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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Matatore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matatore wants to get back to striking at distance but Connecticut won't allow it.
#TD#
Connecticut has Matatore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Connecticut pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matatore tumbling to the mat - Connecticut dives into Matatore's guard.
Connecticut works over Matatore with some ground and pound from guard.
Connecticut postures up in Matatore's guard and throws a big left but Matatore blocks it.
Connecticut distracts Matatore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Connecticut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matatore trying to keep a closed guard but Connecticut is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connecticut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Connecticut postures up and lands a big shot to Matatore's brow. #ROC#
Matatore is rocked!
Connecticut arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Matatore's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sage Connecticut!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Connecticut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matata's guard.
Connecticut landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Hakuna Matata has been cut.
Connecticut throwing strikes from guard but Matata blocks nicely.
Connecticut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Connecticut cracks Matata with a solid left hand.#CUT2#
Hakuna Matata's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connecticut works over Matata with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Matata is rocked!#CUT2#
Hakuna Matata's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Connecticut loads up on a big left hand. Matata felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Connecticut looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Matata can't hide his disappointment, as Connecticut celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sage Connecticut!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Firpo tried to score with a low kick but Connecticut checks it.
Connecticut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Firpo misses with a body shot.
Connecticut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Firpo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvin Firpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firpo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Firpo throws a body punch but Connecticut moves out of range.
Firpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connecticut.
An inside leg kick from Firpo misses.
A punch combination from Firpo misses.
Despite the aggression on Connecticut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Firpo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Connecticut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Firpo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connecticut has time to react.
Connecticut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Firpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Connecticut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connecticut takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Connecticut checks a low kick from Firpo.
Connecticut blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Firpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connecticut is looking for the big counter here.
Firpo scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Connecticut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Firpo quickly recovers to half guard.
Connecticut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Firpo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connecticut on the ground.
Firpo has hold of Connecticut's hands but Connecticut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Connecticut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Connecticut.
Firpo taking some punishment here, with Connecticut in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firpo has hold of Connecticut's hands but Connecticut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Firpo is controlling Connecticut's trapped leg to prevent Connecticut from advancing to side control.#T2#
Connecticut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Firpo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Connecticut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Connecticut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Firpo wants to control the action here but instead Connecticut manages to pass to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firpo taking shots to the head.
Connecticut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Firpo's face.
Connecticut lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Firpo hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firpo is desperately trying to improve his position but Connecticut has a good base and remains in mount.
Connecticut dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Firpo is rocked!#T3#
Connecticut dominating with strikes here.
Oh Firpo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connecticut with shots to the head and body - Firpo looks very uncomfortable down there.
A big strike lands for Connecticut! That's really hurt Firpo and he's turned his back - Connecticut keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Connecticut jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sage Connecticut!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 701 Round 2
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Connecticut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Connecticut winds up and cracks Hawk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawk trying to hold on to Connecticut's head to control him but Connecticut postures up.
Connecticut thows a huge punch but Hawk dodges it nicely.
Connecticut working the head and body with strikes.
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Connecticut in his half guard.
Connecticut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Connecticut is thwarting Hawk's attempts to control the position.
Connecticut thows a huge punch but Hawk dodges it nicely.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Connecticut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Connecticut.
Connecticut throws a strike but Hawk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Connecticut with a nice head shot there.
Connecticut scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hawk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Connecticut escapes and throws Hawk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Connecticut grinds an elbow into Hawk's temple.
Connecticut landing strikes.
Connecticut working the ground and pound.
Hawk wants to control but Connecticut postures up.
Hawk regains half guard.
Hawk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Connecticut will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Connecticut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Connecticut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Connecticut's guard. #REVB#
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connecticut is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hawk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Connecticut is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Connecticut has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
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!
Connecticut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connecticut cracks Hawk with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Hawk is trying to keep Connecticut in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Connecticut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Connecticut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Connecticut has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hawk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Connecticut escapes and throws Hawk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Connecticut off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Hawk is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Connecticut with him. Connecticut is trying to defend but Hawk has an arm under the chin now! Connecticut grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Black Hawk!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 701 Round 1
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Connecticut drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Connecticut fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Connecticut scores with a couple of short elbows.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Connecticut working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
White taking a bit of punishment here - Connecticut scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connecticut working the head with strikes.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
Connecticut landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Connecticut in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Connecticut working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Connecticut grinds an elbow into White's temple. #ROC2#
White is rocked!
Connecticut scoring with punches from side control.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connecticut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Connecticut's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Connecticut working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connecticut scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
Connecticut cracks White with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Connecticut immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! White is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Connecticut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sage Connecticut!
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