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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Graham shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Graham won't let him.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Graham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Rodriguez postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick nicely.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Graham enables Rodriguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Graham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Graham wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Graham wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Graham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Graham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graham tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rodriguez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Graham is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Rodriguez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Graham manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Rodriguez stands up. #T3#
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores with a takedown into Graham's guard.
Graham is wriggling around but Rodriguez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Graham is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow.
Graham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Graham is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Graham has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rodriguez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rodriguez wants to control the pace but Graham is squirming around nicely.
Rodriguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Graham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rodriguez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Rodriguez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores with a takedown into Graham's guard.
Graham is looking to stand back up but Rodriguez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Graham. #REVR#
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Graham's hands, connecting with Graham's forehead.
Rodriguez wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Rodriguez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Graham hang on?
Rodriguez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Graham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriguez tries to control but Graham wriggling away.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You get the feeling that Graham really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the head.
Graham is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriguez has taken his back - oops!
Well, with Rodriguez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Graham is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rodriguez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez has managed to slip his arm under Graham's chin. This could be all over... yep, Graham is tapping out! Submission win for Rodriguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmond Rodriguez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Gomez does no damage. #TD2#
Gomez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rocha is looking to stand back up but Gomez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rocha. #REVR##SU2#
Gomez decides to stand up.
Rocha staying out of range there.
Rocha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Rocha shoots in.
Gomez throws a body punch but Rocha moves out of range.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Rocha moves out of range easily.
Rocha looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.#TD2#
Gomez scores with a takedown into Rocha's guard.
Rocha is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gomez dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Rocha seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomez dominates the positioning.
Rocha is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gomez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rocha is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gomez controlling his opponent.
Gomez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rocha has left one of his arms exposed and Gomez doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Rocha screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emerson Gomez! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1205 Round 2
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valenzuela.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Valenzuela is avoiding it.
#TD#
Hardy dives in and scores a takedown into Valenzuela's guard.
Hardy really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Valenzuela is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Valenzuela looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Valenzuela won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy stops Valenzuela from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Hardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valenzuela wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Hardy stops Valenzuela from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valenzuela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Valenzuela is avoiding it.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenzuela but Valenzuela pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Hardy scores with a takedown into Valenzuela's guard.#SUB2#
Valenzuela working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hardy has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy passes to side control. #SUB#
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valenzuela is trying to escape the position but Hardy is controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Valenzuela is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy lands a nice forearm strike.
Valenzuela is looking to get back to his feet here but Hardy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Valenzuela's back.
Valenzuela is trying to remain composed but Hardy is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy connects with a big shot to the side of Valenzuela's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valenzuela blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Darian Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valenzuela keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Valenzuela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valenzuela shoots in but no luck this time.
Valenzuela tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Valenzuela circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Valenzuela ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Valenzuela.
Valenzuela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.#T1#
Valenzuela shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy throws a body punch but Valenzuela moves out of range.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenzuela but Valenzuela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Valenzuela sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valenzuela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valenzuela avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Valenzuela misses.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valenzuela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valenzuela throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily. #TD#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valenzuela quickly recovers to half guard.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Valenzuela dodges it nicely.
Hardy not doing much here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valenzuela is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura but Valenzuela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valenzuela has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Valenzuela tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hardy working Valenzuela over with strikes.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but Valenzuela defending well.
Valenzuela is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valenzuela is trying to control but Hardy passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valenzuela struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Hardy 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#
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Valenzuela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valenzuela looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.#TD#
Hardy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valenzuela was covering up waiting for the punch and Hardy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Valenzuela is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hardy is now in half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Hardy controlling the action here.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Valenzuela is looking to improve his position.
Valenzuela is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valenzuela avoid being mounted?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valenzuela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardy content to control rather than advance.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valenzuela is trying to stand back up but Hardy is controlling him
Valenzuela wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy trying to mount his opponent but Valenzuela defends it. #T3#
Valenzuela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU#
Hardy decides to stand up.
Valenzuela moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Valenzuela shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Valenzuela.
Valenzuela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valenzuela shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Valenzuela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valenzuela continues to drive forward.
Valenzuela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valenzuela lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valenzuela lands a good knee to the midsection. Hardy won't want to take too many of those.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valenzuela can do to turn this around?
Valenzuela slowing the pace effectively.
Hardy tries to stall but Valenzuela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Valenzuela is controlling him.
Valenzuela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy blocks a body shot from Valenzuela.
Jared Valenzuela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valenzuela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darian Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Darian Hardy wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1204 Round 2
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Mayo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brennan pinned against the cage. Brennan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brennan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayo circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brennan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayo walks away with a smile on his face. Brennan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mayo tries to bum rush Brennan with a series of wild strikes but Brennan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayo misses with a body shot
and Brennan counters with a series of strikes. Mayo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brennan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayo tries to avoid it but Brennan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayo to the ground. Mayo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rylan Mayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Brennan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mayo clinches up against the cage.
