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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Gladius | 1: Reborn
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Nosferatu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arming in the body.
A head kick from Nosferatu lands but Arming takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like David Arming has been cut.
Nosferatu connects with a leg kick. Arming looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Nosferatu is predictable there #CL#
and Arming counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Arming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nosferatu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nosferatu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Satan Nosferatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nosferatu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arming staying out of range there.
Nosferatu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Arming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Arming steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nosferatu. That one must have hurt.
Nosferatu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arming takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arming wants to clinch.
Arming shoots and misses
and Nosferatu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arming is breathing heavily.
Arming tries to clinch but Nosferatu moves away
and Nosferatu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nosferatu scores with a kick to the body.
Nosferatu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Nosferatu slams his shin into Arming's torso.
Nosferatu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arming's head backwards.
Nosferatu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nosferatu throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Nosferatu lands.#T2#
Arming takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD2#
Nosferatu lands a big head kick that sends Arming tumbling to the mat! Nosferatu takes a step backwards and waves Arming back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Arming is rocked!
Nosferatu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nosferatu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Arming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nosferatu drops Arming with a huge uppercut! Arming drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nosferatu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satan Nosferatu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Albert changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Romano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Albert cracks Romano with a big elbow.
Romano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Albert tries for a kimura but Romano is defending well.
Romano is trying to improve his position.
Romano trying to remain calm as Albert controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Albert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Albert remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Albert trying to control the position but Romano is working away.
Albert working the head and body with strikes.
Romano pushes Albert away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Albert gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Romano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Romano tries to get out of the position.
The referee asks Albert politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Albert prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Albert stands up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romano stuns Albert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Romano takes the fight into the clinch.
Romano is trying to break free.
Romano stalling the fight.
Romano has Albert pressed against the cage, preventing Albert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romano tries to circle away but Albert has him pinned against the cage.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Albert's efforts to push away.
Albert tries to pull guard but Romano holds him up against the cage and eventually Albert drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Albert manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Romano lands a two punch combo.
Romano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Albert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romano stalks Albert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Albert's face. Albert staggers backwards, shaken.
Romano tries to work over Albert's front leg with a kick but Albert checks it.
Albert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Romano moves into the clinch.
Romano is breathing heavily.
Albert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Albert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albert tries for a takedown but Romano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luigi Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hansel Albert.
Romano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romano lands with a straight right. Albert didn't see that one coming.
Romano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Albert tries to clinch but Romano is having none of it. #T4#
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albert wants to stall.
Albert is trying to break free.
Albert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Albert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romano to keep the fight standing.
Romano slowing the pace effectively.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romano looking to stall.
Albert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Romano 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#
Romano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Romano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Albert.#CL#
Romano pushes Albert up against the cage in a clinch.
Albert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Albert blocks the elbow strike.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano is trying to break the clinch but Albert has him pressed against the cage.
Albert jumps guard but Romano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Albert pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Romano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Albert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Albert somewhat.
Luigi Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hansel Albert.#T1##CL#
Romano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Albert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Albert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albert can do to turn this around?
Albert keeps control of Romano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Albert tries to pull guard but Romano won't allow it.
Albert prevents Romano from breaking the clinch.
Romano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romano.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Romano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romano is stalling here.
Romano is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Romano tries to break free but Albert pushes him back against the cage.
Albert is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romano is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Albert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Albert is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Albert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Albert can't break the clinch.
Romano is trying to break free.
Albert fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Romano tries to break free but Albert pushes him back against the cage.
Albert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romano prevents it.
Romano tries to break the clinch but Albert is controlling the position.
Romano is trying to push Albert away but Albert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Albert wants to take the fight to the mat but Romano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Albert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romano is trying to push Albert away but Albert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Albert is trying to break the clinch but Romano is controlling him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romano tries to break free but Albert pushes him back against the cage.
Albert is trying to break the clinch but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Romano lands a body shot.
Romano is trying to break free.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano avoiding damage.
Romano effectively controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Albert is trying to break the clinch but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Romano dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Romano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luigi Romano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch but Romano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Albert.
Romano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romano swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Romano darts in and clinches Albert up against the cage.
Romano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Romano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Albert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Albert goes for a takedown attempt but Romano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luigi Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hansel Albert.#T1#
Albert fails with the takedown.
Albert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Albert throws a nice looking combination but Romano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romano.#CL#
Romano forces Albert back against the cage and clinches.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Albert's efforts to push away.
Albert jumps guard but Romano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Albert looking to slow down the pace here.
Romano tries to break the clinch but Albert is controlling the position.
Romano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Romano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Albert prevents Romano from breaking the clinch.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Albert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romano walks away with a smile on his face. Albert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romano wants to clinch up but Albert keeps it at a distance.
Romano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlbert.
Romano slips a jab and a cross from Albert.
Romano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albert shoots for a double leg takedown but Romano sprawls well. He's pushed Albert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Romano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Albert, pushing him back against the cage.
Romano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Albert misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano lands a body punch.
Albert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Albert backwards.
