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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Adams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Furri's half guard.
Adams trying to control from Furri's half guard. Furri has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Furri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Furri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furri working a defensive guard here.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Furri is retaining full guard.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Furri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams cracks Furri with a solid left hand.
Furri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Furri is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Furri covers up, he's hurt! Adams keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Adams and the ref steps in to end the fight! Adams can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pan Adams! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Josh looks to land a combination. The Tank sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Tank fails with the takedown
and Josh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
The Tank scores with a takedown into Josh's guard.
The Tank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Tank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Josh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Tank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Josh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Tank preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Josh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
The Tank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Josh is trying to control the position but The Tank postures up.
Josh has momentary wrist control but The Tank slips an elbow through the middle.
The Tank throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
The Tank stands up over Josh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Josh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Tank 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.
Josh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Josh looking to control.
The Tank preventing the sweep.
The Tank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Josh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Josh can't keep his opponent in guard - The Tank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Tank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Tank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Josh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Tank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The Tank misses with a head shot. Josh uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Tank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Tank stopping the sweep attempt from Josh.
The Tank landing some decent shots from guard.
The Tank throws an elbow that misses. Josh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Tank's guard. Nice move by Josh!#REVB#
The Tank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Josh controlling from the top position.
The Tank keeping full guard, as Josh tries to pass. #T3#
Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Tank wants to stand but Josh is controlling the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Tank keeping moving, preventing Josh from controlling successfully.
The Tank controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andre The Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
The Tank gets a double leg takedown into Josh's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Josh has his feet on The Tank's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Tank has his takedown stuffed
and Josh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antoni Josh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
The Tank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Tank is nestled in close to Josh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Tank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Josh manages to get to full guard.
The Tank throws a strike but Josh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Josh tries to stand but The Tank is controlling from the bottom.
The Tank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Tank tries to get out of the position.
Josh looking to sit in guard and control but The Tank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The Tank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Tank throws an elbow that misses. Josh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Tank's guard. Nice move by Josh!#REVB#
Josh prevents The Tank from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Josh wants to control from the top but The Tank keeps moving.
Josh won't allow The Tank to get back to his feet.
Josh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
The Tank pushes Josh off and scrambles back to his feet.
Antoni Josh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
The Tank tries for a takedown but Josh circles away easily
and Josh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
The Tank forces Josh back against the cage and clinches.
Josh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Josh manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
The Tank gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Tank landing a few strikes.
Josh tries to buck The Tank off but The Tank is having none of it.
The Tank cracks Josh with a big right hand but Josh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Tank working the head and body with strikes.
Josh is looking to reverse the position.
Josh is trying to buck The Tank off.#T4#
The Tank lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Josh is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Tank connects with a decent elbow.
The Tank throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Tank working the head with strikes.
The Tank scores with punches from side control.
The Tank lands some shots froms side control.
The Tank creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Tank working away.
The Tank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Tank working the head with strikes.
The Tank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Josh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Josh is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Tank connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre The Tank dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Josh counters with a left to the body.
Andre The Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Tank shoots and misses
and Josh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Tank has his takedown stuffed
and Josh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Josh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Tank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Josh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Josh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Josh counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Tank ducks right into an uppercut from Josh.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Josh circles away easily
and Josh counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Josh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Tank's head backwards.
The Tank misses with a combination
and Josh counters with a left to the body.
The Tank takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Josh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Josh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Tank rather than just go for the knockout.
The Tank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Josh.
Josh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Tank back to the cage. Josh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Josh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Tank doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Josh as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Josh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Josh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Tank with a poor takedown
and Josh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Josh feints a jab promting The Tank to slip. Josh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Tank slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Josh counters with a left and a right that stings The Tank.
The Tank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Tank tries to clinch but Josh moves away
and Josh counters with a left to the body.
Josh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Tank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Tank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Josh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Josh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Tank shoots and misses
and Josh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Tank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
The Tank walks into a jab.
Josh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Tank doesn't seem bothered though.
