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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1146 Round 1
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Shake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shake stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodiguez. Rodiguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodiguez goes for a double leg but Shake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shake continues to drive forward.
As Rodiguez looks to move away, Shake throws a big counter combo but Rodiguez just gets out of the way.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yair Rodiguez.
Rodiguez lands a nice looking body kick.#KD#
Shake lands a left and a right that send Rodiguez crashing to the mat, dazed. Shake thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rodiguez is rocked!
Shake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodiguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Shake finish him?
Rodiguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shake pinned against the cage. Shake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodiguez seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Shake clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Shake wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodiguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Rodiguez pulls guard.
Rodiguez working a defensive guard but Shake manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU#
Shake stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rodiguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shake defends it nicely.
Rodiguez tries to clinch but Shake is having none of it.
Shake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodiguez.
Shake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Shake throws a leg kick but Rodiguez moved away.#CL#
Shake rushes Rodiguez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodiguez tries to pull guard but Shake won't allow it.
Shake trying to land knees to the body.
Shake looking for a takedown.
Shake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shake pushes Rodiguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Rodiguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rodiguez gets tackled into the cage by Shake. Shake maintains the clinch.
Shake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodiguez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shake tries to break free but Rodiguez pushes him back against the cage.
Shake tries to circle away but Rodiguez has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Shake is trying to push Rodiguez away but Rodiguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodiguez wants to break free but Shake has control.
#BC2#
Rodiguez manages to break the clinch.
Shake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shake sets himself, and Rodiguez steps forward looking for the clinch! Shake avoids it this time.
Rodiguez misses with a takedown attempt - Shake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodiguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shake defends well and Rodiguez ends up having to push Shake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No joy there for Shake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Rodiguez finds it's way through Shake's defenses.
Rodiguez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodiguez.
Shake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Rodiguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Rodiguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shake to the mat! Shake manages to get full guard.
Shake has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodiguez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shake is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Rodiguez. #TD#
Shake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodiguez looking to sit in guard and control but Shake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Shake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rodiguez wants to clinch up but Shake keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Shake closes the distance and clinches.
Shake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shake is trying to break free.
Rodiguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shake up against the cage.
Rodiguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shake to keep the fight standing.
Shake jumps guard but Rodiguez stands there with Shake around his waist. Shake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodiguez tries to pull guard but Shake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shake prevents the takedown attempt.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yair Rodiguez.
Shake is trying to break the clinch but Rodiguez is controlling him.#T1#
Rodiguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodiguez takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Shake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shake manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rodiguez to take his back!
Shake throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Shake is persistently looking for the submission but Rodiguez is defending it well.
Shake controlling from the back.
Rodiguez just trying to survive but Shake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodiguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodiguez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shake is staying active.
Rodiguez trying to get back to his feet but Shake is in full control for now.
Abee Shake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodiguez is breathing heavily.
Shake thows a strike but Rodiguez uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Rodiguez as he ends up in Shake 's guard! #T3##SUB#
Shake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Shake uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rodiguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shake swivels and escapes.
Abee Shake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodiguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shake swivels and escapes.
Shake shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodiguez tries to sprawl out of it but Shake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodiguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Shake gets a clinch. #T4#
Rodiguez can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Shake pulls Rodiguez into guard.
#SUB#
Shake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodiguez is aware though and is defending well.
Shake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodiguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodiguez throws a strike but Shake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shake 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shake tries to land a front kick but Rodiguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Rodiguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Shake 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.
#SUB#
Shake wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodiguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shake seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodiguez is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rodiguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shake is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Shake 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.
Shake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodiguez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shake throws some wild stikes that Rodiguez manages to avoid easily.
Shake controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Shake jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodiguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rodiguez 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.
Shake working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodiguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodiguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Shake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Shake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodiguez, who protects the arm well.
Rodiguez parries the strikes from Shake easily there. Shake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodiguez to escape.
#SU#
Shake decides to stand back up. Shake steps back and let's Rodiguez get back to his feet.
Shake throws a leg kick but Rodiguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodiguez fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodiguez throws the kick towards the body but Shake avoids it.
Shake dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodiguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shake slowing the pace effectively.
Shake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodiguez can do to turn this around?
Rodiguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shake.
#TD#
Shake pulls Rodiguez into guard.
Shake has a closed guard, preventing Rodiguez from standing up.
Shake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yair Rodiguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abee Shake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abee Shake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shake 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Abee Shake wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Yair Rodiguez had this to say: 'It wasn't my fault'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Shrute is looking to clinch. #TD#
Shrute is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wright's half guard.
Wright wants to control but Shrute is keeping busy.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shrute. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright wants to get back to full guard but Shrute has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Shrute with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Wright tries to hold on but Shrute postures up.
Shrute trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#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.
Shrute is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Shrute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Shrute eventually gives up the hold.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Shrute is very close to passing his half guard.
Shrute missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Wright tries to roll over but Shrute keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Wright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shrute pulls his head out easily.
