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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.
Saunders lands a left hand.
Crumb Porpier wants to take the fight to the mat but Saunders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saunders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crumb Porpier or not.
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Saunders.
Saunders gets through Crumb Porpier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Saunders on the inside.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Saunders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Crumb Porpier backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Crumb Porpier tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crumb Porpier backwards.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Saunders. #T1#
Crumb Porpier tries for a takedown but Saunders manages to get underhooks.
Saunders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crumb Porpier's efforts to push away.
A short right from Saunders on the inside.
A short left from Saunders. #TD2#
Saunders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crumb Porpier wants to control the position but Saunders says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Saunders working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Crumb Porpier's thigh. Crumb Porpier counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Crumb Porpier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crumb Porpier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Crumb Porpier wants to improve his position but instead Saunders has moved into half guard.
Saunders performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Saunders decides to stand and escape the position.
Crumb Porpier tries to clinch but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders wants to counter with a clinch but Crumb Porpier pushes him away.#CL2#
Crumb Porpier tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saunders pushes Crumb Porpier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Crumb Porpier backwards.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crumb Porpiers head.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crumb Porpier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saunders cracks Crumb Porpier with a nice body shot.
Crumb Porpier is breathing heavily.
Saunders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saunders cracks Crumb Porpier with a nice body shot.
Saunders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders is stalling here.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crumb Porpiers head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crumb Porpier is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Saunders digs a right hand into Crumb Porpier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crumb Porpier's gas tank.
Crumb Porpier wants to get back to striking at distance but Saunders won't allow it.
A short right from Saunders.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Saunders.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Saunders pushes Crumb Porpier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crumb Porpier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crumb Porpier takes a shot to the head.
Crumb Porpier stalling in the clinch but Saunders improves position.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Saunders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Saunders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crumb Porpier.
Crumb Porpier wants to clinch.
Crumb Porpier wants to clinch.
Saunders leaves Crumb Porpier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crumb Porpier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumb Porpier tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saunders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've been informed that Saunders has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Saunders.
#T1#
Saunders pushes Crumb Porpier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crumb Porpiers head.
Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crumb Porpier backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
Saunders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Crumb Porpier backwards.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saunders.
Saunders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crumb Porpier backwards.
A right hand to the body from Saunders.
Saunders lands with a left 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!
Saunders is working Crumb Porpier over against the cage.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Crumb Porpier. #T2#
Saunders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saunders works on Crumb Porpier's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Saunders.
Saunders presses Crumb Porpier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crumb Porpier backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crumb Porpier takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Saunders.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
Saunders cracks Crumb Porpier with a nice body shot.
Saunders pushes Crumb Porpier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crumb Porpier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Saunders lands an uppercut.
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Saunders gets through Crumb Porpier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Saunders.
Saunders digs a right hand into Crumb Porpier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crumb Porpier's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Saunders as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
Saunders stalling against the cage.
Saunders scores with a shot to the side of Crumb Porpier's head.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Saunders digs a right hand into Crumb Porpier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crumb Porpier's gas tank.
Saunders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crumb Porpier backwards.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crumb Porpier takes a shot to the head.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Crumb Porpier is rocked!
Saunders digs a right hand into Crumb Porpier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crumb Porpier's gas tank.
Oh Crumb Porpier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders presses Crumb Porpier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Saunders.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
Saunders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Saunders.
Nice body punch from Saunders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Saunders on the inside.
Saunders is working Crumb Porpier over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saunders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crumb Porpier wants to take the fight to the mat but Saunders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saunders lands a big right hand that drops Crumb Porpier! The killer instinct kicks in and Saunders finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Saunders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Saunders!
During a confident post fight interview, John Saunders thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Lunacy shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lunacy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall lands with a nice body kick.
Hall throws a series of punches but Lunacy moves out of range.
Lunacy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Lunacy ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Lunacy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Lunacy.
#BC2#
Lunacy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lunacy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Lunacy blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lunacy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lunacy with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Lunacy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Lunacy has double underhooks. #TD2#
Lunacy gets control of Hall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lunacy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Lunacy 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#
Lunacy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lunacy in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Lunacy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
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.
Lunacy wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lunacy is taking a breather. Hall 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.
Lunacy is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Let's hope that Lunacy 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lunacy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lunacy darts in looking for a takedown but Hall gets double underhooks and turns Lunacy into the cage.
Gary Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lunacy.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Lunacy moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lunacy's brow. #TD2#
Lunacy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hall can't fight it off and eventually Lunacy manages to take the fight to the floor. Hall looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Lunacy passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Lunacy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lunacy is taking a breather. Hall 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.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lunacy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hall misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Lunacy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lunacy.
Lunacy with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Gary Hall has been cut.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lunacy manages to break the clinch.
Hall throws a series of strikes that have Lunacy backpedaling.
Gary Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Lunacy is controlling him.#TD2#
Lunacy pulls guard. #SUB2#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lunacy pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Lunacy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Lunacy stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Lunacy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lunacy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Lunacy seems to be looking for submissions.
Lunacy is taking a breather. Hall 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.#T3#
Lunacy moves nicely into side control.
Lunacy scoring with punches and elbows. #SU2#
Lunacy stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Lunacy clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Lunacy is pushing Hall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Lunacy has clasped his hands together around Hall's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lunacy controls the position.
The adventures of Lunacy the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Lunacy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lunacy landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lunacy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hall throws a right and a left that Lunacy avoids nicely.
Lunacy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hall.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lunacy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lunacy shoots and misses
and Hall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Lunacy counters by clinching up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lunacy.
#BC2#
Lunacy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lunacy misses with a straight right.
Lunacy has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Lunacy has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lunacy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Lunacy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gary Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lunacy.
Lunacy stalling against the cage.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnny Lunacy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hall is trying to push Lunacy away but Lunacy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lunacy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lunacy blocking some punches.
Lunacy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Lunacy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall is trying to push Lunacy away but Lunacy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lunacy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Lunacy won't allow it.
#BC2#
Lunacy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Lunacy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Lunacy ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Lunacy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall with a jab.
Lunacy shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lunacy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Lunacy has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lunacy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gary Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hall cracks Lunacy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hall wants to clinch up but Lunacy keeps it at a distance.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lunacy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lunacy throws a big counter head kick but Hall avoids it with no problem.
Lunacy dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lunacy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hall tries to clinch but Lunacy moves away
and Lunacy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Hall tries to clinch up but Lunacy circles away and keeps his distance.
Lunacy shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Lunacy rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lunacy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lunacy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lunacy off to one side.
Gary Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall tries to clinch but Lunacy moves out of range.
Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hall lands with a nice combination. Lunacy backs away looking to recover.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lunacy throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Lunacy slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Johnny Lunacy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lunacy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lunacy!
After the fight, Johnny Lunacy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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