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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Wazowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cejudo to the ground. Wazowski is now in Cejudo's guard.
Wazowski throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Cejudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wazowski defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cejudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wazowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wazowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wazowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cejudo is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejudo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wazowski passes Cejudo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Cejudo controlling the position well.
It looks like Wazowski is going to stand back up.
Cejudo is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cejudo misses with a takedown attempt - Wazowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Wazowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wazowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cejudo trying to hold on to Wazowski's head to control him but Wazowski postures up.
Wazowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Cejudo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wazowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Cejudo is staying active underneath Wazowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wazowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wazowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cejudo defending well though.
Cejudo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cejudo.
Cejudo is controlling Wazowski's posture.
Wazowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wazowski gets a takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Cejudo looking for submissions off his back.
Wazowski wants to take a breather but Cejudo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cejudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wazowski is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wazowski 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##TD2#
Wazowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cejudo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cejudo tries to get out of the position.
Cejudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wazowski tries to stand but Cejudo is controlling from the bottom.
Mike Wazowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wazowski throws a strike but Cejudo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cejudo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wazowski is retaining full guard.
Cejudo wants to control from the top but Wazowski keeps moving. #T1#
Wazowski tries to strike from the bottom.
Cejudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wazowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wazowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cejudo stops Wazowski from standing up.
Wazowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cejudo is looking to advance position but Wazowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Cejudo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cejudo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wazowski on the ground.
Wazowski throwing shots but Cejudo is blocking nicely. #T2#
Wazowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Cejudo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cejudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cejudo keeping moving, preventing Wazowski from controlling successfully.
Wazowski is looking to stand up but Cejudo won't let him.
Wazowski stays in close to Cejudo's body and controls the position.
Wazowski works over Cejudo with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Cejudo is pulling down on Wazowski's head to control his posture.
Cejudo has a closed guard, preventing Wazowski from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Wazowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wazowski trying to control the action but Cejudo is working from the bottom.
Wazowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wazowski prevents Cejudo from improving his position.#T4#
Wazowski trying to control the action but Cejudo is working from the bottom.
Cejudo is controlling Wazowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wazowski is thwarting Cejudo's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cejudo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cejudo working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wazowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Wazowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cejudo's half guard.
Cejudo tries to roll over but Wazowski keeps him under control.
Cejudo is trying to maintain the position but Wazowski is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wazowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Cejudo is staying active underneath Wazowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wazowski wants to stand up but Cejudo manages to regain full guard.
Wazowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wazowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cejudo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Wazowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wazowski trying to control the action but Cejudo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cejudo tries to get to full guard but Wazowski has control of the leg.
Cejudo wants to control but Wazowski is keeping busy.
Wazowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Cejudo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wazowski wants to take a breather but Cejudo is having none of it. #T3#
Cejudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cejudo fails with the takedown.
Wazowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Wazowski drives through with a takedown into Cejudo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wazowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cejudo has a closed guard, preventing Wazowski from standing up.
Cejudo is trying to control the position but Wazowski postures up. #T4#
Wazowski stopping the sweep attempt from Cejudo.
Cejudo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cejudo trying to keep a closed guard but Wazowski is proving a slippery customer.
Wazowski wants to control from the top but Cejudo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henry Cejudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Wazowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cejudo on his heels. He'll look to pass Cejudo's guard now, I'm sure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Wazowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wazowski 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Wazowski!
Henry Cejudo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes when you think something is shiny and gold, it tends to be rusted and bronze, but that's just the way it is, man.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Wayne Gacy Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wayne Gacy Jr wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Wayne Gacy Jr clinches up against the cage.
Benson tries to break the clinch but Wayne Gacy Jr is controlling the position.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wayne Gacy Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Benson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wayne Gacy Jr leaning against his opponent.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Wayne Gacy Jr pulls guard successfully.
Wayne Gacy Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wayne Gacy Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson trying to control but Wayne Gacy Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wayne Gacy Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benson defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Benson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Benson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wayne Gacy Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayne Gacy Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#CL#
Wayne Gacy Jr clinches up with Benson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Wayne Gacy Jr pulls Benson into guard.
