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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1# Macron darts in looking for a takedown but Legoat gets double underhooks and turns Macron into the cage. Macron shoots for a double leg takedown but Legoat sprawls well. He's pushed Macron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. As Macron tries to get set, Legoat tries to push him back and clinch up but Macron manages to avoid the attempt. Macron shoots in for a takedown but Legoat shows good takedown defense. Faker Legoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuello Macron.#TD# Legoat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macron sprawls well initially but Legoat persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Macron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2# Macron clinches up with Legoat and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Legoat is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Macron can't fight it off and eventually Legoat manages to take the fight to the floor. Macron looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Macron is pulling down on Legoat's head to control his posture. Legoat wants to control from the top but Macron keeps moving. Legoat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Macron looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Macron seems keen to control Legoat's posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macron is on top in guard.
#REVB# Legoat can't keep his opponent in guard - Macron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Legoat tries to roll over but Macron keeps him under control. Macron performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Macron thows a huge punch but Legoat dodges it nicely.
Legoat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Legoat tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB# Legoat with the active half guard here but Macron passes nicely into side control. Macron working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Macron takes a little break here. Legoat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Legoat is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Macron asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3# Legoat being controlled for a moment. Legoat pushes Macron away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Macron gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Legoat struggling a bit here. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Legoat is trying to escape the position but Macron is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A cross from Macron lands. Macron is looking to clinch. Macron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD# Legoat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legoat showed some decent athleticism there. Macron kicks off Legoat and gets to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Macron darts in looking for a takedown but Legoat gets double underhooks and turns Macron into the cage. #CL# Legoat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macron, pushing him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuello Macron dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL# Legoat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Macron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC# Legoat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Macron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legoat swats him away and circles back towards the center. Legoat tries to counter by clinching up but Macron breaks away and moves out of range.#TD# Legoat drives through with a takedown into Macron's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are working up against the cage. Macron manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Macron scores a nice knee to the body.
Macron avoiding damage as Legoat throws knees to the body.
#TD# Legoat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Macron manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Legoat manages to pull guard.
Macron postures up in Legoat's guard and throws a big left but Legoat blocks it. #T1# Macron passes Legoat's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2# Macron stands up out of the half guard. #TD# Legoat dives in and scores a takedown into Macron's guard. Macron has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Legoat off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Macron gets a double leg takedown into Legoat's guard. Macron showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Macron working some strikes from top position. This has been an exciting period of action! Legoat is trying to control the position but Macron postures up. Macron throwing strikes from guard but Legoat blocks nicely. Legoat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macron on the ground. Macron throwing strikes but missing. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Legoat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macron controls the pace.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Legoat fails with a takedown attempt. Faker Legoat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Macron shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Legoat is trying to escape back to his feet but Macron uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Macron stalls from top position.#SU2# Macron decides to stand back up. Macron steps back and let's Legoat get back to his feet.#T4# Macron shoots in looking for a takedown but Legoat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Macron has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Legoat has his takedown stuffed and Macron counters with a right hand to the body. Legoat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legoat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Macron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Macron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. It seemed like Macron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Macron moves in looking to clinch but Legoat pushes him off. Legoat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Legoat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Crunch! Macron slams his shin into Legoat's torso. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuello Macron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Legoat gets in close and instigates a clinch. Legoat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Macron up against the cage.#BC# Legoat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Legoat swinging wildly here.
Legoat slaps away a takedown attempt from Macron, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Macron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legoat swats him away and circles back towards the center. Macron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legoat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Macron misses with a takedown attempt - Legoat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Macron swats away the attempt to clinch by Legoat. Nice takedown defense from Legoat. No joy for Macron on that attempt. Faker Legoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuello Macron. Legoat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macron swats him away and circles back towards the center. Macron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Legoat counters with a left and a right that stings Macron. Macron closes the distance and clinches up with Legoat, looking for a takedown. Macron pushes Legoat against the cage but Legoat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Macron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Legoat tries to clinch up. Macron looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Legoat misses with a takedown attempt - Macron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2##TD# Legoat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legoat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Macron throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Legoat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Macron kicks off Legoat and gets to his feet. Legoat misses with a takedown attempt - Macron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Legoat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Macron shoots in but no luck this time. Macron darts in looking for a takedown but Legoat gets double underhooks and turns Macron into the cage. #CL# Legoat drives through and clinches with Macron against the cage.
#BC# Legoat breaks from the clinch.
Legoat scores with a jab. Macron acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Macron tries to close the distance and clinch but Legoat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Legoat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legoat somewhat. Macron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4# Legoat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macron moves away. Macron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Legoat shoots in but Macron avoids the takedown attempt easily. Faker Legoat is winning the standup battle so far. Macron shoots for a takedown but Legoat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# Legoat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Macron manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Legoat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Legoat has Macron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Macron is working for takedown but Legoat is calmly controlling the position for now. Macron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Faker Legoat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Emmanuello Macron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Macron is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legoat is defending well.
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 Faker Legoat. I think Macron 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuello Macron! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1# Baki misses with a takedown #CL# and Aderneau moves into the clinch. Baki is trying to pull guard but Aderneau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Aderneau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Aderneau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Aderneau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baki but Baki pushes him off and we're back to square one. Aderneau fails to land the takedown. Baki looks for a takedown but Aderneau sprawls well. Thibaldo Aderneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayzawa Baki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Baki misses with a takedown attempt - Aderneau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Aderneau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Aderneau darts in looking for a takedown but Baki gets double underhooks and turns Aderneau into the cage. Aderneau throws a head punch that misses. Baki is looking to break free of the clinch but Aderneau has double underhooks. Baki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aderneau or not. Baki wants to get back to striking at distance but Aderneau won't allow it.
