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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 900 Round 1
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Iguchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Two's guard.
Iguchi postures up and lands a big shot to Two's brow.
Iguchi is looking to stand up but Two won't let him.
Iguchi is standing up over Two. Two looks to escape but Iguchi dives into side control.
Two takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iguchi on the ground.
Iguchi scores with punches from side control.
Two is looking for a sweep.
Two struggling a bit here.
Iguchi landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is not content to let Iguchi control the position.
Two is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Two's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iguchi landing strikes. #SUB2#
Iguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Iguchi lands an elbow.
Iguchi cracks Two with a big right hand but Two just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Iguchi is putting a hurting on Two here, landing some big shots from side control.
Iguchi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Iguchi lands an elbow. #T2#
Iguchi scoring with punches and elbows.
Two tries to improve position but can't.
Iguchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Iguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Two knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iguchi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Two tries to escape but Iguchi is in control.
Iguchi working the body and head with strikes.
Iguchi scoring with punches from side control.
Iguchi working the ground and pound from side control.#T3##SUB2#
Iguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Two knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iguchi wants to stand but Two has his arm trapped.
Iguchi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Two takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Iguchi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Two will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iguchi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Iguchi wants to stand but Two has his arm trapped.
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Two is not content to let Iguchi control the position.
Two is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two wants to control but Iguchi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Iguchi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Two with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Iguchi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Two pushes Iguchi off but Iguchi dives into side control.
Iguchi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Iguchi lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is trying to control Iguchi's posture but Iguchi avoids it.
Check out the look on Iguchi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1#
Iguchi is chipping away with strikes.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Iguchi is looking to take a break and control but Two is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Iguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Iguchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iguchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iguchi lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Two tries to improve position but can't.
Iguchi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Two to see if he's OK.
Iguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Iguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Two knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Two takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iguchi working the ground and pound.
Aito Iguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Iguchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Two has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Two is pushing Iguchi's head away, looking to escape. Iguchi manages to hold on to the position though.
Iguchi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iguchi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Two is rocked!
Two on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Two is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iguchi is chipping away with strikes.
Iguchi lands a few punches from side control.
Iguchi lands a nice forearm strike.
Iguchi lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU2#
Iguchi decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Iguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Two being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Iguchi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iguchi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4##SUB2#
Iguchi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Two defends well.
Iguchi is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Iguchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iguchi is keeping the position for now.
Iguchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Two controls Iguchi momentarily but Iguchi frees himself.
Two being controlled here, momentarily.
Iguchi pushing down on Two's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Two seems to have got his legs back now.
Iguchi winds up and cracks Two with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Iguchi trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Two keeping hold of Iguchi's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Iguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Iguchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Two avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Iguchi moves into the clinch.
Iguchi tries to work over Two's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Two tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iguchi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Iguchi pulls guard effortlessly.
Two loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iguchi pulls Two in close to prevent any damage.
Iguchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Iguchi wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Two manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iguchi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Iguchi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Iguchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iguchi keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Iguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Iguchi, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#SUB2#
Iguchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Two wants to control from the top but Iguchi keeps moving.
Two postures up.
Iguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Two's guard. #REVB#
Two wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Two throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iguchi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Iguchi preventing the sweep.
Iguchi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Two wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iguchi wants to get up but he can't break Two's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Iguchi lands a couple of digs.
Iguchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iguchi scoring with some ground and pound.
Two is trying to keep Iguchi in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iguchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Two.
Two tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iguchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Two somewhat.#CL2#
Iguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iguchi slows down the pace here.
Fighter Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aito Iguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Two misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aito Iguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iguchi 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Aito Iguchi!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Aito Iguchi!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Aito Iguchi!
Aito Iguchi wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Aito Iguchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
One 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.
One is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Lane.#SU2#
One gets to his feet. Lane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
One is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lane's half guard.
One stalling.
Lane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like One might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
One is looking for a kimura but Lane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for One to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lane blocking the ground and pound attempt from One.
Still in half guard, One seems content to control.#SUB#
Lane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but One pulls his head out easily.
One is looking to advance position but Lane won't allow it.
One uses his free foot to push down on Lane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lane. #T2#
One punching from mount but Lane doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lane is looking to get to half guard.
One throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lane because One loaded up on that one.
Lane looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
One working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
One misses with an elbow to the head. #T3#
Lane tries to roll but One sticks to his back.
Lane is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
One controlling well, preventing Lane from escaping the position.
Lane is trying to get back to his feet but One has full control of the position and if anything, Lane has just worked his way into a worse spot.
One keeps control of the position easily here as Lane tries to buck him off.
One's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Lane defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of One's arms. #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.
Lane tries to escape the position.
Lane is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by One.
#SUB2#
One working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighter One dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
One manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lane on his heels. He'll look to pass Lane's guard now, I'm sure.
Lane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in One's guard. #REVR#
Lane wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lane scoring with some ground and pound.
Lane trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Fighter One has got the better of the ground game so far.
One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One 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.
One has momentary wrist control but Lane slips an elbow through the middle.
One wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lane defends well.
Lane really is a fat lump.
Lane is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lane is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now One is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lane with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Lane wants to stand and escape but instead One has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
One stopping the sweep attempt from Lane.
Lane throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One throws a big right hand that misses.
One passes into half guard.
One is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
One tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
One controlling the action here.
One has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lane is looking to get to half guard.#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.
Lane is working hard here to advance position.
One looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lane wants to try and get back to his feet.
One tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lane because One loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighter One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lane throws a jab but it's blocked by One.
One lands a slapping body shot.
Lane moves out of range of the body kick from One.
One lunges at Lane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lane's hand. #CL2#
Lane gets tackled into the cage by One. One maintains the clinch.
One is pressed up against the cage. Lane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag One down to the mat. One avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
One tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
One scores with a takedown into Lane's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane is looking to sweep but instead, One has passed into half guard.
One moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Lane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SU2#
One decides to stand up. #CL2#
One forces Lane back against the cage and clinches.
Lane tries to pull guard but One holds him up against the cage and eventually Lane drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Lane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but One paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Lane takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
Lane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Lane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
One scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
One 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.
One postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
One controlling from side mount.
Lane is looking for a sweep.#T3##SU2#
One decides to stand back up. #CL2#
One gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
One has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lane uses from the top position.
One pulls Lane in close to his closed guard and prevents Lane from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
One is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
One can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Lane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
One fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lane sprawls well initially but One persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lane scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but One manages to mount him!
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poor strikes thrown by One there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
One throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by One there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lane is looking to get to half guard.
One moves to take his opponent's back.
One controlling the position well here. Lane rolled but One kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fighter One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well One 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fighter One!
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