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. Shrute connects with a nice short shot to Wright's temple.
Shrute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wright trying to get back to full guard but Shrute takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wright can't escape the position.
#T4#
Shrute cracks Wright with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shrute controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shrute tries to control but Wright wriggling away.
Wright is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shrute can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Shrute dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Shrute shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wright is trying to defend but Shrute finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wright pushes Shrute off looking to stand but Shrute dives back in and keeps control.
Wright gets back to full guard.
Shrute's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Shrute from controlling successfully.
Wright working a defensive guard but Shrute manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Wright is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shrute connects with a decent elbow.
Wright stops Shrute from passing to mount. #SUB#
Shrute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wright, who protects the arm well.
Wright tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shrute easily slips into full mount!
Wright tries to hold on but Shrute postures up.#T2#
Wright is bucking up trying to escape but Shrute cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wright is looking to improve his position but Shrute isn't that keen on the idea.
Shrute trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wright wants to control but Shrute is having none of it.
Shrute lands with some strikes.
Wright tries to reverse the position but Shrute maintains control.#T3#
Shrute working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Shrute goes for an armbar but Wright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wright. #SUB#
Shrute had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Shrute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Wright wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Shrute's closed guard. He's half up but Shrute has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Shrute pivots and extends the arm, Wright falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Shrute! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwight Shrute! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Begaye fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fournte sprawls well initially but Begaye persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Fournte looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Begaye's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Fournte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Begaye pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fournte holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Begaye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fournte works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Begaye keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fournte's head.
Begaye lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begaye is working Fournte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Fournte is rocked!
Begaye arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fournte's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tallulah Begaye! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Toal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toal wants it to stay on the feet.
Toal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dylan Toal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toal throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Marcus dives in and scores a takedown into Toal's guard.
Marcus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Toal keeps moving.
Marcus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus passes into half guard.
Marcus working over Toal with some ground and pound. Toal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Toal is looking to escape.
Toal looks winded!
Marcus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Marcus wants to take a breather but Toal is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Toal is looking to escape.
Marcus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Marcus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toal tries to kick Marcus off but Marcus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marcus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marcus is looking for a kimura but Toal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcus to get the leverage. #SUB#
Marcus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toal defends it well. #ES2#
Toal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marcus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Toal breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Toal. Those never looked like landing.
Marcus looks for a takedown but Toal sprawls well.
Toal throws a counter combo.
Toal misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Toal throws a combination. Marcus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Toal misses.
Toal dodges the punch combination from Marcus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daruis Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toal throws a right hand that Marcus ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcus also avoids with ease.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Marcus.
Marcus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcus somewhat.
Toal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Toal tries to keep at a distance but Marcus has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marcus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toal's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Toal's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Toal throws a series of punches but Marcus moves out of range.
Toal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toal misses with a few strikes there.
Toal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toal is fending him off so far but Marcus persists. Nope, Toal circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcus dodges the punch combination from Toal.
Marcus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toal tries to bum rush Marcus with a series of wild strikes but Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcus is defended easily by Toal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Toal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Toal throws a combination. Marcus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marcus dodges the punch combination from Toal.
Toal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toal as he avoids it easily.
Marcus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daruis Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toal wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcus circles away quickly and effectively.
Toal throws a nice looking combination but Marcus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Toal feints a jab promting Marcus to slip. Toal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marcus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Toal misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Marcus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dylan Toal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcus darts in looking for a takedown but Toal gets double underhooks and turns Marcus into the cage.
Toal working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Marcus gets a clinch.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Toal manages to get underhooks.
Marcus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Marcus fails to pull guard.
Toal is trying to break the clinch but Marcus has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Toal breaks from the clinch.
Toal throws a nice looking combination but Marcus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcus darts in looking for a takedown but Toal gets double underhooks and turns Marcus into the cage.
Marcus jumps guard but Toal stands there with Marcus around his waist. Marcus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Marcus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Toal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Marcus is on him like a limpet, forcing Toal back against the cage.#T3#
Marcus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Toal to keep the fight standing.
Marcus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toal walks away with a smile on his face. Marcus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A right-left combo lands from Toal.
Toal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toal swinging wildly here.
Marcus shoots for a double leg takedown but Toal sprawls well. He's pushed Marcus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Marcus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toal's guard.
Marcus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Toal keeps moving.
Toal keeping full guard, as Marcus tries to pass. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Toal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Marcus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marcus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Toal to keep the fight standing.
Marcus is trying to maintain a safe position but Toal gets an underhook and turns Marcus into the cage.
Toal is looking to break free of the clinch but Marcus has double underhooks.
Marcus controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Marcus manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Toal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Marcus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toal.#TD#
Toal tries to sprawl but Marcus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Toal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marcus lands strikes from half guard.
Marcus tries to pass to full mount but Toal defends it.
Toal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marcus is looking to take a break and control but Toal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toal wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcus lands a nice short elbow.
