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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
OMalley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OMalley.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
OMalley throws a head punch that misses.
OMalley tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
OMalley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean OMalley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OMalley is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley is looking for a takedown.#BC#
OMalley manages to break the clinch.
OMalley is looking to clinch.
OMalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but OMalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OMalley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. #T1#
OMalley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from OMalley. No joy for Jones on that attempt. #TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OMalley's half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OMalley wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Jones stands up from half guard.
OMalley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings OMalley.
OMalley is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch. #T2#
OMalley wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Jones.
OMalley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OMalley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OMalley tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
OMalley is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OMalley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
OMalley shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but OMalley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#OMalley is rocked!#CL2#
Jones clinches up with OMalley and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh OMalley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
OMalley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones dives in and grabs OMalley's left leg, looking for a takedown. OMalley pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged OMalley in a clinch.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
OMalley throws a head punch that misses.
Jones gets through OMalley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OMalley's guard. #REVB##SUB#
OMalley is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones staying calm.#T4##SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but OMalley is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders OMalley to his feet.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jones! OMalley is out on his feet! Jones rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - OMalley is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! OMalley is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
McPenicillan has closed the distance and engaged Perriera in a clinch.
Perriera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McPenicillan after a bit of a struggle.
McPenicillan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Perriera has been cut.
McPenicillan lands an elbow that stopped Perriera in his tracks for a moment.
Perriera blocks the elbow strike.
Perriera is trying to pull guard but McPenicillan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McPenicillan throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McPenicillan. #CUT2#Alex Perriera's cut is getting worse.
Perriera takes an elbow to the forehead.
McPenicillan throws a punch but it's blocked by Perriera.
McPenicillan is pressed up against the cage. Perriera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McPenicillan down to the mat. McPenicillan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Perriera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perriera is defended easily by McPenicillan.
McPenicillan wants to clinch up but Perriera keeps it at a distance.
McPenicillan tries to clinch up.
McPenicillan tries to clinch but Perriera is having none of it.
McPenicillan moves out of range of the leg kick from Perriera.
McPenicillan fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
McPenicillan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McPenicillan throws an elbow but it misses.
Perriera blocks an elbow strike.
McPenicillan has Perriera pressed against the cage, preventing Perriera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McPenicillan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perriera's brow.
McPenicillan misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perriera throws an elbow but misses.
McPenicillan throws an elbow but it misses.
McPenicillan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perriera is trying to break the clinch but McPenicillan is controlling him.
McPenicillan lands a damaging elbow.
McPenicillan throws an elbow but it misses.
McPenicillan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Alex Perriera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McPenicillan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perriera's brow.
McPenicillan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Perriera has McPenicillan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McPenicillan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Perriera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McPenicillan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perriera avoids a wild elbow strike from McPenicillan.#TD#
Perriera pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Perriera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Perriera seems keen to control McPenicillan's posture.
Perriera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
McPenicillan wants to get up but he can't break Perriera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Perriera pulls McPenicillan in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
McPenicillan darts in and clinches Perriera up against the cage.
Perriera tries to pull guard but McPenicillan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McPenicillan throws an elbow that misses.
Perriera takes an elbow to the temple.
McPenicillan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McPenicillan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Perriera takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jeez, Alex Perriera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alex Perriera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herpes McPenicillan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Volkanovski scores with a four punch combination!
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkanovski circles away.
Volkanovski with the inside leg kick.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Volkanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Volkanovski keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Volkanovski to keep the fight standing.
Alexander Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randle Smith.#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Volkanovski forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Volkanovski clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Volkanovski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Volkanovski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Smith gets full guard.
Volkanovski controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkanovski working some strikes from top position.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith is trying to control the position but Volkanovski postures up.
Volkanovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkanovski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Volkanovski is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volkanovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkanovski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Volkanovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkanovski tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Volkanovski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Volkanovski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkanovski has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Volkanovski from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkanovski content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Volkanovski dominated that round.
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#
Nice takedown defense from Volkanovski. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
As Smith looks to move away, Volkanovski throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.#TD#
Volkanovski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Volkanovski landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkanovski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkanovski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski looking to pass the guard.
Volkanovski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Volkanovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkanovski works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Volkanovski is having none of it.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Alexander Volkanovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkanovski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkanovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkanovski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Smith tries to sprawl but Volkanovski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Volkanovski is keeping busy.
Volkanovski working Smith over with strikes.
Volkanovski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Volkanovski is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith trying to control here.
#T4#
Volkanovski wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Volkanovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkanovski wants to stand but Smith has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith trying to hold on to Volkanovski's head to control him but Volkanovski postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Volkanovski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Volkanovski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkanovski.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkanovski circles away.#TD#
Volkanovski gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Volkanovski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Volkanovski's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Smith trying to control but Volkanovski is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Volkanovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Volkanovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith 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.
Volkanovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkanovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkanovski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkanovski wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
Smith looking to control but Volkanovski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Volkanovski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Smith trying to control.
Volkanovski tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Volkanovski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Volkanovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Volkanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volkanovski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Volkanovski is trying to control but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkanovski is just holding on here. Smith manages to take his back.
#T4#
Volkanovski staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control. #SUB2#
Volkanovski showing good submission defense here.
Smith just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randle Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Volkanovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith missing with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randle Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkanovski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Volkanovski!
An intense looking Alexander Volkanovski took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Yous are all shit'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Testfo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adesanya as he jumps to the side.
Adesanya misses with a series of wild punches.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Adesanya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Testfo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adesanya dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Testfo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adesanya's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Adesanya! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Testfo has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Adesanya! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Yuong shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooker sprawls well. He's pushed Yuong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hooker fails with the takedown.#CL#
Hooker closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hooker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooker shoots for a takedown but Yuong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Yuong. No joy for Hooker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown but Yuong shows good takedown defense.
Hooker avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hooker with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Yuong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yuong.
Hooker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hooker fails to pull guard.
#T1##TD2#
Yuong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hooker uses from the top position.
Yuong seems keen to control Hooker's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yuong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hooker has his hands clasped together but Yuong extends and breaks Hooker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yuong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerrad Yuong! |
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