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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Un is looking to clinch but Mode is avoiding it.
Un is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Un misses with the combination.
Mode appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mode wants to clinch.
Mode throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Mode clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode has had enough of the clinch but Un keeps him there for the moment.
Mode is trying to pull guard but Un turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mode looking for a takedown.
Mode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Un has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Un escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
Un closes the distance and pushes Mode back into the cage.
Mode is looking to break free of the clinch but Un has double underhooks. #TD2#
Mode pulls Un into guard.
Mode pulls Un in close to his closed guard and prevents Un from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Mode has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Un off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mode fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim Un has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.
An inside leg kick lands from Un.
Un tries to clinch there but Mode circles away.
#T2#
Un feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mode's calf.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Un is defended easily by Mode.
Mode feints the counter takedown.
Un is breathing heavily.#TD#
Un gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mode manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Un keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Un.
#BC#
Un breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Mode fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Un sprawls well initially but Mode persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Mode decides to stand up.
Mode fails with the takedown.
Mode avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mode misses with a series of wild punches.
Un went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Un throws the left hand but Mode avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mode is defended easily by Un.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mode or perhaps it was just good defense by Un, which made it look bad. #T4#
Un circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Mode does no damage.
Un dives in and grabs Mode's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mode pushes down on Un's head and hops out.
Mode tries to score a power double leg takedown but Un sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mode somewhat.
Un seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mode shoots in for a takedown but Un shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Un throws a hook but Mode blocks it.
Un throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mode was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD2#
Mode drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beast Mode will probably get the nod.
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#
Mode tries a head kick but it misses.
Un keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mode throws an overhand right that lands on Un's shoulder, as Un tries to avoid the shot.
Mode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mode tries to clinch up
and Un counters with a one-two to the body.
Un slaps away a takedown attempt from Mode, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Mode tries to get set, Un tries to push him back and clinch up but Mode manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Un sprawls well. Un wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mode gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mode or perhaps it was just good defense by Un, which made it look bad.
Kim Un has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.#T1#
Mode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Mode tries to get set, Un tries to push him back and clinch up but Mode manages to avoid the attempt.
Mode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Un sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Un. Mode shrugs it off though.
Un tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mode swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mode swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Mode gets caught napping as Un dives in and scores a takedown. Mode manages to retain guard.
Mode wants to stand but Un is controlling the position.
Mode has his hands on Un's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Un got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mode has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Un has managed to get both his arms back between Mode's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Un stopping the sweep attempt from Mode.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mode holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Mode has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Un is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mode sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Mode goes for a double leg but Un avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Un continues to drive forward.
Un stuffs the takedown attempt from Mode. Mode gets slowly back to his feet.
Mode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Un dives in for a single leg takedown but Mode sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mode feints the counter takedown.
Mode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mode shoots in looking for a takedown but Un manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mode's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mode misses with a few strikes there.
Un tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mode swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mode keeps the fight on the outside.
Mode fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Un is defended easily by Mode.
Mode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Un tries to keep at a distance but Mode has taken the fight into the clinch.
Un is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mode pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mode misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Un will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mode tries to land knees in the clinch but Un avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Un.
Mode tries to break the clinch but Un is controlling the position.
Un can't get the takedown.
Mode is trying to break the clinch but Un is controlling him.
Mode tries to pull guard but Un won't allow it.
Mode keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Un's efforts to push away.
Mode is trying to pull guard but Un turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Un gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim Un has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.#BC#
Un breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mode.#T1#
Mode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Un counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Mode uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mode throws an overhand right that lands on Un's shoulder, as Un tries to avoid the shot.
Un tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mode takes the fight into the clinch.
Un blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mode struggles to land a body shot inside as Un controls his hands.
Mode fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##TD#
Un gets control of Mode's arms and successfully pulls guard. Un will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Un being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mode.#T3#
Mode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mode is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mode goes for a double leg but Un avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Un continues to drive forward.
Un shoots in for a double leg but Mode sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mode's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mode's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Un keeps the fight on the outside.
Mode shoots in but Un avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Un swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim Un is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Un slaps away a takedown attempt from Mode, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Un fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Un as he jumps to the side.
Kim Un is winning the standup battle so far.
Un avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Un scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Kim Un.
I think Un 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Un misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Un will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Un is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Un backs away, Griffin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Griffin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Un.
#CL2#
Un moves into the clinch.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Un has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Un tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Un has Griffin pushed against the cage.
Griffin is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Un tries to pull guard but Griffin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jules Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Un.#TD#
Griffin pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Un doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Un manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Un is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Un sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Griffin is pressing down on Un's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Un is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Un throws an elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Un's guard. Nice move by Griffin!#REVR#
Griffin distracts Un with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Griffin is standing up over Un. Un looks to escape but Griffin dives into side control.
#T3#
Un is trying to get back to half guard.
Un defending against the ground and pound.
Griffin has control of an arm but Un manages to advance to Griffin's back!#ES#
Griffin is trying to shake Un off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Un won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Un. Un gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin throws a head kick but Un moves out of range.
#T4##TD2#
Un shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Griffin has one foot on Un's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin tries to clinch but Un is having none of it.
It seemed like Un was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Un in a clinch.
Un is pressed up against the cage. Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Un down to the mat. Un avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Un shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Un's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Un looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Un persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Un clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Un forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Un tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Un drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Griffin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Un clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Griffin not allowing Un to control his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T1#
Griffin misses with an elbow to the head.
Griffin is riding his opponent, not letting Un buck him off.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Griffin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Un wants to escape the position.
Griffin not allowing Un to control his hands. #T2#
I would not like to be Un right now.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Un can do to turn this around?
Un just trying to survive but Griffin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Griffin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Un knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Un for a finish.
Un trying to control the hands but Griffin won't let him. #T3#
Griffin controlling from the back.
Un rolls, trying to escape but Griffin keeps control of the position.
Griffin is looking to control Un but Un is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Un trying to get back to his feet but Griffin is in full control for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Un is keeping busy.
Un trying to control the hands but Griffin won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Griffin missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Griffin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Un finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Un closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Un tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Griffin goes for a takedown attempt but Un pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Un!
Jules Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Un looking to score a takedown here. Griffin is defending well but Un drives through and ends up in Griffin's guard.
Un 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.
Griffin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Un stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Un escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Griffin as Un shoots in.
Griffin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Un shoots in and bounces Griffin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Un gets to his feet. Griffin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Un fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jules Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Un.#TD2#
Un is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffin's half guard.
Griffin wants to control but Un is keeping busy.
Un content to control rather than advance.
Griffin moves into full guard.
#T3#
Griffin striking from the bottom.
Jules Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Un trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Un is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Un trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Un 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.
Un trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Un slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Un wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Un comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Griffin!
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