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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SFC 10 Ahmadaliev Vs Randleman
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Bang pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Bang scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Bang looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Bang drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.#ES2#
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Bang.
Bang is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bang down to the mat. Bang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
As Bang backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bang.
Bang dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Bang looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bang defends it well.#TD#
Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bang working the ground and pound but Anderson is defending the strikes. #T1#
Bang slows the pace down.
Bang'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.
Bang cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is working Anderson over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Bang cracks Anderson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face as Bang controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've been hearing that Bang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bang lands a few punches from side control.
Bang is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Bang lands a strong strike to the head of Anderson. That's dazed him! Bang looking to finish here. Anderson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bang lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Bang!
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Event:
HFC 38
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Severn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hayden pinned against the cage. Hayden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Hayden.
A punch lands to the side of Severn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hayden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daniel Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Hayden drops Severn with a beautiful combination! Severn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hayden is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Severn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Severn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hayden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Severn shoots in and drives through. Hayden sprawls well.
Hayden is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Hayden shuts the power down on Severn. Lights out, game over! Hayden is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Hayden!
Daniel Hayden was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Pancho has managed to clinch.
Pancho is pressed up against the cage. Sabi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pancho down to the mat. Pancho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sabi drives through and clinches with Pancho against the cage.
Sabi goes for a takedown attempt but Pancho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pancho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabi misses with a double jab.
Sabi shoots in but Pancho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Sabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pancho misses with a head kick.
Pancho blocks a head kick by Sabi.
#TD2#
Pancho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sabi sprawls well initially but Pancho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pancho controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2#
Pancho is working for a submission of some sort.
Sabi wants to improve his position but Pancho is controlling well.
Sabi is pressing down on Pancho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pancho content to stall in guard here.
Sabi is looking to stand up but Pancho isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.#SUB#
Sabi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pancho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pancho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pancho stopping the sweep attempt from Sabi.#SUB#
Pancho is posturing up here but Sabi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pancho tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pancho has to tap! Slick submission there by Sabi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimo Sabi!
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Event:
HFC 33 New Era
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Logan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakuraba under the eye.
Logan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakuraba feinted with a counter takedown.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakuraba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan misses with a hook. Sakuraba ducked under it nicely.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Logan sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Sakuraba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba has his takedown stuffed
and Logan counters with a nice body shot.
Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.#T1#
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakuraba moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sakuraba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakuraba's head. #ROC2#
Sakuraba is rocked!
Logan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sakuraba right on the button. Sakuraba goes down! Logan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Logan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Logan!
Jimmy Logan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 33 New Era
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Severn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Der Weegh pinned against the cage. Van Der Weegh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Severn sets himself, and Van Der Weegh steps forward looking for the clinch! Severn avoids it this time.#TD#
Severn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Severn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Weegh is looking to control Severn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Weegh avoid being mounted?
Van Der Weegh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Van Der Weegh actively working from the bottom here.
Severn 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.
Severn prevents Van Der Weegh from improving his position.
Severn is thwarting Van Der Weegh's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Weegh is trying to stand up here but Severn is controlling him well.
Severn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Severn'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.#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.#SU#
Severn stands up out of the half guard.
Van Der Weegh closes the distance but Severn moves to the side
and Severn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Van Der Weegh has eaten all the pies!
Van Der Weegh fails with a takedown attempt.
Severn feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Van Der Weegh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Der Weegh stops Severn from getting back to his feet.
Severn trying to hold on to Van Der Weegh's head to control him but Van Der Weegh postures up.
#T3#
Van Der Weegh uses his free foot to push down on Severn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Severn.
Van Der Weegh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Weegh cracks Severn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Severn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Severn is pressing down on Van Der Weegh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES#
Severn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Severn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Weegh has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Severn counters by moving into the clinch. #T4##TD#
Severn pulls Van Der Weegh into guard.
Severn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Van Der Weegh prevents Severn from getting back to his feet.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Van Der Weegh from controlling successfully.
Severn controlling the position.
Severn wants to sweep here but Van Der Weegh controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Van Der Weegh has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Severn to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Van Der Weegh is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Severn pulls down on the head and he's put Van Der Weegh to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Severn!
An out of breath Gary Severn 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:
SFC 8 A New Year
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
#CUT#
It looks like Roger Barnes has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes 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.
Barnes misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Bubba Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Smith shuts the power down on Barnes. Lights out, game over! Smith is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Smith!
