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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Ring Side
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Soros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
Soros throws a head kick that misses.
Burgundy blocks a head kick by Soros.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Soros's shoulder, as Soros tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy throws a right hand that Soros ducks under and follows up with a left that Soros also avoids with ease.
Soros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burgundy misses with a double jab
and Soros counters with a three punch combo that has Burgundy backing up. Burgundy nods at Soros to acknowledge the strikes.
Soros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soros throws a nice looking combination but Burgundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros swinging wildly here.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Soros avoids nicely.
Burgundy misses the jab.
As Burgundy looks to move away, Soros throws a big counter combo but Burgundy just gets out of the way.#CL#
Soros has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Soros lands with a nice combination. Burgundy backs away looking to recover.
Soros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burgundy manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros wants to clinch.
Soros slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soros thinks about countering with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Soros.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burgundy looks winded!#CL#
Soros has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
#BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Soros throwing a counter right hand but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Soros avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Soros moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.#BC#
Soros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
Soros misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Soros does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 George Soros will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Soros closes the distance and pushes Burgundy back into the ropes.
Soros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burgundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burgundy wants to break free but Soros has control.
Soros with a knee to the head.
Soros with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soros has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Soros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros moves out of range.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1##CL#
Soros closes the distance and clinches.
Burgundy is trying to push Soros away but Soros has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Soros is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burgundy takes an elbow to the temple.
Soros trying to control the position but instead, Burgundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soros into the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soros.#T2#
Soros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Soros manages to break the clinch.
Soros wants to clinch up but Burgundy keeps it at a distance.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses
and Soros counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Soros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soros stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Burgundy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Soros dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A combination from Burgundy does no damage. #CL#
Soros has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Soros has him pinned against the ropes.
Soros has Burgundy pushed against the ropes.
Soros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Burgundy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
George Soros has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Burgundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros moves out of range.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soros appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Soros counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Soros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burgundy blocks it with crossed arms.
Burgundy avoids the elbow strike from Soros, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Soros.
Soros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burgundy can do to turn this around?
Burgundy managing to block the knees to the body from Soros.
#BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soros lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Soros misses.
Soros slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Soros dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Soros rushes Burgundy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Soros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soros throws a big shot that misses.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Burgundy.
Soros tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy throws a counter combo.#CL#
Burgundy gets tackled into the ropes by Soros. Soros maintains the clinch. #BC#
Soros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George Soros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgundy tries to bum rush Soros with a series of wild strikes but Soros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Soros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soros. That's going to slow Burgundy down.
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 George Soros.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soros, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Soros!
In his post fight interview, George Soros started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Ring Side
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Podesta lands a right hook to the body.
Podesta works over Vaex's head and body with a nice combination.
Podesta swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaex.
Podesta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Podesta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Vaex has closed the distance and engaged Podesta in a clinch.
Podesta avoiding damage as Vaex throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Vaex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaex wants to clinch but Podesta slips to the side
and Podesta counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podesta lands with an overhand left.
Podesta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaex tries to clinch
and Podesta counters with a two punch combo.
Xarel Vaex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podesta keeps the fight on the outside.
Podesta swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaex.
As Vaex backs off Podesta throws a huge counter combo but Vaex manages to avoid it all.
Podesta lunges at Vaex with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vaex's hand. #T1#
Vaex closes the distance but Podesta moves to the side
and Podesta counters with a left and a right that stings Vaex.
A nice combination there by Podesta.
#ROC2#
Vaex is rocked!
Podesta is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vaex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vaex keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaex slips a jab and a cross from Podesta.
Vaex wants to clinch up but Podesta keeps it at a distance.
Vaex wants to clinch up but Podesta keeps it at a distance.
Podesta tries to counter with a clinch but Vaex shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Vaex has closed the distance and engaged Podesta in a clinch.
Podesta working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Podesta's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Vaex lands an elbow that stopped Podesta in his tracks for a moment.
Podesta is trying to break the clinch but Vaex is controlling him.
Vaex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!#BC#
Vaex breaks from the clinch.
Podesta throws a series of punches but Vaex moves out of range. #CL#
Vaex pushes Podesta up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vaex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Podesta working hard to break the clinch.
Vaex scores a nice knee to the body.
Vaex tries to land knees in the clinch but Podesta avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podesta is looking to break free of the clinch but Vaex has double underhooks.
