robinson down to the mat. Robinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Konrad 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# Konrad shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Konrad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?#CL# Konrad has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
#BC2# Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Robinson blocks a head kick by Konrad.
Konrad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Konrad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Robinson fakes the leg kick and cracks Konrad in the body. #CL# Konrad has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Konrad to keep the fight standing. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1# Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konrad avoids it. Robinson can't get the takedown.
Robinson is breathing heavily. Konrad has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Robinson is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Konrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Konrad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position. Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# Konrad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard. #REVR# Konrad passes into half guard. Konrad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T3# Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Konrad scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2# Robinson actively working from the bottom here. Konrad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Konrad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Konrad scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Robinson?
Konrad raining down hammerfists from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. BOOM! Konrad connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Konrad controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Konrad manages to capitalize on a mistake by Robinson to take his back! Robinson staying busy and making it hard for Konrad to control. I would not like to be Robinson right now.
Robinson prevents Konrad from getting a body triangle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Robinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Konrad's arms. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Konrad dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD# Konrad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robinson's guard now, I'm sure. Konrad trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Konrad has passed into half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Konrad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Konrad passes to full mount! Peter Konrad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Konrad controlling his opponent. #T1# Konrad wants to take Robinson's back here but Robinson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Robinson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Konrad wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. Konrad landing punches. Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Konrad landing punches. Konrad trying to control but Robinson is having none of it. Robinson is looking to improve his position but Konrad isn't that keen on the idea. Konrad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robinson hang on? Konrad controlling from mount. Konrad trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Konrad breaks from Robinson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Konrad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape. Konrad cracks Robinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Konrad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Konrad working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4##SUB# Konrad wants to finish this one by submission but Robinson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Konrad. Konrad is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Konrad wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Konrad showed his dominance in that final round. Well Konrad 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Peter Konrad! Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Peter Konrad! Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Peter Konrad!
Peter Konrad wins by unanimous decision! |
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