Romano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Albert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Albert has him pressed against the cage.
Albert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romano's efforts to push away.
Albert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Albert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Albert looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Albert backwards.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Albert or not.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albert wants to break free but Romano has control.
Hansel Albert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luigi Romano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Albert has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Romano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romano, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Romano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Helvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abbot Jr.
Abbot Jr connects with the punch.
Abbot Jr swings for the body but Helvo moves out of range.
Abbot Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abbot Jr thuds his right hand into Helvo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Helvo misses with a takedown attempt - Abbot Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tank Abbot Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abbot Jr.
Helvo throws a fast counter high kick but Abbot Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Abbot Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abbot Jr scores with a hook to the body. Helvo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot Jr misses with a looping right.
Helvo ducks under a wild hook from Abbot Jr.
Helvo connects with a high kick.
Helvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abbot Jr.
Abbot Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abbot Jr.
Helvo is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Abbot Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helvo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abbot Jr defends well and Helvo ends up having to push Abbot Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tank Abbot Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Helvo.
Helvo moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Abbot Jr sends Helvo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Abbot Jr is motioning to the referee to let Helvo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Helvo is rocked!
Abbot Jr ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Helvo's jaw. Helvo's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Abbot Jr does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Abbot Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Azzi misses the target.
Arming shoots in for a takedown but Azzi shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Azzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arming closes the distance looking to clinch
and Azzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arming thinking.
Arming misses with a takedown attempt
letting Azzi counter with a right hand.
Arming moves to clinch but Azzi breaks away
and Azzi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arming's head backwards.#CL2#
Arming closes the distance and pushes Azzi back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Azzi.
Azzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arming wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Arming is trying to drag Azzi to the mat but Azzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mustafa Azzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Arming.
Azzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Azzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Azzi keeps control of Arming as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Azzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Azzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Azzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Azzi presses Arming against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Azzi.
Arming looks winded!
Azzi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Azzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Azzi scores with a shot to the body.
Azzi lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Azzi has knocked Arming down with a huge combo! Azzi steps away and waves a wobbly Arming back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like David Arming has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azzi fakes the body blow, causing Arming to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Arming goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa Azzi!
A less than humble Mustafa Azzi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 980 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Sinatra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcgered napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Sinatra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgered rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sinatra's guard! Nice work there by Mcgered!
Sinatra managing to control the position.
Mcgered is pushing down on Sinatra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sinatra is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcgered has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgered throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sinatra wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgered wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sinatra keeps working.
Mcgered thows a huge punch but Sinatra dodges it nicely.
Sinatra trying to control from the bottom.
Mcgered wants to pass to mount but Sinatra is defending the position. #T1#
Sinatra is looking for a sweep. Mcgered is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sinatra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sinatra trying to hold on to Mcgered's head to control him but Mcgered postures up.
Sinatra keeping hold of Mcgered's head, controlling as best he can.
Sinatra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcgered is trying to control. Sinatra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgered wants to stand but Sinatra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mcgered trying to control from half guard but Sinatra is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Sinatra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcgered looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Mcgered sneaks out the side door and pushes Sinatra away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sinatra moves out of range as Mcgered throws a body kick.
Mcgered tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sinatra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgered somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgered. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgered.
Sammy Sinatra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgered.
Mcgered fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinatra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sinatra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcgered's guard.
Mcgered 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#
Sinatra is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mcgered jumps into side control!
Sinatra is breathing heavily.
Sinatra wants to control but Mcgered postures up.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinatra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sinatra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sinatra tries to get out of the position.
Mcgered misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mcgered trying to control the position but Sinatra is working away. #SU2#
Mcgered decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcgered fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Conor Mcgered seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mcgered closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgered dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mcgered shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinatra as he avoids it easily.
Sinatra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgered but Mcgered pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinatra shoots in for a double leg but Mcgered sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcgered shoots in and drives through. Sinatra sprawls well.
Mcgered throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Sinatra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mcgered working a defensive guard here.
Sinatra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgered on the ground.
Sinatra's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgered looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgered, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sinatra looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Mcgered looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinatra is one step ahead there.
Sinatra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sinatra is looking to advance position but Mcgered has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Mcgered takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Sinatra holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mcgered tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mcgered looking to control but Sinatra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sinatra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sinatra is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mcgered takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sinatra tries to improve his position but instead Mcgered has taken his back! #T3#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Mcgered is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sinatra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sinatra tries to escape the position.
Mcgered controlling the position well here. Sinatra rolled but Mcgered kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sinatra is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Mcgered looking for the RNC.
Mcgered tries to keep control of the position but Sinatra is staying busy.#SUB2#
Sinatra preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mcgered.
Mcgered somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinatra is keeping busy.
Mcgered is riding his opponent, not letting Sinatra buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgered showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcgered fails to land the takedown.
Mcgered tries to clinch up but Sinatra circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinatra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mcgered tries to clinch but Sinatra is having none of it.
Mcgered throws a nice looking combination but Sinatra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Mcgered tries to get set, Sinatra tries to push him back and clinch up but Mcgered manages to avoid the attempt.
