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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Legend is just out of range.
Legend fails with the takedown.
Biggs fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Biggs clinches. #TD2#
Biggs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Legend can't fight it off and eventually Biggs manages to take the fight to the floor. Legend looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Legend knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biggs on the ground.
Biggs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs throwing strikes from guard but Legend blocks nicely.
Biggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Biggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Biggs's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Biggs stands up and waves to Legend to follow him.
Biggs looks to land a combination. Legend sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Legend getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Joe Biggs has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biggs jumps guard but Legend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legend is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Biggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Biggs manages to pull guard.
#T2##ES2#
Biggs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Biggs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Biggs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Legend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Biggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggs seems keen to control Legend's posture.
Legend postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Legend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biggs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Legend is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Biggs stands up and waves to Legend to follow him. #T3#
Legend darts in looking for a takedown but Biggs gets double underhooks and turns Legend into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigandi Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend is trying to push Biggs away but Biggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legend working hard to break the clinch.
Biggs is trying to push Legend away but Legend has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biggs lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Biggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Legend is fighting to break Biggs's control of his arms but Biggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Biggs pushes Legend off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Biggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Legend, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Legend gets tackled into the cage by Biggs. Biggs maintains the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Biggs pulls Legend into guard.
Biggs has control of Legend's left arm, preventing Legend from doing any damage.
Biggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Biggs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs throwing shots but Legend is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Biggs seems content to control.
Legend is looking for a sweep. Biggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biggs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Legend throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Biggs is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Biggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Biggs throws a body kick that misses.
Biggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biggs stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Biggs has Legend up against the cage in a clinch.
Legend tries to break the clinch but Biggs is controlling the position.
Legend is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Legend can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Biggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Biggs has his feet on Legend's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Legend dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Sigandi Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend slaps away a takedown attempt from Biggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Legend appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Biggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Legend, which made it look bad.
Sigandi Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Biggs.#T1#
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggs tries to sprawl out of it but Legend keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legend circles away.#CL2#
Biggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legend blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Legend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biggs.
Legend fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Biggs moves into range and clinches up with Legend.#T2##TD2#
Biggs jumps guard.
Biggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biggs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Biggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Legend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biggs controls the pace.
Biggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Biggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Legend has wrist control.#SU2#
Biggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Legend misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Biggs has closed the distance and engaged Legend in a clinch.
Legend managing to block the knees to the body from Biggs.
#T4#
Legend wants to break free but Biggs has control.
Biggs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Biggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Legend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Biggs decides to pull guard.
Biggs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Biggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biggs has control of Legend's left arm, preventing Legend from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Legend got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legend has managed to get both his arms back between Biggs's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Biggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Legend shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biggs pinned against the cage. Biggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Legend blocks the body kick.
Legend misses with a takedown attempt
and Biggs counters with a left and a right that stings Legend.
Biggs darts in looking for a takedown but Legend gets double underhooks and turns Biggs into the cage. #TD2#
Biggs shoots in and bounces Legend off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Biggs is standing up over Legend. Legend looks to escape but Biggs dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Biggs in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Biggs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legend, who protects the arm well. #T1##SU2#
Biggs decides to stand back up.
Legend looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biggs is fending him off so far but Legend persists. Nope, Biggs circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigandi Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggs throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Biggs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Legend quickly recovers to half guard.
Legend tries to kick Biggs off in order to stand up. Biggs Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Biggs happy to just control the position for now.
Legend is trying to strike from the bottom but Biggs has passed into full mount.
Joe Biggs has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Biggs controlling his opponent.
Biggs landing punches.
Legend is looking to improve his position but Biggs isn't that keen on the idea.
Biggs controlling the pace for now.
Biggs looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Biggs looking to ground and pound but Legend is blocking nicely.
Biggs controlling from mount.
Biggs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Biggs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Legend is surviving well by controlling Biggs's body position as best he can.
Biggs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Biggs controlling from the full mount.
Biggs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Legend swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Biggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Legend is trying to reverse the position but instead Biggs has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Biggs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Biggs misses with punches from the back.
Biggs controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigandi Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Biggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legend is trying to get back to his feet but Biggs has full control of the position and if anything, Legend has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Biggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biggs 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Biggs! |
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