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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones works on Aharon's body with a couple of short punches.
Aharon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Aharon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aharon throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aharon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones prevents Aharon from moving into mount.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to buck Aharon off but Aharon is having none of it.
Jones is not content to let Aharon control the position.
Aharon throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones is not content to let Aharon control the position.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aharon misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3##TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aharon is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aharon avoid being mounted?
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aharon trying to control here.
#T4#
Aharon won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jones pushes Aharon up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aharon or not.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Aharon looks winded!
Aharon jumps guard but Jones stands there with Aharon around his waist. Aharon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aharon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Aharon keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aharon on the ground.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Aharon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Aharon passes into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Aharon is controlling him
Aharon is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aharon prevents Jones from standing back up.
#T2##SUB2#
Aharon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Aharon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aharon.
Aharon is breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to control Aharon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#T3#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Aharon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones lands with a few short shots to the body. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Jones clinches up with Aharon and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aharon fails with the takedown.#TD#
Aharon gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones prevents Aharon from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Aharon's guard.
Jones is standing up over Aharon. Aharon looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position but Aharon is working away.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Aharon denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Aharon from escaping the position.
Aharon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aharon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Aharon tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Aharon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aharon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Aharon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Aharon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aharon?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Aharon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones controlling from mount. #SUB#
Jones working for a submission but Aharon is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Aharon tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looking to finish Aharon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aharon!
Aharon is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
OMalley shoots for a double leg takedown but Suns sprawls well. He's pushed OMalley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
OMalley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OMalley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suns.
Suns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OMalley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
OMalley gets a clinch.
Suns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OMalley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OMalley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Suns prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OMalley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suns to keep the fight standing.
Chris Suns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean OMalley.
Suns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
OMalley breaks from the clinch.
Suns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OMalley paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Suns throws a sloppy head kick and OMalley moves out of range easily.
Suns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OMalley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OMalley slips a jab and a cross from Suns.
Despite the aggression on OMalley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OMalley has a takedown stuffed.
Suns tries to bum rush OMalley with a series of wild strikes but OMalley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OMalley unleashes a big counter combination but Suns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suns tries to clinch but OMalley is having none of it.
Suns throws a head kick that misses.
Suns wants to clinch
and OMalley counters with a two punch combo.
OMalley fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
OMalley has closed the distance and engaged Suns in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
OMalley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OMalley keeps the fight on the outside.
Suns throws a jab when OMalley was well out of range.
Suns slaps away a takedown attempt from OMalley, before circling back to the center of 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!
Suns wants to clinch up but OMalley keeps it at a distance.
OMalley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suns back to the cage. OMalley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suns is looking to clinch.
Suns throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
OMalley rushes Suns and presses him up against the cage.
Suns is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OMalley tries to score a body lock takedown but Suns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Suns gets underhooks to prevent OMalley's takedown attempt.
Suns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OMalley crunches a lovely knee into Suns's ribcage.#TD2#
OMalley jumps into guard, dragging Suns to the mat.
#SUB2#
OMalley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OMalley looks winded!
Suns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Suns controlling him for the moment. #T4#
OMalley has momentary wrist control but Suns slips an elbow through the middle.
Suns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OMalley is trying to control the position but Suns postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OMalley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suns's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suns wants to hit a sweep here but OMalley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suns there!
OMalley controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OMalley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
OMalley rushes Suns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OMalley stalling against the cage.
Suns misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
OMalley breaks the clinch.
Suns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suns misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
OMalley moves into the clinch.
Suns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suns can't break the clinch.
OMalley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suns tries to circle away but OMalley has him pinned against the cage.#T1##BC2#
OMalley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for OMalley.
OMalley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chris Suns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean OMalley.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OMalley - the referee stops the clock and Suns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OMalley. Suns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
OMalley tries to clinch up.#CL#
Suns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OMalley, pushing him back against the cage.
OMalley has Suns pressed against the cage, preventing Suns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suns has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OMalley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Suns is trying to break free.
OMalley prevents a body shot from Suns. #BC2#
OMalley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suns wants to clinch but OMalley slips to the side
and OMalley counters with a head kick. That will keep Suns thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Suns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OMalley swats away the attempt to clinch by Suns.
OMalley dives in for a single leg takedown but Suns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Suns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OMalley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suns.
OMalley shoots for a double leg takedown but Suns sprawls well. He's pushed OMalley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OMalley is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OMalley tries to bum rush Suns with a series of wild strikes but Suns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from OMalley.
Suns misses with the body kick
and OMalley counters with a good, hard body kick but Suns shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Suns. No joy for OMalley on that attempt.
Suns wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Suns has closed the distance and engaged OMalley in a clinch.
OMalley lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
OMalley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suns stuffs the takedown attempt from OMalley. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet.
Suns wants to clinch.#T4##CL#
Suns moves into the clinch.
OMalley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suns is trying to pull guard but OMalley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Suns takes a shot to the head.
Suns jumps guard but OMalley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
OMalley jumps guard.
OMalley is pulling down on Suns's head. It's preventing any offense from Suns, at least for the moment.
Suns wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OMalley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
OMalley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suns.
OMalley tries to clinch up.
Suns tries to counter with a takedown but OMalley is quick to defend against it.
OMalley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OMalley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suns misses with the body kick
enabling OMalley to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Suns.
Suns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OMalley.#TD#
Suns dives in and scores a takedown into OMalley's guard.
Suns postures up in OMalley's guard and throws a big left but OMalley blocks it.
OMalley pulls Suns in close to his closed guard and prevents Suns from doing any damage or advancing position.
OMalley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
OMalley is trying to control the position but Suns postures up.
Suns wants to stand but OMalley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Suns postures up.
#SUB2#
OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OMalley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OMalley tries to clinch up but Suns circles away and keeps his distance.
OMalley scoring well with a low kick there.
OMalley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suns tries to bum rush OMalley with a series of wild strikes but OMalley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Suns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OMalley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suns slaps away a takedown attempt from OMalley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but OMalley manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
OMalley has managed to clinch.
Suns is trying to maintain a safe position but OMalley gets an underhook and turns Suns into the cage.#BC2#
OMalley manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Suns.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suns sprawls well. Suns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet.
Suns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chris Suns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean OMalley.#T3#
Suns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OMalley.
Chris Suns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Suns finds it's way through OMalley's defenses.
OMalley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suns misses with a series of wild punches.
OMalley shoots in for a double leg but Suns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Suns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
OMalley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chris Suns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OMalley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suns has OMalley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OMalley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4##TD2#
OMalley pulls guard.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Suns controlling him for the moment.
Suns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OMalley on the ground.
Suns wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Suns won't allow OMalley to sweep him here.
Suns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Suns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OMalley 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean OMalley! |
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