Wayne Gacy Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benson is one step ahead there.
Wayne Gacy Jr controlling Benson's posture.
Benson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne Gacy Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne Gacy Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him. #T3#
Benson wants to control from the top but Wayne Gacy Jr keeps moving. #SU2#
Benson stands up and waves to Wayne Gacy Jr to follow him.
Benson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wayne Gacy Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Benson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gacy Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne Gacy Jr shoots in but Benson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne Gacy Jr.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Benson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne Gacy Jr, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne Gacy Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Benson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne Gacy Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wayne Gacy Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne Gacy Jr is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayne Gacy Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benson.
Benson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne Gacy Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Benson closes the distance and pushes Wayne Gacy Jr back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Wayne Gacy Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Benson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wayne Gacy Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Benson sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne Gacy Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne Gacy Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wayne Gacy Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Benson. Benson gets slowly back to his feet.
John Wayne Gacy Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Benson rushes Wayne Gacy Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne Gacy Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne Gacy Jr with a knee to the head.
Benson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wayne Gacy Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Wayne Gacy Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jono Benson.#T1#
Wayne Gacy Jr tries to pull guard but Benson won't allow it.
Wayne Gacy Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benson walks away with a smile on his face. Wayne Gacy Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wayne Gacy Jr defends well and Benson ends up having to push Wayne Gacy Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wayne Gacy Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benson's waist but Benson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wayne Gacy Jr off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne Gacy Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benson counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Benson gets the takedown into side control.
Benson wants to control but Wayne Gacy Jr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Benson decides to stand back up.
Benson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wayne Gacy Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Benson tries to clinch up but Wayne Gacy Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne Gacy Jr looks to land a left hand but Benson moved out of range nicely.
Wayne Gacy Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wayne Gacy Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wayne Gacy Jr instigates a clinch. #T3#
Wayne Gacy Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land. #BC2#
Benson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benson is looking to clinch but Wayne Gacy Jr is avoiding it.
Jono Benson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne Gacy Jr tries to clinch up but Benson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benson looks for a takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr sprawls well.
Wayne Gacy Jr tries to clinch but Benson is having none of it.
Wayne Gacy Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne Gacy Jr. Wayne Gacy Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Wayne Gacy Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Benson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne Gacy Jr thinking.
Wayne Gacy Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Benson sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne Gacy Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benson shoots for a takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wayne Gacy Jr thows a body kick. Benson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benson connects with a high kick.
Wayne Gacy Jr with a poor takedown
and Benson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne Gacy Jr thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Wayne Gacy Jr. No joy for Benson on that attempt.
Wayne Gacy Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Benson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wayne Gacy Jr tries to avoid it but Benson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wayne Gacy Jr to the ground. Wayne Gacy Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jono Benson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Wayne Gacy Jr is looking to counter the offense by Benson and move into the clinch.
Wayne Gacy Jr misses with a body shot.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne Gacy Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Benson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wayne Gacy Jr throws Benson to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wayne Gacy Jr clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Benson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Wayne Gacy Jr instigates a clinch. #T1#
Benson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Benson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne Gacy Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benson defends it nicely.
And Benson tries to counter it with a takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wayne Gacy Jr shoots in and drives through. Benson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gacy Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne Gacy Jr with a poor takedown
and Benson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne Gacy Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr circles away.
Benson connects with a body shot that sends Wayne Gacy Jr's belly button to the back.
Benson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Benson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne Gacy Jr avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Wayne Gacy Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne Gacy Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Benson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benson showed some decent athleticism there.
Wayne Gacy Jr won't allow Benson to pass to mount.
Wayne Gacy Jr is pressing down on Benson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Wayne Gacy Jr is striking off his back. Benson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SU2#
Benson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Benson lands a really nice looking cross but Wayne Gacy Jr seems unphased.
Benson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson shoots in but Wayne Gacy Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wayne Gacy Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benson defends it nicely.#T4#
Benson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wayne Gacy Jr as he avoids it easily.
