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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1140 Round 1
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Burns tries to clinch #TD#
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
Burns tries to bench press Guy off him but Guy keeps the position.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Guy defends easily.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guy stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burns is looking to stand up but Guy isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Guy defends easily.
Guy lands a couple of digs.
Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Guy wants to improve his position but instead Burns has moved into half guard.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy moves into full guard.
Guy wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Guy trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Guy stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head.
Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guy scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Burns looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Guy has picked Burns up and slammed him! Burns can't keep hold of the triangle and Guy manages to pass to side control!
Burns looks winded!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Guy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#Burns is rocked!
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Guy finish him?
Guy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Burns to see if he's OK.
Guy scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy is working Burns over with some ground and pound from side control.
Guy wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns taking punishment in the form of punches.
Guy lands a nice forearm strike.
Guy prevents Burns from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Guy 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##TD#
Guy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Guy there.
Burns taking some punishment here, with Guy in his half guard.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guy stalling. #T1#
Guy winds up and cracks Burns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Guy stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guy connects with a couple of short punches.
Guy with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Burns is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emmanuel Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range. #T2#
Burns is looking to clinch.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burns sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burns is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Guy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position.
Guy missing with punches from the bottom.
Guy trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns tries to stand and escape but Guy is controlling the position. #T3#
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.#TD2#
Burns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guy's half guard.
Guy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
Burns covers up after that shot from Guy.
Burns is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Guy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Guy is not going to allow Burns to sit and survive in this position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Guy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Guy 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.
Guy lands strikes to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Burns.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Guy.
Guy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Burns is looking for a way out.
Guy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Burns is looking for a way out.
Guy lands strikes from the back and Burns isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Guy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Canelo closes the distance and clinches.
Canelo looking to slow down the pace here.
Canelo tries to circle away but Pollio has him pinned against the cage.
Pollio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Canelo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Canelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pollio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pollio circles away.
Pollio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pollio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canelo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pollio but Pollio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pollio misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canelo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Lysander Pollio has been cut.
Pollio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lysander Pollio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canelo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pollio is fending him off so far but Canelo persists. Nope, Pollio circles away and we're back to standing.
Canelo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Pollio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Canelo is looking to sweep but instead, Pollio has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Pollio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pollio drops an elbow to the side of Canelo's head.
Pollio lands strikes from half guard.
Pollio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#It looks like Tony Canelo has been cut.
Canelo has hold of Pollio's hands but Pollio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canelo looks winded!
Pollio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Canelo is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Tony Canelo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pollio lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Canelo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pollio jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lysander Pollio!
Lysander Pollio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2023 |
#R1#
James closes the distance and clinches up with Gum, looking for a takedown. James pushes Gum against the cage but Gum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James shoots in but Gum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Juicy Gum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone James.
Gum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gum fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.
Gum misses with a leg kick.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Gum shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gum working away.#T1#
Gum is trying to ground and pound but James uses the momentary lack of control by Gum to regain half guard.
James wants to control but Gum is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Gum eventually gives up the hold.
James is trying to maintain the position but Gum is very close to passing his half guard.
James tries to roll over but Gum keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Gum wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James wants to improve his position but Gum is controlling well.
Gum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3##SU#
Gum escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gum has been working on his balance at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by James.#TD#
Gum drives through with a takedown into guard.
James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Gum. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
Gum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Gum persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Gum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James looks for a takedown but Gum sprawls well.#T4##CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
James wants a takedown.
James tries to pull guard but Gum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gum closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Gum pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James with the counter takedown but Gum avoids it easily.
James fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gum misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
Gum shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Juicy Gum will probably get the nod.
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#
Gum closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Gum pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Gum shakes him off and moves away.
Gum misses with a takedown
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Gum appears to be looking for a big counter.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Gum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gum stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Gum is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Juicy Gum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone James.#T1#
James tries for a takedown but Gum circles away easily#CL#
and Gum counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gum.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
Gum trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Gum connects with a couple of short punches.
Gum trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gum won't allow James to sweep him here.
Gum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James seems keen to control Gum's posture.#SUB#
Gum drops back, looking for a kneebar! James looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. James looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from James! #REVB##T3#
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gum keeps working. #SU2#
James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Gum pushes him away.
Juicy Gum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Gum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gum stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James is breathing heavily.#T4#
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.
Gum moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.#TD#
Gum gets a takedown into half guard.
Gum throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Gum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James trying to hold on to Gum's head to control him but Gum postures up.
Juicy Gum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gum is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gum prevents James from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juicy Gum dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gum wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyrone James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Gum.#TD#
Gum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
James is trying to control but can't.
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.
Gum is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James is looking to improve his position.
Gum is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
James trying to control but Gum postures up.
#SUB#
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Gum.
#SUB#
Gum wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
Gum tries to pass to full mount but James defends it. #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.
Gum trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
Gum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James trying to control but Gum postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
James throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
James forces Gum back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Gum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.
Gum cracks James with a solid left hand.
James wants to stand and escape but Gum is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gum defends it easily.
Gum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gum trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James looking to control.
Gum landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tyrone James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juicy Gum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gum lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juicy Gum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gum, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juicy Gum!
Juicy Gum spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Burns instigates a clinch.
Suleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Suleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suleman scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
Suleman tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Suleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suleman throws a head punch that misses.
Suleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Suleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Burns is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Suleman can't fight it off and eventually Burns manages to take the fight to the floor. Suleman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns is looking to stand up but Suleman won't let him.
Suleman wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Suleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burns works over Suleman with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suleman controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Burns clinches with his opponent.
Burns blocks a body shot from Suleman.
Burns is trying to push Suleman away but Suleman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns tries to pull guard but Suleman holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Suleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Burns works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burns won't allow Suleman to sweep him here. #T3#
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Burns has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Suleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suleman wants to control the position but Burns says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Suleman tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Burns .
Burns wants to stand up but Suleman is controlling the position.
Burns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.
Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Burns is taking a breather. Suleman 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suleman wants to control the action here but instead Burns manages to pass to full mount!
Burns lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Burns dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Burns has Suleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Suleman pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Burns has hold of one of Suleman's legs. Suleman is fighting the takedown attempt but Burns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burns is working Suleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burns is looking to stand up but Suleman won't let him.
Suleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns stays in close to Suleman's body and controls the position.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Burns has hold of Suleman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Suleman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Burns cranks the arm and Suleman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Suleman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Manny Burns ! |
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