Sinatra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgered manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcgered looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgered lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgered avoids the head kick by Sinatra.
Mcgered stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgered wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Mcgered tries to clinch up#TD#
and Sinatra decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcgered's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgered tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgered working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sinatra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcgered dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sinatra looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mcgered puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU2#
Mcgered stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Sinatra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcgered shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinatra as he avoids it easily.
Sinatra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgered shoots in but Sinatra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sammy Sinatra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgered.
Mcgered scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sinatra or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgered, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Mcgered darts in and clinches Sinatra up against the cage.
Mcgered has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##TD2#
Mcgered jumps guard.
Mcgered lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgered trying to control but Sinatra is working from the bottom.
Mcgered throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinatra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgered controlling from the top position.
Mcgered trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinatra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU2#
Mcgered stands and steps away. Sinatra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgered. #CL2#
Mcgered rushes Sinatra and presses him up against the cage.
Mcgered throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinatra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sammy Sinatra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conor Mcgered is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinatra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgered.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Mcgered comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgered 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Conor Mcgered!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Conor Mcgered!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Conor Mcgered!
Conor Mcgered wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Manuel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rumbaoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rumbaoa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumbaoa.
Manuel feinted with a counter takedown.
Manuel scores with a nice body kick.
Rumbaoa throws a low kick but Manuel moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Manuel with that takedown attempt.
Manuel looks to land a combination but Rumbaoa avoids it well. #T1#
Manuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rumbaoa circles away.
Rumbaoa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Rumbaoa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Rumbaoa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rumbaoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manuel darts in looking for a takedown but Rumbaoa gets double underhooks and turns Manuel into the cage.
Rumbaoa feints a counter leg kick.
Manuel checks a leg kick.
Christian Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuel is looking to clinch.
Rumbaoa is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manuel slips a jab from Rumbaoa.
Manuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rumbaoa unleashes a big counter combination but Manuel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manuel.
Rumbaoa dodges the punch combination from Manuel.
A head kick misses from Manuel.
Rumbaoa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch combination from Manuel misses.
Manuel is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rumbaoa connects with a high kick.
Rumbaoa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Rumbaoa takes the fight into the clinch.
Manuel wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumbaoa won't allow it.
#TD2#
Rumbaoa successfully pulls guard.
Rumbaoa pulls Manuel in close to his closed guard and prevents Manuel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rumbaoa 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.
Rumbaoa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manuel's guard. #REVB##T4#
Manuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rumbaoa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rumbaoa is pushing down on Manuel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manuel is fighting to maintain full guard but Rumbaoa has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Rumbaoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbaoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumbaoa thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rumbaoa. No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
Rumbaoa keeps the fight on the outside.
Manuel scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Manuel. Beautiful body shot.
Manuel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel is looking to clinch but Rumbaoa is avoiding it.
Manuel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rumbaoa's head.
Nice uppercut there from Manuel.#T1#
Rumbaoa misses with a looping left.#TD#
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rumbaoa keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rumbaoa tries to get to full guard but Manuel has control of the leg.
Rumbaoa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manuel.
Rumbaoa is pulling down on Manuel's head to control his posture. #T2#
Rumbaoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#ES2#
Rumbaoa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manuel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rumbaoa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rumbaoa misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumbaoa manages to avoid it.#T3#
Manuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manuel misses with a head kick.
Rumbaoa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
Rumbaoa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manuel tries to clinch
and Rumbaoa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rumbaoa loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.
Manuel slips a jab from Rumbaoa.
Rumbaoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Rumbaoa swinging wildly here.
Rumbaoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck for Manuel with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Rumbaoa misses.
Rumbaoa throws out a leg kick but Manuel moves out of range and Rumbaoa only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Rumbaoa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manuel misses with a kick to the body.
Rumbaoa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Manuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up with Rumbaoa, looking for a takedown. Manuel pushes Rumbaoa against the cage but Rumbaoa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryan Rumbaoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rumbaoa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rumbaoa swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumbaoa scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Manuel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Rumbaoa misses.
A jab from Rumbaoa misses.
As Rumbaoa looks to move away, Manuel throws a big counter combo but Rumbaoa just gets out of the way.
Manuel throws a right and a left that Rumbaoa avoids nicely.
Manuel looks to clinch
and Rumbaoa counters with a two punch combo.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbaoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumbaoa throws a fast counter high kick but Manuel manages to duck under it in time.
Manuel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Manuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rumbaoa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Rumbaoa pulls guard effortlessly.
Rumbaoa pulls Manuel in close to prevent any damage. #T3##ES2#
Rumbaoa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Manuel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rumbaoa. That did some damage!
Manuel tries to clinch up but Rumbaoa circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumbaoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rumbaoa circles away.
Despite the aggression on Rumbaoa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Rumbaoa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manuel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bryan Rumbaoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel shoots in for a double leg but Rumbaoa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Rumbaoa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuel is looking for a counter combo.
Christian Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Rumbaoa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumbaoa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Rumbaoa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rumbaoa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Rumbaoa!
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