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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Moses tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matasabi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Matasabi moves into the clinch successfully.
Moses tries to pull guard but Matasabi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moses takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matasabi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moses just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matasabi is trying to pull guard but Moses has him pressed against the cage.
Moses is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matasabi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moses pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moses gets through Matasabi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses stalling the fight.
Moses tries to stall but Matasabi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Matasabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moses really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moses walks into a left hand. #T1#
Matasabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Israel Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyuko Matasabi.
Moses throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Matasabi closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Matasabi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moses is trying to keep an underhook but Matasabi manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Moses pushes Matasabi off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Matasabi clinches.
Come on Moses - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matasabi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Matasabi successfully pulls guard.
Matasabi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Matasabi trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Matasabi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moses defends it easily.
Matasabi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matasabi trying to strike off his back.
Moses controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moses stopping the sweep attempt from Matasabi.
Moses trying to control but Matasabi is working from the bottom.
Moses wanted to stand there but Matasabi had control of the position. #T3##SU#
Moses stands up and waves to Matasabi to follow him.
Matasabi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matasabi misses with an uppercut. Moses saw that one coming.
Moses attempts a counter takedown but Matasabi avoids it well and moves away.
Matasabi thumps Moses with a low kick.#CL2#
Matasabi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matasabi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moses avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Matasabi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matasabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses attempts a counter takedown but Matasabi avoids it well and moves away.
Matasabi looks winded!#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matasabi.
It looked like Moses was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matasabi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Moses counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matasabi won't be happy with that.
Matasabi tries to bench press Moses off him but Moses keeps the position.
Moses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matasabi is trying to control Moses's posture but Moses avoids it.
Moses is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Matasabi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moses misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU#
Moses has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kiyuko Matasabi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matasabi shoots in but Moses avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moses appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moses has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Matasabi has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Moses pulls guard.
Moses trying to strike off his back.
Moses is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Matasabi stands up from Moses's guard - Matasabi perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Matasabi takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Moses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matasabi.
Matasabi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moses but Moses pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Matasabi looks to move away, Moses throws a big counter combo but Matasabi just gets out of the way.
Matasabi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moses tries to avoid it but Matasabi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moses to the ground. Moses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Israel Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyuko Matasabi.#TD2#
Matasabi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matasabi is breathing heavily.#ES#
Moses pushes Matasabi off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2##CL2#
Matasabi drives through and clinches with Moses against the cage.
#TD#
Moses jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matasabi is controlling him.
Matasabi wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
Matasabi content to stall in guard here.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matasabi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Moses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matasabi wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
Moses wants to get back to his feet but Matasabi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Matasabi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #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.
Matasabi goes for a double leg but Moses avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moses continues to drive forward.
Moses stuffs the takedown attempt from Matasabi. Matasabi gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Moses moves into the clinch.
Moses is trying to drag Matasabi to the mat but Matasabi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matasabi is trying to pull guard but Moses turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moses has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Moses dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Matasabi. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Matasabi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moses tries to pull guard but Matasabi holds him up against the cage and eventually Moses drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Matasabi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matasabi darts in and clinches Moses up against the cage.
Moses tries to pull guard but Matasabi won't allow it.
Moses is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Matasabi has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Matasabi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matasabi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moses tries to avoid it but Matasabi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moses to the ground. Moses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moses pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##CL2#
Matasabi rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moses drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matasabi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Matasabi moves into range and clinches up with Moses.
Moses has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matasabi after a bit of a struggle.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Matasabi has him pressed against the cage.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Matasabi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Matasabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matasabi misses with a double jab.
Moses seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matasabi fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Matasabi moves into range and clinches up with Moses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Matasabi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matasabi dives in for a single leg takedown but Moses sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Moses was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Matasabi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matasabi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMoses.#CL2#
Matasabi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Matasabi manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Moses gets caught flat footed, as Matasabi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Moses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matasabi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Moses is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Matasabi dives into side control.
Moses is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matasabi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Matasabi scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyuko Matasabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matasabi 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyuko Matasabi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Brewer goes for a double leg but Bartlett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartlett continues to drive forward.
