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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1127 Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1# Henrique throws a low kick but McSmartPants moves out of range easily. #TD# McSmartPants gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henrique to score an easy takedown into full guard. Henrique passes McSmartPants's left leg - he's now in half guard. McSmartPants trying to control but Henrique postures up.
Well, if Henrique 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McSmartPants wants to improve his position but Henrique is controlling well.
#SUB2# McSmartPants actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Henrique controlling the action here. Henrique will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Henrique has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Henrique seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McSmartPants for as long as he can get away with.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# McSmartPants gets caught napping as Henrique dives in and scores a takedown. McSmartPants manages to retain guard. Henrique passes McSmartPants's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Henrique looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Henrique slows the pace down in half guard. McSmartPants trying to control from the bottom.
#T3# Henrique sitting and controlling from the half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB# Henrique seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McSmartPants is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Flavio Henrique! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1# McSmackFace fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Galarza with a hook. Galarza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSmackFace but McSmackFace pushes him off and we're back to square one. Galarza dives in for a single leg takedown but McSmackFace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. McSmackFace scores with a one two! Galarza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Galarza has been cut. Galarza slaps away a takedown attempt from McSmackFace, before circling back to the center of the mat. Galarza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McSmackFace is fending him off so far but Galarza persists. Nope, McSmackFace circles away and we're back to standing. Smacky McSmackFace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Galarza.#TD2# Galarza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. This has been an exciting period of action! Galarza is chipping away with strikes.
McSmackFace tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Galarza presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! McSmackFace is desperately trying to improve his position but Galarza has a good base and remains in mount.#T1# Galarza trying to control but he's not successful this time. McSmackFace tries to reverse the position but Galarza maintains control. Galarza with shots to the head and body - McSmackFace looks very uncomfortable down there. Galarza controlling the position easily from mount. #T2# Galarza raining down shots from the mount! Galarza trying to control but he's not successful this time. McSmackFace is wriggling around trying to escape.
McSmackFace is squirming around, avoiding Galarza's attempts to control the action. BOOM! Galarza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3# McSmackFace manages to regain half guard. Good work. McSmackFace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galarza. It looks like Galarza is going to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Galarza trying to control from half guard but McSmackFace is working away. Galarza tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Galarza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Galarza throws a strike but McSmackFace avoids it easily and moves to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Galarza with a nice head shot there. McSmackFace is trying to keep Galarza in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McSmackFace is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# McSmackFace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galarza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McSmackFace has managed to get both his arms back between Galarza's legs - danger averted. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Galarza trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Galarza dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Galarza's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Galarza clinches with his opponent.
McSmackFace tries for a takedown. No joy.
Galarza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McSmackFace to keep the fight standing. A frustrated look appears on McSmackFace's face as he tries to break the clinch. Galarza wants to take the fight to the mat but McSmackFace manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Galarza stalls. Galarza has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McSmackFace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Galarza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. McSmackFace tries to pull guard but Galarza holds him up against the cage and eventually McSmackFace drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McSmackFace stalls. Galarza has McSmackFace pushed against the cage.#T1# McSmackFace tries to circle away but Galarza has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Galarza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galarza misses with a wild combination.
McSmackFace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galarza avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smacky McSmackFace. That's going to take a lot out of him. McSmackFace throws a leg kick but Galarza checks it. #CL# McSmackFace pushes Galarza up against the cage in a clinch. Galarza fails to pull guard.
McSmackFace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2##TD2# Galarza has McSmackFace pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Galarza pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McSmackFace tumbling to the mat - Galarza dives into McSmackFace's guard. McSmackFace is looking to stand back up but Galarza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McSmackFace. #REVR# Galarza wants to control but McSmackFace is keeping him busy. Galarza tries to pass to full mount but McSmackFace defends it. Galarza wants to get back to his feet.
Galarza slips a nice elbow through McSmackFace's hands, connecting with McSmackFace's forehead.#T3##SUB2# Galarza is looking for a kimura but McSmackFace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galarza to get the leverage. McSmackFace is looking to improve his position.
Daniel Galarza has got the better of the ground game so far. McSmackFace is trying to stand.
