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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziyad throws a sloppy head kick and Tuncak moves out of range easily.
Ziyad fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziyad slips a straight right by Tuncak.#CL2#
Ziyad rushes Tuncak and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tuncak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuncak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ziyad throws a head kick but Tuncak moves out of range.
#TD#
Tuncak drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Ziyad manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuncak misses with a wild body shot.
Tuncak misses with a double jab.
Tuncak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuncak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziyad dodges the punch combination from Tuncak.
Ziyad tries to counter with a clinch but Tuncak shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Tuncak tries to bum rush Ziyad with a series of wild strikes but Ziyad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziyad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ziyad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Tuncak as Ziyad shoots in.
Tuncak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziyad circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuncak is breathing heavily.
Ziyad throws a right hand that Tuncak ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuncak also avoids with ease.
Tuncak checks a low kick from Ziyad.
Ziyad darts in looking for a takedown but Tuncak gets double underhooks and turns Ziyad into the cage.
Burak Tuncak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Ziyad.
Tuncak throws a body punch but Ziyad moves out of range.
Ziyad tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tuncak throws a hook to the side of Ziyad's head but Ziyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziyad unleashes a big counter combination but Tuncak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ziyad slips a straight right by Tuncak.
Tuncak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tuncak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuncak has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Ziyad swinging wildly here.
Ziyad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tuncak throws a big counter combination but Ziyad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ziyad dodges the punch combination from Tuncak.
Ziyad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tuncak as he avoids it easily.
Tuncak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ziyad tries to avoid it but Tuncak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ziyad to the ground. Ziyad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ziyad tries for a takedown but Tuncak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziyad.
Ziyad tries to clinch but Tuncak moves out of range. #T3#
Tuncak misses with a series of wild punches.
Tuncak avoids the head kick by Ziyad.
Ziyad shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuncak tries to sprawl out of it but Ziyad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuncak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuncak.
Tuncak slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziyad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziyad. Tuncak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziyad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tuncak as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Tuncak throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziyad.
Ziyad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tuncak misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Tuncak misses its intended target.
As Tuncak backs off Ziyad throws a huge counter combo but Tuncak manages to avoid it all.
Tuncak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ziyad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tuncak defends well and Ziyad ends up having to push Tuncak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burak Tuncak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziyad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuncak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuncak misses with a looping right.
Ziyad with a poor takedown
and Ziyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziyad lands a slapping body shot.
Ziyad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tuncak pinned against the cage. Tuncak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Tuncak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burak Tuncak 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#
Tuncak scores with a one two! Ziyad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ziyad goes for a double leg but Tuncak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tuncak continues to drive forward.
Tuncak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tuncak wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Tuncak shoots in and bounces Ziyad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ziyad scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burak Tuncak is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuncak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Tuncak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ziyad manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Tuncak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ziyad walks away with a smile on his face. Tuncak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burak Tuncak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziyad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tuncak as he jumps to the side.
Burak Tuncak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Ziyad.
Ziyad throws a sloppy head kick and Tuncak moves out of range easily.
Ziyad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tuncak.
Ziyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tuncak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ziyad unleashes a big counter combination but Tuncak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Ziyad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tuncak was covering up waiting for the punch and Ziyad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tuncak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Tuncak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziyad controls the pace.#SU2#
Ziyad stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ziyad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuncak defends it nicely.
Ziyad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuncak defends it nicely.
Tuncak throws a series of punches but Ziyad avoids them all with ease. #T3##CL2#
Ziyad has managed to clinch.
Tuncak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ziyad prevents it.
Ziyad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tuncak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ziyad.
Ziyad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Tuncak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuncak misses with a wild body shot.
Ziyad tries to land a front kick but Tuncak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Ziyad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuncak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Tuncak. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Ziyad looking to score a takedown here. Tuncak is defending well but Ziyad drives through and ends up in Tuncak's guard.
Tuncak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ziyad.
Ziyad passes into half guard.
Tuncak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ziyad on the ground.
Ziyad is controlling the pace.
Ziyad passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tariq Ziyad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Ziyad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuncak tries to avoid it but Ziyad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuncak to the ground. Tuncak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Ziyad gets caught napping as Tuncak dives in and scores a takedown. Ziyad manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Ziyad has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tuncak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tuncak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuncak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziyad.
And Ziyad tries to counter it with a takedown but Tuncak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ziyad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuncak tries to avoid it but Ziyad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuncak to the ground. Tuncak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Ziyad gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ziyad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tuncak tries to bum rush Ziyad with a series of wild strikes but Ziyad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuncak.
