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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cammalleri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Cammalleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Penn.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Cammalleri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn trying to remain calm as Cammalleri controls from the top position.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn tries to roll over but Cammalleri keeps him under control.
Cammalleri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cammalleri is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Cammalleri controlling the action here.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.#SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cammalleri is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cammalleri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cammalleri has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Penn is looking for a triangle here but Cammalleri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Penn trying to remain calm as Cammalleri controls from the top position.
Penn prevents Cammalleri from improving position.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Penn wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Cammalleri keeps moving and retains side control.
Cammalleri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Cammalleri happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cammalleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Cammalleri swings around for an armbar but Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cammalleri's guard.
Penn trying to control but Cammalleri is working from the bottom.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cammalleri is trying to buck Penn off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cammalleri is looking for a sweep.
Cammalleri is not content to let Penn control the position.
Cammalleri can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Penn misses with a head kick.
Cammalleri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cammalleri lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Cammalleri shows good takedown defense.
Cammalleri is looking to counter the offense by Penn and move into the clinch.#CL#
Cammalleri has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cammalleri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cammalleri as Penn shoots in.
Mark Cammalleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Cammalleri shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Cammalleri slips the punch.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Cammalleri throws a counter high kick but Penn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cammalleri with a poor takedown
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Cammalleri. Cammalleri gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Cammalleri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Mark Cammalleri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn throws a chopping leg kick but Cammalleri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cammalleri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn throws out a counter right but Cammalleri avoids it with no problem.
Penn lands with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Cammalleri seems unphased.
#T2#
Cammalleri closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Cammalleri pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cammalleri tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
BJ Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cammalleri but Cammalleri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cammalleri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Penn throws a head kick but Cammalleri moves out of range.
Cammalleri walks into a jab.
Cammalleri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Cammalleri, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Cammalleri against the cage but Cammalleri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Cammalleri clinches. #TD#
Cammalleri jumps guard and drags Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Cammalleri working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Penn has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cammalleri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cammalleri.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cammalleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cammalleri working a defensive guard here.
Penn wants to control from the top but Cammalleri keeps moving.
Cammalleri is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Cammalleri's brow. #SUB2#
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Cammalleri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cammalleri manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Cammalleri's guard.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cammalleri's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BJ Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cammalleri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cammalleri throws a body kick that misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cammalleri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn misses with a hook. Cammalleri ducked under it nicely.
Cammalleri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cammalleri somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn looks to land a combination but Cammalleri avoids it well. #CL#
Cammalleri clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Cammalleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cammalleri but Cammalleri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Penn.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cammalleri shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Cammalleri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cammalleri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cammalleri leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Cammalleri misses with a head kick.
Penn throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Cammalleri has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Cammalleri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Cammalleri persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Cammalleri is looking to counter the offense by Penn and move into the clinch.
Cammalleri misses with a double jab
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Cammalleri shows good takedown defense.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cammalleri tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cammalleri to the ground. Cammalleri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a hook. Cammalleri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cammalleri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cammalleri thinking. #T3#
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Cammalleri.#TD2#
Penn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cammalleri is trying to keep Penn in close.
Cammalleri keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
BJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cammalleri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cammalleri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penn is controlling him.
Penn passes Cammalleri's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Cammalleri is defending well.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Cammalleri is defending well.
Mark Cammalleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BJ Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cammalleri is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Penn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
A very excited looking BJ Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bourbon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marks is wriggling around but Bourbon manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bourbon is working for a submission of some sort.
Bourbon stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks tries to get to full guard but Bourbon has control of the leg. #T1#
Marks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bourbon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bourbon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bourbon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marks has a closed guard, preventing Bourbon from standing up.
Bourbon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marks is looking to stand up but Bourbon isn't so interested in that idea.
Bourbon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Marks trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bourbon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marks to the ground. Bourbon is now in Marks's guard.
Marks throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bourbon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bourbon content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bourbon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bourbon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bourbon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bourbon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marks controlling the position.
Bourbon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bourbon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marks for as long as he can get away with.
Bourbon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bourbon stands up over Marks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Bourbon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Bourbon counters with a shoot takedown. Marks fights it but they end up in guard.
Bourbon content to stall in guard here.
Bourbon cracks Marks with a solid left hand.
Bourbon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourbon scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon is working Marks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bourbon is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Bourbon wants to stand but Marks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marks wants to sweep here but Bourbon controlling him for the moment.
Bourbon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bourbon advances to half guard.
Marks gets back to full guard.
Marks trying to keep a closed guard but Bourbon is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bourbon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marks is proving hard to escape from.
Bourbon wants to pass the guard but Marks is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bourbon blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks jabs Bourbon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Bourbon.
Bourbon throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Marks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bourbon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bourbon.
Marks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Bourbon shoots in for a double leg but Marks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bourbon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bourbon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marks avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Bourbon dives in and scores a takedown into Marks's guard.
Marks kicks Bourbon off and gets to his feet.
Bourbon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Marks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourbon's waist but Bourbon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marks off to one side.
Francois Bourbon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finley Marks.#CL#
Bourbon closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bourbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Marks is looking to score with low kicks.
Marks connects with a body shot that sends Bourbon's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourbon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marks counters with a three punch combo that has Bourbon backing up. Bourbon nods at Marks to acknowledge the strikes.
Marks lands a jab-cross combination.
Marks tries for a takedown but Bourbon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Bourbon.
#TD#
Bourbon gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Francois Bourbon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marks darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Bourbon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bourbon is stalling in the full guard.
Bourbon wants to stand but Marks is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Marks is trying to control the position but Bourbon postures up.
Marks wants to sweep but no luck.
Bourbon controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bourbon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bourbon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marks swivels and escapes.
Marks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourbon. That did some damage!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Marks tries to keep at a distance but Bourbon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bourbon is stalling here.
Marks is trying to break free.
Bourbon has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bourbon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Bourbon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Bourbon breaks from the clinch.
Bourbon shoots for a takedown but Marks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bourbon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Marks shoots for a takedown but Bourbon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bourbon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marks tries to clinch up but Bourbon circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Marks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marks lands in his opponent's guard.
Bourbon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marks 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. #T4#
Bourbon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marks is controlling him.
Bourbon wants to hit a sweep here but Marks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bourbon there!
Bourbon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marks unloading with bombs!
Finley Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Bourbon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bourbon is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finley Marks.
I think Bourbon 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francois Bourbon!
After winning the bout, Francois Bourbon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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