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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Denkdoof darts in looking for a takedown but Nut gets double underhooks and turns Denkdoof into the cage.
Denkdoof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denkdoof is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nut tries for a takedown but Denkdoof circles away easily#CL2#
and Denkdoof counters by moving into the clinch.
Nut will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Denkdoof up against the cage.
Nut tries to pull guard but Denkdoof holds him up against the cage and eventually Nut drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denkdoof tries to pull guard but Nut won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut has Denkdoof pressed against the cage, preventing Denkdoof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nut taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Denkdoof pulls Nut into guard.
#ES2#
Denkdoof is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Nut keeps control of Denkdoof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denkdoof tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nut just stands there and leans against the cage.
Denkdoof drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denkdoof gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nut.
Nut managing to block the knees to the body from Denkdoof.
Nut lands a shoulder strike.
Denkdoof tries to break the clinch but Nut is controlling the position. #TD#
Nut manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Denkdoof is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nut trying to control the position.
Denkdoof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nut is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Denkdoof avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Denkdoof got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denkdoof has managed to get both his arms back between Nut's legs - danger averted.
Nut looking to control.
Denkdoof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nut is keeping the position for now.
Nut wants to get back to his feet but Denkdoof is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Denkdoof controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denkdoof looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Nut darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Denkdoof manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denkdoof throws a body punch but Nut moves out of range.
Nut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Denkdoof dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Denkdoof gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Denkdoof has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nut is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Denkdoof is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Denkdoof prevents the takedown attempt.
Nut wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut is trying to drag Denkdoof to the mat but Denkdoof just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Denkdoof misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Denkdoof wants to get back to striking at distance but Nut won't allow it.
Denkdoof managing to block the knees to the body from Nut.
Nut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denkdoof pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denkdoof stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Nut breaks from the clinch.
Nut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Denkdoof.
Denkdoof tries to score with a low kick but Nut moves his leg out of the way.
Nut darts in looking for a takedown but Denkdoof gets double underhooks and turns Nut into the cage. #BC#
Nut breaks the clinch.
Denkdoof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Denkdoof forces Nut back against the cage and clinches.#T2##TD#
Nut successfully pulls guard.
Denkdoof looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nut wants to sweep here but Denkdoof controlling him for the moment.
Nut trying to keep a closed guard but Denkdoof is proving a slippery customer.
Denkdoof works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Denkdoof stalling. #T3#
Denkdoof is thwarting Nut's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Denkdoof gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nut fails to land with a series of punches.
Denkdoof is looking to clinch but Nut is avoiding it.
Denkdoof moves in looking to clinch but Nut pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nut or perhaps it was just good defense by Denkdoof, which made it look bad.
Denkdoof attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nut appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Denkdoof closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nut circles away.#CL#
Nut clinches up with Denkdoof and pushes him back against the cage.
Denkdoof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Nut jumps guard.
Nut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Denkdoof stays in close to Nut's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Nut is working an open guard so Denkdoof takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Denkdoof works Nut's body with a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denkdoof goes for a double leg but Nut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nut continues to drive forward.
Denkdoof closes the distance and clinches up with Nut, looking for a takedown. Denkdoof pushes Nut against the cage but Nut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denkdoof is breathing heavily.
Denkdoof shoots in but Nut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 Ben Nut will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Denkdoof tries to clinch but Nut is having none of it.
Nut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denkdoof is fending him off so far but Nut persists. Nope, Denkdoof circles away and we're back to standing.
Denkdoof thinks about the counter body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Denkdoof as he connects with a hook.
Nut leaves Denkdoof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Denkdoof tries to get set, Nut tries to push him back and clinch up but Denkdoof manages to avoid the attempt.
Nut lands with a nice body kick.
Ben Nut is winning the standup battle so far.
Nut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Denkdoof takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut wants to take the fight to the mat but Denkdoof manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Denkdoof jumps guard but Nut turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nut has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Denkdoof avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Denkdoof is defending well for now.
Denkdoof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denkdoof is looking to take this one to the mat.
Denkdoof is trying to pull guard but Nut turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nut changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Denkdoof fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nut is looking to clinch.
Denkdoof shoots in and drives through. Nut sprawls well.
Nut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Denkdoof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nut throws a leg kick but Denkdoof checks it. #TD#
Denkdoof tries to sprawl but Nut drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nut wants to take a breather but Denkdoof is having none of it.
Denkdoof tries to kick Nut off but Nut keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aster Denkdoof has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Nut seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Denkdoof gets back to full guard.
Denkdoof keeping moving, preventing Nut from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Denkdoof looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nut has picked Denkdoof up and slammed him! Denkdoof can't keep hold of the triangle and Nut manages to pass to side control!
Nut trying to control the position but Denkdoof is working away. #T3#
Denkdoof stops Nut from passing to mount.
Denkdoof is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Denkdoof is trying to control Nut's posture but Nut avoids it. #SUB#
Nut is trying to get an arm triangle but Denkdoof is defending well.
