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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Morse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Sons pushes Morse off and gets back to his feet.
Klay Sons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Morse gets tackled into the cage by Sons. Sons maintains the clinch.
Morse is trying to pull guard but Sons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Morse jumps into guard, dragging Sons to the mat.
Morse trying to control the position.
Sons trying to control but Morse is working from the bottom.
Morse throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Morse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sons wants to improve his position but Morse is controlling well.
Morse looks to land a strike but Sons avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sons has Morse pulled in close to control his posture.
Morse throws a big right hand that misses.
Morse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sons throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sons 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.
Morse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sons is trying to control the position but Morse postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sons closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morse quickly recovers to half guard.
Morse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Sons is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morse keeps working.
Morse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sons. #T3#
Morse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morse keeping full guard, as Sons tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morse pulls Sons in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Sons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Sons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Sons moves into the clinch successfully.
Morse pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sons looking to throw knees to the head but Morse is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berry Morse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morse's elbow. #TD2#
Sons successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Sons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Sons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morse's half guard.
Morse controlling the position for now.
Sons is trying to control. Morse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sons tries to pass to full mount but Morse defends it.
Sons is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sons trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sons trying to control but Morse is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sons.
Morse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Morse feints and as Sons raises his hands in defense, Morse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morse throwing strikes from guard but Sons blocks nicely.
Morse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Morse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sons doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sons. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Morse throws an elbow that misses. Sons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morse's guard. Nice move by Sons!#REVB#
Morse pulls Sons in close to prevent any damage.
Sons wants to control from the top but Morse keeps moving. #T3#
Sons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morse is trying to keep Sons in close.
Sons is looking to stand up but Morse won't let him.
Sons looking to sit in guard and control but Morse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Morse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morse wants to control from the top but Sons keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sons works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sons throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sons is in Morse's guard.
Sons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sons controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sons wants to control from the top but Morse keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Sons 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! 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#
Sons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morse circles away.
Morse drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sons sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Sons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morse, pushing him back against the cage.
Sons working Morse over with knees to the body.
Morse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sons pushes Morse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morse jumps guard but Sons stands there with Morse around his waist. Morse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morse jumps guard but Sons stands there with Morse around his waist. Morse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sons unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Sons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Klay Sons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sons sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Let's hope that Sons has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Sons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sons trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sons is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sons lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Berry Morse has been cut.#TD2#
Sons gets a double leg takedown into Morse's guard.
Sons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sons trying to control but Morse is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sons distracts Morse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sons passes into half guard.
Sons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morse keeps working.
Morse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sons content to control rather than advance.
Sons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morse defending well though. #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.
Sons wants to pass to mount but Morse is defending the position. #SUB#
Morse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Klay Sons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Sons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sons 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Sons!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Riggs falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Powers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Powers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Riggs tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Riggs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Powers tries to roll over but Riggs keeps him under control.
Powers trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Riggs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Riggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs.
Riggs is nestled in close to Powers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Powers to regain full guard.
Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers wants to sweep here but Riggs controlling him for the moment.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers has Riggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Riggs tries to stand but Powers is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Powers.#T3##TD#
Powers gets caught flat footed, as Riggs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powers has Riggs pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Powers looking for subs off his back but Riggs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riggs stalling away here and it's allowed Powers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Powers wants to stand and escape but Riggs is having none of it. #T4#
Riggs won't allow Powers to sweep him here.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Riggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Riggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Riggs tries to sprawl but Powers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Powers drops an elbow to the side of Riggs's head.
Powers is stalling here. Riggs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Powers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riggs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Powers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powers regains half guard.
Riggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Powers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Riggs wants to stand but Powers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Powers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers is pulling down on Riggs's head to control his posture.
Powers trying to control the position.
Powers is controlling Riggs's posture.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
Riggs wants to stand but Powers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Riggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Powers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riggs feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Powers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riggs's guard.
Powers stops Riggs from standing up. #T3#
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers works over Riggs with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Riggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saul Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.#SUB#
Riggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Powers won't allow Riggs to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Powers clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riggs obliges.#BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Powers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Powers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers grinds an elbow into Riggs's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Powers darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Riggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Powers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Powers rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers is trying to drag Riggs to the mat but Riggs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Powers taking a breather.#T1#
Riggs jumps guard but Powers stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Powers dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.#TD2#
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Riggs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers is pushing Riggs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powers walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Powers.#T2#
Riggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powers.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Powers tries to clinch up.
Riggs misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Powers. That snapped Riggs's head back.
#TD2#
Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
Riggs tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Powers throws a right hand that Riggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Riggs also avoids with ease.
Riggs throws a body punch but Powers moves out of range.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riggs defends it well.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggs dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Riggs wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
Riggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powers moves away.#TD2#
Powers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Powers seems to be working for a kimura but Riggs defends the submission attempt.
Riggs is looking to improve his position.
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 Saul Riggs.
I think Riggs 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Riggs!
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