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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Marsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Smith . #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marsh has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is nestled in close to Marsh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsh is looking to improve his position.
Marsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith . #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith not doing much here.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marsh did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith is taking a breather. Marsh 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.
Marsh won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Marsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith . #SU2#
Smith stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Smith forces Marsh back against the cage and clinches.
Marsh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Marsh manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith keeps control of Marsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Marsh fails with the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Marsh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steve Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Marsh pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marsh is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Marsh kicks off Smith and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith prevents Marsh from standing back up.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marsh! #T1#
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Marsh is rocked!
Smith controlling his opponent.
Oh Marsh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Smith .
Marsh seems to have got his legs back now.
Marsh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Smith controlling from mount.
Marsh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU2#
Smith get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Marsh.#TD2#
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Marsh pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Marsh tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsh looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Marsh's hands, connecting with Marsh's forehead.
Steve Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marsh is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marsh. #REVR#
Ground and pound from Smith . #T4#
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marsh shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Marsh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsh fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marsh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marsh uses from the top position. #T2##SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith punching to the body, from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marsh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Marsh gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Smith 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsh to the mat! Marsh manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Marsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marsh being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marsh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #ES#
Marsh is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Smith 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Marsh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Smith !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Randall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Randall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Randall on his heels. He'll look to pass Randall's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Randall is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Randall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.#TD2#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Randall regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith won't allow Randall to sweep him here. #SU2#
Randall is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Randall trying to control here.
#T1#
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is stalling here. Randall is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Randall has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Randall keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Randall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Randall working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith regains half guard.
Randall lands strikes from half guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randall throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randall. #ES2#
Smith kicks Randall off and gets to his feet.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randall avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Randall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith . #TD2#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Randall is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Randall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Randall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Randall regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Randall is retaining full guard.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Randall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Randall trying to control but Smith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Smith 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#
Randall misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Randall stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Smith is on him like rabid pit bull! Randall slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Smith !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hill clinches with his opponent.
Ahmad looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hill digs a right hand into Ahmad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahmad's gas tank. #TD#
Hill pulls guard effortlessly.
Hill pulls Ahmad in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill has his hands on Ahmad's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahmad tries to stand but Hill is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Ahmad pushes his legs off easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hill managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Ahmad has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
Ahmad throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Hill with that takedown attempt.
Ahmad looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well. #CL#
Hill closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmad sprawls well. Ahmad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
#BC#
Hill manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
#BC#
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Ahmad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mike Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmad moves out of range easily.
Hill shoots and misses
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hill tries for a takedown but Ahmad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ahmad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahmad leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Hill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hill throws a wild body kick that Ahmad sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Ahmad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Ahmad misses its intended target.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hill clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmad wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hill 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#
A head kick misses from Hill.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
Hill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahmad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Ahmad.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahmad blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Ahmad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahmad avoids the damage to the body.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hill prevents Ahmad from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for Hill to work.
Hill is working for takedown but Ahmad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hill is trying to drag Ahmad to the mat but Ahmad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Hill manages to pull guard.
Ahmad wants to stand and escape but instead Hill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hill throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Hill gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Ahmad, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Ahmad against the cage but Ahmad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Ahmad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahmad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahmad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahmad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahmad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fatey Ahmad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahmad defends well and Hill ends up having to push Ahmad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Hill forces Ahmad back against the cage and clinches.
Hill fails to pull guard.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Hill pulls Ahmad into guard.
#SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Ahmad pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill controlling Ahmad's posture.
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ahmad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.#SU#
Hill decides to stand back up. Hill steps back and let's Ahmad get back to his feet.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Ahmad throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmad sprawls well. Ahmad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Ahmad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Hill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hill breaks the clinch.
Hill misses with a low kick as Ahmad jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahmad misses.
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahmad tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahmad to the ground. Ahmad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahmad's waist but Ahmad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side.
Ahmad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahmad throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahmad misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Hill moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hill gets control of Ahmad's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahmad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ahmad is looking to stand up but Hill won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill striking off his back but it's not causing Ahmad any problems. #SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hill!
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