Denkdoof is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nut off and has taken his back!#T4#
Denkdoof tries to get the hooks in deep but Nut pushed the leg off.
Denkdoof gets his hands free as Nut looks to control.
Denkdoof struggling to land strikes to the head as Nut covers up.
Denkdoof struggling to keep hold of the position.
Denkdoof has the hooks in. Nut is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nut is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aster Denkdoof.
I think Denkdoof 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aster Denkdoof! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Paulsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oppenheimer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oppenheimer shoots in looking for a takedown. Paulsen tries to sprawl out of it but Oppenheimer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paulsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Paulsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oppenheimer sprawls well initially but Paulsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oppenheimer wants to stand back up but Paulsen manages to pass into side control.
Paulsen in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
A lull in the action here as Paulsen stalls from top position.
Paulsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Oppenheimer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Oppenheimer is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Paulsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paulsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oppenheimer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oppenheimer sneaks back into half guard.
Paulsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oppenheimer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Paulsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oppenheimer wants to control but Paulsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Paulsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Paulsen lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Paulsen trying to mount his opponent but Oppenheimer defends it. #SUB2#
Paulsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Oppenheimer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paulsen wants to free his trapped foot but Oppenheimer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oppenheimer wants to control but Paulsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paulsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paulsen is taking a breather. Oppenheimer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Paulsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oppenheimer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paulsen.
Oppenheimer wants to get back to full guard but Paulsen has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Paulsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Paulsen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paulsen lands in his opponent's guard.
Paulsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Paulsen gets to his feet - Oppenheimer follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer dives in for a single leg takedown but Paulsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Paulsen jumps into guard, dragging Oppenheimer to the mat.
Paulsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oppenheimer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Oppenheimer is trying to control the position but Paulsen postures up. #SU2#
Oppenheimer is working an open guard so Paulsen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paulsen throws a sloppy head kick and Oppenheimer moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oppenheimer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oppenheimer shoots in but no luck this time.
Paulsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oppenheimer moves in looking to clinch but Paulsen pushes him off.
Paulsen throws a sloppy head kick and Oppenheimer moves out of range easily.
Paulsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Oppenheimer.
Paulsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oppenheimer darts in looking for a takedown but Paulsen gets double underhooks and turns Oppenheimer into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Paulsen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Paulsen has Oppenheimer up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Paulsen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Paulsen closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Paulsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Oppenheimer tries to keep at a distance but Paulsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paulsen as Oppenheimer tries to tie him up.
Oppenheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
The referee calls for Paulsen to work.
Paulsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oppenheimer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oppenheimer feints a jab promting Paulsen to slip. Oppenheimer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paulsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Paul Paulsen has been cut.
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown attempt - Paulsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oppenheimer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Oppenheimer tries to sprawl but Paulsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paulsen works his way into side control.
Paul Paulsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SU2#
Paulsen stands up and beckons Oppenheimer to his feet.
Oppenheimer shoots in and drives through. Paulsen sprawls well.
Bobby Oppenheimer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Paulsen closes the distance and pushes Oppenheimer back into the cage.
Paulsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Paulsen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Paulsen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulsen holds on and takes a little breather.
Oppenheimer won't allow Paulsen to sweep him here.
Paulsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Paulsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Paulsen'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Paulsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oppenheimer to the mat! Oppenheimer manages to get full guard.
Oppenheimer kicks Paulsen off and gets to his feet.
Paulsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oppenheimer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oppenheimer wants to clinch up but Paulsen keeps it at a distance.
As Oppenheimer backs off Paulsen throws a huge counter combo but Oppenheimer manages to avoid it all.
Paulsen throws a sloppy head kick and Oppenheimer moves out of range easily.
Oppenheimer takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oppenheimer or perhaps it was just good defense by Paulsen, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Paulsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oppenheimer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oppenheimer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Paulsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oppenheimer is trying to break the clinch but Paulsen has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Paulsen manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paulsen. #SUB2#
Paulsen tries for a kimura but Oppenheimer is defending well. #SU2#
Paulsen stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Oppenheimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oppenheimer shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Paulsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paulsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oppenheimer is looking for a counter combo.
Oppenheimer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paulsen's waist but Paulsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oppenheimer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oppenheimer or perhaps it was just good defense by Paulsen, which made it look bad.
Oppenheimer loads up on a big right hand but Paulsen slips the punch.#CL2#
Oppenheimer tries to keep at a distance but Paulsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oppenheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paulsen to keep the fight standing.#T3##TD2#
Paulsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paulsen manages to end up in side control.
Oppenheimer is being controlled here.
Paulsen is continuing to stall.
Paulsen is putting a hurting on Oppenheimer here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Paulsen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oppenheimer!
Paulsen controlling from the full mount.
Paulsen raining down shots from the mount!
Oppenheimer tries to hold on but Paulsen pushes him away.
Oppenheimer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Paulsen tightening his grip on Oppenheimer, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Paulsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paulsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Paulsen!
Bobby Oppenheimer was interviewed post fight and said 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA'. |
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