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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Laynier clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Laynier'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.#TD2#
Mitchell manages to pull guard.
Laynier looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.#T1#
Laynier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laynier has Mitchell pulled in close to control his posture. #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.
Mitchell is pushing down on Laynier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laynier is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laynier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Laynier trying to control here.
#SU2#
Mitchell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laynier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laynier is defended easily by Mitchell.
Manny Laynier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Laynier moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laynier just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Laynier manages to break the clinch.
Laynier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Laynier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Laynier tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell throws out a counter right but Laynier avoids it with no problem.
Laynier wants to clinch.
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laynier with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mitchell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Laynier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Laynier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Laynier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Laynier holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Mitchell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laynier controlling the action here for a moment.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Laynier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laynier walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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 Manny Laynier will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Laynier tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchell unleashes a big counter combination but Laynier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mitchell dives in and grabs Laynier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laynier pushes down on Mitchell's head and hops out.
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laynier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Mitchell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Laynier moves into the clinch.#BC#
Laynier breaks the clinch.
Laynier throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Laynier is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Laynier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mitchell shoots for a double leg takedown but Laynier sprawls well. He's pushed Mitchell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laynier is looking to clinch.
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Laynier sprawls well.
Manny Laynier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mitchell.
Laynier shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laynier misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL#
Laynier closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laynier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitchell's brow.
Laynier stalling.
#BC#
Laynier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Laynier tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it. #CL#
Laynier moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.#BC#
Laynier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Laynier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Mitchell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laynier throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Laynier keeps the fight on the outside.
Laynier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Laynier circles away.
Laynier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Laynier wants to clinch.
A combination from Laynier does no damage. #CL2#
Mitchell closes the distance and pushes Laynier back into the cage.
Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laynier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laynier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laynier as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Laynier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laynier is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Laynier pushes Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Laynier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manny Laynier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laynier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitchell dives in and grabs Laynier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laynier pushes down on Mitchell's head and hops out.
Manny Laynier is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Laynier closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Laynier scores a nice knee to the body.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Laynier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Mitchell pulls guard.
Laynier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Laynier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitchell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laynier has managed to get both his arms back between Mitchell's legs - danger averted.#T4##SU#
Laynier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Laynier shoots in but no luck this time.
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laynier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Laynier lands.
Mitchell misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laynier doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laynier or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Laynier dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Laynier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
The crowd cheers as Laynier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mitchell doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Laynier won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Laynier won't allow it.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch but Laynier improves position.
Laynier tries to pull guard but Mitchell won't allow it.
Laynier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Laynier breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laynier.
Laynier sets himself, and Mitchell steps forward looking for the clinch! Laynier avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Laynier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laynier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.#CL#
Laynier gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Laynier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laynier avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Laynier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but Laynier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laynier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Laynier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Mitchell pushes Laynier off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laynier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laynier throws a head kick that misses.
Laynier fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mitchell gets tackled into the cage by Laynier. Laynier maintains the clinch.
Laynier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laynier is trying to stall.
Mitchell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3##TD2#
Mitchell drags the fight down to the ground.
Mitchell pulls Laynier in close to his closed guard and prevents Laynier from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laynier scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
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.
Mitchell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laynier trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell seems keen to control Laynier's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jack Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Laynier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laynier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Manny Laynier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laynier, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Laynier!
Manny Laynier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bursese throws a body punch but Jr moves out of range.
Bursese tries for a takedown but Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jr really is a fat lump.
Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Bursese has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jr is struggling to control the position.
A knee to the head by Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr stalling the fight.
Bursese stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by Jr.
#T1#
Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bursese stalling in the clinch but Jr improves position.
Bursese wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Jr.
#KD#
Jr drops Bursese with a big knee straight up the middle! Bursese is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Bursese is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jake Bursese has been cut.#CL#
Jr clinches up with Bursese and pushes him back against the cage.
Bursese is still on wobbly legs! Can Jr finish him?
