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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EMPIRE 1
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Money scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Messervey has his takedown stuffed
and Money counters with a left and a right that stings Messervey.
Money doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Messervey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Money on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Messervey wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
Money moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messervey being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Messervey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Messervey has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Messervey trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Money has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Messervey is proving hard to escape from.
Money content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Messervey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Money wants to control from the top but Messervey keeps moving.
Messervey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Money tries to free his leg and advance position but Messervey is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Messervey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Messervey looks for a takedown but Money sprawls well.
Money is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messervey misses with a two punch combination.
Messervey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Money lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Messervey rushes Money and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Money creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Messervey keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Messervey jumps guard but Money turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Money is trying to pull guard but Messervey has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Messervey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Money scores with a four punch combination!
Money throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Messervey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Messervey is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
Messervey is looking to clinch.
Messervey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Messervey fails with a takedown attempt.
Messervey circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Messervey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Money.
Money is looking to clinch.
Money tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Money dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Messervey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Money closes the distance but Messervey moves to the side #TD#
and Messervey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Money tries to kick Messervey off but Messervey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Messervey decides to return to a standing position.
Messervey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Messervey somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Money fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Messervey moves into range and clinches up with Money.
Messervey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Money tries to break free but Messervey pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messervey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messervey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Money.#BC#
Messervey manages to break the clinch.
#T2##TD#
Messervey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Money is trying to control Messervey's posture but Messervey avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money stops Messervey from passing to mount. #SUB#
Messervey is trying to get an arm triangle but Money is defending well.
Money tries to bench press Messervey off him but Messervey keeps the position. #T3#
Messervey scores with punches from side control.
Money wants to control but Messervey postures up.#ES2#
Money sneaks out the side door and pushes Messervey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Messervey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messervey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Messervey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Money wants to take the fight to the mat but Messervey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Messervey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Money smiles and moves away.
Jack Messervey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Money moves in looking to clinch but Messervey pushes him off.#TD#
Messervey shoots in and bounces Money off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Messervey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Money is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Messervey, into his guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messervey 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Messervey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Messervey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Money or perhaps it was just good defense by Messervey, which made it look bad.
Messervey tries to clinch up
and Money counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Money shoots in but no luck this time.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Money gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Messervey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Money has his feet on Messervey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Messervey.
Messervey shoots in and drives through. Money sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messervey shoots in but no luck this time.
Money is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Messervey feints and as Money raises his hands in defense, Messervey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Money pushes Messervey off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Money goes for a double leg but Messervey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Messervey continues to drive forward.
Money shoots and misses #CL#
and Messervey counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Money drags the fight down to the ground.
Money keeping moving, preventing Messervey from controlling successfully.
King Money has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Messervey lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Money has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Messervey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Messervey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Messervey is looking to pass into half guard but Money pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Money is in guard.#REVB#
Messervey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Messervey trying to keep a closed guard but Money is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Money drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Messervey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Money has Messervey in his guard.#REVR#
Messervey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Money keeping moving, preventing Messervey from controlling successfully. #SU#
Messervey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Messervey misses with a double jab
and Money counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Messervey misses with a jab to the body
and Money counters with a stiff right hand.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Messervey, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Messervey dives in and scores a takedown into Money's guard.
Money lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Messervey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Money is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Messervey looking for subs off his back but Money has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Money 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Money!
King Money got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Jack Messervey was interviewed post fight and said 'That's not Bussin'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Marques dodges the punch combination from Money.
Money misses with a body kick.
Marques misses with a two punch combination.
Money appears to be looking for a big counter.
Money misses with a series of wild punches.
Money tries to clinch but Marques moves out of range.
Marques shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Money as he avoids it easily.
Money throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marques's waist but Marques gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Money off to one side.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown but Marques manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Money's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marques.
Money throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marques throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Money's waist but Money gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marques off to one side. #T1#
Marques circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Money.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tray Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Marques gets a double leg takedown into Money's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marques has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Money is proving hard to escape from.
Money trying to keep a closed guard but Marques is proving a slippery customer.
Money knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marques on the ground.
Marques stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Money swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Money utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marques 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marques pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Money is keeping the position for now.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Money with a poor takedown
and Marques counters with a right hand to the body.
Money is breathing heavily.
Money scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marques doesn't seem bothered though.
Marques keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marques slips a straight right by Money.#T3#
Marques is trying hard to land a takedown here. Money sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Marques closes the distance and clinches.
Money on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Marques has clasped his hands together around Money's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Money is being controlled here.
Money tries to buck Marques off but Marques is having none of it.
Marques is chipping away with strikes.
The referee asks Marques politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marques prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marques tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Marques stalls from top position.
Marques tries to stand but Money is controlling his head.
Money is letting Marques control him for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Marques is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Money knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Marques 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#
Money fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Marques shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Money is trying to defend but Marques finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marques content to control rather than advance.
Money keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques not doing much here.
#SUB#
Money is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marques pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Marques not doing much here.
Money trying to hold on to Marques's head to control him but Marques postures up.
Money misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Marques is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Money throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Marques moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Marques manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Money is fighting to break Marques's control of his arms but Marques is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marques wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it.
Money is fighting to break Marques's control of his arms but Marques is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marques doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Marques looking to control.
Marques seems keen to control Money's posture.
Marques wants to sweep here but Money controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marques swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Money tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marques blocks a head kick by Money.
Marques connects with a single shot there.
Marques listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marques looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Money has managed to clinch.
Marques pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Marques breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
No joy there for Money, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marques tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Marques moves into the clinch.
Marques is struggling to control the position.
Marques leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Marques's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marques tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marques tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Money defends well and Marques ends up having to push Money into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marques throws a head kick but Money moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Marques showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Money darts in looking for a takedown but Marques gets double underhooks and turns Money into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Money - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marques leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Marques.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques has Money pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Marques manages to pull guard.
Marques has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Money's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marques has his hands on Money's head, controlling the position.
Marques lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marques lands a couple of digs.
Marques is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Money wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marques postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marques is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Money is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marques is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marques not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marques distracts Money with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marques sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Money's guard.
It looks like Marques is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Money has hold of Marques's hands but Marques slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Money wants to control but Marques is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marques trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Money uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marques.
Money digs a good hook to Marques's body.
#TD2#
Marques closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like Marques is going to stand back up.
Marques content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Let's hope that Marques has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marques seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marques is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Marques comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marques has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Marques! |
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