Marcus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toal keeps working. #T1#
Marcus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marcus trying to control but Toal is having none of it.
Toal is trying to stand.
Marcus unloading with bombs!
Marcus tries to control but Toal wriggling away. #SU#
Marcus gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Marcus clinches up against the cage.
Toal is trying to break free.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Toal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcus or perhaps it was just good defense by Toal, which made it look bad.
A left and a right from Toal both land. Nice combination.
Toal misses with the combination.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Toal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marcus is looking for a counter combo.
Marcus throws a series of punches but Toal avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Toal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Toal misses with a double jab.
Toal tries to bum rush Marcus with a series of wild strikes but Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcus throws a series of punches but Toal avoids them all with ease.
Dylan Toal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toal misses with a double jab.
Toal looks to land a combination but Marcus avoids it well.
Toal looks to land a combination but Marcus avoids it well.
Toal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcus circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toal pinned against the cage. Toal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daruis Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Toal does no damage.
Marcus slips a jab and a cross from Toal.
#T4#
Toal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toal misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Marcus closes the distance and pushes Toal back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus has Toal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daruis Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toal is trying to push Marcus away but Marcus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dylan Toal.
I've got Toal 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Toal!
Our winner, Dylan Toal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Gergich blocks the body kick.
Fournte takes a swing at Gergich's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fournte.
Fournte working away.
Fournte is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gergich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fournte working away.
Fournte just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gergich is trying to control Fournte's posture but Fournte avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gergich is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gergich wants to control but Fournte postures up.
Gergich gets back to half guard.
Fournte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fournte is thwarting Gergich's attempts to control the position.
Fournte wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Fournte gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Gergich being controlled for a moment.
Fournte advances nicely into full mount.
Fournte with good strikes from the mount here!
Gergich is looking to get to half guard.
Fournte takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Fournte with shots to the head and body - Gergich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fournte content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fournte lands a big shot there that rocks Gergich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fournte lands a big shot there that rocks Gergich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fournte controlling his opponent.
Gergich is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Fournte scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gergich?
Gergich is trying desperately to improve position.
Fournte controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fournte looking to secure an arm triangle but Gergich defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Fournte dominated that round.
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#
A head kick from Gergich lands but Fournte takes it in his stride.
Fournte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fournte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fournte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gergich.
Fournte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gergich doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Fournte counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gergich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Gergich misses with a body punch.
Gergich is working for takedown but Fournte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gergich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fournte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greg Fournte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Gergich.#BC#
Fournte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gergich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gergich fails to land the takedown.
Gergich is breathing heavily.
Fournte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gergich moves in looking to clinch but Fournte pushes him off.
Gergich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Fournte gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Come on Fournte - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gergich stops a takedown attempt from Fournte.
Fournte working hard to break the clinch.
Fournte wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gergich obliges.
Gergich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gergich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fournte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gergich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Fournte manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Gergich is looking to stand up but Fournte won't let him.
Fournte keeping moving, preventing Gergich from controlling successfully.
Fournte pulls Gergich in close to his closed guard and prevents Gergich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fournte wants to stand and escape but Gergich is having none of it.
Fournte is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fournte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Gergich misses #CL#
and Fournte counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Gergich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fournte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gergich can do to turn this around?#CL#
Fournte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fournte is looking to break free of the clinch but Gergich has double underhooks.
Gergich can't break the clinch.
Gergich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gergich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fournte to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Gergich breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Fournte dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gergich. #CL#
Fournte moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Fournte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gergich shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Gergich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fournte to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fournte postures up.
Gergich 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.
Fournte is in close to Gergich's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Fournte would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gergich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fournte is one step ahead there.
Fournte content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gergich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fournte circles away.
Greg Fournte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Gergich.
Gergich takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Fournte has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Fournte pulls guard effortlessly.
Fournte looking for a sweep. Not yet Fournte, not yet.
Fournte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gergich trying to control the position from guard on top but Fournte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fournte pulls Gergich in close to his closed guard and prevents Gergich from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Fournte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gergich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gergich trying to control but Fournte is working from the bottom.
Fournte trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gergich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fournte swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fournte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gergich to the mat! Gergich manages to get full guard.
Greg Fournte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fournte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fournte is pushing down on Gergich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gergich is fighting to maintain full guard but Fournte has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gergich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fournte keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Fournte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fournte 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Fournte! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Covington has his takedown stuffed
and Marcus counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Marcus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Covington on his heels. He'll look to pass Covington's guard now, I'm sure.
Covington is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marcus dives into side control.
#REVB#
Covington looks to move to half guard but instead Marcus has passed into mount! Damn!
Covington is trying desperately to improve position.
Marcus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Covington can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Covington tries to improve his position but instead Marcus has taken his back! #SUB#
Marcus has the hooks in. Covington is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Marcus passes his arm under Covington's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Covington taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daruis Marcus! |
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