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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Takahara gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Takahara jumps 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.#SUB#
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takahara pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takahara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Takahara's legs - danger averted.
Takahara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
Takahara controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself. #SUB#
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Takahara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takahara manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Takahara's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takahara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takahara has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Lewis has an active guard here but Takahara has managed to pass into half guard.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takahara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Takahara not doing much here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Takahara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Takahara. #T3#
Takahara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Takahara drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head. #SUB2#
Takahara is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahara to get the leverage.
Takahara is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Takahara there.
Takahara drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahara works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Takahara controlling his opponent.
Takahara is landing with some decent strikes but Lewis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lewis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Takahara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Takahara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Takahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Takahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takahara wants to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Takahara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takahara is in Lewis's guard.
Takahara passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahara passes to side control.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Takahara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ryu Takahara has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard but Takahara has passed into side control.
Lewis regains half guard.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Takahara is taking a breather. Lewis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Takahara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Takahara.
#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahara slows the pace down in half guard.
Takahara slips a nice elbow through Lewis's hands, connecting with Lewis's forehead.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Still in half guard, Takahara seems content to control.#SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takahara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Takahara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahara.
Takahara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #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.
Takahara is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
Lewis is not content to let Takahara control the position.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahara stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryu Takahara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Takahara gets a clinch. #TD2#
Takahara successfully pulls guard.
Lewis stops Takahara from standing up. #SUB#
Lewis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takahara dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Takahara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takahara has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Takahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Takahara drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Takahara seems to have locked his on tight now - Lewis screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Takahara, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryu Takahara! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Pereira is dominant here and he's now got Da Silva's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Pereira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Da Silva.
Pereira has the hooks in. Da Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Da Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Da Silva is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
A jab from Da Silva misses. #T2#
Pereira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a hook
#TD#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Silva won't be happy with that.
Da Silva bucks up and tries to throw Pereira off but instead Pereira has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pereira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Da Silva doesn't escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Da Silva tries to break free.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but Pereira has full control of the position and if anything, Da Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Luis Pereira 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#
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Pereira moves forwards but Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joao Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Pereira tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Da Silva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pereira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Da Silva. #T1#
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Pereira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Da Silva throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Da Silva.#T2#
Da Silva clobbers Pereira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva misses the jab.#T3#
Da Silva misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pereira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.
Da Silva throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pereira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Da Silva takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Da Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Joao Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Da Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Da Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva prevents it.
Da Silva working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Da Silva tries to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling the position. #T1#
Pereira prevents Da Silva from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pereira as Da Silva tries to tie him up.
Pereira wants a takedown but no success here.
Pereira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Da Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Joao Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Da Silva is trying to stand up here but Pereira is controlling him well.
Pereira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Da Silva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pereira manages to mount him!
Da Silva tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira takes his back!
Da Silva trying to get back to his feet but Pereira is in full control for now.
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Da Silva tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Da Silva trying to get back to his feet but Pereira is in full control for now. #ES2#
Da Silva is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Silva won't be happy with that.
Da Silva tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Luis Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but Pereira has full control of the position and if anything, Da Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pereira biding his time, controlling Da Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao Da Silva.
I think Da Silva 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Da Silva! |
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