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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Raybould swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
DawTang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raybould did well to prevent DawTang getting side control.
Raybould really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DawTang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
DawTang is looking for a kimura but Raybould is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DawTang to get the leverage.
Raybould is trying to escape back to his feet but DawTang uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee asks DawTang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. DawTang prefers to stall for the moment though.
DawTang trying to control the action but Raybould is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
DawTang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raybould is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Raybould's face as DawTang controls the position. #T1#
DawTang tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raybould is looking to reverse the position.
DawTang controls the position.
DawTang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Raybould is trying to get back to half guard.
Raybould taking a bit of punishment here - DawTang scoring with strikes. #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.
DawTang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
DawTang has control of an arm but Raybould manages to advance to DawTang's back!
Raybould is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #ES#
DawTang manages to stand up with Raybould still on his back. Eventually Raybould drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
DawTang slips a straight right by Raybould.
DawTang shoots in looking for a takedown. Raybould tries to sprawl out of it but DawTang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raybould manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raybould is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
DawTang misses with a takedown attempt - Raybould sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DawTang checks a leg kick.
DawTang avoids the body shot from Raybould.
A head kick misses from Raybould. #TD#
DawTang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than DawTang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raybould seems a little lost for a moment, as DawTang dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from DawTang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
DawTang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
DawTang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raybould can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
DawTang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Raybould's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU#
DawTang decides to stand back up.
Raybould swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DawTang misses with a takedown attempt - Raybould sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taw DawTang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DawTang stuns Raybould with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DawTang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from DawTang does no damage. #CL#
DawTang takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taw DawTang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Raybould misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DawTang.
Raybould now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DawTang misses with a few strikes there.
Raybould is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DawTang with a body shot.#CL#
DawTang forces Raybould back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raybould.
DawTang wants to take the fight to the mat but Raybould manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DawTang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raybould after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taw DawTang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raybould has a couple of punches blocked by DawTang.
Raybould prevents DawTang from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raybould can't find room to land a body shot as DawTang controls the action.
#BC#
DawTang manages to break the clinch.
Raybould delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by DawTang.
DawTang shoots and misses
and Raybould makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Raybould misses with a wild body shot.
DawTang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raybould takes a swing at DawTang's ribcage but misses.
Raybould throws a body punch but DawTang moves out of range.
DawTang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raybould looks to score with a jab to the body but DawTang is just out of range.
Raybould lands with an uppercut that bounces DawTang off the cage and back into range.
Raybould lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Raybould lands a big head kick that sends DawTang tumbling to the mat! Raybould takes a step backwards and waves DawTang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
DawTang is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Taw DawTang has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raybould sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through DawTang's defenses. It connects perfectly with DawTang's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BOSS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SP ICON: Calm before the Storm
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Raybould fails to land with a series of punches.
Natsi shoots in but no luck this time.
Raybould swings for the body but Natsi moves out of range.
Natsi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Natsi or perhaps it was just good defense by Raybould, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuula Natsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raybould misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Natsi.
#TD#
Natsi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Natsi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raybould is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Natsi 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.
Natsi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing that Natsi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Raybould parries the strikes from Natsi easily there. Natsi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Raybould to escape.
#T1##SUB#
Natsi is trying to get an arm triangle but Raybould is defending well.
Natsi laying and praying for a moment but Raybould takes advantage and regains half guard.
Raybould keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Natsi is looking to take a break and control but Raybould is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Natsi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Natsi 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.
Raybould tries to get to full guard but Natsi has control of the leg.
Natsi is thwarting Raybould's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raybould regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Natsi.
Natsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Natsi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Raybould keeping moving, preventing Natsi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Natsi has gone for a leg lock! Raybould slips out almost immediately though and dives into Natsi's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Natsi is looking for a triangle but Raybould pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Natsi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Raybould is sitting in close to Natsi's body. Natsi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Raybould is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Raybould is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Natsi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kuula Natsi!
Kuula Natsi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Adams V.S. Williams
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Raybould throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Raybould tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris taking a breather.#BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raybould sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raybould throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raybould misses with a straight left.
Harris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Raybould. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Raybould throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raybould looking to control.
#T1#
Harris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raybould can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris chips away with some ground and pound.
Harris 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.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Raybould's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kevin Raybould is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Harris has Raybould up against the cage in a clinch.
#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.
Raybould softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Harris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harris in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Raybould is looking for a sweep.
Raybould is trying to escape the position but Harris is controlling the position. #T3##SU#
Harris decides to stand back up.
Harris lands with a nice combination. Raybould backs away looking to recover.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raybould's head.
Raybould is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris. #CL#
Harris moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raybould fails to land.
Raybould fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Raybould tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Raybould tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow. #TD#
Harris jumps guard and drags Raybould to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raybould is aware though and is defending well.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris wants to stand but Raybould is controlling the position.
Harris looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Harris lands the left hand.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raybould circles away.
Raybould misses with a straight left.
Harris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Raybould misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Gunner Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Harris clinches up with Raybould and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raybould.
Raybould throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Harris jumps guard.
Harris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raybould won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Raybould really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raybould looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harris content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Harris slips nicely into half guard.
Raybould tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
Harris sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raybould's head.
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Harris throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Raybould has his hands clasped together but Harris breaks the hold and Raybould is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunner Harris!
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Event:
SP-ICON:Hoo V.S. Adams
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Mangold pushes Raybould up against the cage in a clinch.
Raybould is pushing Mangold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raybould prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raybould lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.#TD#
Mangold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Raybould regains guard immediately.
Mangold is looking to work some ground and pound but Raybould has wrist control.
Mangold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raybould utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mangold trying to control the position from guard on top but Raybould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mangold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Raybould.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raybould sprawls well. Raybould wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Raybould on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangold is defended easily by Raybould.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raybould pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raybould changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raybould lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raybould circles away.
Mangold is breathing heavily.
Mangold shoots in but Raybould avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raybould! But no joy.
Raybould stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raybould lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raybould sprawls well. Raybould wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Raybould throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Mangold 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.#ES2#
Raybould pushes Mangold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Danny Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
Danny Mangold's cut is getting worse.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt
and Raybould counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raybould just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raybould is fending him off so far but Mangold persists. Nope, Raybould circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raybould drops Mangold with a naaaaasty hook - Mangold is in real trouble here! Raybould dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BOSS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Danny Mangold had this to say: 'I have fallen this once, but I promise to pick myself up again. I will never ever disappoint the millions of my fans again. The road to success is long, but I am a fighter, and I will persevere. '.
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