Mayo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brennan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayos head.
Brennan tries to pull guard but Mayo won't allow it.
#T1#
Brennan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mayo smiles and moves away.
Brennan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayo as he jumps to the side.
Mayo avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Mayo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brennan, pushing him back against the cage.
Brennan is trying to pull guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brennan goes for a takedown attempt but Mayo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brennan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Brennan clinches up with Mayo and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayo is trying to break free.#BC2#
Brennan manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Brennan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayo, pushing him back against the cage.
Mayo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brennan goes for a takedown attempt but Mayo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick by Brennan misses #CL#
and Mayo counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Brennan breaks the clinch.
Mayo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brennan as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Brennan forces Mayo back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayo is looking for a takedown.
Mayo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brennan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brennan tries a body shot but Mayo blocks it.
Mayo can't break the clinch.
Mayo tries to pull guard but Brennan won't allow it.
#BC2#
Brennan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brennan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brennan.#CUT2#It looks like Rylan Mayo has been cut.#T3#
Brennan catches Mayo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brennan avoids it really well and circles away.#KD2#
Brennan lands a big uppercut and Mayo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mayo looks OK. Brennan waves Mayo back to his feet!
Brennan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brennan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayo circles away.#CL#
Mayo rushes Brennan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayo is looking to break free of the clinch but Brennan has double underhooks.
Brennan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mayo to keep the fight standing.
Mayo is trying to pull guard but Brennan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Brennan breaks from the clinch.
Brennan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Brennan counters by moving into the clinch.
Mayo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Brennan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brennan circles away.
Mayo throws a body kick that misses.
Brennan looks for a takedown but Mayo sprawls well.
Mayo leaves Brennan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Mayo 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Brennan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rylan Mayo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mayo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brennan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayo has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Brennan counters by moving into the clinch.
Brennan wants a takedown.
Brennan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayo.
Mayo is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Brennan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo is trying to break the clinch but Brennan has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Mayo pulls Brennan into guard.
Brennan trying to control but Mayo is working from the bottom.
Mayo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Mayo wants to get up but he can't break Brennan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayo won't allow Brennan to sweep him here.
Brennan can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brennan tries to roll over but Mayo keeps him under control.
Mayo is trying to control. Brennan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brennan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brennan!
Mayo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mayo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mayo controlling from mount.
Mayo trying to control but Brennan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayo avoids the attempt from Brennan to control.
Mayo unloading with bombs!#T3#
Mayo looking to control but Brennan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brennan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Mayo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brennan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brennan is trying desperately to improve position.
Mayo trying to control but Brennan is having none of it.
Brennan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Brennan tries to hold on but Mayo postures up.
Brennan is squirming around, avoiding Mayo's attempts to control the action.
Mayo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brennan tries to hold on but Mayo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mayo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brennan is squirming around, avoiding Mayo's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rylan Mayo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rylan Mayo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brennan lands a right hook to the body.
Mayo wants to clinch but Brennan slips to the side
and Brennan counters with a three punch combo that has Mayo backing up. Mayo nods at Brennan to acknowledge the strikes.
Mayo tries to clinch but Brennan is having none of it.
Brennan throws a counter combo.
Brennan dances in with a quick combination. Mayo is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Brennan snaps Mayo's head back. Mayo stumbles backwards against the cage. Brennan steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Mayo's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Mayo just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ty Brennan!
Ty Brennan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1204 Round 1
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Mayo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mayo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Mayo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayo 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.
Mayo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mayo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Splint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Splint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mayo wants to take a breather but Splint is having none of it. #T1#
Mayo wants to stand up but Splint is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Mayo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Splint defends it well.
Mayo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Splint is refusing to be controlled, as Mayo sits in half guard.
Splint has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayo is working away from the top position though.#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.
Splint is looking to get back to full guard here but Mayo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mayo working the ground and pound.
Splint is not content to let Mayo control the position.
Mayo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Splint wants to control but Mayo postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mayo has eaten all the pies!
Splint taking punishment in the form of punches.
Splint knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayo on the ground.#T3#
Splint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Splint is not content to let Mayo control the position.
Mayo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayo wants to stand but Splint is controlling his arm.
Mayo works to advance to full mount. Splint defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mayo unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mayo wants to control the pace but Splint is squirming around nicely.
Mayo is stalling here but it's allowed Splint to get half guard.
Mayo moves into full mount! Splint won't be happy about that!
Splint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Splint is squirming around, avoiding Mayo's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Splint haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rylan Mayo dominated that round.
