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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from De Doncker. No joy for Ran on that attempt. #TD2#
De Doncker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ran sprawls well initially but De Doncker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Doncker drops an elbow to the side of Ran's head.
De Doncker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Doncker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Doncker is keen to just control but Ran is a slippery customer.
Ran wants to improve his position but De Doncker is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Doncker is looking for a kimura here.
De Doncker prevents Ran from improving his position.#T1#
De Doncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Doncker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ran trying to control but De Doncker postures up.
De Doncker winds up and cracks Ran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ran is trying to maintain the position but De Doncker is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Doncker slows the pace down in half guard.
Ran is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
De Doncker is trying to work for a kimura but Ran is defending well.
Ran trying to control but De Doncker postures up.
Ran tries to kick De Doncker off but De Doncker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
De Doncker stalling away here and it's allowed Ran to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
De Doncker wants to control from the top but Ran keeps moving. #SU2#
De Doncker stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Ran gets tackled into the cage by De Doncker. De Doncker maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ran breaks from the clinch.
De Doncker circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Doncker counters with a series of strikes. Ran will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4##TD2#
De Doncker gets a takedown into half guard.
De Doncker trying to pass the guard but Ran defending well.
De Doncker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Doncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ran wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter De Doncker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
De Doncker pushes Ran up against the cage in a clinch.
Ran blocks a body shot from De Doncker.
De Doncker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Ran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Doncker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ran closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Doncker circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastko Ran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
De Doncker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Doncker controlling the position.
De Doncker keeping moving, preventing Ran from controlling successfully. #T1#
De Doncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ran manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ran keeping moving, preventing De Doncker from controlling successfully.
De Doncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ran trying to keep a closed guard but De Doncker is proving a slippery customer.
Ran looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Doncker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
De Doncker moves into full mount! Ran won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Doncker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
De Doncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
De Doncker working for a submission but Ran is keeping him at bay.
De Doncker landing strikes from the mount and Ran is in trouble!
Ran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Doncker controlling the pace for now. #T3#
De Doncker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ran regains half guard.
De Doncker slows the pace down in half guard.
Ran pushes De Doncker off looking to stand but De Doncker dives back in and keeps control.
De Doncker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ran is looking to control De Doncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ran avoid being mounted?#T4#
Ran is looking for a sweep. De Doncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from De Doncker.
De Doncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
De Doncker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter De Doncker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ran misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and De Doncker counters by clinching up.
Ran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ran drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Doncker pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Doncker stuffs the takedown.
De Doncker wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Doncker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ran misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and De Doncker moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastko Ran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
De Doncker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Doncker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##TD2#
Ran gets caught flat footed, as De Doncker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Doncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ran being controlled here, momentarily.
De Doncker wants to control from the top but Ran keeps moving.
Ran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Doncker is controlling him.
Ran is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Ran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Doncker.
De Doncker 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ran throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and De Doncker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Doncker is controlling the pace.
De Doncker passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
De Doncker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
De Doncker is landing with some decent strikes but Ran is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Doncker with shots to the head and body - Ran looks very uncomfortable down there.
De Doncker fails to move to back control.
Ran can't escape the position.
De Doncker raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
De Doncker wants to control but Ran has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ran wants to control but De Doncker passes into side.
De Doncker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pieter De Doncker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Doncker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pieter De Doncker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
McCarthy throws a hook but Claes avoids it easily.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Claes tries to counter with a clinch but McCarthy shakes him off and moves away.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
Claes shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Claes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Claes is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Claes instigates a clinch.
McCarthy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Claes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claes.
Claes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Claes blocking some punches.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Claes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
McCarthy pushes Claes up against the cage in a clinch.
Claes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Claes scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Claes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Claes breaks the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Claes moves out of range.
Claes tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCarthy throws a one two combo.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Claes throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Claes avoids it well.
Claes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Claes misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Claes with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Claes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside.
Claes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with a body punch.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCarthy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarthy prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy gets underhooks to prevent Claes's takedown attempt.
McCarthy is looking to control Claes's arms but Claes gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCarthy has his back to the cage.
McCarthy wants a takedown.
Claes tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
Claes blocks a body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claes is trying to pull guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCarthy is working Claes over against the cage.
Claes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Claes shoots in looking for a takedown but McCarthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Claes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Claes is out of range.
Claes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Claes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Claes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Claes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
McCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Claes.
McCarthy jabs at Claes's body.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy lands with a right hand.
Claes misses with a takedown attempt
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Claes.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Claes seems unphased.
Claes is looking to land body kicks.
McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Claes throws a head kick that half lands.
Claes is breathing heavily.
Claes fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Claes, which made it look bad. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy takes a swing at Claes's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Claes avoids it well.
A jab from McCarthy does it's job there.
Claes throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Claes shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Claes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Claes tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is putting a hurting on Claes here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claes keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy grinds an elbow into Claes's temple.
Claes can't do much from the bottom here.
Claes manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCarthy's best efforts.#T4##SUB2#
Claes actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy wants to take a breather but Claes is having none of it.
Claes is positioning himself well to prevent McCarthy advancing to mount.
Claes wants to control but McCarthy passes into side.
Claes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
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!
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Claes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claes throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Claes.
Victor Claes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claes tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Claes thinking.
Claes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claes moves away.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Claes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for McCarthy.
Claes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Claes. Claes gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Claes.
Claes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
McCarthy forces Claes back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy looking to stall.
McCarthy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claes's elbow.
McCarthy has Claes pressed against the cage.
Claes is trying to pull guard but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McCarthy is trying to stall.
The referee calls for McCarthy to work.
Claes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claes jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Claes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCarthy smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Claes forces McCarthy back against the cage and clinches.
Cormac McCarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCarthy has a couple of punches blocked by Claes.
McCarthy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCarthy is looking to control Claes's arms but Claes gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCarthy has his back to the cage. #T3#
McCarthy is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cormac McCarthy.
Jab, jab by McCarthy - just one landing.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Claes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Claes avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Claes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Claes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCarthy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Claes's hands.
McCarthy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Claes tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Claes somewhat.#T4#
McCarthy misses with a hook. Claes ducked under it nicely.
Claes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Claes moves out of range.
Claes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy throws a jab when Claes was well out of range.
A big left from McCarthy misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarthy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Victor Claes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Claes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCarthy's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Neel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of De Zutter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Zutter throws a combination that misses
and Neel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Zutter thinking. #TD2#
Neel drives through with a takedown into De Zutter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
De Zutter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Neel tries to keep at a distance but De Zutter has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Zutter lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neel is trying to pull guard but De Zutter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
De Zutter pulls guard effortlessly.
Neel preventing the sweep.
De Zutter has his hands on Neel 's head, controlling the position.
De Zutter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Neel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Zutter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Zutter has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Neel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Zutter defends it easily.
De Zutter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Zutter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Zutter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Zutter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Zutter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Zutter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but De Zutter manages to pass to mount!
De Zutter controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Neel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
De Zutter controlling the position easily from mount.
Neel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Neel looks winded!
Neel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Zutter with shots to the head and body - Neel looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
De Zutter landing strikes, looking to finish!
De Zutter controlling the pace for now.
Neel tries to control the position but De Zutter now has his back.
De Zutter has good solid back control here.
De Zutter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Zutter scores with punches from the back.
#SUB#
De Zutter sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Neel taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Flor De Zutter! |
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