Jr has Bursese pressed against the cage.
#KD#
Jr drops Bursese with a big knee straight up the middle! Bursese is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Jr clinches up with Bursese and pushes him back against the cage.
Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bursese up against the cage.
Bursese seems to have recovered his senses.
Bursese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zeus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bursese.
Jr stalling the fight.
Jr'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.
Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#KD#
Jr drops Bursese with a big knee straight up the middle! Bursese is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #T3##CL#
Jr forces Bursese back against the cage and clinches.
Bursese is trying to break the clinch but Jr is controlling him.
Bursese tries to circle away but Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jr with a knee to the head.
Bursese is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jr misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Bursese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bursese looking to stall.
Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bursese's face.
Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jr keeps control of Bursese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Bursese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Bursese's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Bursese is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jr is defending well.
Bursese jumps guard but Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jr taking a breather.
Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zeus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bursese.
Bursese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bursese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jr has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bursese lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jr has Bursese pressed against the cage.
Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Bursese looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bursese is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jr.
Jr lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Jr.
Jr'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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#KD#
Jr drops Bursese with a big knee straight up the middle! Bursese is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Zeus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
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!
Bursese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Bursese throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Jr has closed the distance and engaged Bursese in a clinch.
Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bursese is looking to break free of the clinch but Jr has double underhooks.
Jr is stalling here.
Jr has Bursese pressed against the cage.
Jr connects with a knee right up the middle! Bursese tumbles to the floor and Jr stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Zeus Jr!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Blowkarski has his takedown stuffed
and Bursese counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Bursese has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blowkarski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Bursese ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bursese no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blowkarski wants to control from the top but Bursese keeps moving.
Bursese pulls Blowkarski in to control the position.
Bursese wants to stand and escape but Blowkarski is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blowkarski wants to stand but Bursese has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blowkarski trying to control but Bursese is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bursese has his hands on Blowkarski's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blowkarski wants to control from the top but Bursese keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blowkarski tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Bursese moves into range and clinches up with Blowkarski.
Blowkarski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Blowkarski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bursese is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blowkarski to the mat. Blowkarski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bursese scoring with some ground and pound.
Bursese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bursese slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bursese advances to mount. #SUB2#
Blowkarski tries to improve his position but Bursese has taken his back! Bursese has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Blowkarski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bursese pushes Blowkarski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Bursese!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruccio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruccio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Ruccio moves away
and Ruccio counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Ruccio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruccio finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Jones has his feet on Ruccio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ruccio circles away.
#TD#
Ruccio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Ruccio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruccio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones is looking to get back to full guard here but Ruccio has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ruccio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruccio winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Ruccio passes into side control.
#T2#
Ruccio cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Ruccio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruccio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruccio trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ruccio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Ruccio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruccio works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruccio trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruccio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruccio pinned against the cage. Ruccio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruccio as he jumps to the side.
John Ruccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.#TD#
Ruccio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones wants to stand back up but Ruccio manages to pass into side control.
Jones trying his best to control but Ruccio has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruccio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ruccio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Ruccio improves position. #TD#
Ruccio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ruccio is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ruccio is not content to let Jones control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruccio tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Jones trying to control the action but Ruccio is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Ruccio denies him.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ruccio struggling a bit here.
Jones wants to control but Ruccio is keeping him busy.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruccio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruccio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
John Ruccio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Ruccio is defending well.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ruccio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ruccio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones stops Ruccio from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Jones trying to pass the guard but Ruccio defending well.
Ruccio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ruccio looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ruccio rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Ruccio stalling in the clinch.
Ruccio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Jones tries to pull guard but Ruccio won't allow it.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Ruccio blocks it.
#TD#
Ruccio jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Ruccio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ruccio looking to pass the guard.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 John Ruccio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
A lazy body kick from Jones #TD#
and Ruccio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Ruccio off but instead Ruccio has got his back!