That's time! Splint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Splint shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayo as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Mayo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mayo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Splint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mayo wants to work for an arm triangle but Splint is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Splint trying to control but Mayo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo wants to take a breather but Splint is having none of it. #T1#
Splint has a hand on Mayo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mayo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayo with good strikes from the mount here!
Mayo tries to control but Splint wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mayo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mayo unloading with bombs!#T2##SUB2#
Mayo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Splint can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mayo dominating with strikes here.
Mayo wants to control the pace but Splint is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mayo working for a guillotine from mount but Splint is in no mood to give up.
Mayo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mayo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2#
Mayo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Splint can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Mayo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Splint is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mayo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Splint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayo looking to control but Splint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Splint is squirming around, avoiding Mayo's attempts to control the action.
Mayo breaks from Splint's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Splint has given up his back here.
Mayo not allowing Splint to control his hands.
Splint prevents Mayo from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Mayo is working for a rear naked choke. Splint is not defending it well and Mayo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Splint refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Splint's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rylan Mayo! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1205 Round 1
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Price shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenzuela but Valenzuela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Valenzuela tries to counter it with a takedown but Price pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Valenzuela darts in and clinches Price up against the cage.
Valenzuela jumps guard but Price turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valenzuela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Price's efforts to push away.
Price is trying to drag Valenzuela to the mat but Valenzuela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valenzuela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Price could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Valenzuela to work.
Valenzuela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valenzuela is looking for a takedown.
Moises Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Valenzuela.#T1#
Valenzuela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valenzuela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Price smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valenzuela or perhaps it was just good defense by Price, which made it look bad.
Valenzuela fails to land the takedown.
Price tries to clinch there but Valenzuela circles away.
Price stuffs the takedown attempt from Valenzuela. Valenzuela gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Valenzuela rushes Price and presses him up against the cage.
Valenzuela is trying to pull guard but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Valenzuela avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Valenzuela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valenzuela swivels and escapes.
Valenzuela drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Price defends it well.#TD#
Price throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valenzuela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Price is in Valenzuela's guard.
Price is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valenzuela will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Valenzuela trying to control the position.
Price works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valenzuela is trying to maintain the position but Price is very close to passing his half guard.
Price performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ground and pound from Price.
Price is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valenzuela gets back to full guard.
Valenzuela keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Valenzuela looking to control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valenzuela is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valenzuela trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price is controlling Valenzuela's posture.
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 Moises Price will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valenzuela lands with a shot to the body.
Valenzuela throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Valenzuela cracks Price with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Valenzuela clinches.
Valenzuela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Price smiles and moves away.
Valenzuela lands a nice looking kick to the body. Price takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Valenzuela closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Valenzuela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Price but Price pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valenzuela as he jumps to the side.
Valenzuela throws out a counter right but Price avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Valenzuela drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
#TD2#
Valenzuela successfully pulls guard.
Price working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valenzuela's head.#SUB2#
Valenzuela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Price controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valenzuela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Valenzuela can't keep his opponent in guard - Price advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Price is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Price is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valenzuela is trying to control but can't.
Price controlling the action here.
Price wants to free his trapped foot but Valenzuela is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valenzuela is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valenzuela is looking to control Price's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valenzuela avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Valenzuela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Price as he avoids it easily.
Moises Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Valenzuela.#TD#
Price gets the takedown into side control.
Valenzuela pushes Price away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Price gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Price decides to stand back up.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Valenzuela moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Valenzuela. No joy for Price on that attempt.
Valenzuela wants to counter with a clinch but Price pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Price shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valenzuela's guard.
Price is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jared Valenzuela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valenzuela tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Price looks for a takedown but Valenzuela sprawls well.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valenzuela throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Valenzuela wants to clinch.
Price wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moises Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valenzuela darts in looking for a takedown but Price gets double underhooks and turns Valenzuela into the cage.
Valenzuela scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Valenzuela clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Price as Valenzuela tries to tie him up. #T2##BC#
Price breaks the clinch.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valenzuela as he jumps to the side.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Valenzuela shows good takedown defense.
Price dives in for a single leg takedown but Valenzuela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valenzuela can't get the takedown.
Price is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valenzuela is defending well.
Price is working for takedown but Valenzuela is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Valenzuela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL2#
Valenzuela forces Price back against the cage and clinches.
Price wants to break the clinch but can't.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Valenzuela scores a nice knee to the body.
Valenzuela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Price is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Price gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valenzuela.
Price jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valenzuela walks away with a smile on his face. Price gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valenzuela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Price swivels and escapes.
Price swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Price bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Valenzuela being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Price is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valenzuela has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valenzuela wants to control but Price postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Valenzuela will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Moises Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jared Valenzuela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Price thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Valenzuela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valenzuela 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 William Gold scores the fight for Jared Valenzuela!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jared Valenzuela!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jared Valenzuela!
Jared Valenzuela wins by unanimous decision! |
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