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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DFC Fight Night 3/18
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Chao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chao throws a head kick that misses.
Chao avoids the head kick by Moreno.
Chao has a takedown stuffed.
Moreno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Moreno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chao trying to control but Moreno postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Chao is looking for a sweep. Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moreno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chao 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.
Moreno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chao defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moreno lands a nice short elbow.
Moreno working Chao over with strikes.
Moreno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moreno.
Moreno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chao trying to control from the bottom.
Moreno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moreno works his way into side control.
Chao is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Moreno lands an elbow.
Chao defending against the ground and pound.
Chao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moreno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chao trying his best to control but Moreno has mounted him.
Moreno lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno lands a big shot there that rocks Chao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chao is bucking up trying to escape but Moreno cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moreno dominating with strikes here.
Moreno 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.
Chao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Moreno trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Chao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing that Moreno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chao looks winded!
Moreno landing shots from mount.
Moreno loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Chao scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Moreno land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Moreno stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sully Moreno!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 55
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Vargas tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vargas moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas shoots and misses
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Vargas has been cut.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Vargas has his takedown stuffed
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada digs a good hook to Vargas's body.
Vargas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanada.#ROC2#
Vargas is rocked!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Vargas takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Sanada sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Vargas bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
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Event:
DFC Fight Night 3/11
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Apodaca moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Apodaca breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Apodaca drives through with a takedown into Kincaid's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Apodaca content to stall in guard here.
Apodaca tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincaid is retaining full guard.
Apodaca showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Apodaca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Apodaca throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apodaca looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kincaid is looking for a triangle but Apodaca pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Kincaid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apodaca defends well.
Apodaca wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.
Apodaca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Apodaca tries to pass.
Apodaca content to stall in guard here.
Apodaca trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Apodaca lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kincaid has a closed guard, preventing Apodaca from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Apodaca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apodaca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Apodaca defends easily.
Apodaca working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Kincaid has his feet on Apodaca's thighs here. He's pushed Apodaca off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Apodaca screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igz Kincaid!
An out of breath Igz Kincaid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kim closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kincaid's guard.
Kim trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kincaid working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kincaid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kincaid working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Kincaid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kincaid has his feet on Kim's thighs here. He's pushed Kim off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kim screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igz Kincaid!
A relieved looking Igz Kincaid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 51
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markel moves away.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanada, as that shot connected.
Markel with a poor takedown
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markel tries for a takedown but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Donk. Sanada catches Markel right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Markel is rocked!
Sanada lands an uppercut, right on the button! Markel tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kim 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.
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.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
House escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
House is trying to control the position but Kim postures up. #SUB#
Kim is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but House has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kim is looking to defend but House has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kim! House pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kim taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter House!
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