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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Magnunsen swings for the body but Ten moves out of range.
Ten has a takedown stuffed.
Magnunsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ten misses with a takedown
and Magnunsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ten shoots in but Magnunsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Ten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ten misses with a two punch combination.
Ten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magnunsen works Ten's body with a nice hook.
Ten shoots in but Magnunsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ten is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ten with a poor takedown
and Magnunsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ten connects with a high kick.
Magnunsen misses with a wild body shot.
Ten feinted with a counter takedown.
Magnunsen throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ken Ten has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ten or perhaps it was just good defense by Magnunsen, which made it look bad. #T1##CL2#
Magnunsen clinches.
Magnunsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ten.
A short left from Magnunsen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ten or not.
Good body shot from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen scores with a shot to the side of Ten's head.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ten or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD2#
Magnunsen drops Ten onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ten is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen digs a right hand into Ten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ten's gas tank.
Magnunsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magnunsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Ten being controlled against the cage.
Magnunsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Magnunsen - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Magnunsen on the inside.
Magnunsen lands a nice uppercut.
Ten looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magnunsen digs a right hand into Ten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ten's gas tank.
Magnunsen lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Ten is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen cracks Ten with a nice body shot.
Magnunsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magnunsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magnunsen is working Ten over against the cage.
Magnunsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magnunsen cracks Ten with a nice body shot.
Magnunsen scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Magnunsen.
Oh Ten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Magnunsen as the two fighters clinch.
Ten seems to have got his legs back now.
Ten really is a fat lump.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ten or not.
Magnunsen pushes Ten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magnunsen scores with a shot to the side of Ten's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnunsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Magnunsen - that landed with a thud.
#KD2#
Magnunsen drops Ten onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ten is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnunsen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ten's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ten drops to his knees and Magnunsen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Magnunsen!
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Event:
IFC1 - PERFECT STORM
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierre Frantez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pierre Frantez throws a head kick but Ten moves out of range.
It looked like Ten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pierre Frantez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ten pinned against the cage. Ten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre Frantez throws a series of strikes that have Ten backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ken Ten has been cut.#TD#
Ten shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ten showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pierre Frantez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ten trying to control but Pierre Frantez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre Frantez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ten has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre Frantez's legs - danger averted.
Pierre Frantez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ten looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierre Frantez's guard.
Ten wants to control but Pierre Frantez is keeping him busy.
Ten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pierre Frantez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ten's back!#SUB2#
Ten is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ten tries to break free.
Pierre Frantez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ten has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Pierre Frantez.
Pierre Frantez misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Pierre Frantez controlling well, preventing Ten from escaping the position.
Pierre Frantez throwing sloppy strikes.
Ten is trying to break free.
Pierre Frantez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Pierre Frantez misses with a punch to the head.
Pierre Frantez has Ten flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre Frantez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Pierre Frantez working for a choke but Ten is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pierre Frantez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pierre Frantez misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Pierre Frantez is persistently looking for the submission but Ten is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ten preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pierre Frantez.
Pierre Frantez scores with punches from the back.
Ten is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ten is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ten covering up well under a barage of strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pierre Frantez avoiding Ten 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Ten avoids the strikes from Pierre Frantez.
Ten is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pierre Frantez looking to break Ten's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ten remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pierre Frantez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Pierre Frantez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ten has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ten can't escape the position.
Pierre Frantez throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Ten defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pierre Frantez's arms.
Ten turns into Pierre Frantez and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edixon Pierre Frantez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Ten's cut.
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.
#R2#
Pierre Frantez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ten on the side of the head.
Pierre Frantez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pierre Frantez avoids it really well and circles away.
Pierre Frantez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ten's head backwards.#KD2#
Pierre Frantez lands a left and a right that send Ten crashing to the mat, dazed. Pierre Frantez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ten is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre Frantez fakes the body blow, causing Ten to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ten goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edixon Pierre Frantez!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Stevens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jivinen is trying to control but can't.
Stevens prevents Jivinen from standing back up.
Jivinen wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens is controlling the pace.
Jivinen trying to hold on to Stevens's head to control him but Stevens postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stevens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jivinen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jivinen keeping control of the position.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Jivinen defends it.
Stevens trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Jivinen throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Stevens feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Stevens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jivinen to the ground. Stevens is now in Jivinen's guard.#T2#
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jivinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jivinen wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Jivinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevens stays in close to Jivinen's body and controls the position.
Stevens throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jivinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jivinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Stevens working for a triangle but Jivinen defends it easily.
