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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1106 Round 2
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Toehold swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mitchell missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toehold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitchell avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is looking to escape.
Toehold stalling.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Mitchell won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Toehold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mitchell is working to get back to half guard.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Toehold controlling from mount. #T2#
Mitchell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
Toehold trying to control the pace.
Mitchell trying to control here.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Toehold seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mitchell has recovered full guard.
Mitchell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mitchell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toehold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Toehold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mitchell!
Toehold working away.
Toehold works to advance to full mount. Mitchell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Toehold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toehold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Toehold gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitchell regains guard.
#SUB#
Mitchell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toehold is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mitchell.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Toehold avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mitchell.
Toehold controls the position.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.
Mitchell is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Toehold staying calm.#SUB2#
Toehold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitchell, who protects the arm well.
Mitchell is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toehold controlling the position. #SUB2#
Toehold is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitchell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Toehold politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Toehold prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Toehold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mitchell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mitchell wants to control but Toehold postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Toehold feints and as Mitchell raises his hands in defense, Toehold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toehold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toehold controlling from the top position.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell tries to strike from the bottom.
Mitchell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toehold is controlling him. #SUB#
Mitchell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toehold advances position into side control!#T4#
Toehold controlling the position.
Mitchell is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold controls the position.
Toehold tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toehold is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Toehold has the dominant position.#TD2#
Toehold has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mitchell is trying to keep an underhook but Toehold manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Toehold stalling.
Mitchell is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now.
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Toehold is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Toehold prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Mitchell gets full guard.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mitchell pulls Toehold in to control the position.
Toehold stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Toehold pushing down on Mitchell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mitchell manages to get to full guard.
Toehold 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.
Toehold stands and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Toehold tries to advance to mount but can't.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mitchell wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Tommy Toehold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but Mitchell denies him. #T4#
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.
Mitchell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Toehold has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tommy Toehold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mitchell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell prevents Toehold from improving position.
Mitchell is letting Toehold control him for a moment.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but Mitchell denies him.
Toehold is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Toehold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toehold 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Tommy Toehold!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Tommy Toehold!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Tommy Toehold!
Tommy Toehold wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1106 Round 1
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Dime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Dime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dime shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dime misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Mitchell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dime can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mitchell wants to stand but Dime has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mitchell content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dime defends it well.
Dime is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dime is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dime flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell is taking a breather. Dime says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura but Dime is defending well.
Mitchell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Dime wants to control but Mitchell passes into side.
#SUB#
Mitchell tries for a kimura but Dime is defending well.
Mitchell just content to control the position. #T4#
Dime is trying to get back to half guard.
Dime wants to control but Mitchell postures up.
Dime looks to move to half guard but instead Mitchell has passed into mount! Damn!
Dime really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mitchell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Mitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dime lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Mitchell looking to score a takedown here. Dime is defending well but Mitchell drives through and ends up in Dime's guard.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dime can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.
Mitchell passes into half guard.
Mitchell is thwarting Dime's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryce Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dime defends it well. #T1#
Mitchell uses his free foot to push down on Dime's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dime.
Mitchell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mitchell is landing with some decent strikes but Dime is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dime is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mitchell has taken his back.
#SUB#
Mitchell has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dime is defending well but eventually Mitchell manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dime has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryce Mitchell! |
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