Josh lands a really nice looking cross but The Tank seems unphased.
#TD#
The Tank looking to score a takedown here. Josh is defending well but The Tank drives through and ends up in Josh's guard.
Josh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Tank has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Josh misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Josh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Josh circles away easily
and Josh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Josh lands a glancing blow to the side of The Tank's head.
Josh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Tank closes the distance but Josh moves to the side
and Josh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Tank thinking. #T4#
The Tank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Josh to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Josh.
The Tank misses with a takedown attempt
and Josh counters with a series of strikes. The Tank will be more careful next time no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Josh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Josh!
Josh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Tank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Josh counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
The Tank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Josh on his heels. He'll look to pass Josh's guard now, I'm sure.
Josh pushes The Tank off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Josh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Josh 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Josh!
The defeated Andre The Tank had this to say: 'RAHHHHHHHHHHHH'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Gottschalk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taker's waist but Taker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gottschalk off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Taker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gottschalk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taker swivels and escapes.
Gottschalk is looking to clinch.
Taker looks to land a combination but Gottschalk avoids it well.
Gottschalk tries to clinch up
and Taker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gottschalk thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gottschalk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gottschalk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taker walks away with a smile on his face. Gottschalk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guntram Gottschalk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gottschalk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gottschalk.
Taker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taker throws a series of punches but Gottschalk avoids them all with ease.
Taker lands a jab to Gottschalk's midsection.
Gottschalk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Gottschalk.
A countering left hand to the body from Taker misses.
Under Taker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Taker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gottschalk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gottschalk tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Taker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Taker does no damage.
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!
Gottschalk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taker defends it nicely.
Taker unleashes a big counter combination but Gottschalk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gottschalk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Taker.
Gottschalk tries a head kick but it misses.
Taker unleashes a big counter combination but Gottschalk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taker scores with a three punch combo!
Gottschalk looks for a takedown but Taker sprawls well.
Gottschalk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Taker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gottschalk takes one on the button.
Taker keeps the fight on the outside.
Gottschalk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Gottschalk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taker circles away.
Taker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Guntram Gottschalk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gottschalk tries to clinch
and Taker counters with a left to the body.
Gottschalk is breathing heavily.
Gottschalk shoots in for a double leg but Taker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taker throws a counter combo.
Taker connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gottschalk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gottschalk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Under Taker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gottschalk fails to land the takedown.
Gottschalk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taker defends it nicely.
Taker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gottschalk throws a body shot but no joy.
Taker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gottschalk with a body shot.
Under Taker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gottschalk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gottschalk shoots for a takedown but Taker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guntram Gottschalk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Taker as Gottschalk shoots in.
Guntram Gottschalk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Taker.
Gottschalk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gottschalk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gottschalk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gottschalk at a distance.
Taker misses with a series of wild punches.
Gottschalk misses with a double jab.
Taker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taker. #T2#
Gottschalk shoots in and drives through. Taker sprawls well.
Gottschalk looks for a takedown but Taker sprawls well.
A nice side step and Taker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gottschalk fails with the takedown.
Taker is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taker's corner calls for a 1-2. Taker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taker throws a combination. Gottschalk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gottschalk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Gottschalk throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
Taker scores with a three punch combo!
Gottschalk fails with the takedown
and Taker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taker lands with a nice combination. Gottschalk backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Gottschalk does no damage. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Taker has knocked Gottschalk down with a huge combo! Taker steps away and waves a wobbly Gottschalk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A right-left combo lands from Taker. #T4#
Taker connects with a body shot that sends Gottschalk's belly button to the back.
Taker connects with a single shot there.
Taker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gottschalk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gottschalk misses with a takedown attempt
and Gottschalk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taker scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Under Taker 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gottschalk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taker throws a combination. Gottschalk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taker blocks a head kick by Gottschalk.
Taker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gottschalk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taker wants it to stay on the feet.
Taker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taker stalks Gottschalk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gottschalk's face. Gottschalk staggers backwards, shaken.
