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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bertrand is defended easily by Maynard.
Bertrand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bertrand sprawls well. Bertrand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertrand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maynard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maynard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bertrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertrand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maynard.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Bertrand shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bertrand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bertrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bertrand clinches up with Maynard and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Bertrand breaks the clinch.
Maynard darts in looking for a takedown but Bertrand gets double underhooks and turns Maynard into the cage. #TD2#
Bertrand manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maynard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bertrand's head.#SUB2#
Bertrand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Bertrand 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#
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Bertrand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bertrand.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bertrand on the ground.
Bertrand is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Bertrand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bertrand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maynard tries to get out of the position.
Bertrand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Maynard has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bertrand escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bertrand!
Maynard tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.
Maynard is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Bertrand decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bertrand is defended easily by Maynard.#T3#
Bertrand shoots in for a double leg but Maynard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bertrand looks to land a combination but Maynard avoids it well.
Maynard misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Bertrand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Bertrand manages to pull guard.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Bertrand blocks nicely.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard postures up.
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bertrand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Bertrand controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Maynard postures up in Bertrand's guard and throws a big left but Bertrand blocks it.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bertrand is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Bertrand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Bertrand trying to control the position.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Bertrand blocks nicely.
Maynard throws a strike but Bertrand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bertrand is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Maynard has an active guard here but Bertrand has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibou Bertrand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Bertrand. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Bertrand. Bertrand gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bertrand as he jumps to the side.
Bertrand fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard fails with the takedown
and Bertrand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Maynard. 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.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bertrand sprawls well. Bertrand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Bertrand moves into the clinch.
Maynard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bertrand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maynard is working for takedown but Bertrand is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bertrand throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
Bertrand is trying to stall.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bertrand is pressed up against the cage. Maynard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bertrand down to the mat. Bertrand avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bertrand pushes Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
Maynard goes for a takedown attempt but Bertrand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bertrand stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bertrand wants it to stay on the feet.
Bertrand tries a head kick but it misses.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bertrand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Bertrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maynard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maynard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bertrand after a bit of a struggle.
Maynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Bertrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertrand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bertrand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Bertrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bertrand counters with a body kick.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown but Bertrand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maynard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maynard goes for a double leg but Bertrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bertrand continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Bertrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bertrand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bertrand tries to counter with a clinch but Maynard shakes him off and moves away.
Bertrand misses with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Bertrand instigates a clinch.
Bertrand is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bertrand lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibou Bertrand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Maynard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Bertrand takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bertrand has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maynard uses from the top position.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bibou Bertrand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bertrand working a defensive guard here.
Bertrand wants to stand but Maynard is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard is in close to Bertrand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bertrand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard. #SUB2#
Bertrand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Bertrand 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##SUB#
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertrand pulls his head out easily.
Maynard tries to roll over but Bertrand keeps him under control.
Bertrand not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bertrand.
Bertrand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maynard! #SUB2#
Bertrand looking for a guillotine from mount but Maynard is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Bertrand wants to finish this one by submission but Maynard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bertrand.
Maynard tries to reverse the position but Bertrand maintains control.
Maynard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertrand pulls his head out easily.
Bertrand is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bertrand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Bertrand is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Bertrand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bertrand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bertrand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working. #SUB#
Maynard with the active half guard here but Bertrand passes nicely into side control.
Maynard defending against the ground and pound.
Bertrand gets to mount! Maynard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bertrand throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maynard because Bertrand loaded up on that one.
Maynard tries to reverse the position but Bertrand maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bertrand is working for a guillotine from mount but Maynard frees his head quite easily.
Maynard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bibou Bertrand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bertrand 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bibou Bertrand! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Manini fails with the takedown.
Manini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benoit darts in looking for a takedown but Manini gets double underhooks and turns Benoit into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manini takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benoit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Manini breaks the clinch.
Benoit stuffs the takedown.
