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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1180 Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Farley moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Shiangeman. #TD2#
Farley has picked Shiangeman up - he's going for a ride! Farley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU2#
Farley stands up from half guard.
Shiangeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Farley has Shiangeman up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Farley manages to break the clinch.
Farley throws a combination that misses
and Shiangeman counters with a three punch combo that has Farley backing up. Farley nods at Shiangeman to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farley avoids the head kick by Shiangeman.
#CL2#
Farley closes the distance and clinches.
Shiangeman tries to break the clinch but Farley is controlling the position.
Shiangeman fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Farley breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Shiangeman tries to sprawl but Farley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Farley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shiangeman is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Farley wants to work for an arm triangle but Shiangeman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Shiangeman is looking for a sweep. Farley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Farley is trying to work for a kimura but Shiangeman is defending well.
Farley content to control rather than advance.
Farley drops an elbow to the side of Shiangeman's head.
Farley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2#
Farley decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Farley darts in and clinches Shiangeman up against the cage.
Shiangeman missing with knees to the body.
Farley slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Farley has picked Shiangeman up - he's going for a ride! Farley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
Farley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shiangeman is looking for a sweep. Farley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Farley.
Shiangeman is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Farley gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Farley scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Farley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Farley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shiangeman to his feet. #CL2#
Farley closes the distance and clinches.
Farley stalls.
Farley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shiangeman takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Farley lands an elbow just above Shiangeman 's eye. #TD2#
Farley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Farley manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Farley decides to stand back up. Farley steps back and let's Shiangeman get back to his feet.
Farley tries to bum rush Shiangeman with a series of wild strikes but Shiangeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Shiangeman gets tackled into the cage by Farley. Farley maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Farley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Farley decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Farley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Farley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Farley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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#
Shiangeman gets caught flat footed, as Farley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Farley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Farley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shiangeman on his heels. He'll look to pass Shiangeman's guard now, I'm sure.
Shiangeman wriggles free and stands up. #T4##TD2#
Farley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Farley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Farley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shiangeman to the mat! Shiangeman manages to get full guard.
Farley wants to pass the guard but Shiangeman is keeping the position.#SU2#
Farley gets to his feet. Shiangeman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Farley instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiangeman takes an elbow to the temple.
Farley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Farley gets control of Shiangeman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Farley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Farley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Farley moves into the clinch.
Farley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shiangeman avoids it.
Shiangeman is trying to force a seperation but Farley has the dominant position.
Shiangeman avoids a wild elbow strike from Farley.#TD2#
Farley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Farley prevents Shiangeman from improving his position.#SUB2#
Farley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU2#
Farley decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Farley moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Farley jumps into guard, dragging Shiangeman to the mat.
Farley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Shiangeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Farley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Farley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farley tries to work over Shiangeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiangeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shiangeman has had enough of the clinch but Farley keeps him there for the moment.
Farley stalling.
Farley lands an elbow that stopped Shiangeman in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Luo Shiangeman has been cut.
Shiangeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farley prevents it.
#TD2#
Farley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shiangeman can't fight it off and eventually Farley manages to take the fight to the floor. Shiangeman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Farley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Farley gets to his feet. Shiangeman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiangeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luo Shiangeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shiangeman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Farley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Farley breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Farley moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Farley jumps guard and drags Shiangeman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Farley kicks Shiangeman off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Farley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shiangeman on his heels. He'll look to pass Shiangeman's guard now, I'm sure.
Farley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farley stands and throws Shiangeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farley working the ground and pound.
Farley lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
Farley decides to stand back up. Farley steps back and let's Shiangeman get back to his feet.#CL2#
Farley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiangeman, pushing him back against the cage.
Farley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Farley slowing the pace effectively.#T4##TD2#
Farley wants the takedown. Shiangeman is fighting it off but Farley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shiangeman's guard against the cage.
Farley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Farley stands up and waves to Shiangeman to follow him.
Damon Farley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiangeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shiangeman with a body shot.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shiangeman enables Farley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shiangeman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Farley stands and steps away. Shiangeman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Farley instigates a clinch.
Farley tries a knee to the head but Shiangeman blocks it.
#TD2#
Farley tightens his grip and picks Shiangeman up, before dumping him to the ground. Shiangeman manages to land in guard.
Farley postures up.
#SU2#
Farley gets to his feet - Shiangeman follows without any prompting.
A combination from Farley does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Farley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luo Shiangeman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shiangeman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farley as he jumps to the side.
Shiangeman is looking to chop away at Farley's legs. #CL2#
Farley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Damon Farley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shiangeman is trying to pull guard but Farley has him pressed against the cage.
Farley throws a head punch that misses.
Farley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shiangeman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farley smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luo Shiangeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Farley scores with a takedown into Shiangeman's guard.