Post fight, Bubba Smith took to the microphone: 'I just want to be the best in the world, I train every damn day, no one works harder than my big ass #SmithBrothers'.
The defeated Roger Barnes had this to say: 'I win like a man and I lose like a man. On this night, the better fighter won, so I give my opponent full credit, but there will be other nights, other fights, and, I assure you, very different outcomes to those fights.'.
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Event:
SFC 8 A New Year
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pray looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pray working the ground and pound.
Pray grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pray is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pray working the body and head with strikes.
Anderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pray connects with a decent elbow.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pray cracks Anderson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pray immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Anderson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lay Pray!
A very excited looking Lay Pray rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sabi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kassad struggling a bit here.
Kassad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Sabi stands up and beckons Kassad to his feet. #TD2#
Sabi feints and as Kassad raises his hands in defense, Sabi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sabi is standing up over Kassad. Kassad looks to escape but Sabi dives into side control.
#REVR#
Sabi trying to control the position but Kassad is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kassad tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sabi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sabi working away.#T1#
Kassad tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Kassad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kassad is working hard here to advance position.
Kassad manages to get back to half guard.
Kassad tries to roll over but Sabi keeps him under control.
Sabi controlling the pace.
Kassad trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Kassad wants to improve his position but Sabi is controlling well.
Sabi controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sabi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kassad is trying to stand up here but Sabi is controlling him well.
Sabi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sabi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kassad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3##SUB2#
Sabi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kassad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kassad shrugs it off.
Kassad is trying to stand up.
Sabi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kassad wants to control but Sabi is having none of it.
Sabi controlling from mount.
Sabi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sabi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Sabi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kassad tries to reverse the position but Sabi maintains control.
Kassad is squirming around, avoiding Sabi's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Sabi controlling from the full mount.
Kassad is just holding on here. Sabi manages to take his back.
Kassad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kassad is looking to get to half guard.
Sabi scoring with strikes but Kassad is staying in there. #SUB2#
Sabi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kassad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kassad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kassad wants to hold on but Sabi pushes him away.
Kassad is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Sabi 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#
Kassad lands a high kick!
Sabi throws a hook but Kassad avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sabi gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sabi wants the takedown. Kassad is fighting it off but Sabi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kassad's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Kassad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sabi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kassad.
Kassad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassad is looking for a sweep. Sabi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kassad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kassad actively working from the bottom here.
Sabi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kassad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Sabi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Sabi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kassad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sabi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kassad tries to roll over but Sabi keeps him under control.
Sabi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kassad manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sabi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kassad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sabi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Kassad has his feet on Sabi's thighs here. He's pushed Sabi 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! Sabi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhammad Kassad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Sabi misses with a takedown attempt - Kasanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kasanova shoots for a takedown but Sabi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Kasanova has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Kasanova manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kasanova clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kasanova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasanova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sabi misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasanova throws a hook to the side of Sabi's head but Sabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kasanova swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Sabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Kasanova as Sabi shoots in.#T1#
Kasanova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasanova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kasanova dives in and grabs Sabi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sabi pushes down on Kasanova's head and hops out.
Sabi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kasanova.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabi.
Kasanova keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasanova's waist but Kasanova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sabi off to one side.
Sabi shoots in for a double leg but Kasanova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kasanova stalks Sabi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sabi's face. Sabi staggers backwards, shaken.
Sabi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasanova tries to sprawl out of it but Sabi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasanova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabi is breathing heavily.#T2##TD2#
Kasanova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sabi's guard.
Kasanova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sabi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Sabi has his feet on Kasanova's thighs here. He's pushed Kasanova 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! Kasanova screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimo Sabi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakuraba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sakuraba controlling the position from side mount.
Buchanan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sakuraba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Buchanan is letting Sakuraba control him for a moment.
Buchanan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sakuraba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES#
Buchanan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Buchanan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buchanan is trying to defend but Sakuraba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Sakuraba has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Buchanan controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Sakuraba seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Buchanan 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.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying for a kimura here. Buchanan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sakuraba wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiyoshi Sakuraba!
During a confident post fight interview, Kiyoshi Sakuraba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Severn swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.#TD2#
Burns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Severn to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Severn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Severn has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Severn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Severn won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn preventing the sweep.
Severn stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Severn taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns manages to get back to half guard.
Severn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Severn has control of the leg.
Severn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Severn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Severn lands a nice short elbow.
Burns could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Severn in particular looking to stall.