Podesta tries to break the clinch but Vaex is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Podesta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Podesta's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Podesta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Podesta avoids the body shot from Vaex.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vaex checks a leg kick.
Podesta tries to bum rush Vaex with a series of wild strikes but Vaex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Podesta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Vaex moves into range and clinches up with Podesta.
Podesta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vaex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vaex prevents Podesta from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podesta is trying to break the clinch but Vaex is controlling him.#BC#
Vaex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Vaex closes the distance and pushes Podesta back into the ropes.
Vaex landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Vaex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xarel Vaex has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Podesta is breathing heavily.
Podesta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vaex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vaex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like John Podesta has been cut.
Vaex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Podesta's face.
#BC#
Vaex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Podesta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xarel Vaex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaex tries to clinch up.
Vaex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Podesta throws a counter combo.
Vaex tries to close the distance and clinch but Podesta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Podesta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Podesta gets tackled into the ropes by Vaex. Vaex maintains the clinch.
Vaex keeps control of Podesta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vaex lands a good knee to the midsection. Podesta won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
A knee to the head by Vaex.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaex.
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!
Vaex landing knees to the body.
Vaex lands a knee to the body.
Vaex lands a shoulder strike.
Vaex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vaex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vaex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vaex crunches a lovely knee into Podesta's ribcage.
Vaex landing knees to the head.
#KD#
Vaex drops Podesta with a big knee! Will Podesta beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podesta swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaex.
Podesta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xarel Vaex will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on John Podesta'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#
Vaex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Podesta can do to turn this around?
Vaex closes the distance but Podesta moves to the side
and Podesta counters with a left and a right that stings Vaex.
The fight stays on the outside here - Podesta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Podesta connects with a body shot that sends Vaex's belly button to the back.
Podesta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaex is looking to counter punch.
Vaex wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Podesta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Podesta throws a lazy head kick
and Vaex counters with a good, hard body kick but Podesta shrugs it off.
Vaex tries to clinch there but Podesta circles away.
Vaex tries to clinch up but Podesta circles away and keeps his distance.
Podesta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Vaex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vaex lands a nice knee to the body.
Vaex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vaex scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up John Podesta's cut even more.
Vaex landing knees to the body.
Vaex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vaex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vaex lands a nice elbow.
Vaex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above John Podesta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vaex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vaex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##KD#
Vaex has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Podesta to the canvas! Can Podesta beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#
John Podesta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vaex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vaex wants to clinch.
Podesta throws a counter combo.
Vaex tries to clinch up but Podesta circles away and keeps his distance.
Podesta misses with a wild body shot.
Vaex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaex is looking to clinch but Podesta is avoiding it.
John Podesta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Podesta throws out a counter right but Vaex avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xarel Vaex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vaex 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xarel Vaex!
John Podesta spoke after the fight, saying 'STEROIDS!@!@ REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 733 Round 3
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1#
DeVayne misses with a body kick.#CL2#
DeVayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Licinius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeVayne has him pressed against the cage.
DeVayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Licinius tries to break free but DeVayne pushes him back against the cage.
Licinius prevents a body shot from DeVayne.
A head punch on the inside from DeVayne fails to land.
DeVayne tries a body shot but Licinius blocks it.
Licinius is pressed up against the cage. DeVayne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Licinius down to the mat. Licinius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeVayne.
DeVayne tries for a takedown but Licinius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcus Licinius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne DeVayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVayne misses with a jab to the body
and Licinius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeVayne darts in looking for a takedown but Licinius gets double underhooks and turns DeVayne into the cage.
DeVayne shoots in looking for a takedown. Licinius tries to sprawl out of it but DeVayne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Licinius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Licinius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1##TD2#
Licinius gets caught napping as DeVayne dives in and scores a takedown. Licinius manages to retain guard.#ES#
Licinius has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. DeVayne has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
DeVayne keeps control of Licinius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Licinius is trying to break the clinch but DeVayne is controlling him.
Licinius wants to get back to striking at distance but DeVayne won't allow it.
Licinius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Licinius has had enough of the clinch but DeVayne keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Licinius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Licinius has had enough of the clinch but DeVayne keeps him there for the moment.
Licinius can't break the clinch.
Licinius is looking to break free of the clinch but DeVayne has double underhooks.
DeVayne avoiding damage.
#T2#
DeVayne prevents Licinius from breaking the clinch.