Taker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gottschalk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gottschalk tries to land a leg kick but Taker saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Taker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gottschalk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gottschalk misses with the body kick
and Gottschalk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gottschalk.
Taker throws a counter combo.
Gottschalk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guntram Gottschalk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Taker looks to land a combination. Gottschalk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gottschalk has a takedown stuffed.
Gottschalk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gottschalk backs up against the cage.
Taker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Taker throws a series of punches but Gottschalk avoids them all with ease.
Gottschalk looks to clinch
and Gottschalk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gottschalk. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#T3#
Gottschalk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Taker.
Taker throws a series of punches but Gottschalk moves out of range.
Taker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gottschalk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left and a right from Taker both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Taker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gottschalk eats them both and turns towards Taker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gottschalk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Gottschalk. Those never looked like landing.
Taker unleashes a big counter combination but Gottschalk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taker scores with a hook to the body. Gottschalk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gottschalk takes one on the button.
Taker blocks a head kick by Gottschalk.
A countering left hand to the body from Taker misses.
Taker lands a nice hook to Gottschalk's body. Gottschalk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guntram Gottschalk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Under Taker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice combination there by Taker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Under Taker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taker 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Under Taker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Sina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manau tries for a takedown but Sina circles away easily
and Sina counters with a one-two to the body.
Manau slips a jab and a cross from Sina.
Manau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manau connects with a looping right hand.
Sina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Manau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sina is looking for the big counter here.
Sina throws a body shot but no joy.
Sina just misses with a punch to the body.
Sina throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Manau shoots in and bounces Sina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sina is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Manau dives into side control.
#T2##REVB##SU#
Manau decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Sina does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manau throws a nice looking combination but Sina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Sina throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manau on the side of the head.
Manau doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Sina counter with a right hand.
Sina scores with a three punch combo!
Sherman Manau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manau.
Sina swings for the body but Manau moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Manau misses its target.#TD#
Manau shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Manau is taking a breather. Sina says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sina wants to improve his position but Manau is controlling well.
Sina trying to control from the bottom.
Manau controlling the action here. #SUB#
Manau is looking for a kimura but Sina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manau to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Sina dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sina connects with a looping right hand.
Manau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sina doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sina swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manau shoots in looking for a takedown. Sina tries to sprawl out of it but Manau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Manau looks to throw the jab but Sina is out of range.
Sina throws a combination. Manau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sina on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sina throws a series of punches but Manau moves out of range. #TD#
Manau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Manau moves nicely into side control.
Sina struggling a bit here.#T2#
Manau lands a few punches from side control.
Sina can't do much from the bottom here.
Manau 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.
Sina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manau'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.
Manau working away.#T3#
Sina is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Manau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sina prevents Manau from moving into mount.
Manau passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sina!
Manau controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Sina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sina wants to hold on but Manau pushes him away.
Manau landing shots from mount.
Sina wants to hold on but Manau pushes him away.
Manau fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manau controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman Manau dominated that second round.
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#
Sina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Manau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sina can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Manau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sina has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sina manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Manau controlling the action here.
Sina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sina is trying to keep Manau in close.
Manau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manau controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sina is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Sina seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Manau throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sina tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manau is in Sina's guard.
Sina wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Sina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sina has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Manau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Manau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sherman Manau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sina throws a series of punches but Manau moves out of range.
Manau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sina.#T4#
Manau tries to clinch but Sina moves out of range.
Sina doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sina lands with a nice body punch.
Sina lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manau closes the distance and clinches up with Sina, looking for a takedown. Manau pushes Sina against the cage but Sina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sina now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manau tries to close the distance and clinch but Sina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sina misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Sina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sina 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sina!
Sherman Manau was interviewed post fight and said 'I made a severe and continuous lapse in my judgement, and I don’t expect to be forgiven. I’m simply here to apologize. What we came across that day in the woods was obviously unplanned. The reactions you saw on tape were raw; they were unfiltered. None of us knew how to react or how to feel. I s'. |
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