Aderneau looking to stall.
Baki tries to land knees in the clinch but Aderneau avoids the damage to the body. Aderneau misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# The referee calls for Aderneau to work.
Baki jumps guard but Aderneau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Baki tries to break the clinch but Aderneau is controlling the position. Aderneau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Baki prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Aderneau drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2# Baki stands and steps away. Aderneau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Aderneau is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Aderneau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Baki tries to counter with a clinch but Aderneau shakes him off and moves away.#T3# Baki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Baki shoots in for a double leg but Aderneau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Aderneau fails with the takedown and Baki counters with a lovely shot to the body. Aderneau is breathing heavily. Baki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baki wants it to stay on the feet. Aderneau stuffs the takedown attempt from Baki. Baki gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2# Aderneau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baki to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2# Baki gets to his feet. Aderneau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4# Baki with a poor takedown #CL# and Aderneau counters by clinching up. Baki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aderneau walks away with a smile on his face. Baki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A head kick misses from Baki. #CL2# Baki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aderneau blocks an elbow strike from Baki.
A right hand to the body from Baki.
Aderneau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A bit of stalling here from Baki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Baki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aderneau can't fight it off and eventually Baki manages to take the fight to the floor. Aderneau looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Baki sitting in guard, not really doing much. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ayzawa Baki dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Baki has Aderneau up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# Aderneau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baki scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2# Baki gets a clinch. Baki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aderneau smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Aderneau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baki. Aderneau has a takedown stuffed. Baki is looking for the big counter here.#T1# Baki leaves Aderneau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head kick misses from Baki. As Baki tries to get set, Aderneau tries to push him back and clinch up but Baki manages to avoid the attempt. Baki shoots in but no luck this time. Thibaldo Aderneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayzawa Baki. Aderneau blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Aderneau as Baki shoots in. Baki shoots in for a takedown but Aderneau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Aderneau shoots in for a takedown but Baki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck for Baki with that takedown attempt. Aderneau appears to be looking for a big counter. Baki dives in and grabs Aderneau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aderneau pushes down on Baki's head and hops out. Baki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aderneau's waist but Aderneau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baki off to one side. Aderneau jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2# Aderneau lands a leg kick that knocks Baki off balance momentarily.#CL# Aderneau closes the distance and clinches. Baki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aderneau has him pressed against the cage. Aderneau is trying to pull guard but Baki has him pressed against the cage. Baki tries to pull guard but Aderneau won't allow it.
#TD2# Baki pulls Aderneau into guard.
Baki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aderneau looking to pass the guard. Aderneau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Aderneau tries to free his leg and advance position but Baki is retaining full guard. Baki wants to stand and escape but Aderneau is having none of it. Baki is controlling Aderneau's posture. Baki trying to keep a closed guard but Aderneau is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Ayzawa Baki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Baki darts in looking for a takedown but Aderneau gets double underhooks and turns Baki into the cage. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL# Aderneau moves into range and clinches up with Baki. Baki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aderneau up against the cage. Baki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aderneau pulls him back up using the underhooks. Baki pushes Aderneau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Aderneau is looking to control Baki's arms but Baki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aderneau has his back to the cage. Baki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Baki successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ayzawa Baki 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# Baki swats away the attempt to clinch by Aderneau. Baki darts in looking for a takedown but Aderneau gets double underhooks and turns Baki into the cage. Aderneau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baki circles away. Baki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aderneau sprawls well. Aderneau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baki gets slowly back to his feet. Baki shoots in looking for a takedown. Aderneau tries to sprawl out of it but Baki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aderneau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Thibaldo Aderneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayzawa Baki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aderneau circles away. Baki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aderneau defends it nicely. Baki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Aderneau connects with a solid leg kick. Baki fails to land the takedown. Aderneau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Aderneau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baki is fending him off so far but Aderneau persists. Nope, Baki circles away and we're back to standing. Baki shoots in but Aderneau avoids the takedown attempt easily. Aderneau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Baki shoots in and drives through. Aderneau sprawls well. As Baki tries to get set, Aderneau tries to push him back and clinch up but Baki manages to avoid the attempt. Aderneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baki swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##TD# Aderneau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baki is trying to defend but Aderneau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Baki tries to kick Aderneau off in order to stand up. Aderneau Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Aderneau is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Aderneau in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3# Baki tries to buck Aderneau off but Aderneau is having none of it.#SU# Aderneau decides to stand back up. Aderneau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baki tries to clinch up but Aderneau circles away and keeps his distance. Aderneau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Aderneau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baki defends well and Aderneau ends up having to push Baki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Baki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aderneau to keep the fight standing. Aderneau jumps guard but Baki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Baki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Aderneau managing to block the knees to the body from Baki.
Baki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aderneau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Aderneau clinches up with Baki and pushes him back against the cage. Aderneau is defending well against a takedown attempt. Baki gets underhooks to prevent Aderneau's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aderneau has him pressed against the cage. Baki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thibaldo Aderneau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ayzawa Baki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD# Aderneau decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Thibaldo Aderneau showed his dominance in that final round. I think Baki 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ayzawa Baki! |
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