Stevens is trying to keep Jivinen in close.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevens seems keen to control Jivinen's posture.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Jivinen controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Stevens pushes Jivinen off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Stevens 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#
Jivinen is looking to land body kicks.
Fred Jivinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Jivinen with that takedown attempt.
Stevens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jivinen defends it well.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
Jivinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevens manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Jivinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stevens wanted to stand there but Jivinen had control of the position.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jivinen is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up. #SU2#
Stevens gets to his feet - Jivinen follows without any prompting. #T1#
Jivinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jivinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jivinen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Jivinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jivinen.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Jivinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Jivinen tries to sprawl but Stevens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stevens controlling the action here.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Stevens seems to be working for a kimura but Jivinen defends the submission attempt.
Jivinen keeping control of the position. #T3#
Jivinen is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jivinen avoid being mounted?
Stevens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jivinen trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Stevens drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Jivinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.#T4#
Jivinen trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens distracts Jivinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stevens being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jivinen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jivinen tries to sprawl but Stevens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jivinen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stevens manages to mount him!
Jivinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stevens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jivinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jivinen drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Jivinen off! Jivinen jumps back into Stevens's guard. #T1#
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stevens has Jivinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Jivinen controlling him for the moment.
Stevens looking to control.
Jivinen trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevens seems keen to control Jivinen's posture.
Jivinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Jivinen from controlling successfully.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jivinen's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jivinen holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Jivinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens is working Jivinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jake Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jivinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jivinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jivinen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Stevens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jivinen stalling against the cage.
#T4#
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.#TD2#
Stevens jumps into guard, dragging Jivinen to the mat.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jivinen is controlling him.
Stevens pulls Jivinen in to control the position.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens is trying to hold Jivinen in close to prevent damage but Jivinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Stevens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fred Jivinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens trying to control but Jivinen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Stevens!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Elliason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gary to counter with a crisp jab.
Gary works over Elliason's head and body with a nice combination.
Gary works Elliason's body with a nice hook.
Elliason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gary defends it nicely.#TD2#
Elliason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elliason showed some decent athleticism there.
Gary tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Elliason manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Elliason controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elliason lands with some strikes.
Gary has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Elliason is persistently looking for the submission but Gary is defending it well.
Gary is trying to get back to his feet but Elliason has full control of the position and if anything, Gary has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Elliason missing with strikes.
Elliason has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gary.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Elliason has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gary is defending well but eventually Elliason manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gary has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Elliason!
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Event:
RVFL
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Rostov as McIntyre shoots in.
Rostov slaps away a takedown attempt from McIntyre, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rostov gets a double leg takedown into McIntyre's guard.#SUB#
McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rostov defends it easily.#SU2#
Rostov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McIntyre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Rostov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rostov misses with the head strike.
#T1##BC2#
Rostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McIntyre tries for a takedown but Rostov circles away easily#TD2#
so Rostov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rostov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rostov throwing strikes from guard but McIntyre blocks nicely.
Rostov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McIntyre is keeping the position for now.
Rostov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rostov trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rostov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McIntyre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McIntyre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rostov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McIntyre throws a head kick but Rostov moves out of range.
Rostov doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntyre circles away.
McIntyre drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rostov sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Rostov shoots in and bounces McIntyre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rostov is standing up over McIntyre. McIntyre looks to escape but Rostov dives into side control.
#T3##REVR##SUB2#
Rostov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McIntyre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rostov lands some shots froms side control.
Rostov throws an elbow but McIntyre slips to the side and avoids it well.
McIntyre is trying to improve his position.
McIntyre is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rostov is controlling him well.
McIntyre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rostov is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Rostov is defending against the submission attempts here by McIntyre.
Rostov tries to get to full guard but McIntyre has control of the leg.
McIntyre is thwarting Rostov's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rostov is looking for a sweep. McIntyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Rostov dominated 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.
#R2##TD#
McIntyre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rostov sprawls well initially but McIntyre persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
McIntyre is working for a kimura here but Rostov manages to reverse the position and he's now in McIntyre's guard.
McIntyre working a defensive guard here.
McIntyre is looking to sweep but instead, Rostov has passed into half guard.
Rostov prevents McIntyre from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostov is trying to control the action in half guard but McIntyre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxim Rostov has got the better of the ground game so far.
McIntyre wants to control but Rostov is keeping busy.
Rostov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McIntyre's head. #T1##SUB2#
Rostov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SU2#
Rostov decides to return to a standing position.
