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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FWC 10: Cree vs. Kilo
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Kilo misses with a combination
and Kilo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Cree scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cree trying to control the pace.
Cree lands with a punch from half guard.
Cree tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kilo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kilo is looking to control Cree's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilo avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Cree seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilo tries to roll over but Cree keeps him under control.#T1#
Cree stalling.
Kilo trying to control here.
Cree working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cree stops Kilo from getting back to his feet.
Cree prevents Kilo from improving his position.
Kilo wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Cree is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cree lands with a punch from half guard.
Kilo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cree is nestled in close to Kilo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cree is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cree seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cree wants to pass the guard but Kilo is defending well.
Kilo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cree lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Cree is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cree 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.
Well, if Cree is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cree seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kilo for as long as he can get away with.
Cree is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cree working the head and body with strikes.
Cree stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cree continues to stall.
Kilo is trying to stand up here but Cree is controlling him well.
Cree not doing much here.
Cree passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kilo!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cree content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanouil Cree dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kilo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kilo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilo tries to clinch up.
Kilo tries to clinch but Cree moves away #TD#
and Cree counters with a single leg into guard. Kilo didn't expect that.
Kilo has momentary wrist control but Cree slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Kilo has an active guard here but Cree has managed to pass into half guard.
Cree performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilo has hold of Cree's hands but Cree slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Cree is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Cree lands strikes from half guard.
Cree is taking a breather. Kilo 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.
Kilo has hold of Cree's hands but Cree slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kilo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cree looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cree slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cree's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Cree not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cree scoring with some ground and pound.
Cree controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kilo is trying to keep Cree in close.
#T3#
Cree cracks Kilo with a solid left hand.
Cree sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cree has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kilo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cree defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kilo tries a low kick but Cree avoids it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cree dives in and grabs Kilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilo pushes down on Cree's head and hops out.
Kilo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cree counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilo throws a front kick aimed at Cree's knee but Cree avoids it well.
Cree throwing a counter right hand but Kilo manages to avoid it.
Kilo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cree counters with a nice body shot.
Kilo tries to clinch but Cree moves away
and Cree counters with a right hand to the body.
Kilo is breathing heavily.#TD#
Kilo gets caught flat footed, as Cree shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cree is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cree controlling from the top position.
Cree content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilo working a defensive guard here.
Kilo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cree controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanouil Cree dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kilo with a poor takedown
and Cree counters with a straight right hand.
Kilo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kilo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Kilo. Those never looked like landing.
Kilo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cree counters with a shoot takedown. Kilo fights it but they end up in guard.
Kilo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cree manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Cree controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Emmanouil Cree overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cree looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kilo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kilo is looking to control Cree's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilo avoid being mounted?
Cree content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cree is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cree stalling.
More hug and hope from Cree.
Cree seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cree works his way into side control.
Cree working the ground and pound from side control.
Cree is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kilo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Cree lands an elbow.
Cree scores with punches from side control.
Kilo taking a bit of punishment here - Cree scoring with strikes.
Cree controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Cree'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.
Cree working the body and head with strikes.
Cree has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kilo!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cree takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanouil Cree clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Kilo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cree counters with a shoot takedown. Kilo fights it but they end up in guard.
Cree sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cree stands and throws Kilo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cree scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee asks Cree politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cree prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kilo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cree looks up at the clock and then as Kilo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cree smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kilo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cree is staying tight to Kilo's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Cree scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kilo to see if he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Cree grinds an elbow into Kilo's temple.
Cree happy to just control the position for now.
Kilo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kilo seems a little lost for a moment, as Cree dominates the positioning.#T2#
Kilo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kilo being controlled for a moment.
Kilo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Cree is staying tight to Kilo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kilo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cree scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kilo to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kilo's face as Cree controls the position.
Cree scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Kilo is looking to reverse the position.
Kilo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cree is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanouil Cree had his way with Kevin Kilo in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kilo throws a series of punches but Cree moves out of range.
Kilo tries to clinch but Cree moves away
and Cree counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Cree shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kilo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kilo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Cree looking to finish Kilo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kilo!
Cree lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cree looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kilo tries to hold on but Cree pushes him away.
Cree lands a nice shot 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!
Cree takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kilo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
Cree sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kilo is in a horrible position here. Cree smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#
Kilo is rocked!
Kilo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cree lands a big shot there that rocks Kilo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kilo is still in real trouble! Can Cree finish him?
Cree tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cree.
Kilo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Cree connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cree lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cree landing strikes from the mount.
Cree controlling the pace for now.
Cree connects with a bit shot that sees Kilo covering up! More strikes from Cree and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cree is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanouil Cree!
Emmanouil Cree retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
FWC Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Rick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cree. Cree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rick lands with a straight right. Cree didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Rick tries to sprawl but Cree drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cree prevents Rick from improving his position.#SU2#
Cree postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rick to stand up.
Rick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rick.
Nice uppercut there from Rick.#T1#
Rick lands with a shot to the body.
Cree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rick misses the body punch #CL2#
and Cree counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Cree has clasped his hands together around Rick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Cree stalls from top position.
Cree throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cree is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Rick can't do much from the bottom here.
Rick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cree content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rick struggling a bit here.
Rick is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cree wants to counter the offense by Rick and move into the clinch position.
Rick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rick lands the left hand.
Rick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rick fails with the takedown.
Cree tries to counter with a clinch but Rick shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rick. Cree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rick shoots in looking for a takedown. Cree tries to sprawl out of it but Rick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cree manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD2#
Cree closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rick's guard.
