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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Curry throws a nice looking combination but Paininsulin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curry wants to clinch#TD2#
and Paininsulin counters with a single leg into guard. Curry didn't expect that.
Curry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Paininsulin dives into side control.
#REVR#
Curry is trying to buck Paininsulin off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paininsulin controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Paininsulin decides to stand back up. Paininsulin steps back and let's Curry get back to his feet.#TD2#
Paininsulin dives in and scores a takedown into Curry's guard.
Curry wants to get back to his feet but Paininsulin passes into half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Paininsulin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick and Paininsulin moves out of range easily.
Curry looks for a takedown but Paininsulin sprawls well.#T2#
Paininsulin dives in and grabs Curry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes down on Paininsulin's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Paininsulin.
Paininsulin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Paininsulin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Paininsulin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paininsulin controlling the pace.
Paininsulin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paininsulin is taking a breather. Curry 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.#T3#
Paininsulin wants to pass to mount but Curry is defending the position. #SU2#
Paininsulin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Curry to stand up.
Paininsulin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curry as he avoids it easily.
Paininsulin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeAndre Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nofmore Paininsulin.#TD2#
Paininsulin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Curry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paininsulin on the ground.#T4#
Paininsulin controlling the action here.
Paininsulin tries to pass to full mount but Curry defends it.
Curry wants to improve his position but Paininsulin is controlling well.
Curry trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paininsulin trying to pass the guard but Curry defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nofmore Paininsulin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paininsulin.
Paininsulin misses the jab.
Curry throws a counter high kick but Paininsulin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Paininsulin shoots in but no luck this time.
Curry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Curry lands but Paininsulin takes it in his stride.
Curry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Curry has Paininsulin up against the cage in a clinch.
Paininsulin tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeAndre Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nofmore Paininsulin.
Paininsulin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Curry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Paininsulin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry misses with a head kick.
DeAndre Curry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paininsulin shoots in but no luck this time.
Paininsulin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paininsulin blocks a head kick by Curry.
A head kick by Curry misses #TD2#
and Paininsulin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paininsulin.
Paininsulin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Paininsulin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Curry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Curry has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Paininsulin has Curry pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Paininsulin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Paininsulin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paininsulin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paininsulin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Curry trying to control but Paininsulin is working from the bottom.
Nofmore Paininsulin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Curry is fighting to break Paininsulin's control of his arms but Paininsulin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Curry throwing strikes but missing.
Paininsulin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Curry misses with a takedown attempt - Paininsulin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Paininsulin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Curry napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4##SU2#
Paininsulin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Paininsulin takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Curry feinted with a counter takedown.
Paininsulin darts in looking for a takedown but Curry gets double underhooks and turns Paininsulin into the cage.
Nofmore Paininsulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paininsulin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Curry defends well and Paininsulin ends up having to push Curry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Paininsulin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curry quickly recovers to half guard.
Paininsulin trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Curry dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Curry tries to clinch but Paininsulin is having none of it.
Paininsulin tries to clinch there but Curry circles away.
Curry doesn't manage to clinch there - Paininsulin circles away.
Curry slips a straight right by Paininsulin.
Paininsulin takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Paininsulin wants to clinch.
It looked like Curry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeAndre Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paininsulin looks for a takedown but Curry sprawls well.#T1#
Paininsulin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curry as he jumps to the side.
Curry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paininsulin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paininsulin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeAndre Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nofmore Paininsulin.
Curry is looking to clinch but Paininsulin is avoiding it.
Paininsulin misses with the combination.
Curry throws a big counter combination but Paininsulin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Paininsulin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Curry defends it nicely.
Curry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curry is looking to clinch but Paininsulin is avoiding it.
Paininsulin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Curry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Curry as Paininsulin shoots in.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curry lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Nofmore Paininsulin has been cut.
Curry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paininsulin.#BC#
Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Paininsulin fails with the takedown.
Curry thinks about countering with a body kick.
Paininsulin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Paininsulin feints and as Curry raises his hands in defense, Paininsulin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Curry is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Paininsulin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Curry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curry blocks a head kick by Paininsulin.
Paininsulin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Paininsulin looks to move away, Curry throws a big counter combo but Paininsulin just gets out of the way.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paininsulin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Paininsulin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Curry is trying to defend but Paininsulin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry wants to get back to full guard.
Paininsulin not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Paininsulin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paininsulin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paininsulin prevents Curry from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeAndre Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Curry 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAndre Curry!
DeAndre Curry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Fuego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Fuego pulls guard successfully.
Fuego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moderino tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuego is retaining full guard.
