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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pabloe.
Pabloe tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Kong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pabloe's guard.
Pabloe has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.
Kong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pabloe's head.
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.
Kong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Kong wants to stand and escape but instead Pabloe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Pabloe trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Pabloe is fighting to break Kong's control of his arms but Kong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pabloe trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pabloe won't allow Kong to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pabloe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pabloe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kong pulls Pabloe in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Kong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kong throws a leg kick
letting Pabloe counter with a right hand.
Kong dodges the punch combination from Pabloe.
Pabloe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Kong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pabloe did well to prevent Kong getting side control.
Kong trying to pass the guard but Pabloe defending well.
Kong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kong not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kong in particular looking to stall.
Pabloe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kong scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kong in particular looking to stall.
Pabloe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
Kong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Kong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pabloe wants to stall.
Pabloe tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Pabloe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pabloe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kong is keeping busy.
Pabloe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pabloe wants to stall.
Pabloe trying to control the position but instead, Kong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pabloe into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pabloe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kong has Pabloe pressed against the cage, preventing Pabloe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pabloe just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pabloe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pabloe gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pabloe stalling in the clinch but Kong improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kong tries for a takedown but Pabloe manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong with a poor takedown
enabling Pabloe to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pabloe throws a head punch that misses.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Kong decides to pull guard. #T2#
Pabloe looking to sit in guard and control but Kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kong tries to stand but Pabloe is controlling from the bottom.
Kong stays in close to Pabloe's body and controls the position.
Kong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pabloe for as long as he can get away with.
Kong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Kong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pabloe's head.
Pabloe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pabloe's head.
Kong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pabloe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pabloe is breathing heavily.
Kong controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pabloe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kong darts in and clinches Pabloe up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Kong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pabloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
As Pabloe tries to get set, Kong tries to push him back and clinch up but Pabloe manages to avoid the attempt.
Kong wants to clinch
and Pabloe counters with a right hand to the body.
Pabloe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kong takes the fight into the clinch.
Pabloe misses with a body punch.
Kong jumps guard but Pabloe stands there with Kong around his waist. Kong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong wants to take the fight to the mat but Pabloe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kong drags the fight down to the ground.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pabloe can do to turn this around?
Kong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pabloe's guard. #REVR#
Kong wants to get up but he can't break Pabloe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Kong stays in close to Pabloe's body and controls the position.
Pabloe controls Kong momentarily but Kong frees himself.
Kong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Pabloe is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Pabloe gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pabloe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong tries to stand but Pabloe is controlling from the bottom.
Pabloe being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Kong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kong scoring with some ground and pound.
Kong controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Pabloe to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pabloe. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pabloe misses the jab.
Willie Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong connects with a couple of short punches.
Juan Pabloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willie Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Kong! |
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