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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1139 Round 3
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sam napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sam wants to control but Cyrus postures up.
Sam is looking to regain half guard here but Cyrus keeps moving and retains side control.
Cyrus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cyrus looking to control but instead Sam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyrus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cyrus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Cyrus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Sam keeping control of the position.
Sam trying to control from the bottom.
Sam is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam trying to hold on to Cyrus's head to control him but Cyrus postures up.
Sam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cyrus throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyrus postures up.
Cyrus stopping the sweep attempt from Sam.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Cyrus clinches up with Sam and pushes him back against the cage.
Cyrus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sam to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Sam manages to break the clinch.
Cyrus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cyrus tries to clinch but Sam is having none of it.
Sam tries to counter with a takedown but Cyrus is quick to defend against it.
Sam shoots in but no luck this time.
Cyrus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sam defends it nicely.#T3#
Cyrus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Sam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cyrus.
Sam misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Sam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cyrus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanjro Sam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danyul Cyrus.#BC#
Sam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cyrus shoots in but no luck this time.
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sam but Sam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cyrus darts in looking for a takedown but Sam gets double underhooks and turns Cyrus into the cage.
Sam fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Sam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cyrus defends it nicely.
Cyrus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Cyrus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cyrus is in Sam's guard.
Sam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sam trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cyrus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tanjro Sam will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Cyrus dives in and scores a takedown into Sam's guard.
Cyrus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sam controls Cyrus momentarily but Cyrus frees himself.
Cyrus lands a couple of digs.
Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cyrus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cyrus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam trying to control but Cyrus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cyrus is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cyrus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sam trying to control the position but Cyrus is working away.
Sam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Cyrus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cyrus is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it.
Sam tries to stand but Cyrus is controlling his head.
Cyrus stops Sam from passing to mount.
Cyrus is looking to regain half guard here but Sam keeps moving and retains side control.
Sam happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cyrus is fending him off so far but Sam persists. Nope, Cyrus circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyrus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cyrus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sam is fending him off so far but Cyrus persists. Nope, Sam circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Sam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cyrus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cyrus is looking to reverse the position.
Cyrus is breathing heavily.
Sam trying to control the position but Cyrus is working away.
The strikes coming from Sam are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Sam trying to control the action but Cyrus is working from the bottom.
Sam lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cyrus's face as Sam controls the position.
Cyrus tries to bench press Sam off him but Sam keeps the position.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Cyrus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cyrus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanjro Sam dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cyrus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sam throwing short punches from the bottom.
Cyrus won't allow Sam to get back to his feet.
Cyrus stopping the sweep attempt from Sam.
Sam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyrus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sam pulls Cyrus in close to his closed guard and prevents Cyrus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Cyrus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cyrus moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.#TD2#
Sam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cyrus won't allow Sam to sweep him here. #T2#
Cyrus trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Sam pulls Cyrus in close to prevent any damage.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sam trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cyrus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cyrus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sam wants to sweep here but Cyrus controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Sam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cyrus with a nice head shot there.
Cyrus throws an elbow that misses. Sam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cyrus's guard. Nice move by Sam!#REVR#
Sam stops Cyrus from standing up. #T4#
Cyrus keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Sam postures up.
#SUB2#
Cyrus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sam defends well.
Cyrus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cyrus working a defensive guard but Sam passes into half guard.
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 Tanjro Sam.
Well Sam 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Tanjro Sam!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Tanjro Sam!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Tanjro Sam!
Tanjro Sam wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1139 Round 2
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Cyrus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DePrix can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cyrus is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! DePrix is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danyul Cyrus! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1139 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Van Der Livery throws a one two combo.
Cyrus shoots in for a double leg but Van Der Livery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cyrus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Livery shoots in for a double leg but Cyrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cyrus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Der Livery manages to circle out of the way.
Cyrus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Livery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cyrus somewhat.
A jab from Van Der Livery finds it's way through Cyrus's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Livery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cyrus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Der Livery slips under a jab from Cyrus.#TD2#
Van Der Livery drives through with a takedown into Cyrus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cyrus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Der Livery is controlling him.
Van Der Livery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cyrus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cyrus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cyrus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cyrus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Livery's guard. #REVR#
Cyrus throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Livery keeping moving, preventing Cyrus from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cyrus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cyrus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cyrus 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.
Cyrus prevents Van Der Livery from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Livery wants to get back to full guard but Cyrus has passed into side control.#SUB#
Cyrus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Der Livery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Cyrus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Der Livery is trying to improve his position.
Cyrus cracks Van Der Livery with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cyrus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Livery keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Der Livery sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cyrus is keen to just control but Van Der Livery is a slippery customer.
Van Der Livery wants to control the action here but instead Cyrus manages to pass to full mount!
Van Der Livery tries to hold on but Cyrus postures up.
Van Der Livery looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cyrus controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Livery is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danyul Cyrus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Van Der Livery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cyrus but Cyrus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cyrus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Livery has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Livery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cyrus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Der Livery shoots for a double leg takedown but Cyrus sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Livery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danyul Cyrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Van Der Livery.
Cyrus lands with a hook. Van Der Livery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cyrus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Van Der Livery with that takedown attempt.
Cyrus tries to counter with a takedown but Van Der Livery is quick to defend against it.
Cyrus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Livery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cyrus defends it nicely.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Livery is defended easily by Cyrus.
Cyrus throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Livery counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Der Livery shoots in for a double leg but Cyrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Der Livery just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCyrus.
Van Der Livery is breathing heavily.
Cyrus fails to land the takedown.
Van Der Livery tries for a takedown but Cyrus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Cyrus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Livery bucks up and tries to throw Cyrus off but instead Cyrus has got his back!#SUB#
Cyrus looking to break Van Der Livery's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Van Der Livery remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cyrus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good control from Cyrus.
Cyrus loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Van Der Livery hold on?
Van Der Livery is trying to break free.
Van Der Livery trying to control the position but Cyrus manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Van Der Livery right now.
Cyrus wants to control but Van Der Livery is keeping busy.
Cyrus lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cyrus.
#T3#
Van Der Livery trying to control but not successfully.
Cyrus controls the position.
Van Der Livery trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cyrus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Livery can do to turn this around?
Cyrus controlling from the back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cyrus is punishing Van Der Livery with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cyrus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Van Der Livery trying to control the action but Cyrus just sinks the hooks in.
Van Der Livery wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cyrus is not going to allow Van Der Livery to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danyul Cyrus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cyrus gets the takedown into side control.
Van Der Livery is looking to get back to his feet here but Cyrus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Van Der Livery's back.#SUB#
Cyrus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Der Livery knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Der Livery for a finish.
Cyrus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Der Livery doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyrus avoiding Van Der Livery 's attempts to control his hands. #T1##SUB#
Cyrus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Van Der Livery is defending well though. Cyrus let's go of the attempt for now.
Van Der Livery is trying to break free.
#T2#
Cyrus controls the action.
Danyul Cyrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Der Livery is trying to break free.
Van Der Livery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cyrus wants to control but Van Der Livery is keeping busy.
Cyrus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Van Der Livery.#T3##SUB#
Cyrus working for a choke but Van Der Livery is defending well.
I would not like to be Van Der Livery right now.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cyrus is cranking Van Der Livery's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Van Der Livery! He's tightened the choke and Van Der Livery is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danyul Cyrus! |
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