Ruccio has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ruccio.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ruccio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones wants to improve his position but Ruccio is controlling well.
Ruccio wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones is pressing down on Ruccio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruccio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruccio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruccio postures up.
#SUB2#
Ruccio is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ruccio is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ruccio is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Raimo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pope tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pope might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pope is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raimo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raimo wants to get back to his feet.
Raimo not doing much here.
Raimo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raimo tries to stand and escape but Pope is controlling the position.
Raimo is thwarting Pope's attempts to control the position.
Raimo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Raimo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Raimo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Raimo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raimo slows the pace down in half guard.
Pope trying to control from the bottom.
#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.
Raimo tries to stand and escape but Pope is controlling the position.
Pope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raimo on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pope is doing well to control the position and prevent Raimo from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Raimo shoots in and gets a takedown into Pope's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raimo forces his way into half guard.
Raimo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raimo wants to take a breather but Pope is having none of it. #T3#
Raimo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pope tries to get to full guard but Raimo has control of the leg.
Pope is refusing to be controlled, as Raimo sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raimo slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raimo thows a huge punch but Pope dodges it nicely.
Pope tries to roll over but Raimo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Raimo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raimo is looking to take a break and control but Pope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raimo moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Raimo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Pope fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raimo, pushing him back against the cage.
Raimo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pope really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Raimo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raimo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Raimo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pope passes into side control.
Raimo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pope is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Pope is trying to work for a kimura but Raimo is defending well.
#T1#
Raimo is holding on to half guard well.
Raimo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pope is working away from the top position though.
Pope misses with a head shot. Raimo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pope prevents Raimo from getting back to his feet.
Nick Raimo has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Raimo is adopting a defensive guard.
Pope preventing the sweep.
Raimo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raimo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Raimo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pope is not content to let Raimo control the position. #T3#
Pope is looking for a sweep.
Raimo working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Raimo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Raimo working the head and body with strikes.
Raimo looks up at the clock and then as Pope takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Raimo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Raimo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pope is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Raimo trying to control the action but Pope is working from the bottom.
Pope is looking to regain half guard here but Raimo keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pope trying to control but Raimo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Raimo 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pope gets caught flat footed, as Raimo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raimo chips away with some ground and pound.
Pope striking off his back but it's not causing Raimo any problems.
Pope can't keep his opponent in guard - Raimo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raimo thows a huge punch but Pope dodges it nicely.
Raimo wants to pass to mount but Pope is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raimo lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raimo not doing much here.
Pope is not content to let Raimo control the position.#T1#
Raimo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pope controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Raimo is keen to just control but Pope is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Raimo is looking for a kimura but Pope is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raimo to get the leverage.
Raimo trying to control the action but Pope is working from the bottom.
Raimo is pressing down on Pope's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pope is holding on for now.
Pope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raimo blocks the strikes from Pope.
Pope wants to improve his position but Raimo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Raimo is working for a kimura but Pope is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raimo in particular looking to stall.
Raimo wants to stand up but Pope is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Raimo enables Pope to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raimo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Raimo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pope got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raimo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pope has managed to get both his arms back between Raimo's legs - danger averted.
Raimo is pulling down on Pope's head. It's preventing any offense from Pope, at least for the moment.
Raimo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Pope won't allow Raimo to sweep him here.
Pope prevents Raimo from getting back to his feet.
Raimo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pope manages to pass to side control.
Raimo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raimo is pressing down on Pope's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Raimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raimo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Raimo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Difrancescantonio looking to score a takedown here. Harrington is defending well but Difrancescantonio drives through and ends up in Harrington's guard.
Difrancescantonio won't allow Harrington to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Harrington is looking for a triangle but Difrancescantonio pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Difrancescantonio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Difrancescantonio trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Harrington throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Difrancescantonio escapes and throws Harrington's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Difrancescantonio wants to control but Harrington is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Difrancescantonio is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Difrancescantonio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harrington tries to escape but Difrancescantonio is in control. #T1##SUB2#
Difrancescantonio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harrington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Difrancescantonio works to advance to full mount. Harrington defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Difrancescantonio controlling from mount.