Cree controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rick trying to keep a closed guard but Cree is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Rick working for a triangle but Cree defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slick Rick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rick has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Cree moves into the clinch.
Cree is pressed up against the cage. Rick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cree down to the mat. Cree avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slick Rick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cree drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rick working a defensive guard here.
Cree showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cree wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cree is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rick shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Cree 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Cree dives in and scores a takedown into Rick's guard.
Rick is trying to control the position but Cree postures up. #SUB#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cree pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Cree looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
Cree stalling.
Rick won't allow Cree to pass to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rick trying to hold on to Cree's head to control him but Cree postures up.
Cree not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cree slaps away a takedown attempt from Rick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cree is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab lands there for Rick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanouil Cree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Cree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rick. That snapped Cree's head back.
Rick misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Cree looking to score a takedown here. Rick is defending well but Cree drives through and ends up in Rick's guard.
Cree stays in close to Rick's body and controls the position.
Rick is trying to control the position but Cree postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cree looking to pass the guard.
Cree sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cree seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rick looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cree tries to counter with a clinch but Rick shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Cree closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rick's guard.
Emmanouil Cree has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cree controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cree's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cree is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Rick being controlled here, momentarily.
Rick controls Cree momentarily but Cree frees himself.
Cree tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rick throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rick swings for the body but Cree moves out of range.
Rick sets himself, and Cree steps forward looking for the clinch! Rick avoids it this time.
Rick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cree back to the cage. Rick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rick shoots for a double leg takedown but Cree sprawls well. He's pushed Rick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Cree with that takedown attempt.
Rick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cree.#TD2#
Cree shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rick is looking for a sweep.
My spies in The Foundry inform me that Cree has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cree content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Emmanouil Cree just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Rick throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Cree counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cree.
Rick jumps guard but Cree stands there with Rick around his waist. Rick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Rick breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cree or perhaps it was just good defense by Rick, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Rick gets caught napping as Cree dives in and scores a takedown. Rick manages to retain guard.
Cree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Cree is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cree is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cree walks into a jab.
Rick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Cree darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rick manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Cree manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rick on his heels. He'll look to pass Rick's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Cree is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Cree is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rick is trying to control the position but Cree postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cree controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick tries to bum rush Cree with a series of wild strikes but Cree uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cree eats them both and turns towards Rick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rick throws a right and a left that Cree avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Slick Rick will probably get the nod.
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!
#R5#
Rick moves in looking to clinch but Cree pushes him off.
Rick misses with a wild body shot.
Rick dips to his left and cracks Cree with an uppercut!
Rick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cree.
#TD2#
Cree dives in and scores a takedown into Rick's guard.
Rick being controlled here, momentarily.
Rick controls Cree momentarily but Cree frees himself. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cree controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rick looking to control.
Cree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cree is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Cree scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rick tries to improve position but can't.
Cree controlling the position. #T3#
Rick trying to control but Cree flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rick is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cree.
More stalling from Cree.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cree lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rick's head.
You can see the frustration on Rick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cree just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanouil Cree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cree 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanouil Cree!
Emmanouil Cree is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Solomon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cree, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cree turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cree manages to end up in side control.
Solomon striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Solomon tries to bench press Cree off him but Cree keeps the position.
Cree slows the pace down.
Cree working the body and head with strikes.
Solomon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cree tries to move to full mount but Solomon actually manages to regain half guard.
Cree performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cree winds up and cracks Solomon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cree throwing shots but Solomon is blocking nicely.
Solomon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Cree wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solomon keeps working.
Solomon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cree is pressing down on Solomon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solomon is holding on for now.
Cree wants to take a breather but Solomon is having none of it.
Cree is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Solomon is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cree fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Solomon from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cree! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanouil Cree!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Cree steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cree walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonnell.
A head kick by McDonnell misses #TD#
and Cree counters with a shoot takedown. McDonnell fights it but they end up in guard.
Cree slips nicely into half guard.
Cree lands strikes from half guard.
Cree working McDonnell over with strikes.
Cree seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cree 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.
Cree lands with a punch from half guard.
Cree wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is defending well.
Cree moves into full mount! McDonnell won't be happy about that! #T1#
Cree unloading with bombs!
McDonnell can't escape the position.
Cree lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cree with the ground and pound from mount.
Cree lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cree cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
McDonnell is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Cree! McDonnell is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emmanouil Cree!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Cleveland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cree paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cleveland is looking to clinch but Cree is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Cree closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cleveland did well to prevent Cree getting side control.
Cleveland wants to get back to full guard.
Cree stalling away here and it's allowed Cleveland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cree looking to pass the guard.
Cleveland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cree controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cree manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cree wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Cleveland controlling from the top position.
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Cree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cree wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cleveland wants to get up but he can't break Cree's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #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.
Cree has control of Cleveland's left arm, preventing Cleveland from doing any damage.
Cleveland postures up in Cree's guard and throws a big left but Cree blocks it.
Cree is looking to stand up but Cleveland isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cleveland closes the distance and clinches up with Cree, looking for a takedown. Cleveland pushes Cree against the cage but Cree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cleveland fails to land the takedown.
Cree shoots in but Cleveland avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##TD2#
Cree looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cleveland!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cree passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cleveland!
A nice elbow there by Cree.
BOOM! Cree connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT2#
It looks like Normand Cleveland has been cut.
Cree lands a nice shot to the head.
Cree with good strikes from the mount here!
Cree punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cree trying to control but Cleveland is having none of it. #T4#
Cleveland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Cree.#ROC2#
Cleveland is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cree postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cleveland bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cree and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanouil Cree!
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