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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilkins looking to control.
Wilkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Emelianenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilkins trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Emelianenko trying to control the position here.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
Wilkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#CL#
Wilkins clinches up against the cage.
Wilkins works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilkins's waist but Wilkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Wilkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Wilkins is controlling well.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Wilkins wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Wilkins taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilkins wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Wilkins is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilkins avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emelianenko dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins is bucking up trying to escape but Emelianenko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilkins is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wilkins gets caught napping as Emelianenko dives in and scores a takedown. Wilkins manages to retain guard.
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilkins's head.
Emelianenko is looking to pass into half guard but Wilkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wilkins is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko pulls Wilkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wilkins looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
#T1#
Wilkins has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Wilkins's brow.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is putting a hurting on Wilkins here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Emelianenko landing strikes.
Emelianenko controls the position.
Emelianenko grinds an elbow into Wilkins's temple.
Emelianenko is chipping away with strikes.
Emelianenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Emelianenko lands a few punches from side control.
Emelianenko cracks Wilkins with a big elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Emelianenko connects with a decent elbow.
Emelianenko looks up at the clock and then as Wilkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Emelianenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Wilkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Emelianenko connects with a decent elbow.
Emelianenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilkins is being controlled here.
Emelianenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wilkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Emelianenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Emelianenko landing strikes.
Emelianenko cracks Wilkins with a big elbow.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Emelianenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Emelianenko scores with punches from side control.
Wilkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Wilkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Wilkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko is staying tight to Wilkins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Emelianenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Wilkins tries to sprawl but Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilkins trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Wilkins's hands, connecting with Wilkins's forehead.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emelianenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Emelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilkins!
Emelianenko landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Wilkins is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Emelianenko! Wilkins is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
God throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Compton's waist but Compton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing God off to one side. #TD#
God tries to sprawl but Compton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Compton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
God wants to control but Compton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Compton is trying to control the action in half guard but God is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
God controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
God tries to get to full guard but Compton has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Compton wants to free his trapped foot but God is holding on for dear life with his legs.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##SUB#
Compton is working for a kimura but God is defending it quite comfortably.
God is looking to control Compton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can God avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
God dodges the punch combination from Compton.
God tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.
God has his takedown stuffed
and Compton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps God thinking. #T2#
God throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Compton rushes God and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Compton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Compton trying to keep a closed guard but God is proving a slippery customer.
God won't allow Compton to sweep him here.
God trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
Compton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Compton tries to get out of the position.
God loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
God trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
God sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
God wants to control from the top but Compton keeps moving.
Compton looking to hit a scissor sweep but God is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Compton clinches up with God and pushes him back against the cage.
Compton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Compton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. God smiles and moves away.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Compton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but God manages to avoid it.
God tries to clinch up but Compton circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Compton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Compton keeps the fight on the outside.
God misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Compton feinted with a counter takedown.
Diego Compton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dome God.#CL#
Compton has God up against the cage in a clinch.
God is trying to pull guard but Compton has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Compton tries to score a body lock takedown but God shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Compton pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Compton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
God throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Compton's waist but Compton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing God off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Compton misses the target.
God pulls out of a head kick attempt.
God tries for a takedown but Compton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Compton has taken the fight to the clinch.
God drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Compton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diego Compton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dome God.
Compton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as God walks away with a smile on his face. Compton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
God darts in trying to clinch
and Compton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Compton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. God is trying to defend but Compton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
God kicks Compton off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Compton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that God can do to turn this around?
God tries to close the distance and clinch but Compton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Compton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Compton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Compton trying to control but God is working from the bottom. #ES2#
God wriggles free and stands up.
Compton lands a head kick!
Compton closes this distance looking for a takedown but God circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Compton.
Diego Compton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
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!
A low kick lands for Compton.
Nice takedown defense from God. No joy for Compton on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Compton or perhaps it was just good defense by God, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Compton has managed to clinch.
God wants to get back to striking at distance but Compton won't allow it.
Compton controlling the action here for a moment.
Compton tries to pull guard but God won't allow it.
#T3#
God is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Compton pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Compton breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
God has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Compton manages to break the clinch.
Compton throws a series of punches but God avoids them all with ease.
Compton tries to clinch but God moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by God!
Compton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on God. That did some damage!
Compton misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Compton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. God tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Compton is in God's guard.#SUB2#
God is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
God wants to control the position but Compton says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
God wants to control but Compton is keeping busy.
God moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
God wants to sweep here but Compton controlling him for the moment.
God manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Compton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
God stopping the sweep attempt from Compton.
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 Diego Compton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
God closes this distance looking for a takedown but Compton circles away.#CL#
Compton clinches.
Compton is struggling to control the position.
Compton digs a right hand underneath God's ribcage. God let out a lung full of air as it connected.
God stalling.
#TD#
Compton pulls God into guard.
Compton wants to sweep but no luck.
God wants to pass the guard but Compton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
God trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Compton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Compton wants to stand and escape but God is having none of it.
God wants to pass the guard but Compton is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Compton swats away the attempt to clinch by God.
Compton closes this distance looking for a takedown but God circles away.
Diego Compton is winning the standup battle so far.
God tries to close the distance and clinch up but Compton swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Compton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. God was covering up waiting for the punch and Compton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
God wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
God tries to clinch up.
Compton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
God shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
God misses with a double jab.
God takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
God avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Compton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. God sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Compton scores with a takedown into God's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Compton stands up and waves to God to follow him. #CL#
Compton clinches up with God and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Compton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but God is defending well.#BC#
Compton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Compton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
God is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Compton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. God is keeping the position for now.
Diego Compton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
God is looking for a triangle but Compton pushes his legs off easily.
Compton stopping the sweep attempt from God.#T4#
Compton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
God utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Compton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
God swings for the body but Compton moves out of range.
Compton throws a counter high kick but God was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD#
Compton drives through with a takedown into guard.
God is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Compton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!#TD#
Compton jumps into guard, dragging God to the mat.
God wants to pass the guard but Compton is keeping the position.
Dome God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Compton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Compton has a closed guard, preventing God from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Compton.
Well Compton 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Compton! |
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