Wayne Gacy Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Benson looking to score a takedown here. Wayne Gacy Jr is defending well but Benson drives through and ends up in Wayne Gacy Jr's guard.
Wayne Gacy Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Benson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne Gacy Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benson has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne Gacy Jr's legs - danger averted.
Wayne Gacy Jr keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jono Benson.
I think Benson 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jono Benson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Jones forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones prevents Gracie from standing back up.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Jones is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie is trying to keep Jones in close.
Gracie controlling Jones's posture. #T2#
Gracie looking to control.
Jones trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling Jones's posture.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Jones being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie kicks off Jones and gets to his feet. #TD#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Jones is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
P. Sullivan tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rossi fails with the takedown.
Rossi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
P. Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing P. Sullivan off to one side.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
P. Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James P. Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
P. Sullivan scores with a nice body kick.
P. Sullivan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
P. Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
P. Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
P. Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
P. Sullivan wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from P. Sullivan enables Rossi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. P. Sullivan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rossi trying to control but P. Sullivan is working from the bottom.
P. Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rossi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of P. Sullivan's head.
Rossi 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.
Rossi throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rossi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
P. Sullivan has momentary wrist control but Rossi slips an elbow through the middle.
Rossi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. P. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
P. Sullivan wants to stand and escape but Rossi is having none of it.
P. Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
P. Sullivan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rossi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
P. Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Rossi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
P. Sullivan tries to roll over but Rossi keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
P. Sullivan looks winded!#SU#
Rossi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows P. Sullivan to get to his feet. #CL#
Rossi has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
P. Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of P. Sullivan's head.
Rossi lands a head kick. P. Sullivan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan tries to clinch #TD#
so Rossi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P. Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
P. Sullivan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
P. Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
P. Sullivan misses with a body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that P. Sullivan can do to turn this around?#BC2#
P. Sullivan breaks the clinch.
P. Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a head kick.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
P. Sullivan is breathing heavily.#TD#
Rossi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in P. Sullivan's guard.#T2#
P. Sullivan looking to control.
#SU#
Rossi stands up from P. Sullivan's guard - Rossi perhaps looking for a knockout.
P. Sullivan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rossi pinned against the cage. Rossi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rossi shoots for a takedown but P. Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. P. Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Rossi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3##TD#
Rossi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in P. Sullivan's half guard.
P. Sullivan moves into full guard.
Luca Rossi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rossi won't allow P. Sullivan to sweep him here. #SU#
Rossi gets to his feet. P. Sullivan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P. Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
P. Sullivan misses with a body kick.
P. Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossi darts in looking for a takedown but P. Sullivan gets double underhooks and turns Rossi into the cage.
P. Sullivan is leaning against Rossi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rossi is looking to clinch but P. Sullivan is avoiding it.
P. Sullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Rossi moves into the clinch.
P. Sullivan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
P. Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
P. Sullivan is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
James P. Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P. Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but P. Sullivan breaks away and moves out of range.
P. Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luca Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
P. Sullivan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Rossi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
P. Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossi is looking to counter the offense by P. Sullivan and move into the clinch.
P. Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
P. Sullivan tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily
and Rossi counters with a nice body kick.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rossi clinches.
Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but P. Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi. #TD2#
P. Sullivan jumps guard and drags Rossi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rossi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but P. Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
P. Sullivan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rossi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rossi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rossi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
P. Sullivan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Rossi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused P. Sullivan some visible discomfort.
Rossi grinds an elbow into P. Sullivan's temple.
P. Sullivan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SU#
Rossi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows P. Sullivan to get to his feet.
Rossi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Rossi dives in and scores a takedown into P. Sullivan's guard.
P. Sullivan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rossi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
P. Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Rossi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rossi is keen to just control but P. Sullivan is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
P. Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rossi working over P. Sullivan with some ground and pound. P. Sullivan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi working over P. Sullivan with some ground and pound. P. Sullivan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James P. Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luca Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rossi lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Rossi! |
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