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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dalkhaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Dalkhaev has him pressed against the cage.
Dalkhaev wants to break free but Fuller has control.
Dalkhaev wants a takedown.
Dalkhaev prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Dalkhaev manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Dalkhaev instigates a clinch.
Fuller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wm Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Dalkhaev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Dalkhaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fuller uses from the top position.
Dalkhaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalkhaev, not yet. #SUB2#
Dalkhaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller prevents Dalkhaev from getting back to his feet.
Dalkhaev trying to strike off his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Dalkhaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES2#
Dalkhaev pushes Fuller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dalkhaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dalkhaev tries for a takedown but Fuller circles away easily
and Fuller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dalkhaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Wm Fuller has been cut.#TD2#
Dalkhaev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dalkhaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller tries to kick Dalkhaev off but Dalkhaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fuller is doing well to control the position and prevent Dalkhaev from advancing to side control.
Dalkhaev trying to control the pace.
Dalkhaev is thwarting Fuller's attempts to control the position.#ES#
Fuller kicks off Dalkhaev and gets to his feet. #T3#
Fuller stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Fuller gets tackled into the cage by Dalkhaev. Dalkhaev maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dalkhaev manages to pull guard.
Fuller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dalkhaev's guard.
Fuller being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuller postures up in Dalkhaev's guard and throws a big left but Dalkhaev blocks it. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalkhaev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dalkhaev throwing strikes from guard but Fuller blocks nicely.
Dalkhaev postures up and lands a big shot to Fuller's brow.
Fuller controls Dalkhaev momentarily but Dalkhaev frees himself.
Dalkhaev trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalkhaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vislan Dalkhaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wm Fuller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Dalkhaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fuller's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalkhaev is looking to advance position but Fuller won't allow it.
Fuller wants to control the action here but instead Dalkhaev manages to pass to full mount!
Dalkhaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuller is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Dalkhaev has taken his back!
Dalkhaev throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fuller could be in trouble here!
#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalkhaev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dalkhaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalkhaev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fuller is trying to stand back up.
Dalkhaev is riding his opponent, not letting Fuller buck him off. #ES#
Fuller is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #CL#
Fuller moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Dalkhaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fuller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fuller is looking to clinch.
As Fuller backs off Dalkhaev throws a huge counter combo but Fuller manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dalkhaev clinches up with Fuller and pushes him back against the cage.
Fuller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wm Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vislan Dalkhaev.
Dalkhaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuller has double underhooks.
Dalkhaev digs a right hand underneath Fuller's ribcage. Fuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Dalkhaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fuller uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Dalkhaev has an active guard here but Fuller has managed to pass into half guard.
Dalkhaev tries to get to full guard but Fuller has control of the leg. #T3#
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dalkhaev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dalkhaev wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalkhaev has hold of Fuller's hands but Fuller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dalkhaev wants to get back to his feet.
Dalkhaev wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
#ES2#
Dalkhaev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fuller is on him like a limpet, forcing Dalkhaev back against the cage.#T4#
Dalkhaev is trying to break the clinch but Fuller is controlling him.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Dalkhaev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dalkhaev just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Dalkhaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalkhaev closes the distance and clinches up with Fuller, looking for a takedown. Dalkhaev pushes Fuller against the cage but Fuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wm Fuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalkhaev avoids the head kick by Fuller.
A left and a right from Dalkhaev both land. Nice combination.
Fuller leaves Dalkhaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuller throws a big counter combination but Dalkhaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dalkhaev is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vislan Dalkhaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wm Fuller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dalkhaev shoots in for a takedown but Fuller shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Fuller moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dalkhaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dalkhaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dalkhaev striking off his back but it's not causing Fuller any problems.
Fuller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Dalkhaev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fuller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalkhaev misses with the combination.
Fuller tries to clinch but Dalkhaev is having none of it. #T1#
Dalkhaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dalkhaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalkhaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dalkhaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalkhaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuller tries to sprawl out of it but Dalkhaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dalkhaev throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Dalkhaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dalkhaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Dalkhaev is looking to advance position but Fuller won't allow it.
Dalkhaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fuller trying to control here.
Dalkhaev slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuller manages to get to full guard.
Dalkhaev wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving. #T3##SU2#
Dalkhaev stands up from Fuller's guard - Dalkhaev perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Dalkhaev clinches.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Dalkhaev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fuller keeps control of Dalkhaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fuller fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wm Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Dalkhaev has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dalkhaev gets underhooks to prevent Fuller's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Dalkhaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Vislan Dalkhaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dalkhaev controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalkhaev is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES#
Fuller wriggles free and stands up.
Fuller stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalkhaev goes for a double leg but Fuller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fuller continues to drive forward.
