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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1083 Round 1
Date: Jan 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Keita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Menzies's half guard.
Menzies has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Keita is on him like a limpet, forcing Menzies back against the cage.
Menzies tries to pull guard but Keita won't allow it.
Keita is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Menzies to work.
Menzies is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Menzies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Menzies moves into range and clinches up with Keita.#BC#
Menzies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menzies dodges the punch combination from Keita.
Menzies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Menzies. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Keita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Menzies bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Keita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Keita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Menzies sneaks out the side door and pushes Keita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Keita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menzies.
#T2#
Menzies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keita avoids it really well and circles away.
Keita fakes the leg kick and cracks Menzies in the body.
Losene Keita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menzies avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Keita gets a double leg takedown into Menzies's guard.
Menzies scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Menzies moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Menzies manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Menzies is pulling down on Keita's head. It's preventing any offense from Keita, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Menzies is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keita trying to control the position from guard on top but Menzies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menzies looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Keita gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Menzies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keita looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keita with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Menzies rushes Keita and presses him up against the cage.
Menzies dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Menzies has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Keita is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Menzies is fighting off a takedown attempt but Keita is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Menzies to the mat. Menzies regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Menzies scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Keita gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Keita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menzies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Menzies dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Keita has closed the distance and engaged Menzies in a clinch.
#BC2#
Keita manages to break the clinch.
Menzies takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Keita rushes Menzies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menzies using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keita has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menzies is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keita is defending well.#TD#
Menzies pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Keita gets to his feet. Menzies looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Menzies feints and as Keita raises his hands in defense, Menzies changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menzies sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Menzies throwing strikes from guard but Keita blocks nicely.
Menzies sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menzies is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Menzies gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Keita misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Keita looking to score a takedown here. Menzies is defending well but Keita drives through and ends up in Menzies's guard.
Menzies pushes Keita off and gets back to his feet.
Keita is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menzies or perhaps it was just good defense by Keita, which made it look bad. #T3#
Menzies shoots for a double leg takedown but Keita sprawls well. He's pushed Menzies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Menzies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keita lands a high kick!
Menzies shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keita sprawls well. Keita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menzies gets slowly back to his feet.
Menzies has his takedown stuffed
and Keita counters with a straight right hand.
Menzies moves in looking to clinch but Keita pushes him off.
Luke Menzies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Keita has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Menzies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Keita closes the distance and clinches.
Menzies managing to block the knees to the body from Keita.
#BC2#
Keita breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Menzies misses with a takedown attempt - Keita sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Losene Keita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menzies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Keita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menzies, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Keita manages to break the clinch.
Menzies shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Keita's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menzies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keita pinned against the cage. Keita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keita lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Losene Keita 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#
Keita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menzies is defended easily by Keita.
Keita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Menzies counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Menzies stalling.
#TD#
Menzies jumps into guard, dragging Keita to the mat.
Luke Menzies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Keita decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Menzies, up you get!
Menzies tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menzies misses with a takedown attempt - Keita sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keita throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menzies takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1##CL2#
Keita moves into the clinch.
Menzies jumps guard but Keita stands there with Menzies around his waist. Menzies gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Menzies. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Keita has clasped his hands together around Menzies's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Menzies bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Keita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menzies, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Menzies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Keita.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Menzies has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Keita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##TD2#
Keita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Menzies sneaks out the side door and pushes Keita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Keita throws a body shot but no joy.
Menzies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keita was well out of range. Poor timing from Menzies.#CL#
Keita tries to keep at a distance but Menzies has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Keita manages to break the clinch.
Menzies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menzies. #T3#
Menzies shoots in but Keita avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick lands for Keita.
Menzies closes the distance and clinches up with Keita, looking for a takedown. Menzies pushes Keita against the cage but Keita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Menzies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keita.
Keita drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menzies defends it well.#CL2#
Keita has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Keita works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Menzies has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Keita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Keita gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Menzies has his feet on Keita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menzies is defended easily by Keita.
Menzies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keita circles away.
Keita scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Menzies gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Menzies pushes Keita off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keita leaves Menzies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Keita pushes Menzies up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Menzies.
I think Menzies 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Luke Menzies!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Luke Menzies!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Losene Keita!
Luke Menzies wins by split decision!
A less than humble Luke Menzies misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kozma.
Kozma misses with a takedown attempt - Jab sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Jab was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kozma lands with a straight right. Jab didn't see that one coming.