Tom McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rostov defends well and McIntyre ends up having to push Rostov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McIntyre darts in looking for a takedown but Rostov gets double underhooks and turns McIntyre into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rostov moves in looking to clinch but McIntyre pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McIntyre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Rostov counters with a nice double leg into side control. McIntyre won't be happy with that. #T2##SU2#
Rostov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rostov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McIntyre. McIntyre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Rostov clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Rostov has picked McIntyre up - he's going for a ride! Rostov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Rostov seems content to control.#SU2#
Rostov decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
McIntyre gets tackled into the cage by Rostov. Rostov maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rostov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rostov tries to clinch but McIntyre moves out of range. #T3##TD2#
Rostov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McIntyre tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rostov content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from McIntyre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rostov trying to control but McIntyre is having none of it.
Rostov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rostov working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Rostov controlling from the full mount. #SU2#
Rostov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Rostov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
McIntyre explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rostov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rostov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rostov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tom McIntyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Rostov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rostov lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
McIntyre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Rostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rostov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Rostov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McIntyre to the mat! McIntyre manages to get full guard. #ES#
McIntyre has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rostov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rostov trying to stall but McIntyre improves his position.
Rostov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Rostov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McIntyre regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre controlling the position.
Rostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McIntyre is wriggling around but Rostov manages to pass to half guard.
McIntyre wants to control but Rostov passes into side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McIntyre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rostov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rostov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIntyre keeps working.
An elbow from Rostov crashes against the mat.
McIntyre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rostov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Rostov decides to stand back up.
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches up with Rostov, looking for a takedown. McIntyre pushes Rostov against the cage but Rostov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Rostov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
McIntyre is in trouble now - Rostov has advanced to mount!
McIntyre is looking to improve his position but Rostov isn't that keen on the idea.
Rostov controlling his opponent.
Rostov looking to control but McIntyre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Rostov.#T3#
Rostov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McIntyre tries to improve his position but instead Rostov has taken his back!
Rostov not allowing McIntyre to control his hands.
Rostov controls the position.#SUB2#
Rostov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! McIntyre taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Rostov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Zeuos as Wood shoots in.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wood looks for a takedown but Zeuos sprawls well.
Zeuos throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Zeuos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wood pinned against the cage. Wood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Wood clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brian Zeuos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Wood.
Zeuos has Wood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wood keeps control of Zeuos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Wood stops a takedown attempt from Zeuos.
#TD2#
Wood jumps guard and drags Zeuos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wood throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zeuos uses it to pass to side control.
Zeuos taking a breather here. #SUB#
Zeuos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is looking to regain half guard here but Zeuos keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Zeuos wants to stand but Wood has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SUB2#
Zeuos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wood looking for a sweep. Not yet Wood, not yet.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeuos. #T3#
Wood keeping moving, preventing Zeuos from controlling successfully.
Zeuos preventing the sweep.
Wood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeuos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Zeuos has control of Wood's left arm, preventing Wood from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Zeuos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wood stands up out of Zeuos's guard for a moment - Zeuos manages to land a nice upkick.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeuos is trying to control the position but Wood postures up. #SUB#
Zeuos working for a triangle but Wood defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Zeuos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zeuos is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Zeuos is working an open guard so Wood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeuos but Zeuos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Wood closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Wood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Wood closes the distance and clinches.
Zeuos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wood controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Wood drops Zeuos with a beautiful combination! Zeuos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wood is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Zeuos has been cut.#CL2#
Wood moves into range and clinches up with Zeuos.#TD2#
Wood pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Zeuos wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Wood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zeuos wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Wood with that takedown attempt.
Zeuos tries to land a front kick but Wood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#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.
Wood blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Wood clinches up with Zeuos and pushes him back against the cage.
Wood can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brian Zeuos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Wood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zeuos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood lands strikes from half guard.
Zeuos wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
Well, if Wood 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.
#T3#
Zeuos wants to control the action here but instead Wood manages to pass to full mount!
Zeuos is trying to escape the mount.
Wood avoids the attempt from Zeuos to control.
Wood with good strikes from the mount here!
Wood working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Wood controlling the position easily from mount.
Wood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wood dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Wood is working for a guillotine from mount but Zeuos frees his head quite easily.
Wood trying to control but Zeuos is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Zeuos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wood.
Wood sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zeuos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zeuos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wood but great work by Zeuos.
Wood manages to get back to half guard.
Wood is staying active underneath Zeuos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeuos is looking to advance position but Wood won't allow it.
Zeuos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zeuos slows the pace down in half guard.
Wood tries to roll over but Zeuos keeps him under control.
Zeuos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeuos trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
Zeuos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wood's thigh. Wood counters though and makes it back to full guard. #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.#SUB2#
Wood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeuos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drew Wood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeuos trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wood being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Wood controls Zeuos momentarily but Zeuos frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Wood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zeuos is looking to stand back up but Wood counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zeuos. #REVR#
Wood throwing shots but Zeuos is blocking nicely.
