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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Emanuel instigates a clinch. Emanuel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A frustrated look appears on Emanuel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Burgersmash with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emanuel fails to pull guard.
#BC# Burgersmash breaks from the clinch.
Emanuel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Burgersmash throws a quick counter head kick but Emanuel was just out of range. Emanuel fails with the takedown. Ronald Burgersmash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Emanuel. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Emanuel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burgersmash circles away. Emanuel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A leg kick checked by Burgersmash.#CL# Burgersmash moves into range and clinches up with Emanuel.#T1# Burgersmash has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emanuel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD# Burgersmash manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Burgersmash keeping moving, preventing Emanuel from controlling successfully. Emanuel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burgersmash holds on and takes a little breather. Emanuel trying to control but Burgersmash is working from the bottom. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Emanuel content to stall in guard here. Burgersmash has his hands on Emanuel's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Emanuel has closed the distance and engaged Burgersmash in a clinch.
#T3# Burgersmash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emanuel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD# Burgersmash jumps guard.
Emanuel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Burgersmash wants to sweep but no luck. Burgersmash is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Emanuel is refusing to be controlled, as Burgersmash sits in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burgersmash missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4# Burgersmash prevents Emanuel from standing back up.
Burgersmash misses with a head shot. Emanuel uses the momentum to regain guard. Burgersmash wanted to stand there but Emanuel had control of the position. Burgersmash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Burgersmash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Emanuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burgersmash defends well. Emanuel is trying to control the position but Burgersmash postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Burgersmash dominated that round. 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.#R2##CL2# Emanuel closes the distance and pushes Burgersmash back into the cage. Burgersmash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emanuel.#BC# Burgersmash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgersmash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgersmash wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Emanuel instigates a clinch. Emanuel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burgersmash is pressed up against the cage. Emanuel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burgersmash down to the mat. Burgersmash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ronald Burgersmash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Emanuel. Burgersmash dives in and grabs Emanuel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emanuel pushes down on Burgersmash's head and hops out. No luck for Burgersmash with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burgersmash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emanuel avoids it really well and circles away. As Burgersmash backs off Emanuel throws a huge counter combo but Burgersmash manages to avoid it all.#T1# Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgersmash swats him away and circles back towards the center. Burgersmash shoots in for a takedown but Emanuel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Burgersmash looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Emanuel darts in looking for a takedown but Burgersmash gets double underhooks and turns Emanuel into the cage. Emanuel misses with a takedown attempt - Burgersmash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Burgersmash misses with a few strikes there.
Emanuel with a body punch. A glancing blow. Emanuel takes a kick to the side of the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Burgersmash wants to clinch.#T2# Emanuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burgersmash as he avoids it easily. Burgersmash seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Emanuel dives in and grabs Burgersmash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burgersmash pushes down on Emanuel's head and hops out. Emanuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emanuel shoots in but no luck this time. Burgersmash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Burgersmash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emanuel. Burgersmash delivers a nice body kick. Burgersmash shoots in for a takedown but Emanuel shows good takedown defense. Burgersmash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. As Burgersmash backs off Emanuel throws a huge counter combo but Burgersmash manages to avoid it all. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Emanuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burgersmash.#T3# Emanuel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgersmash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emanuel somewhat. Burgersmash lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emanuel backs up against the cage.
Ronald Burgersmash is winning the standup battle so far. Burgersmash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Emanuel. Burgersmash shoots in looking for a takedown but Emanuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burgersmash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Emanuel throws a sloppy head kick and Burgersmash moves out of range easily. Burgersmash goes for a double leg but Emanuel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emanuel continues to drive forward. Emanuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burgersmash is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4# Emanuel is trying to pull guard but Burgersmash has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Burgersmash ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Burgersmash no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2# Emanuel stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Burgersmash jumps guard and drags Emanuel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. 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! Emanuel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Emanuel won't allow Burgersmash to get back to his feet. 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 Ronald Burgersmash will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Burgersmash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burgersmash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Emanuel moves into range and clinches up with Burgersmash. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Emanuel is trying to force a seperation but Burgersmash has the dominant position. Burgersmash tries to pull guard but Emanuel won't allow it.
Emanuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgersmash just stands there and leans against the cage. Emanuel gets underhooks to prevent Burgersmash's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Burgersmash. That's going to take a lot out of him. Burgersmash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Emanuel is pushing Burgersmash up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Emanuel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgersmash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burgersmash. Emanuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burgersmash but Burgersmash pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nice sprawl there from Burgersmash as Emanuel shoots in. Burgersmash swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Emanuel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Burgersmash tries to pull guard but Emanuel forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Burgersmash tries for a takedown but Emanuel manages to get underhooks.
Emanuel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burgersmash is defending well. Burgersmash being controlled against the cage. Burgersmash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emanuel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2# Burgersmash fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Burgersmash has a takedown stuffed. Emanuel goes for a double leg but Burgersmash avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgersmash continues to drive forward. Burgersmash stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Emanuel has managed to clinch.
Emanuel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burgersmash has him pressed against the cage. Emanuel prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3# With the fighters up against the cage, Emanuel throws an elbow but misses. Burgersmash is looking to break free of the clinch but Emanuel has double underhooks. Emanuel slows down the pace here.
Emanuel is trying to drag Burgersmash to the mat but Burgersmash just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Burgersmash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Emanuel prevents it.
#BC2# Emanuel breaks from the clinch.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Emanuel dives in and grabs Burgersmash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burgersmash pushes down on Emanuel's head and hops out. Emanuel fails to land the takedown. Burgersmash fails with a takedown attempt. Emanuel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgersmash pinned against the cage. Burgersmash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Emanuel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emanuel wants it to stay on the feet. Romeo Emanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ronald Burgersmash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2# Emanuel moves into range and clinches up with Burgersmash.
And that's the end of the fight! Romeo Emanuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Burgersmash has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Burgersmash! |
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