Jab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kozma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jab napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Kozma decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jab to his feet.
Jab throws a right hand that Kozma ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozma also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Kozma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab wants to stand but Kozma is controlling the position.
Jab keeping moving, preventing Kozma from controlling successfully.
Jab trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
Kozma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jab wants to sweep here but Kozma controlling him for the moment.
Jab 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.
Kozma trying to control but Jab is working from the bottom.
Kozma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kozma stops Jab from standing up.
Jab looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jab throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jab is pulling down on Kozma's head. It's preventing any offense from Kozma, at least for the moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kozma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kozma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jab's waist but Jab gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozma off to one side.
Jab is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David Kozma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kozma.
Zoe Jab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Kozma.
Kozma delivers a nice body kick.#TD#
Jab scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Jab thows a huge punch but Kozma dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Jab decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Kozma.
Jab throws a head kick that misses.
Kozma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozma throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Jab counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kozma is looking to stand back up but Jab counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kozma.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozma looks winded!#REVB#
Jab content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jab is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Jab stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jab swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozma.
Jab seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Kozma will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##CL#
Jab has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Jab.
Kozma blocks a body shot from Jab.
Kozma blocks a body shot from Jab.
Jab looking for a takedown.
Jab jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kozma walks away with a smile on his face. Jab gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Jab shoots in and bounces Kozma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozma working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Jab trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jab stops Kozma from standing up.
Kozma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jab puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU#
Jab decides to stand up. #CL#
Jab closes the distance and clinches.
Kozma managing to block the knees to the body from Jab.
#T2##TD#
Jab manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kozma throwing strikes but missing.
Jab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kozma manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jab controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jab trying to control but Kozma is working from the bottom.
Jab throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jab prevents Kozma from getting back to his feet.
Jab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jab is pushing down on Kozma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kozma is fighting to maintain full guard but Jab has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Jab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kozma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jab working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Jab is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jab missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoe Jab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Jab slows the pace down in half guard.
Jab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jab controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Jab dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kozma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jab, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Jab manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kozma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kozma wants to control from the top but Jab keeps moving.
Kozma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozma throws a big right hand that misses.
Jab looking to control.
#T1#
Kozma throws a big right hand that misses.
Kozma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab tries to clinch up but Kozma circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jab backs up against the cage.
Jab has his takedown stuffed
and Kozma counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#It looks like Zoe Jab has been cut.
Kozma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kozma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab stuffs the takedown.
Kozma tries to clinch but Jab moves out of range. #T2#
Kozma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David Kozma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozma but Kozma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab is looking to clinch but Kozma is avoiding it.
#CL#
Jab rushes Kozma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kozma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kozma trying to stall but Jab improves his position.
Kozma is trying to break the clinch but Jab has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Jab has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kozma uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kozma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kozma has managed to get both his arms back between Jab's legs - danger averted.
Jab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Kozma is looking to escape.
Kozma tries to get to full guard but Jab has control of the leg.
Kozma trying to get back to full guard but Jab takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kozma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab prevents Kozma from getting the reversal.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jab lands a big elbow.
Kozma is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jab looking to control but Kozma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jab is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kozma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kozma is desperately trying to improve his position but Jab has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zoe Jab.
I think Jab 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoe Jab! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Pavelka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Pavelka decides to stand back up. #CL#
Pavelka closes the distance and clinches.
Pavelka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pavelka tries to score a body lock takedown but Wei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Pavelka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavelka wants to control for a moment but Wei uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavelka stalling.
Pavelka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavelka passes to full mount!
Pavelka controlling from the full mount. #T1##SU#
Pavelka stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Pavelka throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily.
Wei is looking to clinch.
Pavelka is looking to counter the offense by Wei and move into the clinch.
Pavelka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Pavelka rushes Wei and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Wei manages to break the clinch.
Wei throws a head kick that misses
and Pavelka counters with a left and a right that stings Wei.
Pavelka tried to score with a low kick but Wei checks it.
Choi Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pavelka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pavelka content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Pavelka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wei defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Pavelka seems to be working for a kimura but Wei defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wei tries to kick Pavelka off but Pavelka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pavelka slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Pavelka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavelka. #T3##SUB#
Pavelka seems to be working for a kimura but Wei defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pavelka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavelka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Pavelka seems to be working for a kimura but Wei defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pavelka is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wei is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toby Pavelka! |
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