Galarza trying to control from half guard but McSmackFace is working away. Galarza scoring with strikes to the body and head. McSmackFace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. McSmackFace missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Galarza lands a nice short elbow. McSmackFace is refusing to be controlled, as Galarza sits in half guard. Galarza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Galarza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Galarza wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSmackFace keeps working. McSmackFace trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Galarza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Daniel Galarza's cut. 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# McSmackFace stuffs the takedown attempt from Galarza. Galarza gets slowly back to his feet. McSmackFace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Galarza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McSmackFace's half guard. McSmackFace has one foot on Galarza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2# McSmackFace gets caught napping as Galarza dives in and scores a takedown. McSmackFace manages to retain guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Galarza's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Galarza trying to control but McSmackFace is working from the bottom. McSmackFace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Galarza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McSmackFace works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Galarza pushes down on McSmackFace's leg and manages to get into half guard. McSmackFace wants to control but Galarza is keeping busy.
McSmackFace is trying to stand up here but Galarza is controlling him well. Galarza tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McSmackFace. #SUB2# Galarza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SU2# Galarza escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2# 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. McSmackFace misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Galarza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. McSmackFace kicks off Galarza and gets to his feet. #TD2# Galarza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McSmackFace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galarza is in McSmackFace's guard. Galarza wants to control from the top but McSmackFace keeps moving. #T3# Galarza passes McSmackFace's left leg - he's now in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McSmackFace is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Galarza jumps into side control! McSmackFace is not content to let Galarza control the position. Galarza is putting a hurting on McSmackFace here, landing some big shots from side control. Galarza wants to control but McSmackFace is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Galarza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4# Galarza wants to control but McSmackFace is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McSmackFace taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Daniel Galarza. I've got Galarza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Galarza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1# McKickFace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKickFace. Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kicky McKickFace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck for McKickFace with that takedown attempt. #CL2# McKickFace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takahashi, pushing him back against the cage. Takahashi is looking to break free of the clinch but McKickFace has double underhooks. #TD2# McKickFace jumps guard.
#SUB# Takahashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! McKickFace looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McKickFace looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McKickFace! #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Takahashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McKickFace.
Takahashi manages to get back to half guard. McKickFace thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
McKickFace thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
#T1##SUB# Takahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2# McKickFace stands up and beckons Takahashi to join him on the feet. Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# McKickFace clinches up against the cage. Takahashi is trying to break free.#TD2# McKickFace pulls Takahashi into guard.
#SUB# Takahashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McKickFace dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but McKickFace defends easily.
#SUB# Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McKickFace pushing down on Takahashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Takahashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Takahashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takahashi. McKickFace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKickFace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKickFace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McKickFace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McKickFace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. McKickFace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Takahashi has an active guard here but McKickFace has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Takahashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKickFace scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3# McKickFace missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB# Takahashi looking for submissions off his back. McKickFace controlling the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Takahashi looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McKickFace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. McKickFace missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB# Takahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Takahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. McKickFace controlling the action here.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# McKickFace is trying to work for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
McKickFace performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKickFace. #SUB# Takahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McKickFace is taking a breather. Takahashi 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# Takahashi looking for submissions off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kicky McKickFace dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2# Takahashi gets tackled into the cage by McKickFace. McKickFace maintains the clinch. Takahashi working hard to break the clinch. McKickFace prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch. Takahashi tries to break free but McKickFace pushes him back against the cage. Takahashi can't break the clinch.
Takahashi tries to break free but McKickFace pushes him back against the cage. McKickFace has Takahashi pressed against the cage, preventing Takahashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Katashi Takahashi has been cut.#TD2# McKickFace gets a trip takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Takahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2# McKickFace postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Takahashi to stand up. McKickFace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi. Takahashi looks to land a right hand but McKickFace moved out of range.#T1# Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and McKickFace counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# McKickFace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicky McKickFace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# McKickFace gets the takedown into side control. Takahashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McKickFace's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Takahashi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McKickFace pushes past his half guard into mount! Takahashi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Takahashi tries to escape but McKickFace has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# McKickFace is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McKickFace controls the position.#SUB2# McKickFace is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from McKickFace.#T2# Takahashi manages to reverse the position and now he's in McKickFace's guard. Nice work there by Takahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Takahashi has gone for a leg lock! McKickFace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Takahashi's guard.#REVB# McKickFace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2# McKickFace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. McKickFace has a takedown stuffed.#T3# Takahashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Takahashi misses with a straight right. Takahashi misses with a hook
and McKickFace counters with a nice body kick. #TD2# McKickFace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takahashi to the ground. McKickFace is now in Takahashi's guard.#SUB# Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKickFace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKickFace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Takahashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Takahashi working for a triangle but McKickFace defends it easily.
#T4##SU2# McKickFace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# McKickFace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takahashi's guard.#SUB# Takahashi has his feet on McKickFace's thighs here. He's pushed McKickFace off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McKickFace screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katashi Takahashi! |
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