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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Del Rey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Del Rey shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Del Rey pushes Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Del Rey throwing strikes from guard but Kongo blocks nicely. #SU#
Del Rey stands and steps away. Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Del Rey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kongo sprawls well initially but Del Rey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kongo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!#CL#
Del Rey moves into the clinch.
Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Del Rey after a bit of a struggle.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Del Rey has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Del Rey lands a body shot.
Kongo is working for takedown but Del Rey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marco Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.#TD#
Del Rey pulls guard successfully.
Del Rey pulls Kongo in to control the position. #SUB#
Del Rey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kongo has picked Del Rey up and slammed him! Del Rey can't keep hold of the triangle and Kongo manages to pass to side control!
Kongo wants to control but Del Rey is keeping him busy.
Kongo tries to stand but Del Rey is controlling his head.
Del Rey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Kongo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Del Rey misses with a head kick.
Kongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Del Rey misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Kongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Rey, which made it look bad. #CL#
Del Rey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kongo stalling in the clinch but Del Rey improves position.
Del Rey keeps control of Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kongo misses with a knee strike.
Del Rey scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Kongo has Del Rey pressed against the cage, preventing Del Rey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Del Rey jumps guard.
Del Rey pulls Kongo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kongo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Del Rey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Del Rey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Rey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Del Rey moves out of range of the body kick.
Del Rey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Rey somewhat.
Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Del Rey's waist but Del Rey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kongo off to one side.
Del Rey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Del Rey backs off Kongo throws a huge counter combo but Del Rey manages to avoid it all.
Del Rey fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Del Rey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kongo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Kongo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kongo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kongo wants to stand but Del Rey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kongo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rey wants to improve his position but Kongo is controlling well.
Kongo tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Del Rey manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Rey keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Kongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Del Rey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kongo throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Del Rey pushes Kongo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Del Rey keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Del Rey blocks the leg kick.
Del Rey is looking to counter the offense by Kongo and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kongo as Del Rey shoots in.
Kongo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Rey with a body shot.
Kongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kongo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Del Rey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Rey somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Del Rey or perhaps it was just good defense by Kongo, which made it look bad.
Kongo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Del Rey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kongo checks a leg kick.
Kongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Rey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kongo scores with a head kick. Del Rey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Del Rey has a takedown stuffed.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Del Rey circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Rey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kongo counters with a series of strikes. Del Rey will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Kongo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kongo closes the distance and clinches up with Del Rey, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes Del Rey against the cage but Del Rey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Kongo tries to get set, Del Rey tries to push him back and clinch up but Kongo manages to avoid the attempt.
Del Rey blocks a head kick by Kongo.
Del Rey goes for a double leg but Kongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kongo continues to drive forward.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
Kongo has Del Rey pressed against the cage, preventing Del Rey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Del Rey successfully pulls guard.
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!#SUB#
Del Rey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kongo is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Rey is retaining full guard.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Del Rey keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Del Rey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kongo just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Del Rey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marco Del Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Rey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo shoots in and drives through. Del Rey sprawls well.
Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Del Rey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kongo.
Marco Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Del Rey circles away.
Del Rey misses with a takedown attempt - Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Del Rey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kongo circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Rey.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Del Rey circles away and keeps his distance.
Kongo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kongo shoots for a takedown but Del Rey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Del Rey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rey prevents it.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rey goes for a takedown attempt but Kongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kongo tries to clinch there but Del Rey circles away.
Del Rey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kongo sprawls and moves away.#T2##CL#
Del Rey has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Del Rey jumps guard.
#SUB#
Del Rey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kongo passes into side control.
Kongo wants to control but Del Rey is keeping him busy. #T3#
Del Rey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marco Del Rey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Rey holds on to Kongo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Del Rey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Del Rey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Rey is not content to let Kongo control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Del Rey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kongo scores with a push kick.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Del Rey clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Del Rey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Rey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Del Rey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Groot is able to avoid easily.
De Groot tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hill manages to circle out of the way.