Damon Farley has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Farley stands up from Shiangeman's guard - Farley perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Farley drives through and clinches with Shiangeman against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shiangeman can't break the clinch.
Farley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Farley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shiangeman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Farley really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shiangeman.#SUB2#
Farley is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Shiangeman taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Farley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damon Farley! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1180 Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Shinigami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koch defends well and Shinigami ends up having to push Koch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Shinigami tries to get set, Koch tries to push him back and clinch up but Shinigami manages to avoid the attempt.
Shinigami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koch defends it nicely.
No luck for Koch with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Koch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shinigami tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shinigami has a hand on Koch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Koch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch looking to land elbow strikes but Shinigami uses the position to regain half guard.
Koch trying to pass the guard but Shinigami defending well. #T1#
Koch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koch throws a strike but Shinigami avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shinigami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koch is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Shinigami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koch is looking to stand up but Shinigami won't let him.
Shinigami can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koch controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koch trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinigami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shinigami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koch has managed to get both his arms back between Shinigami's legs - danger averted.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shinigami has Koch pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koch shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shinigami or perhaps it was just good defense by Koch, which made it look bad.
Rob Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kure Shinigami.#T3#
Shinigami fails to land the takedown.
Koch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koch wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Shinigami with that takedown attempt.
Shinigami looks winded!#CL#
Koch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Shinigami breaks the clinch.
Shinigami shoots in for a takedown but Koch shows good takedown defense.
Shinigami fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick from Shinigami, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Koch.
Shinigami throws a counter combo.#T4##CL#
Koch rushes Shinigami and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Koch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shinigami shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Shinigami releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koch lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koch tries to clinch there but Shinigami circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koch.
#CL#
Koch moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Koch.
#CUT#It looks like Kure Shinigami has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shinigami in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Koch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koch throws a head kick but Shinigami moves out of range.
And Shinigami tries to counter it with a takedown but Koch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Koch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kure Shinigami's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shinigami tries to clinch up but Koch circles away and keeps his distance.
Shinigami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koch defends it nicely.
Koch appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Koch clinches up against the cage.
Shinigami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koch to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Shinigami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch dives in for a single leg takedown but Shinigami sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shinigami is looking for a takedown.
Rob Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kure Shinigami.#BC2#
Shinigami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koch throws a sloppy head kick and Shinigami moves out of range easily. #T1#
Koch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shinigami's waist but Shinigami gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koch off to one side.
Shinigami shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shinigami steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Koch gets tackled into the cage by Shinigami. Shinigami maintains the clinch.
Shinigami looking for a takedown.
Shinigami is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Shinigami breaks the clinch.
Koch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shinigami pinned against the cage. Shinigami gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Crunch! Shinigami slams his shin into Koch's torso.
Koch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinigami can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Shinigami clinches with his opponent.
Shinigami has Koch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Shinigami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koch lands a high kick!
Shinigami tries to clinch up but Koch circles away and keeps his distance.
Rob Koch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinigami has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Koch misses its target.#T3#
Koch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shinigami but Shinigami pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shinigami swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Shinigami moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shinigami manages to break the clinch.
Koch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shinigami shoots in for a double leg but Koch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koch shoots in but no luck this time.
Koch shoots in for a double leg but Shinigami sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Shinigami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shinigami fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Koch closes the distance and clinches.
Shinigami tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koch avoids it.
Shinigami drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koch tries to pull guard but Shinigami won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kure Shinigami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kure Shinigami's cut.
That's time! Koch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Koch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shinigami shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koch as he avoids it easily.
Rob Koch is winning the standup battle so far.
Koch wants to clinch#TD2#
and Shinigami counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Koch manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shinigami changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koch tries to avoid it but Shinigami manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koch to the ground. Koch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koch throws a right and a left that Shinigami avoids nicely.
Koch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shinigami avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koch is defended easily by Shinigami.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shinigami has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rob Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kure Shinigami.#BC2#
Shinigami manages to break the clinch.
Shinigami wants to clinch.
Shinigami works over Koch's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Koch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shinigami throws a head kick that misses.
Koch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shinigami shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koch sprawls well. Koch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinigami gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinigami tries to clinch but Koch is having none of it.
Shinigami misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koch fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Koch doesn't manage to clinch there - Shinigami circles away.
Shinigami wants to counter the offense by Koch and move into the clinch position.
Koch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shinigami defends well and Koch ends up having to push Shinigami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Koch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Koch closes the distance and clinches.
Shinigami fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Koch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shinigami uses from the top position. #SUB#
Koch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Koch has his foot on Shinigami's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shinigami works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Shinigami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shinigami slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koch defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shinigami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rob Koch.
Well Koch 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Rob Koch!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Rob Koch!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Rob Koch!
Rob Koch wins by unanimous decision! |
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