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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Singh clinches. #TD#
Graham has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Singh uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Graham working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Singh lands a couple of digs.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Singh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Singh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Singh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Singh wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Singh wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Singh's legs - danger averted.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Singh looking to control.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Singh has his foot on Graham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graham works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Singh's brow.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graham working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Graham working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Singh has an active guard here but Graham has managed to pass into half guard.
Graham 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.
Ground and pound from Graham.
Graham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graham lands with a punch from half guard.
Graham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham staying busy and making it hard for Singh to control.
Graham tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Graham dominated that round.
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#
Singh is looking to chop away at Graham's legs. #CL2#
Singh moves into the clinch.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Singh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Singh misses with a head shot. Graham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Singh throws a strike but Graham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singh's head.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singh wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Singh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Singh trying to control the position.
Singh is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Singh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graham defends well.
Graham stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Singh has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.
Singh wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Singh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Graham has passed into side control.
Graham working away.
Graham is chipping away with strikes.
Singh is trying to get back to half guard.
Singh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Singh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Singh some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Graham stands up.
Graham fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Singh gets a clinch.
Graham is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.#BC2#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Graham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Graham is wise to it.
Donny Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham blocks the body kick.
Singh connects with a high kick.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Graham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Singh.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Graham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Singh gets a clinch. #TD#
Graham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Singh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Graham punches Singh on the ear.
Singh is trying to remain composed but Graham is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet but Graham has full control of the position and if anything, Singh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Singh is trying to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Graham.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Graham is trying to stick to Singh's back but Singh is turning into Graham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Graham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Singh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Graham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Singh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Singh works his way into full mount!
Graham working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Singh goes for an armbar but Graham turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Graham.
Graham cracks Singh with a solid left hand.#T2#
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
Graham throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Donny Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Graham's guard.#SUB#
Graham has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham controlling Singh's posture. #T3#
Graham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Graham postures up.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Singh controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself.
Singh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.#ES2#
Singh kicks Graham off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Singh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Graham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Singh tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
Singh trying to control here.
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singh defending well though.
Singh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amtoj Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donny Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham wants to take a breather but Singh is having none of it.
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 Donny Graham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Graham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Mcnuggets drops Blackwell with a beautiful combination! Blackwell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mcnuggets is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Blackwell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Devin Blackwell has been cut.
A head kick misses from Mcnuggets.
Oh Blackwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Mcnuggets gets a double leg takedown into Blackwell's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcnuggets throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcnuggets tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwell is retaining full guard.
Blackwell looking to control.
Mcnuggets advances position into side control!
Blackwell defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcnuggets tries for a kimura but Blackwell is defending well.
Blackwell is looking to regain half guard here but Mcnuggets keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Mcnuggets thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcnuggets is looking to take a break and control but Blackwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcnuggets wants to stand but Blackwell is controlling his arm.
Mcnuggets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Mcnuggets moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Mcnuggets tries for a kimura but Blackwell is defending well.
Mcnuggets tries to stand but Blackwell controls the position and pulls Mcnuggets into his guard.
Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcnuggets trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcnuggets throwing strikes from guard but Blackwell blocks nicely. #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.
Mcnuggets looking to pass the guard.
Blackwell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcnuggets controlling from the top position.
Mcnuggets preventing the sweep. #T3#
Mcnuggets trying to control but Blackwell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mcnuggets throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Mcnuggets moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mcnuggets works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Blackwell keeping moving, preventing Mcnuggets from controlling successfully.
Blackwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcnuggets manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blackwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mcnuggets is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcnuggets wants to stand but Blackwell is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackwell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcnuggets is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Blackwell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Mcnuggets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Blackwell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mcnuggets drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blackwell trying to control the position.
Blackwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackwell being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcnuggets wants to stand and escape but instead Blackwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcnuggets utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Blackwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcnuggets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackwell cracks Mcnuggets with a solid left hand.
Blackwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcnuggets's head.
Blackwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackwell wants to control from the top but Mcnuggets keeps moving.
Blackwell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcnuggets looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcnuggets, not yet.
Mcnuggets is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcnuggets might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blackwell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackwell won't allow Mcnuggets to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
Blackwell gets to his feet. Mcnuggets looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Mcnuggets drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blackwell is trying to control Mcnuggets's posture but Mcnuggets avoids it.
Blackwell is not content to let Mcnuggets control the position.
Blackwell 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.
Mcnuggets tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Mcnuggets tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcnuggets has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Mcnuggets decides to stand back up.
Blackwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcnuggets sprawls well. He's pushed Blackwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackwell backing away here, and Mcnuggets unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Mcnuggets shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blackwell's guard.
Mcnuggets throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Mcnuggets is fighting to break Blackwell's control of his arms but Blackwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mcnuggets preventing the sweep.
Collin Mcnuggets has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackwell wants to improve his position but instead Mcnuggets has moved into half guard.
Mcnuggets wants to take a breather but Blackwell is having none of it.
Blackwell is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcnuggets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackwell's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Mcnuggets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devin Blackwell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcnuggets as he jumps to the side.
Blackwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Mcnuggets shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackwell is trying to defend but Mcnuggets finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Mcnuggets is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcnuggets is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blackwell is trying to maintain the position but Mcnuggets is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Blackwell keeping hold of Mcnuggets's head, controlling as best he can.
Mcnuggets stalling away here and it's allowed Blackwell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mcnuggets trying to control but Blackwell 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Blackwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcnuggets to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Blackwell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Blackwell missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Blackwell jumps guard.
Mcnuggets engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Mcnuggets wants to control from the top but Blackwell keeps moving. #ES#
Blackwell pushes Mcnuggets off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Mcnuggets looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blackwell!#SUB2#
Mcnuggets thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcnuggets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Mcnuggets tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Mcnuggets goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blackwell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcnuggets's guard! Nice work there by Blackwell!
Blackwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Devin Blackwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collin Mcnuggets is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blackwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Devin Blackwell.
Well Mcnuggets 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Mcnuggets!
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