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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cagney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruiz tries to avoid it but Cagney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruiz to the ground. Ruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Curtis Cagney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Cagney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cagney throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Cagney gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ruiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cagney jumps guard but Ruiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Ruiz wants to clinch
and Cagney counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Angel Ruiz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt - Cagney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cagney throws a counter combo.#T1#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Cagney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ruiz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cagney to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cagney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cagney trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cagney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cagney on the ground.#T2#
Ruiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cagney.
Ruiz keeping full guard, as Cagney tries to pass.
Ruiz wants to stand but Cagney is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cagney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cagney wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruiz looks for a takedown but Cagney sprawls well.
Cagney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Cagney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruiz!#ES#
Ruiz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##TD2#
Cagney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruiz to the ground. Cagney is now in Ruiz's guard.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Cagney from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cagney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cagney preventing the sweep.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cagney passes into half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cagney in particular looking to stall.
Ruiz tries to kick Cagney off in order to stand up. Cagney Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Cagney looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cagney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well.
Cagney looks winded!
Cagney controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Cagney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angel Ruiz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cagney tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiz wants to clinch.
Cagney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruiz fails with the takedown.
Cagney misses with a head kick.
Cagney darts in looking for a takedown but Ruiz gets double underhooks and turns Cagney into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ruiz dives in and scores a takedown into Cagney's guard.
Cagney is breathing heavily.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruiz postures up in Cagney's guard and throws a big left but Cagney blocks it. #T1#
Ruiz stands up over Cagney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Cagney has wrist control.
Ruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruiz throwing strikes from guard but Cagney blocks nicely.
Cagney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruiz is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cagney trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cagney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a two punch combo.
Angel Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Cagney.
Cagney swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
Cagney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruiz has his takedown stuffed
and Cagney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruiz.#T3##CL2#
Cagney darts in and clinches Ruiz up against the cage.
Cagney'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.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Cagney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Cagney won't allow it.
Ruiz wants to break free but Cagney has control.
#BC2#
Cagney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cagney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cagney doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cagney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Ruiz kicks Cagney off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cagney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Ruiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angel Ruiz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruiz is looking to clinch but Cagney is avoiding it.
A head kick by Cagney misses
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combo that has Cagney backing up. Cagney nods at Ruiz to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruiz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ruiz clinches with his opponent.
Cagney is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruiz has double underhooks.
Ruiz jumps guard but Cagney stands there with Ruiz around his waist. Ruiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Cagney holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Cagney tries to break the clinch but Ruiz is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ruiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by Cagney.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ruiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cagney sprawls well. He's pushed Ruiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cagney has his takedown stuffed
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Cagney drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Ruiz is working an open guard so Cagney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cagney lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Cagney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cagney is thwarting Ruiz's attempts to control the position.
Curtis Cagney has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Cagney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Cagney decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Ruiz drives through and clinches with Cagney against the cage.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Cagney holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Cagney wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Cagney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ruiz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cagney keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Ruiz jumps guard but Cagney stands there with Ruiz around his waist. Ruiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cagney to keep the fight standing.
Ruiz jumps guard but Cagney stands there with Ruiz around his waist. Ruiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Cagney breaks the clinch.
Cagney keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Cagney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ruiz's guard.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Cagney passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Cagney works his way into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Cagney tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cagney has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruiz is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz is being controlled here.
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!#SU2#
Cagney stands up.
Cagney has a takedown stuffed.
Angel Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cagney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Curtis Cagney.
I think Cagney 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Olsen slips a jab and a cross from Langford.
Olsen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Langford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olsen did well to prevent Langford getting side control.
Langford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Langford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olsen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langford is just content to waste time from the top position. Olsen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Langford trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olsen's guard. #T1#
Langford is looking to take a break and control but Olsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Langford wants to advance to full mount but Olsen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Langford wants to pass the guard but Olsen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Olsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Langford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Langford prevents Olsen from getting back to his feet. #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.
Langford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Olsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Langford is looking to stand up but Olsen won't let him. #SUB2#
Langford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Olsen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Olsen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Langford throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3##SU#
Olsen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Olsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Langford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olsen somewhat.#TD2#
Langford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Langford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Langford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olsen keeps working.
Olsen taking a bit of punishment here - Langford scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Langford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Langford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Olsen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Langford but great work by Olsen.
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 Elias Olsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Olsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Langford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Langford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Langford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
Langford passes Olsen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Olsen is refusing to be controlled, as Langford sits in half guard.
Langford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Langford wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Langford blocks the strikes from Olsen.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Langford tries to pass to full mount but Olsen defends it.
Langford trying to control from Olsen's half guard. Olsen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Langford forces his way into half guard.
Langford winds up and cracks Olsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Langford is looking to advance position but Olsen won't allow it.
Langford trying to control from Olsen's half guard. Olsen has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3##SUB#
Langford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langford has managed to get both his arms back between Olsen's legs - danger averted.
Langford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Langford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Langford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olsen wants to sweep here but Langford controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Langford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Langford showed some decent athleticism there.
Olsen is trying to escape back to his feet but Langford uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olsen can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistar Langford 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Langford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olsen's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Langford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Olsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Olsen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langford trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Langford controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Olsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Langford from controlling successfully.
Langford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Olsen clinches up with Langford and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olsen.
#BC2#
Langford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olsen tries for a takedown but Langford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Olsen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Olsen takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Olsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Langford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Langford throws Olsen to one side and escapes!
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Langford as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Langford drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
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!
Olsen is trying to get back to half guard.
Olsen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Langford is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Langford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Langford tries for a kimura but Olsen is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistar Langford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Langford 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistar Langford!
Post fight, Alistar Langford stared into the camera and said 'This is for all the haters. I love you guys. Couldn't do this without you!'.
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