Dalkhaev lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vislan Dalkhaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dalkhaev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vislan Dalkhaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Alejandro Booker has been cut.#CL#
Booker has Girard up against the cage in a clinch.
Booker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Girard avoids it.
Booker is looking to break free of the clinch but Girard has double underhooks.
Booker letting Girard take a breather here.#TD2#
Girard has hold of one of Booker's legs. Booker is fighting the takedown attempt but Girard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Girard wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
Girard trying to move into half guard but instead Booker has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Girard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Booker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Girard wants to sweep but no luck.
Booker throwing strikes but missing.
Booker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Booker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Girard looking for a sweep. Not yet Girard, not yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Girard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Booker manages to pass to side control.
Girard tries to get to full guard but Booker has control of the leg. #SUB#
Booker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Girard is trying to maintain the position but Booker is very close to passing his half guard.
Booker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Booker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Girard trying to control but Booker postures up.
Booker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Girard is looking to get back to full guard here but Booker has managed to pass to side control instead.
Booker just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Booker.
Girard wants to control but Booker postures up.
Girard tries to buck Booker off but Booker is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Booker is working Girard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Girard trying to remain calm as Booker controls from the top position.#T4#
Girard tries to buck Booker off but Booker is having none of it.
Booker is staying tight to Girard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Girard struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Girard forces Booker back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Girard trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alejandro Booker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Booker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Booker tries to clinch up but Girard circles away and keeps his distance.
Girard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Booker as Girard shoots in.
Girard fails to land the takedown.
Booker tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Booker sets himself, and Girard steps forward looking for the clinch! Booker avoids it this time.
Hugo Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker avoids the head kick by Girard.
#TD2#
Girard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Booker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Booker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Booker closes the distance and clinches.
Girard trying to stall but Booker improves his position.
#T1#
Booker is trying to pull guard but Girard has him pressed against the cage.
Booker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Girard walks away with a smile on his face. Booker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alejandro Booker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booker tries to clinch up but Girard circles away and keeps his distance.
Booker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Girard wants to counter with a clinch but Booker pushes him away.#CL#
Booker rushes Girard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch.
Girard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booker counters with a series of strikes. Girard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alejandro Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Girard.
Booker tries to close the distance and clinch but Girard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Girard has his takedown stuffed
and Booker counters with a two punch combo.
Girard circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##CL2#
Girard closes the distance and pushes Booker back into the cage.
Booker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Girard prevents the takedown attempt.
Girard is working for takedown but Booker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Booker is trying to pull guard but Girard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker moves in looking to clinch but Girard pushes him off.
Booker is looking to clinch but Girard is avoiding it.
Girard tries to counter with a clinch but Booker shakes him off and moves away.
Booker moves in looking to clinch but Girard pushes him off.
Girard misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Booker ducks right into an uppercut from Girard.
Booker wants to clinch.#CL2#
Girard has Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Girard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girard has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Booker works to full guard. #T4#
Girard looking to sit in guard and control but Booker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Booker is stalling in the full guard.
Booker continues to hold on tight.
Girard 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.
Booker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Alejandro Booker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Booker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Girard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Booker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard throws a leg kick but Booker checks it.
Girard looks for a takedown but Booker sprawls well.
Booker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Girard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Booker tries to keep at a distance but Girard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Booker keeps control of Girard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##TD2#
Girard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Girard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Booker tries to close the distance and clinch but Girard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Booker sets himself, and Girard steps forward looking for the clinch! Booker avoids it this time.
Girard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Booker tries to avoid it but Girard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Booker to the ground. Booker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Girard gets tackled into the cage by Booker. Booker maintains the clinch.
Booker blocks an elbow strike from Girard.
#TD2#
Girard pulls guard effortlessly.
Booker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Girard is pulling down on Booker's head. It's preventing any offense from Booker, at least for the moment.
Booker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Girard wants to improve his position but instead Booker has moved into half guard.
Booker content to control rather than advance.
Booker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Booker slows the pace down in half guard.
Booker wants to stand up but Girard has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard tries to get to full guard but Booker has control of the leg. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Girard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Booker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Booker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Girard shoots in looking for a takedown but Booker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Girard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alejandro Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Girard.
Girard misses with a head kick.
Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Girard scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Girard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Booker manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Booker slaps away a takedown attempt from Girard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Girard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Booker tries to avoid it but Girard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Booker to the ground. Booker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Booker has closed the distance and engaged Girard in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Girard is defending well.
Booker is working for takedown but Girard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hugo Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alejandro Booker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Booker successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Booker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Booker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Booker!
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