Ziyad shoots in and drives through. Tuncak sprawls well.
Burak Tuncak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Ziyad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ziyad closes the distance and clinches up with Tuncak, looking for a takedown. Ziyad pushes Tuncak against the cage but Tuncak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tuncak is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Ziyad tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziyad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ziyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuncak.
Tuncak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tuncak tries for a takedown but Ziyad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ziyad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuncak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuncak dives in and grabs Ziyad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziyad pushes down on Tuncak's head and hops out.
Tuncak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tuncak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ziyad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tuncak but Tuncak pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2##TD#
Tuncak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ziyad!#ES2#
Ziyad sneaks out the side door and pushes Tuncak away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziyad dives in for a single leg takedown but Tuncak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tuncak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Tuncak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Ziyad throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tuncak throws a hook to the side of Ziyad's head but Ziyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tuncak loads up on a big right hand but Ziyad slips the punch.#T3#
Ziyad is looking to chop away at Tuncak's legs.
Ziyad digs a good body shot into Tuncak's ribs.#TD2#
Ziyad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tuncak manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Tuncak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Ziyad. #TD#
Tuncak shoots in and bounces Ziyad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuncak trying to move into half guard but instead Ziyad has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
Ziyad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ziyad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Ziyad decides to stand up.
Ziyad staying out of range there.
Ziyad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tuncak defends well and Ziyad ends up having to push Tuncak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tuncak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ziyad fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tariq Ziyad.
I think Ziyad 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tariq Ziyad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Ziyad rushes Aavik and presses him up against the cage.
Aavik slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Aavik turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ziyad is trying to control Aavik's posture but Aavik avoids it.
Ziyad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ziyad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ziyad trying to remain calm as Aavik controls from the top position.
Ziyad pushes Aavik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aavik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aavik gets to mount! Ziyad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aavik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ziyad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Aavik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ziyad regains half guard.
Aavik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ziyad wants to control but Aavik is keeping busy.
Aavik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ziyad is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyad is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ziyad is looking for a sweep. Aavik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Aavik is trying to work for a kimura but Ziyad is defending well.
Aavik trying to control the pace. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Aavik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aavik is looking to take a break and control but Ziyad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziyad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Aavik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aavik in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ziyad tries to reverse the position but Aavik maintains control.
Ziyad is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Aavik jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ziyad is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ziyad and Aavik has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Aavik controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aavik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aavik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Aavik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ziyad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aavik defends well and Ziyad ends up having to push Aavik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Aavik gets a takedown into half guard.
Ziyad is looking to improve his position.
Aavik is controlling the pace.
Ziyad is looking to control Aavik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziyad avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aavik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aleksander Aavik has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Aavik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziyad sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Aavik is looking for a kimura but Ziyad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aavik to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aavik in particular looking to stall.
Ziyad tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aavik prevents Ziyad from standing back up.
Aavik controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ziyad wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ziyad tries to kick Aavik off but Aavik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ziyad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aavik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziyad somewhat.
Aavik wants to counter with a clinch but Ziyad pushes him away.#TD2#
Aavik dives in and scores a takedown into Ziyad's guard.
Aavik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aavik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ziyad is looking to improve his position.
Aavik controlling the action here.
Ziyad is trying to maintain the position but Aavik is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Aavik trying to control the pace.
Aavik is continuing to stall.
Aavik moves into full mount! Ziyad won't be happy about that!
Aavik controlling from the full mount. #T4#
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.
Aavik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Aavik with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Aavik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ziyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Aavik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Aavik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ziyad fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziyad is defended easily by Aavik.#TD2#
Aavik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ziyad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aavik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyad is trying to escape the position but Aavik is controlling the position.
Aavik works to advance to full mount. Ziyad defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aavik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Aavik is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ziyad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Ziyad tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU2#
Aavik is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aavik.
Ziyad tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aavik looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ziyad is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB2#
Aavik looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Aavik is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ziyad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ziyad is working to get back to half guard.
Ziyad tries to hold on but Aavik pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aavik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aavik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ziyad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Ziyad has given up his back here. Will Aavik look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Aavik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aavik controls the action.
Ziyad rolls, trying to escape but Aavik keeps control of the position.
Aavik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ziyad's body.
Ziyad wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Ziyad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Aavik 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.
Aleksander Aavik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ziyad rolls, trying to escape but Aavik keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Aavik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aavik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Aavik! |
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