Licinius can't break the clinch.
Licinius is trying to force a seperation but DeVayne has the dominant position.
Licinius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeVayne keeps control of Licinius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
DeVayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeVayne looks for the body kick but Licinius saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Licinius.
Nice sprawl there from Licinius as DeVayne shoots in.
DeVayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Licinius to counter with a crisp jab.
Dwayne DeVayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVayne looks winded!
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!
Licinius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
DeVayne is rocked!
Licinius's corner calls for a 1-2. Licinius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeVayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Licinius finish him?#T3#
DeVayne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Licinius but Licinius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Licinius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Licinius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeVayne seems to have recovered his senses.
Licinius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeVayne doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Licinius counters with a crisp one two that drops DeVayne! Licinius thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves DeVayne to his feet! DeVayne is in big trouble!
DeVayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Licinius counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! DeVayne has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Licinius!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Podesta has knocked Bonner down with a huge combo! Podesta steps away and waves a wobbly Bonner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Terrell Bonner has been cut.
Bonner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Podesta counters with a huge right that knocks Bonner out cold! Podesta is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Podesta!
Post fight, John Podesta stared into the camera and said 'I just wanna say, praise kek... Kek guided me through tough times, and with Kek's blessings, I won.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Soros connects with a crisp jab.
Soros misses with a wild combination.
It appears Blanchard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Blanchard wants to clinch but Soros slips to the side#TD2#
and Soros counters with a takedown into side control.
Blanchard pushes Soros away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soros gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blanchard throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Soros scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard is trying to get back to his feet.
Blanchard tries to improve position but can't.
Soros prevents Blanchard from escaping the position.#T1#
Soros lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Soros lands a few punches from side control.
Soros trying to control the position but Blanchard is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soros taking a breather here.
Soros is looking to take a break and control but Blanchard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soros goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blanchard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Soros's guard! Nice work there by Blanchard! #T2#
Soros 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.
Blanchard is looking to work some ground and pound but Soros has wrist control.
Soros is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blanchard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blanchard stands up over Soros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soros tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Soros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blanchard defends well.
Blanchard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Blanchard with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soros looking to control.
Soros wants to control but Blanchard passes easily into half guard.
Blanchard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Soros is looking for a sweep. Blanchard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soros is trying to escape back to his feet but Blanchard uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Blanchard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soros is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Soros is looking to regain half guard here but Blanchard keeps moving and retains side control.
Soros defending against the ground and pound.
Soros tries to bench press Blanchard off him but Blanchard keeps the position.
Blanchard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soros is avoiding damage well.
Soros is trying to get back to half guard.
Blanchard working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soros is trying to escape the position but Blanchard is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Soros closes the distance and pushes Blanchard back into the cage.
Blanchard really is a fat lump.
Blanchard wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Soros will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Blanchard tries for a takedown but Soros circles away easily
and Soros counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Soros looking to score a takedown here. Blanchard is defending well but Soros drives through and ends up in Blanchard's guard.
Blanchard is looking to stand back up but Soros counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blanchard. #REVR#
Soros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soros seems to be working for a kimura but Blanchard defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Soros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanchard trying to control here.
Soros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Blanchard is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Soros is tapping! Great win for Blanchard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erin Blanchard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A Rapist gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dennis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet.
A Rapist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
A Rapist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennis, who protects the arm well.
A Rapist cracks Dennis with a big right hand but Dennis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#CUT2#
It looks like Anibal Dennis has been cut.
Dennis is not content to let A Rapist control the position.
A Rapist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on A Rapist's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#
Dennis is rocked!
A Rapist remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Oh Dennis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A Rapist in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dennis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! A Rapist turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Clinton Is A Rapist!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 733 Round 2
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Salaharja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeVayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
DeVayne dives in and scores a takedown into Salaharja's guard.
DeVayne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVayne landing with the ground and pound.
DeVayne is looking to work some ground and pound but Salaharja has wrist control.
DeVayne prevents Salaharja from getting back to his feet.
DeVayne wants to control from the top but Salaharja keeps moving.
DeVayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVayne throwing strikes from guard but Salaharja blocks nicely.
DeVayne stands up over Salaharja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeVayne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salaharja is looking to stand up but DeVayne isn't so interested in that idea.
Salaharja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeVayne landing with the ground and pound.
