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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1170 Round 2
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Salamies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibbon.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Salamies enables Gibbon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salamies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salamies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gibbon throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Salamies pushes a forearm under Gibbon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gibbon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salamanteri Salamies! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1170 Round 1
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gibbon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gibbon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibbon pulls Tkemp in close to prevent any damage.
Tkemp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibbon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tkemp's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbon is looking to stand up but Tkemp won't let him.
Gibbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tkemp works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Gibbon stopping the sweep attempt from Tkemp.
Gibbon wants to pass the guard but Tkemp is keeping the position.
Gibbon controlling from the top position.
Gibbon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tkemp looking to control.
Tkemp looking to control but Gibbon passes into half guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tkemp keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tkemp is looking for a sweep. Gibbon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gibbon in particular looking to stall.
Tkemp is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibbon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibbon closes the distance and clinches up with Tkemp, looking for a takedown. Gibbon pushes Tkemp against the cage but Tkemp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tkemp keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Tkemp misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Tkemp. No joy for Gibbon on that attempt.
Tkemp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Gibbon with that takedown attempt.
Eamon Tkemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gibbon.
Tkemp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gibbon as he avoids it easily.
Gibbon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gibbon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tkemp momentarily.
Gibbon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tkemp.
Gibbon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbon shoots for a double leg takedown but Tkemp sprawls well. He's pushed Gibbon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibbon looks to land a combination. Tkemp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gibbon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tkemp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibbon avoids the body shot from Tkemp.
#T4##TD#
Tkemp manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gibbon on his heels. He'll look to pass Gibbon's guard now, I'm sure.
Tkemp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tkemp wanted to stand there but Gibbon had control of the position.
Gibbon trying to control the position.
Tkemp stays in close to Gibbon's body and controls the position.
Gibbon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tkemp lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davis Gibbon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tkemp has Gibbon up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tkemps head. #BC2#
Gibbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Tkemp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gibbon is looking for a sweep. Tkemp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES2#
Gibbon pushes Tkemp off and gets back to his feet.
Gibbon shoots in looking for a takedown but Tkemp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tkemp feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Tkemp clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbon is trying to pull guard but Tkemp has him pressed against the cage.
Tkemp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Gibbon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tkemp uses from the top position. #T1#
Tkemp looking to pass the guard.
Tkemp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tkemp trying to control but Gibbon is working from the bottom.
Tkemp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gibbon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gibbon controls Tkemp momentarily but Tkemp frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tkemp wants to get up but he can't break Gibbon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Tkemp gets tackled into the cage by Gibbon. Gibbon maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gibbon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Gibbon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibbon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tkemp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbon somewhat.
Eamon Tkemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gibbon.#T3#
Tkemp throws a front kick aimed at Gibbon's knee but Gibbon avoids it well.
Gibbon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gibbon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eamon Tkemp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gibbon pushes Tkemp up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tkemp smiles and moves away.
Gibbon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tkemp is fending him off so far but Gibbon persists. Nope, Tkemp circles away and we're back to standing.
Tkemp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gibbon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gibbon is breathing heavily.
Tkemp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibbon shoots for a takedown but Tkemp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##TD#
Tkemp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gibbon's guard.
Gibbon keeping moving, preventing Tkemp from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tkemp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tkemp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tkemp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tkemp wants to stand but Gibbon has his arm trapped.
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 Eamon Tkemp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tkemp shoots for a takedown but Gibbon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tkemp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tkemp is looking to clinch but Gibbon is avoiding it.
Gibbon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gibbon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gibbon wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Tkemp.
Gibbon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tkemp throws a leg kick but Gibbon sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tkemp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gibbon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Tkemp. No joy for Gibbon on that attempt. #CL#
Tkemp darts in and clinches Gibbon up against the cage.
Tkemp is trying to drag Gibbon to the mat but Gibbon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eamon Tkemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tkemp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gibbon is trying to pull guard but Tkemp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gibbon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tkemp working hard to break the clinch.
Tkemp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Gibbon breaks the clinch.
Gibbon swats away the attempt to clinch by Tkemp.
Gibbon is looking to clinch but Tkemp is avoiding it.
Gibbon fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Tkemp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibbon tries to clinch there but Tkemp circles away.
#CL2#
Gibbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Tkemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbon controls his hands.
Gibbon jumps guard but Tkemp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Gibbon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tkemp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tkemp slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Gibbon pulls guard successfully.
Tkemp wants to control from the top but Gibbon keeps moving.
Gibbon striking off his back but it's not causing Tkemp any problems. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gibbon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tkemp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gibbon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gibbon jumps guard but Tkemp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tkemp has had enough of the clinch but Gibbon keeps him there for the moment.#T4##TD2#
Gibbon pulls Tkemp into guard.
Gibbon keeping moving, preventing Tkemp from controlling successfully.
Tkemp wants to stand but Gibbon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tkemp trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Gibbon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gibbon 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Davis Gibbon!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Davis Gibbon!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Eamon Tkemp!
Davis Gibbon wins by split decision! |
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