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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Wheeler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcdowell's guard.
Wheeler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wheeler wants to pass the guard but Mcdowell is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mcdowell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wheeler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wheeler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcdowell can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdowell, not yet.
Wheeler is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mcdowell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wheeler is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Mcdowell working for a triangle but Wheeler defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mcdowell is looking for a triangle but Wheeler pushes his legs off easily.
Wheeler pushes down on Mcdowell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcdowell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wheeler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Wheeler passes to full mount! #SUB#
Mcdowell tries to improve his position but Wheeler has taken his back! Wheeler has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mcdowell tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wheeler pushes Mcdowell away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braedon Wheeler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Hippo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Out to the ground. Hippo is now in Out's guard.#SUB2#
Hippo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Out can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hippo controls the pace.
It looks like Hippo 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.
Hippo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippo wants to stand but Out is controlling his posture from full guard.
Out can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hippo controls the pace.#T1#
Out looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hippo is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Out might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Out can't keep his opponent in guard - Hippo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Out wants to control but Hippo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hippo is looking to advance position but Out won't allow it.
Hippo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Out jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hippo tries to counter with a clinch but Out shakes him off and moves away.
Hippo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Out sprawls well. Out wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hippo gets slowly back to his feet.
Out was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Out.
Hippo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Out circles away.#T3#
Out scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Hippo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Out, pushing him back against the cage.
Hippo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Out up against the cage.
Hippo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Out walks away with a smile on his face. Hippo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knock Out has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Hippo.#CL#
Out moves into the clinch.#BC#
Out escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Out misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Out pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hippo checks a low kick from Out.
Hippo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hippo blocks a low kick nicely.
Out scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hippo doesn't seem bothered though.
Out looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hippo is fending him off so far but Out persists. Nope, Hippo circles away and we're back to standing.
Out fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hippo avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Hippo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Knock Out 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#
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
Hippo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Out defends it well.#TD2#
Hippo shoots in and gets a takedown into Out's guard.
Out looking to control.
Hippo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Out looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippo tries to free his leg and advance position but Out is retaining full guard.
Hippo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hippo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Hippo wants to pass the guard but Out is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Out forces Hippo back against the cage and clinches.
Out has had enough of the clinch but Hippo keeps him there for the moment.
Hippo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Out pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Out looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hippo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Out walks away with a smile on his face. Hippo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hippo 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.
Out tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hippo was well out of range. Poor timing from Out.#TD2#
Hippo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Out's guard.
Out has control of Hippo's left arm, preventing Hippo from doing any damage.
Out wants to sweep but no luck.
Hippo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Out is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Out can't keep his opponent in guard - Hippo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hippo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Out preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hippo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hippo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hippo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Hippo is looking for a kimura here.
Out tries to roll over but Hippo keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hippo is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Hippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Out throws a series of punches but Hippo moves out of range.
Good shot there by Out.
Hippo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Hippo drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hippo wants to stand and escape but instead Out has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Out is fighting to break Hippo's control of his arms but Hippo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out stopping the sweep attempt from Hippo.
Out working some strikes from top position.
Out stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hippo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Out postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Out wants to control from the top but Hippo keeps moving.
Out wants to pass the guard but Hippo is keeping the position.
Hippo pulls Out in close to prevent any damage.
Out works over Hippo with some ground and pound from guard.
Out trying to control but Hippo is working from the bottom.
Out advances position into side control!
Hippo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hippo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Hippo trying to control from half guard but Out is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hippo in particular looking to stall.
Out is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hippo is looking for a kimura here.
Hippo is keen to just control but Out is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Out is trying to control but can't.
Hippo stalling.
Out tries to get to full guard but Hippo has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hippo wants to take a breather but Out is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Knock Out.
I think Out 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Knock Out! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gordon is trying to keep Rowe in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowe with a nice head shot there.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowe won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Rowe is proving a slippery customer.
Rowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Rowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rowe with a nice head shot there.
Rowe lands a couple of digs.
Rowe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gordon's head.#ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Rowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon is breathing heavily.#T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rowe gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rowe seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gordon trying to hold on to Rowe's head to control him but Rowe postures up.
Rowe winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rowe lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Rowe sits in half guard.
Rowe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gordon defending well though.
Rowe is taking a breather. Gordon 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.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rowe is working away from the top position though.
Rowe thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rowe working Gordon over with strikes.
Rowe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gordon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Rowe trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Rowe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rowe.
Rowe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rowe is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now.
Rowe lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rowe lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowe thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Rowe thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowe scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rowe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Rowe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowe.
Rowe throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon is trying to keep Rowe in close.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rowe stands up and waves to Gordon to follow him. #CL2#
Rowe gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gordon fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Rowe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rowe with the ground and pound but Gordon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rowe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gordon looking to control.
#SU2#
Rowe gets to his feet. Gordon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Rowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rowe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Rowe landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Rowe is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peter Rowe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Rowe is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Rowe tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Gordon is trying to keep Rowe in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Rowe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rowe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gordon trying to hold on to Rowe's head to control him but Rowe postures up.
Rowe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rowe working the head and body with strikes.
Rowe working the head and body with strikes.
Rowe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rowe controlling the action here.#T4#
Rowe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Rowe.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Rowe is controlling well.
Rowe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rowe is working for a submission of some sort.
Rowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rowe connects with a nice short shot to Gordon's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rowe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rowe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rowe is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Rowe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Rowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Rowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rowe has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Rowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rowe connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Rowe stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Rowe chips away with some ground and pound.
Rowe wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rowe feints and as Gordon raises his hands in defense, Rowe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowe postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Rowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Rowe connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Rowe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gordon has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rowe manages to get his head free but now Gordon has transitioned to an armbar! Rowe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gordon! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Gordon! |
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