DeVayne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salaharja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVayne throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
DeVayne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salaharja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeVayne, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
DeVayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DeVayne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeVayne wants to sweep here but Salaharja controlling him for the moment. #T3#
DeVayne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Salaharja misses the target.
DeVayne tries a quick counter leg kick but Salaharja is wise to it.
Salaharja throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
DeVayne scores with a takedown into Salaharja's guard.
DeVayne forces his way into half guard.
DeVayne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salaharja pushes DeVayne off looking to stand but DeVayne dives back in and keeps control.
Salaharja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
DeVayne thows a huge punch but Salaharja dodges it nicely.
DeVayne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salaharja is trying to stand back up but DeVayne is controlling him
DeVayne throws a strike but Salaharja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Salaharja is breathing heavily.
DeVayne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeVayne distracts Salaharja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeVayne tries to stand but Salaharja is controlling from the bottom.
DeVayne working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salaharja keeping moving, preventing DeVayne from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne DeVayne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
DeVayne ducks under a wild hook from Salaharja.
Salaharja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salaharja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and DeVayne moves into the clinch.
DeVayne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeVayne misses with a knee strike.
DeVayne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salaharja is defending well for now.#BC2#
DeVayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
DeVayne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeVayne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salaharja or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVayne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salaharja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeVayne looking to throw knees to the head but Salaharja is blocking nicely.
DeVayne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Salaharja blocks an elbow strike from DeVayne.
#T1##TD2#
DeVayne turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and DeVayne manages to end up in side control.
DeVayne taking a break here but Salaharja is having none of it and regains half guard.
Salaharja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeVayne drops an elbow to the side of Salaharja's head.
Salaharja looks like he's trying to stand up.
DeVayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeVayne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salaharja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Salaharja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeVayne.
DeVayne throws a strike but Salaharja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
DeVayne is looking to pass into half guard but Salaharja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salaharja is in guard.#REVR#
DeVayne wants to get back to his feet but Salaharja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salaharja wants to stand and escape but instead DeVayne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
DeVayne stops Salaharja from standing up. #SUB2#
DeVayne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salaharja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DeVayne has Salaharja in his guard.#REVR#
DeVayne is breathing heavily.#T3#
DeVayne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeVayne has a closed guard, preventing Salaharja from standing up.
DeVayne trying to keep a closed guard but Salaharja is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Salaharja stands up and waves to DeVayne to follow him.
Salaharja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeVayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salaharja.
Rahim Salaharja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
DeVayne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
DeVayne breaks the clinch.
Salaharja misses with a straight right. #CL2#
DeVayne gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
DeVayne successfully pulls guard.
DeVayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne DeVayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Salaharja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeVayne circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
DeVayne closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
DeVayne manages to pull guard.
DeVayne wants to stand but Salaharja is controlling the position.
Salaharja has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeVayne is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
DeVayne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salaharja wants to stand but DeVayne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dwayne DeVayne has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
DeVayne closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
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.
DeVayne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeVayne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salaharja is trying to push DeVayne away but DeVayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from DeVayne. #TD2#
DeVayne jumps guard.
DeVayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salaharja manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
DeVayne with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeVayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salaharja wants to stand up but DeVayne is controlling him.
DeVayne trying to control but Salaharja is working from the bottom. #T3#
DeVayne landing some decent shots from guard.
Salaharja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeVayne is controlling him.
DeVayne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salaharja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVayne throws a strike but Salaharja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
DeVayne wants to stand and escape but Salaharja is having none of it. #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.
DeVayne wants to sweep here but Salaharja controlling him for the moment.
DeVayne controls Salaharja momentarily but Salaharja frees himself.
DeVayne wants to improve his position but instead Salaharja has moved into half guard.
Salaharja prevents DeVayne from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salaharja tries to stand and escape but DeVayne is controlling the position.
Rahim Salaharja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwayne DeVayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeVayne wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne DeVayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeVayne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Dwayne DeVayne!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Dwayne DeVayne!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Dwayne DeVayne!
Dwayne DeVayne wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 733 Round 1
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
DeVayne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mouhammoed looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mouhammoed has hold of DeVayne's hands but DeVayne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeVayne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DeVayne working Mouhammoed over with strikes. #ROC#
Mouhammoed is rocked!
DeVayne is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mouhammoed is hurt! He's hurt bad - DeVayne fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mouhammoed from any more punishment! Congratulations to DeVayne! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne DeVayne!
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