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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Donk. James catches Renard right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Freddy Renard has been cut.
James misses with a body kick.
Renard misses with a double jab
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Renard backing up. Renard nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
James gets caught napping as Renard dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James has his feet on Renard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Renard looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Renard with a poor takedown #CL#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James jumps guard but Renard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James is stalling here.
Renard misses with a body punch.
Renard tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Renard drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Renard blocks it with crossed arms.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Renard pulls James into guard.
James wants to control from the top but Renard keeps moving.
Renard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Renard wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.#T2#
Renard trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James is pulling down on Renard's head. It's preventing any offense from Renard, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Renard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James has a closed guard, preventing Renard from standing up. #SU2#
Renard stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Renard is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Renard.#TD2#
Renard gets the takedown into side control.
James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Renard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to break free but Renard has control.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Renard just stands there and leans against the cage.
James jumps guard but Renard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Renard wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Renard breaks from the clinch.
Renard looks winded!
Renard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Renard with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Renard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Renard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Renard's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
James throws a low kick but Renard avoids it.
Renard goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Renard sprawls well. Renard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
James moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Renard breaks the clinch.
Renard shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Renard has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a series of strikes. Renard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eddie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Renard.
Renard is breathing heavily.#T1#
Renard moves out of range of the body kick.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
James tries to sprawl but Renard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James trying to hold on to Renard's head to control him but Renard postures up.
James is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Renard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
James is staying active underneath Renard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
James makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Horrible takedown attempt by Renard or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Renard swivels and escapes.
Renard tries to counter by closing the distance.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Renard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Renard takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Renard is defended easily by James.
Renard moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renard can do to turn this around?#TD#
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Renard wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Renard pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Renard prevents James from improving his position.
James is looking to escape.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James gets full guard.
Eddie James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James has control of Renard's left arm, preventing Renard from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Renard's cut.
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#
James shoots in and drives through. Renard sprawls well.
Renard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
James drives through and clinches with Renard against the cage.
Renard taking a breather.
Renard swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James letting Renard take a breather here.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Renard smiles and moves away.
Renard throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Renard tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Renard throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Renard's waist but Renard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renard closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Renard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Renard counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.#TD2#
James gets caught flat footed, as Renard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Eddie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Renard as he jumps to the side.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renard doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
#CL#
James rushes Renard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Renard to keep the fight standing.
Renard has James pressed against the cage.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renard has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Renard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Renard has a couple of punches blocked by James.
#BC2#
Renard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renard moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Renard as he avoids it easily.
Renard tries to clinch up.
Renard shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Renard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Renard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Renard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
#T4#
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Renard as he avoids it easily.
Renard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Renard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Renard fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Renard's guard.
Renard looking for a sweep. Not yet Renard, not yet. #SUB2#
Renard working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Freddy Renard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
James gets to his feet. Renard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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 Eddie James.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie James!
A relieved looking Eddie James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Freddy Renard spoke after the fight, saying 'Im going to be back!, train harder and smarter for the next fight, improve some weak spots and success will come...soon'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Ilmens keeps the fight on the outside.
Veldink tried to score with a low kick but Ilmens checks it.#CL#
Ilmens moves into the clinch successfully.
Ilmens blocking some punches.
Ilmens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Ilmens manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Veldink misses. #CL2#
Veldink clinches. #TD#
Ilmens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Veldink wants to stand up but Ilmens is controlling him.
Ilmens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ilmens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ilmens drops back looking for a leg! Veldink is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veldink manages to kick Ilmens off! Ilmens jumps back into Veldink's guard.
Ilmens tries to stand but Veldink is controlling from the bottom.
Ilmens content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veldink looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veldink is looking to clinch but Ilmens is avoiding it.
Ilmens misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Veldink gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Veldink looks winded!
Ilmens 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.
Ilmens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veldink has a closed guard, preventing Ilmens from standing up.
Ilmens won't allow Veldink to get back to his feet. #T3#
Ilmens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ilmens pushing down on Veldink's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Veldink has hold of Ilmens's hands but Ilmens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ilmens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ilmens working Veldink over with strikes.
Ilmens is pressing down on Veldink's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veldink is holding on for now. #T4#
Ilmens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ilmens prevents Veldink from standing back up.
Ilmens slows the pace down in half guard.
Veldink looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veldink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Ilmens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ilmens has Veldink up against the cage in a clinch.
Veldink lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ilmens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Veldink prevents Ilmens from breaking the clinch.
Ilmens jumps guard but Veldink turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Veldink misses with an elbow over the top.
Ilmens wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Ilmens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicolaas Veldink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ilmens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Veldink did well to prevent Ilmens getting side control.
Veldink is breathing heavily.
Ilmens lands with a punch from half guard.
Ilmens slips a nice elbow through Veldink's hands, connecting with Veldink's forehead.
Ilmens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veldink can do to turn this around?
Ilmens tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Veldink. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmens prevents Veldink from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmens connects with a nice short shot to Veldink's temple. #SUB#
Ilmens seems to be working for a kimura but Veldink defends the submission attempt.
Ilmens 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.
Ilmens controlling the action here.
Ilmens trying to mount his opponent but Veldink defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Ilmens there.
Ilmens working over Veldink with some ground and pound. Veldink looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmens not doing much here.
Veldink on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ilmens sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Ilmens tries to pass to full mount but Veldink defends it.
Ilmens trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Ilmens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veldink was covering up waiting for the punch and Ilmens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Veldink has a closed guard, preventing Ilmens from standing up. #T4#
Ilmens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ilmens tries to stand but Veldink is controlling from the bottom.
Ilmens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ilmens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veldink is looking to stand up but Ilmens isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Ilmens dominated that second round.
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#
Ilmens misses with a head kick.
Veldink wants to clinch.
Veldink avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Ilmens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Veldink sprawls well initially but Ilmens persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ilmens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ilmens stalling.
Veldink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Ilmens.#T1#
Ilmens working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Veldink!
Veldink has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Ilmens has good solid back control here.
Veldink trying to get back to his feet but Ilmens is in full control for now. #T2#
Veldink takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Veldink is trying to get back to his feet but Ilmens has full control of the position and if anything, Veldink has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Ilmens looking for the choke but no joy.
Ilmens lands strikes to the head.
Ilmens trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Veldink doesn't escape. #T3##SUB#
Ilmens is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Veldink has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ilmens controlling the position well here. Veldink rolled but Ilmens kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Veldink trying to get back to his feet but Ilmens is in full control for now.
Nicolaas Veldink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Ilmens looking to break Veldink's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Veldink remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ilmens will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Veldink is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #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.
Ilmens lands punches and elbows. #SUB#
Ilmens patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Ilmens is persistently looking for the submission but Veldink is defending it well.
Ilmens is working the ground and pound. Can Veldink escape?
Ilmens lands a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ilmens has his arm under Veldink's chin here. Game over son! Ilmens squeezes tightly and Veldink is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Ilmens! |
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