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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Gilligon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gilligon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover leaves Gilligon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gilligon dives in and grabs Glover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glover pushes down on Gilligon's head and hops out.
Gilligon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gilligon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gilligon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gilligon.
Gilligon fails with the takedown
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A jab from Glover misses.
Gilligon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glover defends it nicely.
Gilligon throws a right hand that Glover ducks under and follows up with a left that Glover also avoids with ease.
Glover is looking to counter punch.
Gilligon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilligon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilligon somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Glover misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Gilligon.
Gilligon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Gilligon counters with a one-two to the body.
Gilligon dives in and grabs Glover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glover pushes down on Gilligon's head and hops out.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Gilligon manages to avoid it.
Gilligon looks winded!
Glover throws a sloppy head kick and Gilligon moves out of range easily.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Gilligon counters with a straight right hand.
Gilligon is looking to clinch but Glover is avoiding it.
Gilligon fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Gilligon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glover's waist but Glover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gilligon off to one side.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilligon is just out of range.
Glover scores with a decent looking hook.
Gilligon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gilligon.
Gilligon slips under a jab from Glover.
James Gilligon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Gilligon saw that one coming.#T4#
Gilligon tries to clinch up but Glover circles away and keeps his distance.
Gilligon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Glover circles away.
Gilligon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gilligon shoots in looking for a takedown but Glover manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gilligon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Gilligon is out of range.
Glover throws a head kick that misses.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilligon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Glover was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Glover avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Glover dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilligon.
It appears Glover was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gilligon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glover swivels and escapes.
Glover misses with a hook.
Gilligon fails with the takedown
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gilligon.
Glover scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilligon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gilligon tries a head kick but it misses.
James Gilligon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Gilligon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover throws a hook but Gilligon blocks it.
Gilligon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Glover misses with a straight right.
Glover lands a nice looking body shot.
Glover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilligon.
Gilligon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glover defends it well.
Gilligon tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilligon.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilligon is just out of range.
Gilligon fails with the takedown.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Gilligon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilligon wants to clinch.
Gilligon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Gilligon shoots in for a takedown but Glover shows good takedown defense.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilligon.
Gilligon shoots for a double leg takedown but Glover sprawls well. He's pushed Gilligon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Glover misses with a hook. Gilligon ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Nice cross by Glover.
Glover misses with a straight right.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilligon moves away.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glover blocks the body kick.
Gilligon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glover swivels and escapes.
Terrance Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover throws a low kick but Gilligon avoids it.
Gilligon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gilligon avoids the body shot from Glover.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gilligon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Glover has got the better of the exchanges.
Gilligon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilligon tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Gilligon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Gilligon darts in looking for a takedown but Glover gets double underhooks and turns Gilligon into the cage.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover with a nice cross.
Gilligon slips under a jab from Glover.
Glover misses with a straight left.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Glover dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Glover stuffs the takedown attempt from Gilligon. Gilligon gets slowly back to his feet.
Glover was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gilligon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
Gilligon shoots in for a double leg but Glover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gilligon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gilligon swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Glover misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilligon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gilligon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilligon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gilligon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glover but Glover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gilligon.
Gilligon wants to clinch.
Glover swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Gilligon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glover defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glover, as that shot connected.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Gilligon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Gilligon darts in and clinches Glover up against the cage.
Gilligon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Gilligon looking to stall.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
Gilligon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glover smiles and moves away.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilligon was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gilligon throws a head kick but Glover moves out of range.
Glover is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilligon.
Glover swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Glover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Glover does it's job there.
Glover misses the jab.
Terrance Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilligon fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilligon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Glover takes a swing at Gilligon's ribcage but misses.
Gilligon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glover but Glover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilligon tries to clinch up but Glover circles away and keeps his distance.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilligon moves away.
Gilligon wants to counter the offense by Glover and move into the clinch position.
Gilligon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decent striking displayed by Glover there.
Gilligon fails with a takedown attempt.
James Gilligon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Glover 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!
Nice shot by Glover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Glover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glover 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Glover! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Land .
Ferouq fails to land the takedown.
