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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Bombardo misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bombardo is breathing heavily.
Moore passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Bombardo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moore.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bombardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.
Moore with shots to the head and body - Bombardo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moore content just to control the position here.
Moore landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Cain Bombardo has been cut.
Moore content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore working Bombardo over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bombardo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Moore's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Les Moore!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 771 Round 3
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Menhadenburnsch leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Menhadenburnsch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Menhadenburnsch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menhadenburnsch.
Moore punishes Menhadenburnsch's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Menhadenburnsch misses.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menhadenburnsch throws out the jab.
Menhadenburnsch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Moore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moore misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Menhadenburnsch is looking to reverse the position.
Menhadenburnsch prevents Moore from improving position.
Menhadenburnsch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Menhadenburnsch won't allow Moore to pass to mount.
Moore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Menhadenburnsch is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menhadenburnsch avoid being mounted?
Menhadenburnsch is pressing down on Moore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Menhadenburnsch wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Moore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menhadenburnsch 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menhadenburnsch is still trying to improve position.
Menhadenburnsch can't keep his opponent in guard - Moore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Menhadenburnsch taking some punishment here, with Moore in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Moore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore wants to take a breather but Menhadenburnsch is having none of it.
Menhadenburnsch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Menhadenburnsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard. #REVB#
Menhadenburnsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Menhadenburnsch won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menhadenburnsch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Menhadenburnsch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Menhadenburnsch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Menhadenburnsch.
Menhadenburnsch is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Moore wants to improve his position but Menhadenburnsch is controlling well.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moore is trying to control the position but Menhadenburnsch postures up.
Moore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Menhadenburnsch landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Moore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Moore works the jab nicely.
Moore shoots in and drives through. Menhadenburnsch sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menhadenburnsch throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Menhadenburnsch won't be happy with that.
Moore cracks Menhadenburnsch with a big elbow.
Menhadenburnsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moore off and has taken his back!
Moore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore tries to roll over but Menhadenburnsch keeps him under control.
Menhadenburnsch working the head and body with strikes.
Moore trying to control but Menhadenburnsch postures up.
Menhadenburnsch tries to pass to full mount but Moore defends it. #T1#
Moore tries to get to full guard but Menhadenburnsch has control of the leg.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menhadenburnsch is working away from the top position though.
Menhadenburnsch trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Menhadenburnsch is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
Menhadenburnsch is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Les Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moore is pressing down on Menhadenburnsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moore will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Menhadenburnsch wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Menhadenburnsch landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Moore has his foot on Menhadenburnsch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menhadenburnsch works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Menhadenburnsch from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moore throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Menhadenburnsch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Moore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menhadenburnsch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menhadenburnsch is one step ahead there.
Menhadenburnsch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menhadenburnsch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Menhadenburnsch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Menhadenburnsch is proving a slippery customer.
Menhadenburnsch is looking to pass into half guard but Moore pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moore is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menhadenburnsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Menhadenburnsch, not yet.
Menhadenburnsch keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menhadenburnsch is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menhadenburnsch working some strikes from top position.
Menhadenburnsch trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trent Menhadenburnsch 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##TD2#
Menhadenburnsch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moore to the mat! Moore manages to get full guard.
Menhadenburnsch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Menhadenburnsch postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Moore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Menhadenburnsch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moore tries to roll over but Menhadenburnsch keeps him under control.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menhadenburnsch.
Menhadenburnsch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menhadenburnsch is stalling here. Moore is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Menhadenburnsch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moore has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Moore grinds an elbow into Menhadenburnsch's temple.
Menhadenburnsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moore off and has taken his back!#T1#
Menhadenburnsch is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Menhadenburnsch gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Menhadenburnsch gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Menhadenburnsch apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Menhadenburnsch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moore attempts a counter takedown but Menhadenburnsch avoids it well and moves away.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt - Menhadenburnsch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menhadenburnsch circles away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Menhadenburnsch enables Moore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Menhadenburnsch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menhadenburnsch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Menhadenburnsch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Menhadenburnsch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Menhadenburnsch cracks Moore with a solid left hand.
Menhadenburnsch trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom. #T2#
Moore wants to sweep here but Menhadenburnsch controlling him for the moment.