Moderino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moderino trying to control but Fuego is working from the bottom.
Moderino 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moderino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuego swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Moderino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fuego is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moderino is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuego lands a nice hook to Moderino's body. Moderino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick from Moderino lands but Fuego takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like OJ Fuego has been cut.
Fuego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moderino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuego sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuego changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fuego. No joy for Moderino on that attempt. #CL2#
Fuego gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Moderino gets control of Fuego's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moderino will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Fuego is pushing down on Moderino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moderino is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuego has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moderino is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Fuego is looking for a kimura but Moderino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuego to get the leverage.
Fuego prevents Moderino from standing back up.
#SU2#
Fuego stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Moderino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuego drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuego taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Moderino misses with a knee strike.
Moderino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fuego.
Moderino trying to stall but Fuego improves his position.
#TD2#
Fuego drags the fight down to the ground.
Fuego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuego is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fuego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Fuego wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Moderino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Moderino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuego as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beginancio Moderino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moderino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fuego misses with a few strikes there.
Fuego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Fuego shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moderino is trying to defend but Fuego finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moderino is looking for a sweep. Fuego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Fuego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on OJ Fuego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Fuego bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Fuego's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fuego working the ground and pound from side control.
Moderino struggling a bit here.
Fuego trying to control the position but Moderino is working away.
Fuego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moderino tries to escape but Fuego is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moderino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moderino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuego's best efforts.#T1#
Moderino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Moderino has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fuego is on him like a limpet, forcing Moderino back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fuego is trying to pull guard but Moderino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Moderino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fuego closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moderino to the mat! Moderino manages to get full guard. #ES#
Moderino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fuego has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moderino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moderino has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fuego after a bit of a struggle.
Fuego has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moderino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beginancio Moderino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ Fuego.
Fuego tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Moderino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fuego to keep the fight standing.
Moderino fails to pull guard.
Fuego tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moderino smiles and moves away.
Moderino fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuego blocks a head kick by Moderino.
Fuego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moderino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moderino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuego sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moderino shoots for a double leg takedown but Fuego sprawls well. He's pushed Moderino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Fuego looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
OJ Fuego has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuego not doing much here.
#T3#
Fuego working the head and body with strikes.
Moderino is looking to control Fuego's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moderino avoid being mounted?
Moderino throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#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.
Fuego wants to control but Moderino is keeping him busy.
Moderino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuego tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moderino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Fuego is looking for a kimura here.
Moderino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuego 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beginancio Moderino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on OJ Fuego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fuego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moderino.
Fuego keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moderino tries to avoid it but Fuego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moderino to the ground. Moderino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moderino tries to clinch but Fuego moves out of range.
Moderino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuego but Fuego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moderino closes the distance and clinches up with Fuego, looking for a takedown. Moderino pushes Fuego against the cage but Fuego circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beginancio Moderino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuego circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuego is looking to clinch but Moderino is avoiding it.
Fuego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moderino circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Fuego looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fuego controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Moderino can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuego advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moderino wants to improve his position but Fuego is controlling well.
Fuego looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moderino is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuego drops an elbow to the side of Moderino's head.
Fuego looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moderino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fuego trying to control the action but Moderino is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Fuego decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Fuego shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moderino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fuego controlling from the top position. #T3#
Fuego wants to pass the guard but Moderino is keeping the position.
Moderino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuego's guard. #REVR#
Fuego is pulling down on Moderino's head. It's preventing any offense from Moderino, at least for the moment.
Fuego throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fuego manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moderino manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Moderino trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Fuego stands up from Moderino's guard - Fuego perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fuego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuego with a poor takedown #CL#
and Moderino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moderino keeps control of Fuego as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Moderino pulls Fuego into guard.
Fuego wants to pass the guard but Moderino is keeping the position.#SU2#
Fuego stands up and waves to Moderino to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
OJ Fuego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fuego 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Fuego!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Padawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Padawan avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Padawan walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jediah Padawan has been cut.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Padawan lands a body shot.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Padawan 's body.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Padawan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
TJ Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Padawan looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Padawan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Padawan walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez jabs at Padawan 's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Padawan throws a one two combo.
Padawan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Padawan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Padawan at a distance.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padawan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Padawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Padawan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and Padawan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Padawan misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Padawan is breathing heavily.
Padawan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Padawan 's body.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Alvarez cracks Padawan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Padawan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alvarez finish him?
#ROC2#
Padawan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Padawan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez steps in with a hook that catches Padawan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alvarez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Padawan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Alvarez!
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