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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Chavez tries to sprawl but Shibata drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shibata thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Shibata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Shibata is trying to work for a kimura but Chavez is defending well.
#SU2#
Shibata decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A good leg kick by Shibata.
Shibata scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shibata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and Shibata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shibata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Shibata is looking to stand up but Chavez won't let him.
Chavez working a defensive guard but Shibata manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shibata is staying tight to Chavez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shibata is trying to ground and pound but Chavez uses the momentary lack of control by Shibata to regain half guard.
Chavez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shibata.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shibata is looking to pass into half guard but Chavez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chavez is in guard.#REVR#
Shibata has control of Chavez's left arm, preventing Chavez from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Shibata 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.#SU#
Chavez stands up and waves to Shibata to follow him. #TD2#
Shibata gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Chavez defending against the ground and pound. #SU2#
Shibata decides to stand back up.
Shibata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavez.#TD2#
Shibata shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chavez's guard.#ES#
Chavez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Shibata breaks from the clinch.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Shibata.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with Shibata, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes Shibata against the cage but Shibata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shibata but Shibata pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4##TD2#
Shibata scores with a takedown into Chavez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shibata is controlling him.
Shibata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shibata trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Shibata dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Shibata gets a double leg takedown into Chavez's guard.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shibata prevents Chavez from getting back to his feet.
Shibata postures up in Chavez's guard and throws a big left but Chavez blocks it.
Shibata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez tries to strike from the bottom.
Chavez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shibata lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Shibata looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shibata wants to stand and escape but Chavez is having none of it.
Shibata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chavez throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shibata is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shibata seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Shibata is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Chavez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shibata throwing strikes but missing.
Shibata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chavez trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Shibata content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Shibata tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shibata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carmine Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shibata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shibata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shibata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Shibata throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shibata is in Chavez's guard.#ES#
Chavez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Shibata drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chavez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Shibata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chavez uses from the top position.
Chavez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shibata is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chavez postures up in Shibata's guard and throws a big left but Shibata blocks it.
Chavez scoring with some ground and pound.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Shibata has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shibata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chavez postures up in Shibata's guard and throws a big left but Shibata blocks it.
Shibata looking for a sweep. Not yet Shibata, not yet.
Shibata trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kiyoshi Shibata 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Shibata, which made it look bad.
Nice body kick from Shibata.
Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shibata pinned against the cage. Shibata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shibata misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Shibata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Shibata bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shibata controlling the position from side mount.
Shibata misses with the ground and pound.
Shibata tries to advance to mount but Chavez denies him.
Shibata trying to control the position but Chavez is working away. #T2#
Chavez misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Chavez 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.
You can see the frustration on Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES#
Chavez sneaks out the side door and pushes Shibata away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shibata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shibata is fending him off so far but Chavez persists. Nope, Shibata circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmine Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shibata rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Shibata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##TD2#
Shibata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and Shibata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shibata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shibata wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Shibata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shibata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shibata postures up.
#T4#
Shibata tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
Shibata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Shibata moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Shibata has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chavez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shibata looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyoshi Shibata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shibata 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyoshi Shibata!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonald avoids the head kick by Moore.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcdonald circles away.
Mcdonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moore sprawls and moves away.
Moore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mcdonald moves into the clinch.
Jerry Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Moore.#TD#
Mcdonald gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moore tries to roll over but Mcdonald keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald controlling the action here.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcdonald is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ground and pound from Mcdonald.
Well, if Mcdonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moore wants to sweep but Mcdonald has passed to side control!
Mcdonald lands a few punches from side control.
Moore takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
Mcdonald scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Mcdonald's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mcdonald controlling the position from side mount.
Mcdonald landing a few strikes. #T2#
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
Mcdonald lands an elbow.
Mcdonald happy to just control the position for now.
Mcdonald working away.
Moore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face as Mcdonald controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moore wants to get back to his feet but Mcdonald drags him back down.
Moore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcdonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mcdonald lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mcdonald throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound but Moore is defending the strikes.
Mcdonald lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcdonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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.
Mcdonald landing a few strikes.
Mcdonald throws a strike aimed at the side of Moore's head but Moore avoids it well.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound.
Mcdonald scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Mcdonald's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcdonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moore is trying to escape the position but Mcdonald is controlling the position.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound.
Mcdonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcdonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcdonald cracks Moore with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcdonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mcdonald scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mcdonald in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Mcdonald 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##TD#
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moore controls Mcdonald momentarily but Mcdonald frees himself.
Mcdonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcdonald 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.
Mcdonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving. #SUB2#
Moore working for a triangle but Mcdonald defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Moore keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcdonald controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Mcdonald. #T2#
Moore tries for a takedown but Mcdonald circles away easily
enabling Mcdonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Mcdonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonald but Mcdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcdonald counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Mcdonald to acknowledge the strikes.
Jerry Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Moore.#CL2#
Moore darts in and clinches Mcdonald up against the cage.
Mcdonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?#T3##TD2#
Moore successfully pulls guard.
Mcdonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mcdonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcdonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcdonald content to stall in guard here.
Mcdonald working some strikes from top position.
Moore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Mcdonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcdonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcdonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcdonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jerry Mcdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcdonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcdonald trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcdonald is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Mcdonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Moore shoots for a takedown but Mcdonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Moore gets the takedown into side control.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcdonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moore wants to stand up but Mcdonald has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore blocks the strikes from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald is controlling Moore's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Moore decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mcdonald stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcdonald misses the target.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdonald sprawls well. Mcdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jerry Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Moore.
Moore dives in and grabs Mcdonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Mcdonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcdonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mcdonald connects with a nice short shot to Moore's temple.
Mcdonald is taking a breather. Moore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mcdonald trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Mcdonald content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore has hold of Mcdonald's hands but Mcdonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcdonald lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore wants to improve his position but Mcdonald is controlling well.
Moore wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy.
Mcdonald controlling the action here.
Moore taking some punishment here, with Mcdonald in his half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcdonald winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcdonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcdonald slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.
Moore taking some punishment here, with Mcdonald in his half guard.
Mcdonald drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Mcdonald stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Mcdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcdonald 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Mcdonald!
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