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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Brett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hess stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Brett.
Brett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hess tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Hess looking to score a takedown here. Brett is defending well but Hess drives through and ends up in Brett's guard.
Brett has a closed guard, preventing Hess from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hess is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brett keeping full guard, as Hess tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Brett uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1##CL#
Hess tries to keep at a distance but Brett has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Brett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brett has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Brett decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hess content to stall in guard here.
Brett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SU#
Brett stands up and waves to Hess to follow him.
Brett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hess tries to clinch up
and Brett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Brett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hess wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brett has him pressed against the cage.
Brett managing to block the knees to the body from Hess.
Come on Brett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brett can't break the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Brett jumps guard and drags Hess to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hess 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.
Brett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hess manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Brett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Hess thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hess trying to keep a closed guard but Brett is proving a slippery customer.
Brett stops Hess from standing up.
Hess trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Hess throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brett escapes and throws Hess's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Brett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TD Brett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hess moves forwards but Brett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brett dives in and grabs Hess's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hess pushes down on Brett's head and hops out.
Hess pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brett shoots in for a takedown but Hess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hess can do to turn this around?
Hess shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brett defends it nicely.
Brett tries to counter with a takedown but Hess is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess fails to land the takedown.
Hess tries to clinch but Brett moves out of range.
Brett goes for a double leg but Hess avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hess continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TD Brett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Brett is trying to push Hess away but Hess has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hess throws a punch but it's blocked by Brett.
A frustrated look appears on Brett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hess is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hess misses with a punch on the inside.
Brett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hess pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brett is looking to clinch but Hess is avoiding it.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hess connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hess is defended easily by Brett.
Brett looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hess moves into the clinch.
Brett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Hess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brett dives in for a single leg takedown but Hess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Brett effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Brett takes the fight into the clinch.
Brett is trying to drag Hess to the mat but Hess just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Hess throws a leg kick but Brett checks it.
Brett takes a swing at Hess's ribcage but misses.
Hess steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brett.
Brett fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brett was well out of range. Poor timing from Hess.
Hess dives in and grabs Brett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brett pushes down on Hess's head and hops out.#TD#
Brett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Brett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hess knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hess wants to control but Brett postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Hess 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#
Hess clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hess unleashes a big counter combination but Brett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Hess clinches with his opponent.
Brett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hess walks away with a smile on his face. Brett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hess throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1##CL#
Brett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hess or not.
Hess tries to pull guard but Brett won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TD Brett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Brett with that takedown attempt.
Hess is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Brett moves into range and clinches up with Hess.#T2#
Brett prevents the takedown attempt.
Hess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hess taking a breather.#BC2#
Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett.
Hess wants a takedown.
#T3#
Hess has Brett pressed against the cage, preventing Brett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brett is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Hess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hess.
Hess stuffs the takedown.
Hess unleashes a big counter combination but Brett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brett stuffs the takedown.
Brett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hess pinned against the cage. Hess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hess defends well and Brett ends up having to push Hess into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brett.
Brett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hess misses with a looping right.
Brett is looking to clinch but Hess is avoiding it.
Brett closes the distance and clinches up with Hess, looking for a takedown. Brett pushes Hess against the cage but Hess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hess looks to land a combination but Brett avoids it well. #CL2#
Hess clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brett.
Hess stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hess comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hess 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hess! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendes misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Forestar moves into the clinch.
Forestar swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Forestar manages to break the clinch.
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Forestar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forestar swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Forestar takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendes prevents a body shot from Forestar. #TD2#
Forestar lands a takedown into guard.
Forestar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forestar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Forestar postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
Forestar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Forestar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Forestar throwing strikes from guard but Mendes blocks nicely. #SU2#
Forestar gets to his feet. Mendes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mendes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Forestar back to the cage. Mendes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Forestar misses with a leg kick
and Mendes counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Forestar blocks the low kick.
Mauro Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Mendes has been cut.#T2##CL#
Mendes darts in and clinches Forestar up against the cage.
Forestar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mendes prevents it.
Forestar letting Mendes take a breather here.
Forestar tries a knee to the head but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes is working for takedown but Forestar is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauro Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes is trying to break the clinch but Forestar is controlling him.
Mendes can't break the clinch.
Mendes tries to break free but Forestar pushes him back against the cage.
Mendes tries to break the clinch but Forestar is controlling the position.
Forestar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendes avoids it.
Forestar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Mendes pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forestar 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. #T3##SU2#
Forestar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mendes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Forestar keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendes with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Forestar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mendes is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Forestar is trying to trip Mendes. He has hold of a leg but Mendes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Forestar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Forestar is standing up over Mendes. Mendes looks to escape but Forestar dives into side control.
#REVR#
Mendes tries to bench press Forestar off him but Forestar keeps the position.
Forestar scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
A control attempt from Mendes but he's now mounted!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Forestar controlling the position easily from mount.
Forestar working Mendes over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Forestar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Mendes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Forestar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.
Forestar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Forestar trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
Forestar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mendes!
Forestar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Forestar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forestar lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Mendes tries to hold on but Forestar pushes him away.
Forestar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Forestar wants to control but instead Mendes manages to regain half guard. #ES#
Mendes pushes Forestar off and gets back to his feet.
Mendes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Forestar's waist but Forestar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side. #TD2#
Forestar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mendes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Forestar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mendes!
Mendes is trying to reverse the position but instead Forestar has taken his back - oops!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
What can Mendes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Forestar punches Mendes on the ear. #T3#
Forestar keeps control of the position as Mendes tries to break free.
I would not like to be Mendes right now.
Mendes wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Forestar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mendes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Forestar is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Forestar gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Forestar gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Forestar apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by Forestar, which made it look bad. #T4##TD2#
Forestar feints and as Mendes raises his hands in defense, Forestar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
Forestar pushing down on Mendes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Forestar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Forestar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauro Mendes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Forestar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendes, pushing him back against the cage.
Forestar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Mendes. #BC2#
Forestar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Forestar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mendes wants to control but Forestar postures up.
Mendes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes is not content to let Forestar control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forestar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mendes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Mendes tries to improve position but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Forestar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mendes to see if he's OK.
Mendes looks to move to half guard but instead Forestar has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes wants to hold on but Forestar pushes him away.
Forestar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Forestar punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Mendes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Forestar.
Forestar controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Forestar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendes shrugs it off.
Forestar unloading with bombs!
Mendes is trying to stand up.
Forestar controlling the pace for now.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Forestar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Forestar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Forestar working for a submission but Mendes is keeping him at bay.
Mendes taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Mendes is rocked!
Forestar controlling from the full mount.
Oh Mendes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forestar working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Forestar controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Forestar stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Forestar is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Mendes is in big trouble! Forestar is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Mendes. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Luca Forestar! |
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