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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1158 Round 3
Date: Jul 24, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newman is defended easily by Man.
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Man rushes Newman and presses him up against the cage.
Newman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Newman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Man pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newman's efforts to push away.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newman's efforts to push away.
Man tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Newman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Newman jumps guard but Man stands there with Newman around his waist. Newman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newman can't break the clinch.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newman, pushing him back against the cage.
Man gets underhooks to prevent Newman's takedown attempt.
Man tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Man tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Man.
Newman is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Newman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newman or not.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Newman prevents a body shot from Man.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man keeps control of Newman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Newman in a clinch.
Newman prevents a body shot from Man.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man pushes Newman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man 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.
Man scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man lands an elbow inside that Newman shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Newman has been cut.#BC2#
Man breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Newman right on the button. Newman goes down! Man follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Man gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demolition Man! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1158 Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Newman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newman.
Newman pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newman on the ground.
Newman thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Newman is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones has a hand on Newman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Newman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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!
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T1#
Newman controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Newman.#SUB2#
Newman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Newman has got one arm under Jones's chin. This could be trouble... Jones trying to control the other hand but Newman gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jones has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Newman! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1158 Round 1
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Barros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newman's waist but Newman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barros off to one side.
Newman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Barros pushes Newman up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Newman pulls guard effortlessly.
Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barros preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Newman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newman stops Barros from standing up. #T1#
Newman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newman scoring with punches and elbows.
Newman trying to control the position but Barros is working away.
Newman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Barros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Newman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU2#
Newman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barros is looking to clinch.
Newman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barros checks it well. #T2#
Barros is looking to clinch but Newman is avoiding it.
Barros goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
Newman wants to counter the offense by Barros and move into the clinch position.
Newman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barros tries to pull guard but Newman holds him up against the cage and eventually Barros drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deivson Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Newman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barros clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Barros trying to control the hands but Newman won't let him.
Newman lands with a hammerfist to the side of Barros's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barros trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Newman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barros doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Newman tightening his grip on Barros, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Newman looking for the choke but no joy.
Barros trying to control the hands but Newman breaks the grip. #T4#
Newman doesn't have the hooks in and Barros manages to turn into his guard.
Newman controls Barros momentarily but Barros frees himself.
Newman wants to sweep here but Barros controlling him for the moment.
Barros slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barros seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Newman for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Newman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Newman throws out a leg kick but Barros moves out of range and Newman only half commits.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barros checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Barros moves into the clinch successfully.
Newman letting Barros take a breather here.
Barros fails to pull guard.
Newman tries to score a body lock takedown but Barros shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barros tries to break free but Newman pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman stalling the fight.
Barros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barros can't break the clinch.
Barros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newman.
#T1##BC2#
Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newman throws a leg kick but Barros moved away.
As Newman tries to get set, Barros tries to push him back and clinch up but Newman manages to avoid the attempt.
Barros dives in for a single leg takedown but Newman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deivson Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barros working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newman.
Barros is looking to break free of the clinch but Newman has double underhooks. #BC2#
Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newman misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Newman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barros tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Newman is in Barros's guard.
Barros is looking to stand back up but Newman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barros. #REVR#
Newman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Newman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Newman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##ES#
Barros has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Newman is on him like a limpet, forcing Barros back against the cage.
Barros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barros jumps guard but Newman stands there with Barros around his waist. Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barros wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Newman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barros throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
#TD2#
Newman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barros kicks off Newman and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newman sprawls well. Newman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman misses with a two punch combination.
Barros takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Newman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Newman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barros trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Newman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Newman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Newman slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Newman decides to pull guard.
Barros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Barros decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Newman circles away.
Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Newman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Barros moves into the clinch.
Barros tries to break free but Newman pushes him back against the cage.
Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newman smiles and moves away.
Barros tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range.
Newman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Newman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newman lands a nice short elbow.
Newman tries to stand and escape but Barros actually recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Barros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barros keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Newman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barros can't keep his opponent in guard - Newman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Newman controlling the action here.
Newman tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Newman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Newman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU2#
Newman decides to stand and escape the position.
Barros fails with the takedown.
Newman tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Newman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Barros has hold of Newman's hands but Newman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Newman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barros trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newman 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Matt Newman!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Matt Newman!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Matt Newman!
Matt Newman wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1#
James connects with a right hand. Russel shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Russel has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russel is defended easily by James .
James looks to land a combination but Russel avoids it well.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Russel , before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Russel ducks under a wild hook from James .
Russel blocks a head kick by James .
Russel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James .
James works the jab nicely.
Russel throws a shot to the body.
Russel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Russel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Russel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Russel slows the pace down in half guard.
Russel prevents James from standing back up.
James won't allow Russel to pass to mount. #SUB#
Russel seems to be looking for submissions.
Russel throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James has hold of Russel 's hands but Russel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Russel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russel wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James pushes Russel off looking to stand but Russel dives back in and keeps control.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russel .
Russel is breathing heavily.
James scores with a hook to the body. Russel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Russel is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Russel .
Russel moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from James .
As James looks to move away, Russel throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Jordan James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Russel with a body shot.#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James loads up on a big right hand but Russel slips the punch.
Russel slips under a jab.#T4#
Russel slips a jab and a cross from James .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Russel checks a leg kick.
James throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Russel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Russel trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Russel wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Russel stands up out of the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Russel 's cut.
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#
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Russel counters with a takedown into side control.
Russel trying to control the position but James is working away.
Russel slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel tries to advance to mount but can't.
James bucks up and tries to throw Russel off but instead Russel has got his back!#T1#
Russel connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for James to escape the position.
#SUB#
James 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 Russel gets his way!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Russel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jack Russel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Russel lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
James is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Russel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
James staying busy and making it hard for Russel to control. #SUB#
Russel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Russel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure James doesn't escape.
James trying to get back to his feet but Russel is in full control for now. #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.
James prevents Russel from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Russel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Russel thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
James defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Russel 's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Russel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Russel 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Russel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James lunges at Russel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Russel 's hand.
James connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Russel covering up! James comes in with a big uppercut and Russel goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jordan James ! |
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