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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but Lakes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Lakes takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Lakes.
Matthews goes for a takedown attempt but Lakes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonathan Lakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randle Matthews.
Lakes throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Lakes. Lakes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Lakes pulls guard.
Lakes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lakes working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
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.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Matthews preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lakes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Lakes, not yet.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lakes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matthews uses it to pass to side control.
Lakes can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews happy to just control the position for now.
Matthews postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lakes can't do much from the bottom here.
Matthews staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Lakes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lakes sprawls well. Lakes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Lakes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews trying to hold on to Lakes's head to control him but Lakes postures up.
#T4#
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Lakes wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Lakes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Lakes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lakes throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lakes sprawls well. Lakes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lakes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Lakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Lakes back into the cage.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Lakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Lakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Lakes has the dominant position.#T1#
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lakes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Lakes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lakes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Lakes.
Lakes fails with the takedown.
Lakes blocks a head kick by Matthews.
#CL2#
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2##BC#
Lakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lakes avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lakes.
Lakes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lakes misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthews darts in looking for a takedown but Lakes gets double underhooks and turns Matthews into the cage. #TD2#
Lakes gets caught napping as Matthews dives in and scores a takedown. Lakes manages to retain guard.
Lakes is wriggling around but Matthews manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVR##SU2#
Matthews decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lakes has his takedown stuffed
and Lakes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Lakes is trying to pull guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lakes tries to pull guard but Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Lakes drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Lakes has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lakes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matthews can't get the takedown.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Lakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lakes slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lakes but Lakes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randle Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Matthews tries to clinch but Lakes is having none of it.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lakes swivels and escapes.
Lakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Lakes with that takedown attempt.
Lakes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Matthews rushes Lakes and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Lakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews wants to break free but Lakes has control.
#T1#
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lakes tries to pull guard but Matthews won't allow it.
Matthews is working for takedown but Lakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Matthews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lakes has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Lakes jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Lakes around his waist. Lakes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Lakes manages to break the clinch.
Matthews shoots in but Lakes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lakes shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Lakes tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Lakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews wants to counter with a clinch but Lakes pushes him away.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Lakes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lakes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Lakes shoots and misses #CL2#
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Lakes has him pressed against the cage.
Lakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Matthews rushes Lakes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Lakes tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lakes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Lakes tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lakes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lakes tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Lakes shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lakes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4##CL2#
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Lakes back into the cage.
Lakes trying to control the position but instead, Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lakes into the cage.
Matthews tries to break free but Lakes pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lakes is defending well.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lakes leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lakes throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randle Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randle Matthews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Plenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mora as he jumps to the side.
Plenkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Plenkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plenkins.
Mora feinted with a counter takedown.
Mora moves in looking to clinch but Plenkins pushes him off.
Plenkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mora misses with a body shot.
Plenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Mora sprawls well. He's pushed Plenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lui Mora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowlin Plenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plenkins.
#TD#
Plenkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mora to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mora accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mora seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mora postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mora trying to control but Plenkins is working from the bottom.
Mora scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Plenkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Mora advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mora in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Plenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Mora trying to control the pace.
Mora slips a nice elbow through Plenkins's hands, connecting with Plenkins's forehead.
Mora 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.#T2#
Mora stalling.
Mora lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Plenkins quite badly. Plenkins pulls Mora in close trying to recover. Mora postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Plenkins on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Plenkins doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lui Mora!
Lui Mora was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Lazor shoots in but Kronenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alwin Kronenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lazor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lazor is trying to drag Kronenberg to the mat but Kronenberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lazor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Lazor pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Lazor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lazor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazor is looking to stand up but Kronenberg isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lazor is trying to control the position but Kronenberg postures up. #T1#
Kronenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kronenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kronenberg is fighting to break Lazor's control of his arms but Lazor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kronenberg throws an elbow that misses. Lazor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kronenberg's guard. Nice move by Lazor!#REVB#
Lazor preventing the sweep.
Lazor passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Lazor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kronenberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kronenberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lazor scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Kronenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lazor is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kronenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Kronenberg taking some punishment here, with Lazor in his half guard.
Lazor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kronenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Lazor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kronenberg!
Lazor controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Lazor working for a guillotine from mount but Kronenberg is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Lazor wants to control the pace but Kronenberg is squirming around nicely.
Kronenberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lazor lands a couple of good shots and Kronenberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lazor has the hooks in. Kronenberg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kronenberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lazor is looking to control Kronenberg but Kronenberg is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Kronenberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lazor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lazor controls the action.
Kronenberg is keeping busy.
Lazor throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kronenberg!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazor controlling well, preventing Kronenberg from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Lazor is persistently looking for the submission but Kronenberg is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lazor 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#
Kronenberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lazor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kronenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kronenberg lands with a good body shot.
Kronenberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kronenberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lazor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lazor fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lazor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kronenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1##CL2#
Lazor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lazor pushes Kronenberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kronenberg.
Lazor is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lazor lands a takedown into guard.
Kronenberg is trying to keep Lazor in close.
Lazor preventing the sweep.
Kronenberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kronenberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kronenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Kronenberg, not yet.
Lazor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kronenberg tries to bench press Lazor off him but Lazor keeps the position.
Kronenberg is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lazor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kronenberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Kronenberg is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Lazor stands up.
Kronenberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kronenberg throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lazor.
Kronenberg lunges at Lazor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lazor's hand.
Lazor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Lazor instigates a clinch.
Kronenberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Lazor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Lazor gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Kronenberg wants to control but Lazor postures up.
Kronenberg tries to bench press Lazor off him but Lazor keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lazor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kronenberg is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kronenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kronenberg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lazor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kronenberg is trying to control Lazor's posture but Lazor avoids it.
Kronenberg tries to escape but Lazor is in control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kronenberg is looking for a sweep.
Lazor wants to control but Kronenberg is keeping him busy.
Kronenberg struggling a bit here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kronenberg is looking for a sweep.
Kronenberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lazor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kronenberg gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alwin Kronenberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lazor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lazor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kronenberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lazor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kronenberg is looking to wear down Lazor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kronenberg connects with a body shot that sends Lazor's belly button to the back.
Kronenberg connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Lazor tumbling to the canvas! Kronenberg pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Lazor was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alwin Kronenberg!
In his post fight interview, Alwin Kronenberg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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