Moore is trying to keep Menhadenburnsch in close.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Menhadenburnsch from controlling successfully.
Menhadenburnsch advances position into side control!
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Menhadenburnsch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moore some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Menhadenburnsch working the ground and pound from side control.
Les Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menhadenburnsch in side control lands a decent elbow.
Menhadenburnsch wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Menhadenburnsch working the head with strikes.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Menhadenburnsch trying to control the position but Moore is working away.
Moore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Menhadenburnsch is working Moore over with some ground and pound from side control.
Trent Menhadenburnsch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Menhadenburnsch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Menhadenburnsch trying to control the position but Moore is working away.
Moore is being controlled here.
Moore is trying to control Menhadenburnsch's posture but Menhadenburnsch avoids it.
Menhadenburnsch lands some shots froms side control.
Moore tries to buck Menhadenburnsch off but Menhadenburnsch is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Menhadenburnsch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menhadenburnsch 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Trent Menhadenburnsch!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Trent Menhadenburnsch!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Trent Menhadenburnsch!
Trent Menhadenburnsch wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 771 Round 2
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong moves away from the strike by Moore.
A jab from Moore misses.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Kong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moore quickly recovers to half guard.
Kong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kong works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kong seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
Kong is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Kong wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Moore won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
Kong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong postures up.
Kong chips away with some ground and pound.
Kong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kong preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kong wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong tries to get out of the position.
Moore pushing down on Kong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.
Kong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moore scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Moore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.
Moore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg. #T4#
Moore is nestled in close to Kong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moore working Kong over with strikes.
Moore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
Kong is in trouble now - Moore has advanced to mount!
Kong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moore controlling from the full mount.
Moore scoring with strikes but Kong is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Moore 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#
Moore looks for a takedown but Kong sprawls well.
Moore defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Moore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kong defends well and Moore ends up having to push Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big right from Moore misses.
A clash of legs there as Kong blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Kong gets a double leg takedown into Moore's guard.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Moore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kong's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kong working for submissions but it's allowed Moore to get to half guard.
Kong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moore scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moore moves nicely into side control.
Moore landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Moore working the head with strikes.
Kong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Kong is trying to improve his position.
Moore in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Kong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moore trying to control the position but Kong is working away. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Kong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moore grinds an elbow into Kong's temple.
Moore is chipping away with strikes.
Les Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Moore working the head and body with strikes.
Kong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moore's best efforts.
Moore slips a nice elbow through Kong's hands, connecting with Kong's forehead.#T4#
Kong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moore scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard.
Moore winds up and cracks Kong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moore prevents Kong from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Moore.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong taking some punishment here, with Moore in his half guard.
Kong won't allow Moore to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Moore 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#
Kong goes for a double leg but Moore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moore continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Kong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moore!
Moore wants to control but Kong postures up.
Kong has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kong raining down shots from the mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Moore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Kong there.
Kong is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong landing with the ground and pound.
Kong throwing strikes but missing.
Kong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kong 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.#SUB#
Kong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore won't allow Kong to sweep him here. #T3#
Moore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kong's head.
Moore stands and throws Kong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Les Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Moore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moore trying to control the position but Kong is working away.
Kong is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kong is not content to let Moore control the position.
Hans Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore works to advance to full mount. Kong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Moore landing strikes, looking to finish!
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 Hans Kong.
I think Moore 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Les Moore!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Les Moore!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Les Moore!
Les Moore wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 771 Round 1
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1#
McDoughe slips under a jab from Moore.
McDoughe ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore sets himself, and McDoughe steps forward looking for the clinch! Moore avoids it this time.
Les Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
McDoughe tries to counter with a clinch but Moore shakes him off and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by McDoughe, which made it look bad. #TD#
Moore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDoughe sprawls well initially but Moore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDoughe defending well though.
Moore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDoughe's head. #T1#
McDoughe is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard.
McDoughe is concentrating on defense, preventing Moore from advancing position.
Moore prevents McDoughe from standing back up.
McDoughe wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Moore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDoughe really wants to buck Moore off and get back to his feet.
Moore throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is landing with some decent strikes but McDoughe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moore landing shots from mount. #ROC#
McDoughe is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Steve McDoughe has been cut.#T2#
Moore cracks McDoughe with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Les Moore!
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