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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Waaland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Waaland throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Oivio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Oivio.
Oivio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Waaland's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Waaland has been cut.
Oivio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Waaland wants to break free but Oivio has control.
Oivio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oivio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oivio is leaning against Waaland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Oivio jumps guard.
Waaland stands and throws Oivio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oivio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oivio is looking to regain half guard here but Waaland keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Waaland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oivio is looking for a sweep.
Oivio wants to control but Waaland postures up.
Waaland is staying tight to Oivio's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Waaland trying to control the action but Oivio is working from the bottom.
Oivio is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oivio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Waaland has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oivio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oivio wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oivio clinches up against the cage.
Waaland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oivio is keeping busy.
Oivio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oivio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Oivio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oivio.
A head punch on the inside from Waaland fails to land.
Oivio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oivio can't get the takedown.
Oivio is working for takedown but Waaland is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Oivio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oivio lands an elbow that stopped Waaland in his tracks for a moment.
Oivio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oivio lands a damaging elbow.
Oivio has Waaland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Waaland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oivio lands a nice shot to the body.
Oivio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waaland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oivio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Waaland's defenses.
Waaland looks winded!
Waaland is trying to break free.#TD#
Oivio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waaland uses from the top position.
Waaland prevents Oivio from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Oivio is pulling down on Waaland's head to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waaland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Oivio working for a triangle but Waaland defends it easily.
Waaland throwing strikes from guard but Oivio blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Waaland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waaland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Oivio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Waaland's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Oivio closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Oivio.
Oivio lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Oivio drags the fight down to the ground.
Waaland prevents Oivio from getting back to his feet.
Waaland trying to control but Oivio is working from the bottom.
Waaland postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oivio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Waaland controls the pace.
Oivio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oivio tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Oivio wants to sweep but no luck.
Waaland tries to free his leg and advance position but Oivio is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oivio rushes Waaland and presses him up against the cage.
Oivio lands with a right to the head.
Waaland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oivio fails to pull guard.
Waaland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oivio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A body shot lands from Oivio.
Waaland is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Oivio - that landed with a thud.
Oivio is leaning against Waaland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Oivio decides to pull guard.
Oivio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Waaland won't allow Oivio to sweep him here.
Oivio wants to stand and escape but Waaland is having none of it.
Oivio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waaland can do to turn this around?
Waaland won't allow Oivio to sweep him here.
Waaland wants to pass the guard but Oivio is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Oivio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Waaland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
Oivio has Waaland up against the cage in a clinch.
Waaland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oivio 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 Tapio Oivio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waaland is pressed up against the cage. Oivio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Waaland down to the mat. Waaland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oivio slaps away a takedown attempt from Waaland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tapio Oivio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Waaland tries to keep at a distance but Oivio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waaland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oivio has Waaland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Waaland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Nice elbow from Oivio.
Oivio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waaland backwards.
Oivio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oivio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Waaland pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Oivio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oivio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Oivio jumps guard.
Oivio looking for a sweep. Not yet Oivio, not yet.
Oivio is looking to sweep but instead, Waaland has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Waaland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oivio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Waaland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Oivio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Waaland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Oivio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Oivio clinches.
Oivio wants a takedown but no success here.
Waaland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oivio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oivio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oivio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Oivio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oivio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Waaland's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oivio avoids a wild elbow strike from Waaland.#TD#
Oivio gets control of Waaland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oivio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oivio keeping moving, preventing Waaland from controlling successfully. #T1#
Oivio has control of Waaland's left arm, preventing Waaland from doing any damage.
Waaland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oivio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oivio wants to stand but Waaland is controlling the position.
Oivio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tapio Oivio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oivio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oivio clinches up against the cage.
Oivio is trying to pull guard but Waaland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oivio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waaland prevents it.
Waaland takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Oivio pulls guard successfully.
Waaland wants to get up but he can't break Oivio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Waaland gets to his feet. Oivio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Oivio connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Oivio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waaland, pushing him back against the cage.
Waaland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oivio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Lucas Waaland's cut even more.
Oivio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oivio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Waaland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Waaland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oivio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Waaland somewhat.
Oivio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Waaland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waaland just misses with a punch to the body.
Waaland should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oivio stuffs the takedown attempt from Waaland. Waaland gets slowly back to his feet.
Waaland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4##CL#
Oivio darts in and clinches Waaland up against the cage.
Oivio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oivio.
Oivio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oivio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oivio jumps guard but Waaland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oivio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Waaland pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Oivio takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Oivio on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oivio.
Lucas Waaland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oivio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Oivio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oivio 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Oivio! |
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