Bartlett throws a big counter combination but Brewer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brewer. #CL2#
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Bartlett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brewer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bartlett's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Bartlett has been cut.#BC2#
Brewer manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bartlett has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Brewer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer shoots for a double leg takedown but Bartlett sprawls well. He's pushed Brewer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bartlett is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aaron Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Brewer.
Bartlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brewer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brewer misses with a double jab.
It looked like Bartlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Brewer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartlett swivels and escapes.
Bartlett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brewer misses with a body kick.
Brewer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bartlett is fending him off so far but Brewer persists. Nope, Bartlett circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Bartlett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Brewer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bartlett is trying to defend but Brewer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brewer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartlett keeps working. #T2#
Brewer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bartlett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Brewer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Bartlett clinches.
Bartlett trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Brewer pulls guard.
Brewer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brewer looking for a sweep. Not yet Brewer, not yet. #T3#
Brewer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Brewer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brewer pulls Bartlett in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brewer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bartlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Brewer moves into range and clinches up with Bartlett.
Brewer taking a breather.#BC2#
Brewer breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brewer wants it to stay on the feet.
Brewer shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Brewer forces Bartlett back against the cage and clinches.
Brewer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Brewer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Bartlett'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#
Brewer misses with a takedown
and Bartlett counters with a body kick that stops Brewer in his tracks momentarily.
Bartlett throws a body kick that misses
and Brewer counters with a left and a right... And another left! Bartlett is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Brewer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mashburn moves into the clinch successfully.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Mashburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Norris to work.
#TD2#
Mashburn pulls Norris into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mashburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Mashburn, not yet.
Norris tries to stand but Mashburn is controlling from the bottom.
Mashburn striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T1#
Mashburn wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.
Mashburn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Norris really is a fat lump.
Mashburn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Norris manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mashburn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norris is trying to keep Mashburn in close.
Norris being controlled here, momentarily.
Norris wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mashburn is now in half guard.
Norris won't allow Mashburn to pass to mount. #T3#
Mashburn is nestled in close to Norris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mashburn stalling.
Mashburn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Norris!
Mashburn controlling from the full mount.
Norris wants to hold on but Mashburn pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mashburn controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Norris wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mashburn avoids the attempt from Norris to control.
Mashburn controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Norris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Mashburn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Mashburn has taken the fight into the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Rico Norris has been cut.
Norris taking a breather.
Mashburn stalls. #BC2#
Mashburn breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Mashburn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mashburn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mashburn landing a few strikes. #T1#
Mashburn wants to stand but Norris has his arm trapped.
Norris is being controlled here.
Mashburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mashburn wants to stand but Norris has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Gary Mashburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mashburn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Norris controls Mashburn momentarily but Mashburn frees himself. #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.
Mashburn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Norris being controlled here, momentarily.
Mashburn pushing down on Norris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Mashburn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mashburn lands a nice short elbow.
Mashburn not doing much here.
Mashburn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mashburn wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mashburn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norris!#T4#
Norris prevents Mashburn from improving position.
Mashburn working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mashburn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Norris wants to control but Mashburn postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mashburn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mashburn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Mashburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rico Norris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Norris. #TD2#
Mashburn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mashburn passes Norris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Norris trying to control but Mashburn postures up.
Mashburn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Norris won't allow Mashburn to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mashburn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norris tries to get to full guard but Mashburn has control of the leg. #T1#
Mashburn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Norris trying to hold on to Mashburn's head to control him but Mashburn postures up.
#SUB2#
Mashburn is trying to work for a kimura but Norris is defending well.
Mashburn controlling the pace.
Mashburn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mashburn is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Norris is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mashburn fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Norris from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mashburn! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Mashburn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Cole throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease.
As Cole tries to get set, Crosby tries to push him back and clinch up but Cole manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Cole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crosby's guard.
Crosby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Crosby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cole has picked Crosby up and slammed him! Crosby can't keep hold of the triangle and Cole manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Cole thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cole lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cole wants to stand but Crosby is controlling his arm.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cole controls the position from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Cole is working to tighten his grip on Crosby's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Crosby has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cole is really squeezing tight and eventually Crosby passes out! Cole breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Benji Cole!
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