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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Zao fails to land the takedown.
Zao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.#TD2#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Zao's guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Zao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones. #T1#
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones is thwarting Zao's attempts to control the position.
Zao is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zao seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
Zao tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones lands an elbow.
Zao tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2##SUB2#
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zao shrugs it off.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Zao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zao tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away. #T3#
Jones content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Jones 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones avoids the attempt from Zao to control.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Zao is having none of it.
Zao tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Zao is trying to stand but he's just given Jones his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Zao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Zao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones looks to land a combination but Zao avoids it well.
Zao scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zao's guard.
Zao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zao looking to control.
#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Zao's legs - danger averted.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zao trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Zao wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Zao is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones controlling from mount. #T3#
Zao is trying to stand up.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##SUB2#
Jones working for a submission but Zao is keeping him at bay.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zao hang on?
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Zao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones avoids the attempt from Zao to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zao gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Zao manages to retain guard.
Jones distracts Zao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zao looking to control.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Zao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Zao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zao wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zao is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
More stalling from Jones.
Jones is looking to advance position but Zao won't allow it.
Jones controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zao wants to get back to full guard.
Jones seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zao throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Zao tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rui Zao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Jorge fails with the takedown
and Tillman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jorge is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Jorge clinches up with Tillman and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jorge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tillman uses from the top position.
Jorge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tillman has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Tillman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jorge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Tillman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tillman. #T1#
Tillman working away.
Jorge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tillman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jorge parries the strikes from Tillman easily there. Tillman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jorge to escape.
Jorge tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SU#
Tillman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Jorge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tillman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Jorge manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Jorge trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Jorge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Tillman stands and steps away. Jorge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Tillman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jorge's guard.
Jorge is pulling down on Tillman's head to control his posture. #SU#
Tillman gets to his feet. Jorge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Tillman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tillman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jorge just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Tillman gets control of Jorge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tillman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Let's hope that Jorge 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.
Tillman is trying to control the position but Jorge postures up.
Tillman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Jorge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tillman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tillman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tillman! #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Tillman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tillman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jorge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Tillman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jorge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tillman is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Jorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tillman's waist but Tillman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorge off to one side.
Tillman shoots in and drives through. Jorge sprawls well.
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 Anthony Tillman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tillman dodges the punch combination from Jorge.
Tillman tries to clinch up but Jorge circles away and keeps his distance.
Tillman avoids the head kick by Jorge.
Tillman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorge changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jorge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tillman defends well and Jorge ends up having to push Tillman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joao Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorge shoots in for a double leg but Tillman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tillman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tillman dives in for a single leg takedown but Jorge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tillman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJorge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony Tillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Jorge.
Tillman slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tillman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##CL2#
Jorge instigates a clinch.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
Jorge jumps guard but Tillman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Tillman drags the fight down to the ground.
Jorge won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
Jorge trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Jorge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tillman keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tillman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jorge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tillman 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tillman sprawls well. Tillman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
Tillman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tillman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jorge circles away.#T3#
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tillman sprawls well. Tillman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jorge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Jorge closes the distance and clinches.#T4##TD#
Tillman jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Jorge stands up from Tillman's guard - Jorge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tillman avoids the head kick by Jorge.
Jorge has a takedown stuffed.
Tillman dives in for a single leg takedown but Jorge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Jorge rushes Tillman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jorge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tillman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillman wants a takedown.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but Jorge has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jorge takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tillman looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Jorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jorge fails with the takedown.
Tillman looks for a takedown but Jorge sprawls well.
Tillman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jorge pinned against the cage. Jorge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tillman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Tillman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jorge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tillman, pushing him back against the cage.
Tillman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jorge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jorge wants to get back to striking at distance but Tillman won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Jorge.
#T1#
Tillman can't get the takedown.
Tillman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jorge smiles and moves away.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tillman but Tillman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Tillman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorge.
Jorge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jorge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tillman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jorge is in Tillman's guard.#SUB#
Tillman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jorge uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Jorge controlling the position from side mount.
Jorge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU2#
Jorge stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anthony Tillman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jorge pushes Tillman up against the cage in a clinch.
Jorge pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Jorge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Jorge forces Tillman back against the cage and clinches.
Tillman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tillman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jorge.
Jorge can't find room to land a body shot as Tillman controls the action.
Jorge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tillman.
#TD2#
Jorge jumps guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Jorge looking for a guillotine here but Tillman defends easily.
Tillman wanted to stand there but Jorge had control of the position.
Tillman postures up in Jorge's guard and throws a big left but Jorge blocks it.
Tillman is looking to stand up but Jorge won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jorge doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tillman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Tillman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jorge, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Jorge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jorge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Jorge!
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