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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Stuart looks to land a combination. mu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Deniz mu has been cut.
Stuart scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
mu is rocked!
Crack! Stuart connects with the perfect overhand right and mu falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Stuart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Stuart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Shocker misses with an uppercut
and Cherry counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Shocker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cherry did well to prevent Shocker getting side control.#ES#
Cherry has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shocker is on him like a limpet, forcing Cherry back against the cage.
Shocker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cherry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shocker is trying to pull guard but Cherry has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Shocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Shocker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cherry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Cherry explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cherry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cherry wants it to stay on the feet.
Clement Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silkk Shocker.
Shocker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cherry pinned against the cage. Cherry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##TD2#
Shocker shoots in and bounces Cherry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shocker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shocker won't allow Cherry to get back to his feet.
Cherry is pulling down on Shocker's head to control his posture. #T2#
Cherry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shocker. #SUB#
Cherry looking for a triangle here. Shocker is fighting it but it looks tight! Cherry pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shocker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clement Cherry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Sam misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Newton in particular looking to stall.
Sam wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton stalling.
Newton wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
Newton drops an elbow to the side of Sam's head. #SU#
Newton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newton is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Newton keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Sam wanted to stand there but Newton had control of the position.
Sam won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #ES#
Newton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Newton really is a fat lump.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sam won't allow Newton to get back to his feet.
Newton is pulling down on Sam's head. It's preventing any offense from Sam, at least for the moment.
Sam stops Newton from standing up. #T3#
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Newton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Newton is in Sam's guard.#ES2#
Sam pushes Newton off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Newton enables Sam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Newton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Sam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newton is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salih Sam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Newton has been cut.#TD2#
Sam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newton on his heels. He'll look to pass Newton's guard now, I'm sure.
Newton is looking to stand up but Sam isn't so interested in that idea.
Sam wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Sam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newton's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is just content to waste time from the top position. Newton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sam won't allow Newton to get back to his feet.
Sam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sam's guard. #REVR#
Newton wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newton'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.#SUB2#
Sam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sam.
Sam tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Sam is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sam is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Sam trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton is just content to waste time from the top position. Sam takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Newton tries to stand but Sam is controlling from the bottom.
Sam trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Sam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Newton controls the pace.
Newton wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sam working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sam working away.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Newton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4##TD#
Newton pulls guard.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there.
Sam is working Newton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton wants to stand up but Sam is controlling him.
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 Cedrick Newton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Newton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Newton enables Sam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Newton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Newton is adopting a defensive guard.
Sam trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sam is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sam has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sam's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newton controlling the position.
Sam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sam trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Sam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newton keeping full guard, as Sam tries to pass.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.
Newton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Sam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Sam moves into the clinch successfully.
Sam is stalling here.
#TD2#
Sam has Newton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Newton tumbling to the mat - Sam dives into Newton's guard.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton is looking to stand up but Sam isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Newton wants to sweep here but Sam controlling him for the moment.
Newton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sam trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Newton escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Sam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newton's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salih Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sam 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Salih Sam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Shocker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawk is fending him off so far but Shocker persists. Nope, Hawk circles away and we're back to standing.
Shocker looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shocker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Shocker 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.
Hawk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hawk is pushing down on Shocker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shocker is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shocker is doing well to control the position and prevent Hawk from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk works his way into side control.
Hawk working the ground and pound but Shocker is defending the strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Hawk in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shocker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Black Hawk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Cummings throws a body punch but Tylor moves out of range.
Tylor shoots in for a takedown but Cummings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Tylor.
Tylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cummings sprawls well. Cummings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Tylor looks for a takedown but Cummings sprawls well.
Aaron Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Tylor.#CL#
Cummings fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tylor, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings wants to break free but Tylor has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tylor stalling in the clinch but Cummings improves position.
Tylor seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T1##BC#
Cummings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tylor with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cummings counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tylor keeps control of Cummings as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cummings gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tylor.
Tylor is trying to pull guard but Cummings has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cummings manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Tylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cummings prevents it.
Tylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cummings gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Tylor jumps guard but Cummings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cummings.
Tylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cummings smiles and moves away.
Tylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tylor looks winded!
Cummings thuds his right hand into Tylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Cummings looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tylor wants to get back to his feet but Cummings passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB##SUB#
Cummings is working for a submission of some sort.
Cummings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Cummings.
Cummings lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummings lands strikes from half guard.
Cummings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cummings has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cummings lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Tylor trying to control from the bottom.
Tylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cummings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cummings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Cummings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cummings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cummings lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cummings looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Cummings.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Cummings dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cummings tries a head kick but it misses.
Tylor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cummings.
Aaron Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tylor has closed the distance and engaged Cummings in a clinch.
Tylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cummings just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tylor is trying to pull guard but Cummings has him pressed against the cage.
Aaron Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Tylor.
Tylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cummings smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tylor clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cummings - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Tylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cummings has him pressed against the cage.
Tylor can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Cummings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummings throws out a loose jab but Tylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cummings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cummings defends it nicely.
Tylor is breathing heavily.
Tylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cummings.
#CL2#
Tylor clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Tylor jumps guard but Cummings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Cummings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tylor fails with the takedown.
Cummings throws a series of punches but Tylor moves out of range.
Cummings swinging wildly here.
Cummings throws a right hand that Tylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tylor also avoids with ease.
