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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
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Roach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roach pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Roach wants to stand up but Gaul is controlling him. #T1#
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Gaul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gaul has control of an arm but Roach manages to advance to Gaul's back!
Gaul turns into Roach and is now in his guard.
Roach wants to stand and escape but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Roach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roach is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Roach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaul defends it easily.#SU2#
Roach is working an open guard so Gaul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gaul throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Roach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Gaul makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gaul looks to land a body kick but Roach moved away.#TD2#
Gaul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Roach has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gaul is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##TD2#
Gaul pulls guard effortlessly.
Gaul pulls Roach in close to prevent any damage.
Roach throws a big right hand that misses.
Roach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roach with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roach chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaul wants to stand and escape but Roach is having none of it.
Gaul looks winded!
Roach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roach scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roach is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaul has wrist control.#SUB#
Roach postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaul is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roach, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Gaul stops Roach from standing up. #SUB#
Roach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anak Gaul will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
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Roach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaul.
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Gaul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roach sees it coming and defends easily.
Roach wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul.
Roach gets full guard.#T1#
Gaul is looking to work some ground and pound but Roach has wrist control.
Anak Gaul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Roach 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.#SUB#
Roach throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gaul uses it to pass to side control.
Roach wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gaul is staying tight to Roach's torso, preventing him from escaping. #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.
Roach is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Roach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back!#ES2#
Roach has his opponent's back but Gaul is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Roach.
Roach tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gaul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gaul is breathing heavily.
Gaul trying to control the position but Roach is working away.
Roach is looking for a sweep.#T3##SU2#
Gaul stands up.
A head kick misses from Gaul. #TD2#
Roach gets caught flat footed, as Gaul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Roach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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Roach has his feet on Gaul's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Anak Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Gaul moves in looking to clinch but Roach pushes him off.
Roach attempts a counter takedown but Gaul avoids it well and moves away.
Tristan Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Gaul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roach is trying to defend but Gaul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gaul prevents Roach from standing back up.
Gaul prevents Roach from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roach still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roach has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anak Gaul 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!
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Gaul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back!
Gaul is covering up but some of the strikes from Roach are getting through and doing damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roach has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.
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Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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Gaul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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Roach is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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Gaul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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Roach is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
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Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Tristan Roach!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roach swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lee scores with a takedown into Roach's guard.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Roach is retaining full guard.
Lee passes Roach's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach trying to control here.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Roach defends it. #SUB2#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roach is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Roach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.#T1#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roach is looking to improve his position.
Lee is looking to advance position but Roach won't allow it.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Roach wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Roach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Roach is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Roach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Roach is looking to improve his position.
Roach is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#SUB2#
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roach wants to get back to his feet.
Roach keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Roach is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Lee gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Roach bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Buce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Roach drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is in close to Roach's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Roach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buce Lee 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.
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Lee gets a double leg takedown into Roach's guard.
Lee 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.
Roach trying to control the position.
Lee won't allow Roach to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee tries to stand but Roach is controlling from the bottom.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Roach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Roach working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
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The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Roach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Lee 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#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee wants to stand but Roach has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Roach is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.#T2#
Roach is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee prevents Roach from standing back up.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roach tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Roach is trying is best to control the position here.
Roach wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Lee is controlling the pace.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position 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.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee working over Roach with some ground and pound. Roach looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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.
Buce Lee 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! This is the final round!
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Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roach was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buce Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee is looking to stand up but Roach won't let him.
Lee stands up over Roach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is looking to stand up but Roach won't let him.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Roach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee throws a leg kick #TD#
and Roach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Roach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lee is trying to control Roach's posture but Roach avoids it.
Lee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Roach is staying active.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Roach cracks Lee with a big elbow.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Roach lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Roach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Roach throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roach prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roach throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Roach seems content to control.
Roach thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Roach has control of the leg.
Lee is trying to stand.
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Roach misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roach is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee pulls Roach in close to prevent any damage.
Roach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roach throws a big right hand that misses.
Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee looking to control.
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The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roach takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roach's half guard.#T4#
Roach wants to get back to his feet.
Roach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Roach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee is looking to advance position but Roach won't allow it.
Lee tries to stand and escape but Roach is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tristan Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buce Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roach flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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 Tristan Roach.
I think Lee 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buce Lee!
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