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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 801 Round 1
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svobodjev shoots in but Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage lands an overhand right.
Svobodjev misses with a head kick.
Svobodjev dives in and grabs Savage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes down on Svobodjev's head and hops out.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Svobodjev uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svobodjev throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Svobodjev.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svobodjev tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Svobodjev tries to clinch up.
Savage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Svobodjev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Svobodjev moved out of range nicely.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Svobodjev is just out of range.
Maruzan Svobodjev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svobodjev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruzan Svobodjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savage.#CUT2#
It looks like Maruzan Svobodjev has been cut.
Svobodjev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svobodjev somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
A punch combination from Savage misses. #T2#
Svobodjev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savage pinned against the cage. Savage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Svobodjev with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Svobodjev or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Svobodjev.
Svobodjev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Svobodjev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savage as he jumps to the side.
Svobodjev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.#T3#
Svobodjev moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Svobodjev is breathing heavily.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Svobodjev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Svobodjev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Svobodjev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage drops Svobodjev with a big left hand! Svobodjev is injured, injured bad! Savage jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vandal Savage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Dejinter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levesque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dejinter closes the distance and clinches up with Levesque, looking for a takedown. Dejinter pushes Levesque against the cage but Levesque circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Levesque tries to counter it with a takedown but Dejinter pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Dejinter instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dejinter pulls guard effortlessly.
Levesque content to stall in guard here.
Dejinter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Levesque makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Dejinter keeps moving. #SUB#
Dejinter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Levesque escapes and throws Dejinter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Levesque working the head with strikes.
Levesque has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dejinter tries to bench press Levesque off him but Levesque keeps the position.
Levesque works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Levesque tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Check out the look on Levesque's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dejinter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dejinter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dejinter keeps working. #SUB2#
Levesque tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Levesque has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levesque is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dejinter keeps working.
Dejinter is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
Levesque working the ground and pound. #T3#
Levesque wants to stand but Dejinter has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Dejinter 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levesque missing with punches from the bottom.
Levesque moves into full guard.
Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Levesque, not yet. #T4#
Levesque wants to stand up but Dejinter is controlling him.
Levesque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levesque has his hands on Dejinter's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levesque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet but Dejinter is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Levesque dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Levesque drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Dejinter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dejinter keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Armand Levesque has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Levesque postures up.
Levesque is looking to stand up but Dejinter won't let him.
Levesque trying to control but Dejinter is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Levesque shoots in and bounces Dejinter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dejinter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levesque.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Dejinter is keeping the position.
Levesque postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Dejinter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levesque chips away with some ground and pound.
Dejinter keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Dejinter is keeping the position.
Levesque is stalling in the full guard.
Levesque passes into half guard. #T3#
Levesque is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dejinter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dejinter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Levesque wants to control but Dejinter is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dejinter wants to control but Levesque passes into side.
Levesque wants to stand but Dejinter is controlling his arm.
Dejinter struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque tries to move to mount but Dejinter blocks the move with his legs.
Dejinter manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levesque lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dejinter is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Levesque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dejinter throws a sloppy head kick and Levesque moves out of range easily.
Levesque is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dejinter with a body shot.
Dejinter wants to clinch up but Levesque keeps it at a distance.
Levesque with the counter takedown but Dejinter avoids it easily.
Levesque throws a body shot but no joy.
Levesque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levesque throws a jab when Dejinter was well out of range.#CL#
Dejinter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dejinter blocking some punches.
Dejinter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque is looking to break free of the clinch but Dejinter has double underhooks.
Levesque tries to break free but Dejinter pushes him back against the cage.
Levesque tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dejinter smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Dejinter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dejinter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levesque as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Dejinter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dejinter shoots in for a double leg but Levesque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levesque changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dejinter or perhaps it was just good defense by Levesque, which made it look bad.
Levesque tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Dejinter.
Dejinter moves away from the strike by Levesque.
Levesque throws a body punch but Dejinter moves out of range.
Dejinter blocks a jab.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Dejinter.
Dejinter tries to clinch there but Levesque circles away.
Dejinter tries a head kick but it misses.
And Levesque tries to counter it with a takedown but Dejinter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Levesque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dejinter feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dejinter. That's going to slow Levesque down.
Nice sprawl there from Levesque as Dejinter shoots in.
Levesque misses with a hook. Dejinter ducked under it nicely.
Levesque looks to land a right hand but Dejinter moved out of range.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Levesque leaves Dejinter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Dejinter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levesque.
Levesque drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dejinter defends it well.
Levesque misses with an uppercut. Dejinter saw that one coming.
Levesque throws a jab when Dejinter was well out of range.
Simon Dejinter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dejinter doesn't manage to clinch there - Levesque circles away.
Levesque misses with an uppercut. Dejinter saw that one coming.
Dejinter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Levesque closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Levesque landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Levesque is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dejinter! #SU2#
Levesque stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
Dejinter thows a leg kick but Levesque checks it #TD2#
and Levesque counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Levesque content to control rather than advance.
Levesque seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Armand Levesque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Levesque is taking a breather. Dejinter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Levesque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Levesque 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Levesque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sodoma rushes Dickson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Sodoma pulls Dickson into guard.
Sodoma tries to strike from the bottom.
Sodoma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Sodoma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sodoma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sodoma slips a nice elbow through Dickson's hands, connecting with Dickson's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodoma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Sodoma is going to stand back up.
#T1#
Sodoma is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickson tries to roll over but Sodoma keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sodoma not doing much here.
Sodoma winds up and cracks Dickson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Sodoma seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dickson has recovered full guard.
Sodoma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Sodoma 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.#T3#
Sodoma wants to stand but Dickson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sodoma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Sodoma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sodoma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Sodoma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sodoma is adopting a defensive guard.
Sodoma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sodoma holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reznik Sodoma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Dickson's cut.
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##TD2#
Sodoma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sodoma lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Dickson pushes Sodoma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Dickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sodoma wants to improve his position but Dickson is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sodoma can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Sodoma actively working from the bottom here.
Sodoma wants to control but Dickson is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sodoma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sodoma has his hands clasped together around Dickson's back. He's all about the action.#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.
Sodoma is looking to improve his position.
Reznik Sodoma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sodoma desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dickson wants to take a breather but Sodoma is having none of it. #T3#
Sodoma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dickson is fighting to break Sodoma's control of his arms but Sodoma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dickson trying to control but Sodoma is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Sodoma clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Sodoma pulls Dickson into guard.
Sodoma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dickson gets back to full guard.
Sodoma passes Dickson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sodoma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sodoma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reznik Sodoma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felix Dickson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sodoma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dickson was covering up waiting for the punch and Sodoma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sodoma passes Dickson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sodoma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sodoma drops an elbow to the side of Dickson's head. #CUT2#
Felix Dickson's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson wants to control but Sodoma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dickson tries to roll over but Sodoma keeps him under control.
Sodoma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sodoma connects with a nice short shot to Dickson's temple. #CUT2#
Felix Dickson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Felix Dickson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reznik Sodoma!
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