Hill darts in trying to clinch
and De Groot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Groot fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Groot goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Groot is defending well for now.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Groot has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Groot avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
De Groot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter De Groot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
De Groot jumps guard.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from De Groot.#T1##ES#
De Groot manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hill wants to break free but De Groot has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hill just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Groot's brow.
De Groot wants a takedown.
Hill looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
De Groot pulls Hill into guard.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Groot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Groot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hill preventing the sweep.
De Groot pulls Hill in to control the position.
Hill is looking to stand up but De Groot won't let him. #T2##SUB#
De Groot looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Groot trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Groot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Hill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hill.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Groot.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and De Groot moves out of range easily.
De Groot fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
De Groot closes the distance and clinches.
Hill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Groot is keeping busy.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but De Groot won't allow it.
#T4#
Hill throws an elbow that misses.
De Groot is stalling here.
Hill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Groot avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but De Groot has him pressed against the cage.
Hill tries to stall but De Groot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Groot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
De Groot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Groot shoots in but no luck this time.
Derrick Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Hill.
De Groot works the jab nicely.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It appears De Groot was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pieter De Groot will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Groot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
De Groot closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
De Groot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hill is defending well.#TD#
De Groot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Groot pulls Hill in to control the position.
De Groot looking for a sweep. Not yet De Groot, not yet. #SUB#
De Groot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
De Groot trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Groot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Hill wants to control from the top but De Groot keeps moving. #T1#
De Groot looking for a sweep. Not yet De Groot, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
De Groot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Groot misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Hill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Groot shoots in and drives through. Hill sprawls well.
De Groot shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Groot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter De Groot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Groot blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill tries to clinch but De Groot moves out of range.
De Groot checks a leg kick.#T2#
De Groot darts in looking for a takedown but Hill gets double underhooks and turns De Groot into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Groot misses with an elbow strike.
Hill tries to circle away but De Groot has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
De Groot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
De Groot breaks from the clinch.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as De Groot blocks the low kick.
De Groot fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
De Groot throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
De Groot clinches. #TD#
De Groot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position. #SUB#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill wants to control from the top but De Groot keeps moving. #SUB#
De Groot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##ES#
De Groot has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hill has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
De Groot jumps guard but Hill stands there with De Groot around his waist. De Groot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Groot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hill is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Groot is keeping busy.
Hill working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Groot managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Groot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter De Groot dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but De Groot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Groot tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it.
Hill throws a head kick but De Groot moves out of range.
De Groot shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense.
Hill is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Groot tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hill manages to circle out of the way.
Hill wants to clinch up but De Groot keeps it at a distance.
De Groot attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.
De Groot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Hill gets caught napping as De Groot dives in and scores a takedown. Hill manages to retain guard.
De Groot is standing up over Hill. Hill looks to escape but De Groot dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Hill is being controlled here. #T1#
De Groot tries to score with some ground and pound. Hill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
De Groot throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Groot happy to just control the position for now. #SU#
De Groot decides to stand back up. De Groot steps back and let's Hill get back to his feet.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pieter De Groot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groot misses with a double jab.
#T2##CL#
De Groot closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
De Groot has Hill pressed against the cage, preventing Hill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hill can't break the clinch.
De Groot stalling.
Hill is trying to break free.
De Groot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hill prevents it.
De Groot keeps control of Hill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hill is trying to push De Groot away but De Groot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hill is trying to break free.
Hill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
De Groot pulls guard. #SUB#
De Groot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
De Groot has a closed guard, preventing Hill from standing up. #T3#
De Groot has control of Hill's left arm, preventing Hill from doing any damage.
De Groot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De Groot is pulling down on Hill's head. It's preventing any offense from Hill, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
De Groot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill is trying to push De Groot away but De Groot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Groot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter De Groot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
De Groot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
De Groot rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Derrick Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pieter De Groot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
De Groot breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pieter De Groot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Groot, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pieter De Groot! |
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