Tylor throws the kick towards the body but Cummings avoids it.#CL#
Cummings pushes Tylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tylor tries to pull guard but Cummings won't allow it.
#T3#
Tylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cummings pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cummings is trying to break the clinch but Tylor has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cummings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummings throws a body shot but no joy.
And Tylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Cummings pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chuck Tylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Tylor throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tylor is defended easily by Cummings.
Cummings throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Cummings throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Cummings finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Cummings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tylor's head.
Cummings works over Tylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Cummings landing with the ground and pound.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tylor can do to turn this around?
Cummings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cummings landing with the ground and pound.
Tylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cummings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings scoring with some ground and pound.
Cummings scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Cummings dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cummings checks a low kick from Tylor.#CL2#
Tylor clinches.
Tylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cummings wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tylor tries to circle away but Cummings has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cummings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tylor has Cummings up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummings blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cummings has Tylor pushed against the cage.
Tylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cummings's efforts to push away.#T1#
Cummings prevents Tylor from breaking the clinch.
Cummings wants to break free but Tylor has control.
Tylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Cummings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tylor.
An attempted straight right counter from Cummings misses the target.
Cummings throws a series of punches but Tylor moves out of range.
Cummings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Cummings.
Tylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cummings circles away.
Aaron Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Tylor.
Tylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Tylor throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cummings counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tylor won't be happy with that.
Tylor tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cummings lands with a hammerfist to the side of Tylor's head.#SUB#
Tylor fending off the submission attempt from Cummings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cummings has his arm under Tylor's chin here. Game over son! Cummings squeezes tightly and Tylor is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Cummings!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 703 Round 2
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
mu falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Hitayashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for mu! #SUB2#
Hitayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but mu is defending well.
Hitayashi scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hitayashi looks up at the clock and then as mu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hitayashi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hitayashi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Hitayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but mu is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
mu misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hitayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but mu is defending well.
Hitayashi lands some shots froms side control.#T1##SUB2#
Hitayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but mu is defending well.
mu can't do much from the bottom here.
Hitayashi looks up at the clock and then as mu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hitayashi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hitayashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
mu taking a bit of punishment here - Hitayashi scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Hitayashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hitayashi cracks mu with a big right hand but mu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on mu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Hitayashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but mu keeps working. #SUB2#
Hitayashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hitayashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitayashi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at mu to see if he's OK.
mu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitayashi on the ground.
Hitayashi landing strikes.
mu wants to control but Hitayashi postures up.
Hitayashi lands some shots froms side control.#T3##SUB2#
Hitayashi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. mu is trying to escape and Hitayashi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and mu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hitayashi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takashi Hitayashi!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 703 Round 1
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Christ tries to clinch up.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Christ gets a clinch.
mu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
mu lands a right hand.
Christ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
mu jumps guard and drags Christ to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
mu wriggles free and stands up.
Christ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and mu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
mu lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
mu gets to his feet - Christ follows without any prompting.
Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. mu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
mu lands a head kick!
Christ is looking to clinch but mu is avoiding it.
#TD#
mu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christ sprawls well initially but mu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
mu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
mu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christ knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
mu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
mu not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Christ actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
mu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Christ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but mu avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
mu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christ to the ground. mu is now in Christ's guard.
Christ wants to sweep here but mu controlling him for the moment.
Christ looks winded!
mu stays in close to Christ's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Christ looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Christ has momentary wrist control but mu slips an elbow through the middle.
mu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
mu scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
mu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
mu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
mu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Christ's guard.
mu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
mu chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
mu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Christ tries to clinch but mu moves out of range.
It looked like mu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deniz mu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
mu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Christ bucks up and tries to throw mu off but instead mu has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
mu looking for the choke but no joy.
mu gets his hands free as Christ looks to control. #T1#
mu controlling the position well here. Christ rolled but mu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
mu landing with strikes.
mu punches the canvas rather than the man.
mu biding his time, controlling Christ. #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.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but mu has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
mu missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
mu lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Christ hold on?!
Christ wants to escape the position.
Christ is breathing heavily.
mu controls the action.
mu is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with mu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Christ is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by mu.
The referee is taking a good look at Christ as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from mu!
mu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Christ.
mu'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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deniz mu dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Christ tries to clinch up
and mu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
mu moves into the clinch successfully.
mu lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
mu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
mu scores with a head kick.
#TD#
mu drives through with a takedown into guard.
mu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Christ working a defensive guard here.
mu stays in close to Christ's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Christ throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
mu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
mu won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
mu content to stall in guard here.
mu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Christ for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christ is looking to clinch.
Christ tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and mu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Christ is trying to escape back to his feet but mu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
mu controlling the position. #SUB#
mu tries for a kimura but Christ is defending well. #SUB#
mu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
mu taking a breather here. #T4#
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.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but mu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ taking shots to the head.
mu dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
mu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Christ is now in mu's guard. A big mistake from mu there, giving up the dominant position!
Christ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deniz mu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well mu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Deniz mu!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Deniz mu!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Deniz mu!
Deniz mu wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 703 Round 1
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hitayashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hitayashi showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitayashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hitayashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sam's head.
Hitayashi slips a nice elbow through Sam's hands, connecting with Sam's forehead.#SUB#
Hitayashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hitayashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sam sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Hitayashi. #SUB#
Hitayashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sam is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takashi Hitayashi!
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