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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodfers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and White moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Rodfers has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but Rodfers gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
White has his feet on Rodfers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rodfers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and White counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodfers wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodfers is trying to control the position but White postures up.
White wanted to stand there but Rodfers had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodfers's head.#T1#
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
White decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodfers, up you get! #TD2#
Rodfers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
White is looking for a sweep. Rodfers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodfers stops White from getting back to his feet.
Rodfers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES#
White kicks off Rodfers and gets to his feet. #CL#
White moves into range and clinches up with Rodfers.#BC#
White breaks the clinch.
White misses with a combination
and Rodfers counters with a head kick. #T2##CL2#
Rodfers clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
White breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Rodfers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodfers lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodfers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White pulls Rodfers in to control the position.
Rodfers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodfers landing with the ground and pound.
White has control of Rodfers's left arm, preventing Rodfers from doing any damage.
Rodfers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
White wants to hit a switch here but Rodfers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for White there!
White slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Rodfers stands up out of the half guard.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodfers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodfers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodfers tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
White clinches up with Rodfers and pushes him back against the cage.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodfers.
White is trying to push Rodfers away but Rodfers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Rodfers trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodfers into the cage.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodfers prevents it.
White is looking to control Rodfers's arms but Rodfers gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Rodfers jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat.
White prevents Rodfers from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodfers is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rodfers won't allow White to get back to his feet.
White is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodfers tries to stand but White is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frederick White will probably get the nod.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rodfers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Rodfers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.#ES#
White pushes Rodfers off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodfers throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Rodfers forces White back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rodfers has White pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rodfers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending White tumbling to the mat - Rodfers dives into White's guard.#ES#
White pushes Rodfers off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
White shoots in for a takedown but Rodfers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodfers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodfers to the mat! Rodfers manages to get full guard.
White lands a couple of digs.
Rodfers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Rodfers's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rodfers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rodfers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Rodfers is breathing heavily.
Rodfers controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White chips away with some ground and pound.
Frederick White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rodfers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
White postures up and lands a big shot to Rodfers's brow. #SU#
White stands up from Rodfers's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout.
White could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Rodfers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodfers lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
White is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
White manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
White blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodfers throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodfers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Rodfers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rodfers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Rodfers breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Rodfers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodfers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick White dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
White takes a swing at Rodfers's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Rodfers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Rodfers is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I wouldn't like to be where White is right now.
Rodfers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White tries to buck Rodfers off but Rodfers is having none of it.#T1#
Rodfers trying to control the position but White is working away. #SUB2#
Rodfers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
White controls the position for a moment.
White is looking to reverse the position.
White wants to control but Rodfers postures up.
Rodfers wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White struggling a bit here.
White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Rodfers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!#SU2#
Rodfers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
White tries to clinch but Rodfers is having none of it.
Rodfers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodfers. #T3#
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodfers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Rodfers looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Rodfers drives through and ends up in White's guard.
Rodfers trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White trying to control the position here.
White wants to sweep here but Rodfers controlling him for the moment.
White wants to hit a switch here but Rodfers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for White there! #T4#
White tries to hold on but Rodfers postures up.
Rodfers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
White tries to lock up and control but Rodfers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White blocking the ground and pound.
Ismal Rodfers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frederick White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismal Rodfers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick White!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Beach tries to keep at a distance but Rodfers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodfers is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodfers jumps guard but Beach turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodfers effectively controlling the action here.
Rodfers tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Gus Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismal Rodfers.
Rodfers missing with knees to the body.
Rodfers wants to break free but Beach has control.
Rodfers is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodfers.
Rodfers wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodfers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Beach.
#T1#
Rodfers wants to take the fight to the mat but Beach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodfers letting Beach take a breather here.
Rodfers avoiding damage as Beach throws knees to the body.
Come on Beach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beach has Rodfers pressed against the cage.
Beach seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but Beach forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodfers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodfers avoiding damage as Beach throws knees to the body.
Beach blocking some punches.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodfers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Rodfers manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Rodfers drives through with a takedown into Beach's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodfers postures up in Beach's guard and throws a big left but Beach blocks it.
Rodfers stops Beach from standing up.
Beach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodfers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Rodfers throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beach uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Rodfers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Beach decides to stand back up. Beach steps back and let's Rodfers get back to his feet.#T3#
Beach throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rodfers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodfers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodfers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodfers is nestled in close to Beach, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodfers is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodfers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodfers is working away from the top position though.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Rodfers sits in half guard.
Rodfers wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well. #ES#
Beach makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Beach rushes Rodfers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beach just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Beach tries a body shot but Rodfers blocks it.
Rodfers is trying to force a seperation but Beach has the dominant position.
Rodfers can't break the clinch.
Beach effectively controlling the action here.
Beach is pushing Rodfers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Rodfers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Rodfers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodfers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Beach dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Rodfers. No joy for Beach on that attempt.
Rodfers unleashes a big counter combination but Beach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodfers misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Beach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodfers working a defensive guard but Beach passes into half guard.
Rodfers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodfers pushes Beach off but Beach dives into side control.
#SU#
Beach stands up.
Beach fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodfers. #CL2#
Rodfers has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Rodfers is looking for a takedown.
Gus Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismal Rodfers.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but Beach holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodfers drops back down to his feet.
Beach leaning against his opponent.
Rodfers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodfers fails to land.
Rodfers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodfers fails to pull guard.
Rodfers is trying to force a seperation but Beach has the dominant position.
Rodfers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodfers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beach as Rodfers tries to tie him up.
Rodfers is looking for a takedown.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodfers is breathing heavily.
Beach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodfers avoids it.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodfers can do to turn this around?
Beach stalls.
Rodfers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodfers tries to break free but Beach pushes him back against the cage.
Gus Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodfers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beach smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Rodfers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Rodfers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beach wants to sweep but no luck.
Beach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodfers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rodfers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beach has passed into side control.
#SU#
Beach stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beach fails with the takedown
and Rodfers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beach is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Beach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodfers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beach somewhat.#CL2#
Rodfers gets a clinch.
Rodfers tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach prevents Rodfers from breaking the clinch.
Rodfers is working for takedown but Beach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodfers looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Beach dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodfers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodfers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beach is fending him off so far but Rodfers persists. Nope, Beach circles away and we're back to standing.
Ismal Rodfers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rodfers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Beach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodfers's efforts to push away.
Rodfers tries to stall but Beach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodfers looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodfers avoids it.
Rodfers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Rodfers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rodfers closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but Beach won't allow it.
Gus Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismal Rodfers.#BC2#
Rodfers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodfers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beach but Beach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beach is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodfers.
Rodfers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Rodfers tenderised Beach's leg. Beach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodfers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beach pinned against the cage. Beach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##CL#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodfers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Rodfers.
Beach has Rodfers pressed against the cage, preventing Rodfers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodfers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Rodfers is working for takedown but Beach is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Beach slows down the pace here.
Rodfers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Rodfers blocks a body shot from Beach.
Rodfers looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Rodfers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodfers wants to sweep here but Beach controlling him for the moment.
Beach not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Beach lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Beach gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rodfers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Beach closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beach lands in his opponent's guard.
Beach lands a couple of elbows.
Ismal Rodfers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gus Beach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodfers has momentary wrist control but Beach slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Beach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beach, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Beach!
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