Benoit is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manini avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weslay Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Manini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Manini turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Benoit wants to get back to his feet.
Manini trying to control the action but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Manini working away.
Manini throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Benoit is trying to get back to half guard.
Manini controls the position.#T2#
Manini working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manini controlling from side mount.
Benoit tries to improve position but can't.
Benoit is not content to let Manini control the position.
Benoit is letting Manini control him for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL2#
Manini forces Benoit back against the cage and clinches.
Manini wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Manini breaks the clinch.
Manini just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benoit is defended easily by Manini.
Manini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Manini fails with the takedown
and Benoit counters with a one-two to the body.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manini as he jumps to the side.
Manini stuffs the takedown attempt from Benoit. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Manini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Manini looking for a guillotine here but Benoit defends easily.
Benoit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Manini is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Manini will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##TD2#
Manini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benoit's guard.
Anthony Manini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manini stands up over Benoit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manini stays in close to Benoit's body and controls the position.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Manini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benoit is trying to keep Manini in close.
Benoit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manini controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Manini looking to pass the guard.
Manini 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benoit wants to clinch.
Benoit shoots for a double leg takedown but Manini sprawls well. He's pushed Benoit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manini feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Benoit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manini was covering up waiting for the punch and Benoit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manini wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Manini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manini holds on and takes a little breather.
Benoit wants to get up but he can't break Manini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benoit trying to control but Manini is working from the bottom.
Benoit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manini is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Manini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benoit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manini eats them both and turns towards Benoit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benoit lands a really nice looking cross but Manini seems unphased.
Benoit misses with a low kick.#CL#
Benoit moves into the clinch.
Benoit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manini after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Manini jumps guard.
Manini seems keen to control Benoit's posture.
Manini keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully. #T4#
Manini controlling the position.
Manini 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.
Benoit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manini is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Benoit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Manini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benoit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benoit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benoit slaps away a takedown attempt from Manini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benoit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manini dodges the punch combination from Benoit.
Benoit stuns Manini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Manini closes the distance and clinches up with Benoit, looking for a takedown. Manini pushes Benoit against the cage but Benoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benoit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manini sprawls and moves away.
Weslay Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Manini.
Benoit dives in and grabs Manini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manini pushes down on Benoit's head and hops out.#CL2#
Manini gets a clinch.
Benoit is pressed up against the cage. Manini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benoit down to the mat. Benoit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manini looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Benoit.
Manini tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Manini has managed to clinch.
Manini wants a takedown.
Manini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manini prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Manini decides to pull guard. #T2#
Benoit won't allow Manini to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Manini has his foot on Benoit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benoit works his way back into a safe position though.
Manini is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manini can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Manini.
Manini is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Manini is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manini tries to counter with a clinch but Benoit shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Manini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benoit wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benoit enables Manini to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benoit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Manini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benoit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Benoit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Manini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manini connects with a couple of short punches.
Manini cracks Benoit with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manini with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Benoit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manini.
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 Weslay Benoit.
I think Manini 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Manini! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Siyavong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bertrand tries for a takedown but Siyavong circles away easily
and Siyavong counters with a left to the body.
Siyavong scores with a nice right hand.
Bertrand jabs Siyavong right on the nose. Siyavong blinks but takes it well.
Siyavong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bertrand.
Bertrand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Siyavong sprawls and moves away.
Siyavong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Siyavong lands a jab.#ROC2#Bertrand is rocked!
Siyavong lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siyavong sizes up Bertrand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bertrand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bertrand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siyavong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bibou Bertrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bertrand.
Bertrand is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bertrand misses with a takedown
and Siyavong counters with a stiff right hand.
Siyavong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Siyavong wants it to stay on the feet.
Siyavong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Siyavong scores with a nice head shot.
Bertrand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Bertrand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bertrand looks up at the clock. Bad move! Siyavong lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bertrand. Siyavong pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalei Siyavong!
Kalei Siyavong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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