Wood controlling the action here.#T4##SUB2#
Wood seems to be looking for submissions.
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeuos keeps working.
Zeuos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood prevents Zeuos from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drew Wood.
Well Wood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Wood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Zeuos shoots in and gets a takedown into Simpson's guard.
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.
Simpson is trying to keep Zeuos in close.
Zeuos postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Zeuos 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.
Zeuos cracks Simpson with a solid left hand.
Zeuos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zeuos preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeuos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simpson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeuos's guard. #REVB##T1#
Zeuos wants to get back to his feet but Simpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zeuos has Simpson pulled in close to control his posture.
Simpson trying to control but Zeuos is working from the bottom.
Zeuos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Zeuos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simpson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##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.
Zeuos content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Zeuos stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Zeuos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zeuos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brian Zeuos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson pushes Zeuos away with a front kick.
Zeuos is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Simpson throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Zeuos tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Zeuos is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Zeuos has been cut.
Simpson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Zeuos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson loads up on a big left hand. Zeuos felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Simpson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Zeuos can't hide his disappointment, as Simpson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Simpson!
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Event:
RVFL 2 - MacIntyre vs Kaladze
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
McIntyre tries for a takedown but Spijkers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spijkers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McIntyre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spijkers is fending him off so far but McIntyre persists. Nope, Spijkers circles away and we're back to standing.
McIntyre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spijkers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spijkers defends well and McIntyre ends up having to push Spijkers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McIntyre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
McIntyre gets a takedown into half guard.
McIntyre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spijkers!
Spijkers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McIntyre.
#T1##SU#
McIntyre is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spijkers sprawls well. Spijkers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McIntyre gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Spijkers. No joy for McIntyre on that attempt.
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spijkers but Spijkers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spijkers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIntyre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
McIntyre goes for a double leg but Spijkers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spijkers continues to drive forward.
Spijkers lands a glancing blow to the side of McIntyre's head.
McIntyre with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spijkers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McIntyre's head.
McIntyre fails with the takedown
and Spijkers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
McIntyre gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spijkers keeps working.
Spijkers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
McIntyre in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Spijkers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom McIntyre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cake - that will leave a mark!
#KD#
Cake cracks Zeuos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zeuos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cake finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Brian Zeuos has been cut.#CL#
Cake moves into range and clinches up with Zeuos.#BC#
Cake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeuos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeuos shoots and misses #CL#
and Cake moves into the clinch.
Zeuos looks winded!
Cake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zeuos up against the cage.#TD#
Cake has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zeuos regains guard immediately.
Cake showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Cake stands up from Zeuos's guard - Cake perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD#
Cake with a dominant takedown and that's winded Zeuos.
Cake tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeuos is retaining full guard.
Cake sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cake stands and steps away. Zeuos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2##TD#
Cake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cake working over Zeuos with some ground and pound. Zeuos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Cake is working for a submission of some sort.
Cake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Zeuos is trying to maintain the position but Cake is very close to passing his half guard.
Cake is taking a breather. Zeuos 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.
Cake'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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zeuos is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Cake rushes Zeuos and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Cake wants the takedown. Zeuos is fighting it off but Cake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zeuos's guard against the cage.
Zeuos wants to stand but Cake is controlling the position.
Cake passes Zeuos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU#
Cake stands up and beckons Zeuos to join him on the feet.
Cake connects with a leg kick. Zeuos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Cake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Zeuos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Zeuos gets caught flat footed, as Cake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeuos can do to turn this around?
Zeuos controls Cake momentarily but Cake frees himself.
Cake advances position into side control!
Zeuos can't do much from the bottom here.
Zeuos trying to control but Cake flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Zeuos is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeuos is taking damage to the body and head.
Cake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Zeuos prevents Cake from getting a body triangle.#T1##SUB#
Zeuos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cake. #SUB#
Cake is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zeuos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cake is punishing Zeuos with strikes - can he finish him?!
A lull in the action here.
Zeuos is trapped and Cake is scoring with shots to the head and body. #ROC#
Zeuos is rocked!#T2#
Zeuos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Cake looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Cake is persistently looking for the submission but Zeuos is defending it well.
Zeuos is trapped and Cake is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Cake has good solid back control here. #T3#
Cake connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zeuos to escape the position.
Cake softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cake is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cake scores with punches from the back.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zeuos wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cake connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zeuos to escape the position.
Cake lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Zeuos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Cake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Zeuos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cake drops Zeuos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zeuos! Cake dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Cake!
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