Land attempts a counter takedown but Ferouq avoids it well and moves away.
Ferouq shoots in for a double leg but Land sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferouq tries to clinch but Land is having none of it.
Ferouq fails with the takedown.
Tim Land has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudley Ferouq.
Ferouq fails with a takedown attempt.
Land displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferouq.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferouq on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Dudley Ferouq has been cut.#CL#
Land rushes Ferouq and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Land manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Ferouq defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Land .
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferouq tries to clinch but Land moves out of range.
Land dives in and grabs Ferouq's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferouq pushes down on Land 's head and hops out.
Ferouq tries to counter with a clinch but Land shakes him off and moves away.
Land shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferouq tries to sprawl out of it but Land keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferouq manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Land moves into the clinch.#BC#
Land breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferouq gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Land counters with a crisp one two that drops Ferouq! Land thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ferouq to his feet! Ferouq is in big trouble!#ROC#Ferouq is rocked!
Ferouq throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Land 's waist but Land gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferouq off to one side.
Ferouq is still on wobbly legs! Can Land finish him?
Ferouq looks winded!#T2##TD#
Land closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ferouq's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Land gets to his feet. Ferouq looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Land gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferouq seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Land wants the takedown. Ferouq is fighting it off but Land persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ferouq's guard against the cage.
Land is standing up over Ferouq. Ferouq looks to escape but Land dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Land advances to full mount.
Land tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Land thowing shots but they're missing.
Land looking to control and managing it successfully.
Land sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Land controlling his opponent. #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.
Land thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Land 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.
Land controlling his opponent.
Land seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferouq for as long as he can get away with.
Land throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Land dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dudley Ferouq's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Land shoots in and bounces Ferouq off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferouq is wriggling around but Land manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Land is controlling the pace.
Land lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Land is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferouq avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Land . #SU#
Land stands up and beckons Ferouq to join him on the feet.
Land lands a jab to Ferouq's midsection.
Ferouq is breathing heavily.#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.
Ferouq throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Land moves into the clinch.#TD#
Land pulls guard successfully.
Land is adopting a defensive guard.
Land is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Land stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Ferouq gets caught napping as Land dives in and scores a takedown. Ferouq manages to retain guard.
Land is standing up over Ferouq. Ferouq looks to escape but Land dives into side control.
#T3##REVB#
Land looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferouq is avoiding damage well.
#SU#
Land decides to stand back up. #CL#
Land rushes Ferouq and presses him up against the cage.
Land stalls. #BC#
Land breaks the clinch.
Land shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferouq sprawls well. Ferouq wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Land gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Land has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Land .
Land pushes Ferouq back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Land turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Land manages to end up in side control.
Ferouq bucks up and tries to throw Land off but instead Land has got his back!
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!
Land controls the action.
Ferouq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Land . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Land looking for the choke from the back.
Land is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferouq can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Land is looking for the choke from the back position but Ferouq is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Land dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dudley Ferouq's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Land throws a right and a left that Ferouq avoids nicely.
Ferouq shoots in looking for a takedown. Land tries to sprawl out of it but Ferouq keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Land manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Land shoots in for a takedown but Ferouq shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Land fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferouq, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferouq is trying to break free.
Ferouq is looking to break free of the clinch but Land has double underhooks.
Ferouq wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferouq tries for a takedown but Land manages to get underhooks.
Tim Land has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudley Ferouq.
Ferouq takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Land escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Land is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferouq's half guard.
Land moves into full mount! Ferouq won't be happy about that! #T1#
Land takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Land is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ferouq to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ferouq shrugs it off.
Land misses with a head shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Land tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Land '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.
Land continues to stall.
Land has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Land working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Land takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Land moves to the back. #SUB#
Land is looking for the choke from the back position but Ferouq is controlling his hands well.
Ferouq just trying to survive but Land is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Ferouq is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Land gets his way!
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Land controls the position.#SUB#
Land looking for the RNC.
Land biding his time, controlling Ferouq.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Land is persistently looking for the submission but Ferouq is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Land showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Land 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Land ! |
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