More stalling from Severn.
Burns wants to improve his position but Severn is controlling well.
#T3#
Severn content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Severn pinned against the cage. Severn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Severn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Severn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Severn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Severn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burns's guard.#T4#
Burns being controlled here, momentarily.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Severn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Severn is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Severn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Severn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burns napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burns will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Severn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Severn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Severn showed some decent athleticism there.
Severn slows the pace down in half guard.
Gary Severn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Severn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Severn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns trying to control here.
#T1#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Severn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Burns is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Severn trying to control the pace.
Severn is thwarting Burns's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.#TD2#
Severn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
Severn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Severn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Severn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Severn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Severn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Severn tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Severn passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Severn in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Severn working over Burns with some ground and pound. Burns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Severn is very close to passing his half guard.
Severn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Severn.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Severn with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Severn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3##TD2#
Severn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Severn showed some decent athleticism there.
Burns wants to control but Severn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Severn controlling the pace.
Severn drops an elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Severn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Severn is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Severn throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely. #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.
Severn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Severn tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Severn to the ground. Severn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Severn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
Severn stops Burns from standing up.
Severn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Severn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Severn controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Severn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Severn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4##TD2#
Severn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Severn trying to advance position but Burns counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Severn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Severn throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Severn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jimmy Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Severn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Severn is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Severn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Severn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Severn!
A victorious Gary Severn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Duke throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Duke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is pushing Duke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson working Duke over with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Carey Duke has been cut.
Duke jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carey Duke. 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.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duke is defending well for now.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Duke won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Duke is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Duke pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Duke letting Anderson take a breather here.
Duke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Duke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##CL2#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Duke against the cage.
Duke fails to pull guard.
Duke is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Duke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson digs a right hand into Duke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duke's gas tank. #TD2#
Anderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Duke controls his leg.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duke keeps working. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Duke is defending it quite comfortably.
Duke is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Duke trying to control but Anderson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to control the action but Duke is working from the bottom.
Duke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Anderson decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Anderson feints and as Duke raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Duke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson stops Duke from standing up. #SUB#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Duke's legs - danger averted.
Duke is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.
Duke wants to control but Anderson postures up.#SU2#
Anderson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Duke has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carey Duke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
Duke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duke off to one side. #CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Duke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duke or not.
Duke takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Come on Anderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
#T2##BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duke, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Anderson pulls Duke into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Anderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Duke is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anderson.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Duke is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Duke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Duke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Duke's attempts to control the action.
Silva Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson tries to hold on but Duke pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Good control from Duke.#SUB#
Anderson showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Duke keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carey Duke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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##TD2#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Duke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Duke.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Anderson pushes Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Anderson forces Duke back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Anderson pulls guard successfully.
Duke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duke stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duke controls the pace.
Duke preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Anderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duke has picked Anderson up and slammed him! Anderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Duke manages to pass to side control!
Anderson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke content just to control the position here. #T2#
Anderson is trying to stand.
Anderson tries to hold on but Duke pushes him away.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Anderson trying to control the position but Duke manages to sink in the hooks.
Duke keeps control of the position easily here as Anderson tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Anderson is trying to stand back up.
Duke biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Duke is persistently looking for the submission but Anderson is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Anderson!
A very excited looking Silva Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Perry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Sakuraba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perry did well to prevent Sakuraba getting side control.
Sakuraba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!#SUB2#
Perry looking to break Sakuraba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sakuraba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Perry will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Perry controlling well, preventing Sakuraba from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba won't enjoy being in this position. Perry looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sakuraba is tapping - it's over boys! Perry picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martin Perry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a right and a left that Spirit Detonator avoids nicely.
Spirit Detonator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Spirit Detonator circles away.
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spirit Detonator on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spirit Detonator.
Roger Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Spirit Detonator.
Spirit Detonator ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes sizes up Spirit Detonator with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spirit Detonator, pushing him back against the cage.
Spirit Detonator prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spirit Detonator lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Spirit Detonator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spirit Detonator jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Spirit Detonator counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barnes! Spirit Detonator lets Barnes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Spirit Detonator counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Barnes out cold! What a finish! Spirit Detonator is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Spirit Detonator!
Roger Barnes was interviewed post fight and said 'I win like a man and I lose like a man. On this night, the better fighter won, so I give my opponent full credit, but there will be other nights, other fights, and, I assure you, very different outcomes to those fights.'.
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