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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Andersson lands.#CL2#
Andersson drives through and clinches with Pearce against the cage.
Andersson is looking for a takedown.
Pearce prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson throws a head kick but Pearce moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pearce is looking to counter the offense by Andersson and move into the clinch.
Colby Pearce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Andersson.
Andersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Andersson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearce avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Andersson with that takedown attempt.
As Andersson looks to move away, Pearce throws a big counter combo but Andersson just gets out of the way.
Pearce moves out of range of the body kick from Andersson.
Pearce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andersson shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Pearce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Andersson closes the distance and pushes Pearce back into the cage.
Andersson looks winded!#T2#
Andersson is stalling here.
Pearce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andersson up against the cage.#BC2#
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Andersson jumps guard but Pearce turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pearce tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pearce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pearce taking a breather.
Pearce looking to slow down the pace here.
Andersson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pearce smiles and moves away.
No luck for Andersson with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearce defends well and Andersson ends up having to push Pearce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Pearce is looking for a counter combo.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Pearce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anton Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Pearce keeps it at a distance.
Pearce is looking for a counter combo.
Andersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Pearce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pearce defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andersson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pearce counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Pearce.
Andersson tries to break the clinch but Pearce is controlling the position.
Andersson is working for takedown but Pearce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pearce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearce missing with knees to the body.
Andersson managing to block the knees to the body from Pearce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearce is pressed up against the cage. Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearce down to the mat. Pearce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Colby Pearce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Andersson.#CL2#
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pearce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andersson slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
#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.#CL2#
Andersson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pearce trying to land knees to the body.
Andersson lands a shot to the body.
Andersson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearce has double underhooks.
Andersson tries to pull guard but Pearce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pearce gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Pearce slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Pearce misses with a body punch.
Pearce tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Pearce tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Pearce throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andersson blocks it with crossed arms.
Pearce trying to control the position but instead, Andersson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pearce into the cage.
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pearce just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andersson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearce landing knees to the body.
Pearce trying to stall but Andersson improves his position.
Pearce manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andersson is trying to push Pearce away but Pearce has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearce manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pearce is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Pearce dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Andersson fails with the takedown.
Pearce throws a big counter combination but Andersson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearce sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pearce is looking for a counter combo.
Andersson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pearce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andersson somewhat.
Pearce is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andersson.
Colby Pearce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearce.
Pearce throws a big counter combination but Andersson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Pearce tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearce is pushing Andersson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Pearce is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Andersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearce tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Andersson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andersson avoiding damage as Pearce throws knees to the body.
Andersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pearce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pearce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andersson managing to block the knees to the body from Pearce.
Pearce looking to slow down the pace here.
Pearce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andersson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Colby Pearce has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Pearce content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Andersson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andersson managing to block the knees to the body from Pearce.
Andersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pearce's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pearce stalls.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pearce to keep the fight standing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pearce avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Colby Pearce.
Andersson fails with the takedown
and Pearce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pearce defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson throws a body punch but Pearce moves out of range.
Pearce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Andersson is looking to clinch but Pearce is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Pearce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearce 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Pearce! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Kaidi has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kaidi has clasped his hands together around Andersson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Andersson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andersson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Andersson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A punch combination from Andersson misses.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaidi counters with a three punch combo that has Andersson backing up. Andersson nods at Kaidi to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Kaidi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Andersson.
#T1#
Kaidi throws a combination. Andersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaidi is breathing heavily.
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaidi counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Kaidi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaidi looking to control but instead Andersson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kaidi trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away. #ES2#
Andersson kicks off Kaidi and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaidi counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaidi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaidi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson throws a right hand that Kaidi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaidi also avoids with ease.#CL#
Kaidi has Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaidi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Kaidi lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kaidi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kaidi.#T3##CL#
Kaidi forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kaidi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Andersson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson misses with a double jab
and Kaidi counters with a series of strikes. Andersson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaidi counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaidi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andersson misses with a double jab
and Kaidi counters with a one-two to the body.
Andersson misses with a double jab
and Kaidi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson misses with a combination
and Kaidi counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaidi counters with an outside leg kick.
Andersson swinging wildly here.
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaidi counters with a right hand to the body.
Andersson throws a right and a left that Kaidi avoids nicely.
Kaidi is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL#
Kaidi moves into the clinch.
Kaidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Kaidi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Andersson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Andersson manages to escape to his feet.
Kaidi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Kaidi looking to score a takedown here. Andersson is defending well but Kaidi drives through and ends up in Andersson's guard.
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 Zhang Kaidi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kaidi gets the takedown into side control.
Andersson throws Kaidi to one side and escapes!
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaidi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Kaidi avoids it well.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaidi counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Kaidi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andersson quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Kaidi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Andersson tries to bum rush Kaidi with a series of wild strikes but Kaidi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaidi throws a nice head kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andersson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL#
Kaidi clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Kaidi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andersson up against the cage.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Kaidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaidi blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Kaidi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Andersson sneaks out the side door and pushes Kaidi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kaidi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaidi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Zhang Kaidi is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Kaidi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andersson sprawls well initially but Kaidi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kaidi stands up and beckons Andersson to join him on the feet.
Jack Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Andersson.
#TD#
Kaidi looking to score a takedown here. Andersson is defending well but Kaidi drives through and ends up in Andersson's guard.#ES2#
Andersson pushes Kaidi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kaidi lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kaidi instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kaidi successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Andersson gets to his feet - Kaidi follows without any prompting.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaidi circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaidi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaidi. #TD#
Kaidi manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Andersson stands up from Kaidi's guard - Andersson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaidi circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Kaidi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andersson quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Kaidi decides to return to a standing position.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Kaidi avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Andersson 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#
Andersson misses with a combination
letting Kaidi counter with a right hand. #CL#
Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Kaidi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaidi blocks an uppercut.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaidi. #TD#
Kaidi wants the takedown. Andersson is fighting it off but Kaidi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andersson's guard against the cage.
Andersson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Kaidi.
Kaidi blocking some punches.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Kaidi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land. #T1#
Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Kaidi works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaidi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Kaidi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kaidi stops Andersson from standing up. #ES2#
Andersson wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Kaidi instigates a clinch. #T2#
Andersson working aggressively here.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Kaidi jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaidi wants to control the position but Andersson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kaidi is trying to control but can't.
#SU2#
Andersson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kaidi to stand up.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Kaidi avoids them all with ease.
Andersson misses with a combination
and Kaidi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kaidi rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaidi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaidi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaidi blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Kaidi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andersson being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Andersson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Kaidi moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kaidi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Andersson swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaidi.
Andersson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kaidi is controlling him well.#SU#
Kaidi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Andersson.
I think Andersson 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Andersson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Heart moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Andersson.
Heart has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Heart has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Andersson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Andersson manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heart tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Andersson has eaten all the pies!
Heart is working hard here to advance position.
Heart can't do much from the bottom here.
Heart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heart keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson trying to control the position but Heart is working away. #T1#
Heart struggling a bit here.
Heart takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heart on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heart keeps working. #SU2#
Andersson stands up.
Heart fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Andersson scores with a takedown into Heart's guard.
Andersson trying to control but Heart is working from the bottom. #T2#
Heart will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Heart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU2#
Andersson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Andersson clinches up with Heart and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Andersson jumps into guard, dragging Heart to the mat.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Andersson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Heart is defending well. Andersson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Heart has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Andersson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Andersson! |
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