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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alves.
As Alves looks to move away, Belfort throws a big counter combo but Alves just gets out of the way.#TD#
Belfort shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alves napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Belfort stands up and beckons Alves to his feet.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alves is looking to control Belfort's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alves avoid being mounted?
Belfort not doing much here.
Belfort landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Alves trying to control here.
Belfort controlling the action here.
Alves trying to hold on to Belfort's head to control him but Belfort postures up.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Belfort trying to control the pace. #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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort working over Alves with some ground and pound. Alves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belfort won't allow Alves to sweep him here. #T3#
Belfort controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Belfort throws a big right hand that misses.
Belfort trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alves's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belfort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Belfort scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Belfort happy to just control the position for now.
Alves struggling a bit here.
Alves tries to escape but Belfort is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Alves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Belfort is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Belfort dominated that round.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Belfort shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Belfort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves works over Belfort's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Belfort moves into range and clinches up with Alves.
Alves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Belfort.
Alves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Belfort to keep the fight standing.
Tommy Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Alves.
Belfort keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.
Belfort is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves wants to break free but Belfort has control.
#T1#
Belfort goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alves prevents it.
#TD#
Belfort jumps guard.
Belfort is trying to keep Alves in close.
#SUB#
Belfort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Belfort managing to control the position.
Belfort is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Alves gets to his feet. Belfort looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Belfort pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Belfort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves takes a swing at Belfort's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Belfort darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Alves tries to break free but Belfort pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Belfort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tommy Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Alves thumps Belfort with a low kick.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Belfort throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alves was covering up waiting for the punch and Belfort finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belfort 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. #T4#
Belfort tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belfort controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alves trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Belfort will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alves tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
#TD#
Belfort gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Belfort stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl out of it but Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belfort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Belfort gets a double leg takedown into Alves's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belfort defends well.
Alves controlling Belfort's posture. #T1##SU#
Belfort gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Belfort shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alves's guard.
Belfort wants to get up but he can't break Alves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belfort 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.
Alves keeping full guard, as Belfort tries to pass. #T2#
Belfort 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.
Belfort trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is looking to stand up but Belfort isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alves stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Belfort shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Belfort throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Belfort.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.
Belfort stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Belfort has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Belfort manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Alves misses with a takedown #CL#
and Belfort counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Belfort.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Belfort has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alves regains guard immediately.
Alves kicks Belfort off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Belfort or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves, which made it look bad.
Alves tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
Jose Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Belfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belfort, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Belfort! |
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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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