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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hancock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hancock tries to clinch but Santos Jr is having none of it. #CL#
Hancock drives through and clinches with Santos Jr against the cage.
Santos Jr is trying to push Hancock away but Hancock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hancock controlling the action here for a moment.
Hancock fails to pull guard.
Santos Jr letting Hancock take a breather here.#TD#
Hancock jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hancock has his foot on Santos Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Hancock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hancock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Santos Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hancock's guard.
Hancock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hancock throws a big elbow that misses.
Hancock tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos Jr is retaining full guard.
Hancock is stalling in the full guard.
Hancock trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hancock passes Santos Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Santos Jr tries to kick Hancock off in order to stand up. Hancock Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Santos Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Hancock is keeping cool and he's managed to take Santos Jr's back.#SUB#
Santos Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hancock gets his way!
Hancock has good solid back control here.
Santos Jr is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Hancock controlling from the back.#SUB#
Hancock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Santos Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Santos Jr is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hancock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hancock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Santos Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos Jr throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like John Hancock has been cut.
Santos Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hancock off the cage and back into range.
Hancock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Santos Jr lands a big head kick that sends Hancock tumbling to the mat! Santos Jr takes a step backwards and waves Hancock back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hancock is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos Jr throws a quick head kick that knocks Hancock silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Santos Jr is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Helio Santos Jr!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 668 Round 3
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kokorin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokorin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Simmons lands an overhand right.
Kokorin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kokorin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokorin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darren Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokorin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Kokorin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokorin shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Kokorin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokorin moves away.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokorin. Kokorin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Yuri Kokorin has been cut.
Simmons digs a good body shot into Kokorin's ribs.
Simmons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokorin darts in looking for a takedown but Simmons gets double underhooks and turns Kokorin into the cage.
Darren Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Kokorin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kokorin.#T1#
Simmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kokorin looks winded!
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kokorin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kokorin drops his hands momentarily and Simmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kokorin closes the distance but Simmons moves to the side
and Simmons counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kokorin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darren Simmons!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 668 Round 2
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Cardozo leaves Kokorin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cardozo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cardozo stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Kokorin closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kokorin pulls guard effortlessly.
Kokorin is controlling Cardozo's posture.
Cardozo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kokorin is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kokorin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cardozo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Cardozo gets control of Kokorin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cardozo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Kokorin stays in close to Cardozo's body and controls the position.
Cardozo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kokorin looking to pass the guard.
Kokorin trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo is looking to stand back up but Kokorin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cardozo.
Kokorin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardozo tries to get to full guard but Kokorin has control of the leg.
Kokorin controlling the action here.
Kokorin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kokorin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardozo's head.
Kokorin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cardozo trying to control but Kokorin postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Cardozo shoots in for a double leg but Kokorin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cardozo fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kokorin clinches up with Cardozo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kokorin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt - Kokorin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yuri Kokorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Cardozo.
A head kick by Cardozo misses
and Kokorin counters with a two punch combo.
Cardozo tries to clinch but Kokorin is having none of it.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kokorin as he jumps to the side.
Cardozo looks winded!
Kokorin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cardozo defends it nicely.#T4#
Kokorin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cardozo's waist but Cardozo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kokorin off to one side.
Cardozo fails to land the takedown.
Cardozo tries to clinch there but Kokorin circles away.
#CL#
Kokorin pushes Cardozo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kokorin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Kokorin with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardozo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kokorin counters with a series of strikes. Cardozo will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Cardozo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kokorin shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Kokorin slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Kokorin lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Yuri Kokorin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Axelsson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pearson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Axelsson follows Pearson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Axelsson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 668 Round 1
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Kokorin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kokorin.
Morris throws a front kick aimed at Kokorin's knee but Kokorin avoids it well.
Kokorin tries to counter with a takedown but Morris is quick to defend against it.
Kokorin with a poor takedown
and Kokorin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokorin throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely.
Morris tries to clinch there but Kokorin circles away.
#CL2#
Morris clinches. #TD2#
Morris jumps guard and drags Kokorin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kokorin wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Morris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kokorin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Morris throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kokorin escapes and throws Morris's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Morris looks to move to half guard but instead Kokorin has passed into mount! Damn!
Kokorin content just to control the position here.
Kokorin unloads with some shots from mount but Morris bucks and avoids them well.
Kokorin prevents Morris from getting the reversal.#T2#
Kokorin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kokorin tries to control but Morris wriggling away.
Morris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morris is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kokorin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris is squirming around, avoiding Kokorin's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Kokorin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morris has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kokorin looking to ground and pound but Morris is blocking nicely.
Morris is trying to reverse the position but instead Kokorin has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I would not like to be Morris right now.
Kokorin somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Morris tries to escape but Kokorin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morris trying to control the action but Kokorin just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Kokorin trying to control momentarily.
Morris is in bad spot here.
Kokorin controls the action.#SUB#
Kokorin 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!
Kokorin has the hooks in. Morris is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Kokorin 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#
Kokorin fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuri Kokorin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kokorin avoids it really well and circles away.
Kokorin doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
Morris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kokorin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokorin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morris fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Morris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kokorin, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morris taking a breather.
Kokorin has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kokorin tries to pull guard but Morris holds him up against the cage and eventually Kokorin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Kokorin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kokorin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kokorin can't get the takedown.
Morris tries for a takedown but Kokorin manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kokorin drags the fight down to the ground.
Morris looking to sit in guard and control but Kokorin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kokorin trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Kokorin 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.
Kokorin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kokorin prevents Morris from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Kokorin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morris wants to improve his position but Kokorin is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kokorin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Kokorin is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morris wants to get back to full guard.
Kokorin is trying to control. Morris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morris wants to improve his position but Kokorin is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kokorin misses with a head kick.
Kokorin shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morris raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kokorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Kokorin dominated that second round.
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. 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#
Morris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokorin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kokorin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kokorin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morris can do to turn this around?
Kokorin shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kokorin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morris wants it to stay on the feet.
Morris shoots in and drives through. Kokorin sprawls well.
Kokorin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown but Kokorin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yuri Kokorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Morris.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kokorin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kokorin sprawls well. Kokorin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kokorin as Morris shoots in.
Kokorin dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Kokorin's head and hops out.#T1#
Kokorin fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kokorin is defended easily by Morris.
Morris tries to counter with a clinch but Kokorin shakes him off and moves away.
Morris shoots in and drives through. Kokorin sprawls well.
Kokorin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kokorin moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off.#CL2#
Morris gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kokorin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
Morris can't break the clinch.
Kokorin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Kokorin breaks from the clinch.
Kokorin blocks a low kick nicely.
Kokorin dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Kokorin's head and hops out.
Yuri Kokorin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kokorin shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kokorin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kokorin shoots in but no luck this time.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Kokorin shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Morris stuns Kokorin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Morris gets a clinch. #TD2#
Morris jumps guard and drags Kokorin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kokorin.
Morris controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morris is trying to control the position but Kokorin postures up. #SU#
Kokorin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morris throws a head kick but Kokorin moves out of range.
#T4#
Kokorin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokorin stuffs the takedown attempt from Morris. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Kokorin misses its target.
Kokorin wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Morris moves into the clinch.
Kokorin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morris's elbow.
Morris wants to break free but Kokorin has control.
Morris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kokorin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Kokorin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokorin connects with a high kick.
Jack Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Kokorin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Morris has been cut.
Kokorin doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Morris.
I think Kokorin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Yuri Kokorin!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Yuri Kokorin!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Yuri Kokorin!
Yuri Kokorin wins by unanimous decision!
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