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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1# Bulay lands a right hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bulay. #CUT#It looks like Juanma Lopez has been cut. Bulay keeps the fight on the outside. Bulay throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lopez looks for the body kick but Bulay saw that one coming. Bulay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bulay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Lopez wants the takedown. Bulay is fighting it off but Lopez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bulay's guard against the cage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bulay is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up. Bulay keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully. Lopez preventing the sweep. #T1# Lopez throws a big elbow that misses. Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bulay is looking to sweep but instead, Lopez has passed into half guard.
Lopez is thwarting Bulay's attempts to control the position. Lopez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lopez throwing shots but Bulay is blocking nicely. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lopez is keen to just control but Bulay is a slippery customer. Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bulay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lopez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bulay throws a body kick that misses and Bulay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bulay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Bulay shoots in. Bulay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.#CL2# Lopez has managed to clinch.
Bulay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lopez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bulay after a bit of a struggle. Lopez has Bulay pressed against the cage.
#T3# The referee is keeping an eye on Lopez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Lopez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Bulay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bulay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bulay tries to circle away but Lopez has him pinned against the cage. Bulay throws an elbow that misses.
Bulay tries for a takedown but Lopez manages to get underhooks.
Bulay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopez is defending well. Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez. Bulay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.
Lopez looks to throw an elbow but misses. Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulay is trying to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling him.#T4# Bulay has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lopez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bulay's brow. A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2# Lopez is trying to trip Bulay. He has hold of a leg but Bulay is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lopez persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Bulay manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Lopez missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bulay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bulay as Lopez tries to tie him up. Lopez is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lopez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanma Lopez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juanma Lopez's cut. That's time! Bulay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Lopez closes the distance and pushes Bulay back into the cage. Bulay avoids a wild elbow strike from Lopez. Bulay is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bulay blocks an elbow strike. Lopez is trying to drag Bulay to the mat but Bulay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lopez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bulay's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bulay being controlled against the cage. Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bulay avoids it.#T1# Lopez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bulay blocks it with crossed arms. #TD# Bulay jumps guard and drags Lopez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bulay tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bulay is pulling down on Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez, at least for the moment. Bulay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez. Lopez throws an elbow that misses. Bulay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Bulay!#REVR# Bulay trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #T2# Bulay wanted to stand there but Lopez had control of the position. #SUB2# Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lopez wants to control the position but Bulay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2# Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bulay pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Lopez looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Bulay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bulay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Nice strikes from Bulay there. Bulay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lopez! Bulay trying to control but Lopez is having none of it. #T4# Lopez tries to lock up and control but Bulay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bulay tries to control but Lopez wriggling away. Bulay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bulay trying to control but Lopez is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bulay dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Juanma Lopez's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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# Lopez stuffs the takedown. Charlie Bulay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Bulay instigates a clinch. Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bulay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bulay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bulay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD# Bulay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopez uses from the top position. Bulay trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Bulay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bulay has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage. #T1# Lopez throwing strikes but missing. Lopez throws a big elbow that misses. Lopez throws a big right hand that misses. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Bulay blocks nicely. Lopez throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bulay tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance. Bulay stalks Lopez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopez's face. Lopez staggers backwards, shaken. Bulay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Bulay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away. Lopez wants to counter with a clinch but Bulay pushes him away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bulay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bulay doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2# Lopez darts in and clinches Bulay up against the cage. Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulay. #T3# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lopez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bulay wants to stall.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulay tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage. Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bulay avoids it. Bulay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bulay.
Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bulay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez slowing the pace effectively. Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bulay is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now. A bit of stalling here from Bulay.
Bulay letting Lopez take a breather here. Lopez works on Bulay's body with a couple of short punches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lopez trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight! Juanma Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Lopez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanma Lopez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1# Myagmarsuren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quberto is fending him off so far but Myagmarsuren persists. Nope, Quberto circles away and we're back to standing. Myagmarsuren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quberto. Quberto misses with a takedown attempt - Myagmarsuren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Myagmarsuren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quberto defends it well.#TD2# Quberto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myagmarsuren to score an easy takedown into full guard. Myagmarsuren scoring with punches to the head and body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myagmarsuren distracts Quberto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Quberto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Myagmarsuren controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Quberto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Quberto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myagmarsuren is one step ahead there. #T1# Myagmarsuren lands a couple of decent looking shots. Myagmarsuren wants to control from the top but Quberto keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Quberto has momentary wrist control but Myagmarsuren slips an elbow through the middle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Myagmarsuren wants to control from the top but Quberto keeps moving. Myagmarsuren stands up over Quberto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES# Quberto wriggles free and stands up. #T2# Quberto has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Quberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Quberto gets in close and instigates a clinch. Quberto prevents a body shot from Myagmarsuren. Myagmarsuren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Myagmarsuren goes for a takedown attempt but Quberto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quberto. Myagmarsuren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Quberto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Myagmarsuren throws a body punch but Quberto moves out of range. Myagmarsuren throws an overhand right that lands on Quberto's shoulder, as Quberto tries to avoid the shot. #T3##TD2# Myagmarsuren looking to score a takedown here. Quberto is defending well but Myagmarsuren drives through and ends up in Quberto's guard. Myagmarsuren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Quberto working a defensive guard here.
Myagmarsuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Quberto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Myagmarsuren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Myagmarsuren throws an elbow that misses. Quberto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myagmarsuren's guard. Nice move by Quberto!#REVR# Quberto stops Myagmarsuren from standing up. #SU# Quberto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Myagmarsuren, up you get! Myagmarsuren scores with a nice strike.#T4# Quberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Quberto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Myagmarsuren with the counter takedown but Quberto avoids it easily. Quberto lands a right hook to the body.
Myagmarsuren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Myagmarsuren throws a lazy right hand but Quberto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Quberto pushes Myagmarsuren up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Quberto successfully pulls guard.
Myagmarsuren stands up over Quberto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Myagmarsuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Quberto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Myagmarsuren is pushing down on Quberto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quberto is fighting to maintain full guard but Myagmarsuren has managed to sneak the leg through. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dzhambul Myagmarsuren will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Quberto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Quberto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myagmarsuren avoids it really well and circles away. Quberto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myagmarsuren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quberto somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Quberto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Myagmarsuren shoots for a takedown but Quberto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Quberto moves into the clinch. Myagmarsuren struggles to land a body shot inside as Quberto controls his hands.
#TD# Quberto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Quberto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Quberto working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Myagmarsuren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quberto's head. Myagmarsuren wants to control from the top but Quberto keeps moving. Myagmarsuren scoring with punches to the head and body. Myagmarsuren wants to control from the top but Quberto keeps moving. Dzhambul Myagmarsuren has got the better of the ground game so far. Myagmarsuren passes Quberto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Quberto trying to control but Myagmarsuren postures up.
Myagmarsuren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Quberto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Myagmarsuren scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2# Quberto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES# Quberto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Quberto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myagmarsuren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quberto somewhat. Myagmarsuren cracks Quberto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Roberto Quberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quberto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myagmarsuren sprawls well. Myagmarsuren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quberto gets slowly back to his feet.#T3# Quberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myagmarsuren was well out of range. Poor timing from Quberto.#TD2# Myagmarsuren gets a takedown into half guard. Quberto works his way to full guard. Good work. Myagmarsuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Quberto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Myagmarsuren cracks Quberto with a solid left hand. Myagmarsuren scoring with some ground and pound. Myagmarsuren scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Myagmarsuren wants to control from the top but Quberto keeps moving. Myagmarsuren tries to free his leg and advance position but Quberto is retaining full guard. #T4# Myagmarsuren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Myagmarsuren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Myagmarsuren chips away with some ground and pound. Myagmarsuren trying to control but Quberto is working from the bottom. Myagmarsuren scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Myagmarsuren is working Quberto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Quberto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Myagmarsuren wants to control from the top but Quberto keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dzhambul Myagmarsuren 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# Myagmarsuren stuffs the takedown. Myagmarsuren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Quberto darts in and clinches Myagmarsuren up against the cage. Myagmarsuren tries to work over Quberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2# Myagmarsuren lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB# Quberto is looking for a triangle but Myagmarsuren pushes his legs off easily.
Myagmarsuren works over Quberto with some ground and pound from guard.#ES# Quberto pushes Myagmarsuren off and scrambles back to his feet.
Quberto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Myagmarsuren. Myagmarsuren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quberto manages to avoid it. Myagmarsuren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quberto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Myagmarsuren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1# Myagmarsuren winds up and cracks Quberto with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Myagmarsuren passes the guard and advances to mount! Myagmarsuren avoids the attempt from Quberto to control. Myagmarsuren working Quberto over with strikes here. Myagmarsuren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Myagmarsuren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Myagmarsuren with good strikes from the mount here! Myagmarsuren lands a big elbow. Dzhambul Myagmarsuren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Myagmarsuren controlling his opponent. Let's hope that Myagmarsuren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Myagmarsuren trying to control but Quberto is having none of it. Myagmarsuren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3# Quberto is squirming around, avoiding Myagmarsuren's attempts to control the action. Quberto really wants to buck Myagmarsuren off and get back to his feet. Quberto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Myagmarsuren looking to control and managing it successfully. Quberto tries to reverse the position but Myagmarsuren maintains control. Myagmarsuren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# Quberto is trying desperately to improve position. Myagmarsuren controlling his opponent. Myagmarsuren has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roberto Quberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Myagmarsuren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight! Dzhambul Myagmarsuren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Myagmarsuren 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzhambul Myagmarsuren! |
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