Difrancescantonio thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Difrancescantonio content just to control the position here.
Difrancescantonio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harrington is looking to escape.
Difrancescantonio throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harrington because Difrancescantonio loaded up on that one. #T2#
Harrington tries to buck Difrancescantonio off but he can't manage it.
Difrancescantonio controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Difrancescantonio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Harrington wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Harrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Difrancescantonio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harrington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harrington is trying to stand up here but Difrancescantonio is controlling him well. #T3#
Harrington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Difrancescantonio.
Difrancescantonio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Harrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Difrancescantonio pulls his head out easily.
Difrancescantonio stops Harrington from getting back to his feet.
Difrancescantonio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harrington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Difrancescantonio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harrington is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Difrancescantonio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harrington's guard.#ES#
Harrington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harrington is breathing heavily.
Difrancescantonio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harrington's hands.
Harrington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Difrancescantonio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Harrington tries to clinch but Difrancescantonio moves out of range. #TD2#
Harrington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Difrancescantonio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harrington is looking to stand back up but Difrancescantonio counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harrington.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Difrancescantonio controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington is looking to escape.
Harrington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenick Difrancescantonio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Difrancescantonio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harrington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Difrancescantonio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harrington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Harrington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Harrington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Difrancescantonio uses it to pass to side control.
Domenick Difrancescantonio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrington is not content to let Difrancescantonio control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Difrancescantonio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harrington is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Harrington tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Harrington covering up well and avoiding damage.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Difrancescantonio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harrington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Harrington is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Difrancescantonio is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Harrington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Harrington for a finish. #T2##SUB2#
Difrancescantonio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harrington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Harrington wants to get back to his feet.
Harrington tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harrington wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Harrington is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Difrancescantonio is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Difrancescantonio struggling to keep hold of the position.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Difrancescantonio has good solid back control here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Difrancescantonio trying to control.
Harrington trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio is in full control for now.
Difrancescantonio keeps control of the position easily here as Harrington tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Difrancescantonio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenick Difrancescantonio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Difrancescantonio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harrington is looking to stand up but Difrancescantonio isn't so interested in that idea.
Difrancescantonio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Difrancescantonio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Harrington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Difrancescantonio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Difrancescantonio won't allow Harrington to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Difrancescantonio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Difrancescantonio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harrington to the mat! Harrington manages to get full guard.
Harrington is wriggling around but Difrancescantonio manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Difrancescantonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Harrington is looking to improve his position.
Harrington is trying to stand back up but Difrancescantonio is controlling him
Harrington punching from the bottom.
Difrancescantonio controlling the pace.
Harrington wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Harrington looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Difrancescantonio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Difrancescantonio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrington defending well though. #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.
Difrancescantonio stops Harrington from getting back to his feet.
Difrancescantonio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harrington!
Harrington is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Difrancescantonio misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Difrancescantonio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Difrancescantonio wants to control the pace but Harrington is squirming around nicely.
Difrancescantonio prevents Harrington from getting the reversal.
Harrington throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Difrancescantonio looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Difrancescantonio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Difrancescantonio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Difrancescantonio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harrington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Difrancescantonio.
Harrington is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Harrington is working to get back to half guard.
Harrington throws a strike from the bottom but Difrancescantonio uses the opportunity to take his back.#SUB2#
Difrancescantonio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harrington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Difrancescantonio working for the choke. #T4#
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Difrancescantonio looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Harrington right now.
Difrancescantonio misses with punches from the back.
Harrington is trying to get back to his feet but Difrancescantonio has full control of the position and if anything, Harrington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gayle Harrington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domenick Difrancescantonio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenick Difrancescantonio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Difrancescantonio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenick Difrancescantonio!
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