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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FF5
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Huang avoids the head kick by Dymott.
Dymott swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
Huang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dymott's waist but Dymott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huang off to one side. #TD2#
Dymott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Huang has one foot on Dymott's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dymott swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
No luck for Huang with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Dymott scores with a takedown into Huang's guard.
Huang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dymott has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Huang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dymott is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Huang pulls down on the head and he's put Dymott to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Huang!
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Event:
FSF: First Knockdown
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ronaldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ronaldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from Ronaldo. Ronaldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ronaldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christian Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pele Ronaldo.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ronaldo takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD#
Black jumps guard and drags Ronaldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ronaldo throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Ronaldo trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black wants to stand up but Ronaldo is controlling him. #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.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ronaldo drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Ronaldo off! Ronaldo jumps back into Black's guard.
Ronaldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ronaldo throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christian Black will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ronaldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Ronaldo persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Ronaldo looks to move away, Black throws a big counter combo but Ronaldo just gets out of the way.
Ronaldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Christian Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pele Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ronaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Ronaldo is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Black gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ronaldo regains guard.
#SUB2#
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ronaldo has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ronaldo has his feet on Black's thighs here. He's pushed Black 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! Black screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pele Ronaldo!
After winning the bout, Pele Ronaldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Christian Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'even though I lost I was just testing you see you next time punk'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Dymott needs to keep his hands up - Gominoa had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Louie Dymott has been cut.
Dymott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gominoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Gominoa is pressed up against the cage. Dymott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gominoa down to the mat. Gominoa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gominoa jabs Dymott right on the nose. Dymott blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Gominoa cracks Dymott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gominoa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dymott to stand back up!#ROC#
Dymott is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gominoa darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Dymott's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gominoa before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Striker Gominoa!
In his post fight interview, Striker Gominoa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac's waist but Mac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortiz off to one side. #CL2#
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Mac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Mac jumps guard and drags Ortiz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Mac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mac is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mac keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
Ortiz 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. #T1#
Mac looking to control.
Ortiz controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Ortiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mac trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
Mac wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Mac won't allow it.
Daniel Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.#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.
Mac tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mac taking a breather.
Ortiz stalling.
Mac is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ortiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac stalling in the clinch but Ortiz improves position. #TD2#
Ortiz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ortiz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Ortiz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ortiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Mac in a clinch.
#T3#
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macs head.
Mac can't get the takedown.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body.
Mac displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz effectively controlling the action here.
Mac being controlled against the cage.
Mac is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mac gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
Ortiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac blocks it with crossed arms.
Mac is pressed up against the cage. Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mac down to the mat. Mac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Ortiz goes for a double leg but Mac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Ortiz clinches up with Mac and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac tries to pull guard but Ortiz won't allow it.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Mac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Mac.
Ortiz misses with a knee strike.
Ortiz lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Ortiz pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz pulls Mac in to control the position.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Ortiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Ortiz pulls guard successfully.
Ortiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Ortiz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz lands a body punch.
Ortiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortiz won't allow it.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac tries to clinch but Ortiz moves away
and Ortiz counters with a left and a right that stings Mac.
Mac fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ortiz rushes Mac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mac is struggling to control the position.
Mac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Mac wants to clinch up but Ortiz keeps it at a distance.
Denis Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ortiz has managed to clinch.
#T2#
A body shot lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ortiz successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz pulls Mac in to control the position. #SUB2#
Ortiz working for a triangle but Mac defends it easily.
#ES2#
Ortiz pushes Mac off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Mac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Mac clinches up with Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mac prevents it.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Mac forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denis Ortiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Ortiz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ortiz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Ortiz keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mac prevents it.
Daniel Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
Mac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ortiz smiles and moves away.
Ortiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ortiz.#CL#
Mac moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mac prevents it.
Mac wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mac is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ortiz is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mac forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ortiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
Mac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Mac manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Mac is trying to pull guard but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ortiz jumps into guard, dragging Mac to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Denis Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortiz controlling Mac's posture. #T1#
Let's hope that Ortiz 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.#ES2#
Ortiz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Mac drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
Mac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Ortiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range. #T3#
Ortiz connects with a right hand. Mac shakes it off.
Ortiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Ortiz.
Ortiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.
Mac misses the shot to the body.
Ortiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Ortiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mac was covering up waiting for the punch and Ortiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortiz controls the pace.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Ortiz advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mac looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac's head.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mac wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Mac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortiz is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Mac dodges it nicely.
Daniel Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denis Ortiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortiz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortiz 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Ortiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thornton misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thornton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thornton's efforts to push away.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thornton prevents it.
Black jumps guard but Thornton stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Thornton jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Thornton throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thornton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thornton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Thornton looking for subs off his back but Black has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SU2#
Black stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thornton misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Thornton. #T2#
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Black tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Thornton's head and hops out.
Black tries to counter with a clinch but Thornton shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thornton is defended easily by Black.
Black steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thornton.#T3#
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thornton is defending well.
Black letting Thornton take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thornton looking to slow down the pace here.
Thornton is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Black gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thornton regains guard.
Thornton looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thornton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Thornton is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Black gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thornton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thornton off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Black dominated that round.
That's time! Thornton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black with the counter takedown but Thornton avoids it easily.
Thornton fails with the takedown.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thornton defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. 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.
Thornton shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Thornton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thornton defends it well.#T1#
Thornton closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Thornton pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thornton with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Black moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thornton tries to control but Black manages to take his back.#SU2#
What's going on here? Black has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Thornton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Black counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Black is trying to trip Thornton. He has hold of a leg but Thornton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Black persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Black stands up from Thornton's guard - Black perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thornton doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Black counters with a crisp one two that drops Thornton! Black thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thornton to his feet! Thornton is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!#T3#
Thornton has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Black is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thornton can't fight it off and eventually Black manages to take the fight to the floor. Thornton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thornton is looking to stand back up but Black counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thornton.
Christian Black has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR##SU2#
Black escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vicente Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton shoots and misses
and Black counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Thornton badly! He tries to strike back but Black puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Thornton out cold! Oh man, Thornton will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Black!
After the fight, Christian Black was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Watts closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Watts pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Watts pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black wants to stand but Watts is controlling the position.
Watts throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watts could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watts is controlling him.
Watts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Black manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Black gets control of Watts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Watts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Watts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Watts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watts throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Watts has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
Watts trying to control the position here. #T3#
Watts is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Watts pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watts looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Watts wants to clinch but Black slips to the side
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Watts backing up. Watts nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Watts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Watts backing up. Watts nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Black dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Watts tries to clinch
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Watts.
Watts tries to clinch but Black moves away
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Watts.
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from Watts. Watts gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts looks to clinch #KD2#
and Black counters with a crisp one two that drops Watts! Black thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Watts to his feet! Watts is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Watts is rocked!#T1#
Watts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Watts to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christian Black!
After the fight, Christian Black was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mac gets a clinch.
Sakho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sakho obliges.
Sakho working Mac over with knees to the body.
Sakho told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short left from Sakho.
Sakho lands an elbow just above Mac 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Mac has been cut.
Sakho crunches a lovely knee into Mac's ribcage.
Sakho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macs head.
Sakho landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Sakho.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Sakho lands an elbow inside that Mac shrugs off. #CUT2#
Daniel Mac's cut is getting worse.
Mac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakho lands an elbow inside that Mac shrugs off. #KD2#
Sakho has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Mac goes down! Sakho dives on top of him - Mac manages to get guard.
#ROC2#
Mac is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Daniel Mac's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sakho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Mac is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Sakho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mac seems to have got his legs back now.
It looks like Sakho might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sakho is continuing to stall.
Sakho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakho.
Mac controls Sakho momentarily but Sakho frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Sakho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sakho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakho lands a right hook to the body.
#KD2#
Mac ducks straight into an uppercut from Sakho and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mac manages to regain guard straight away.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Mac's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mamadou Sakho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Diakite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diakite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Diakite persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Christian Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Diakite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Diakite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christian Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diakite has his takedown stuffed
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Diakite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Diakite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
As Diakite tries to get set, Black tries to push him back and clinch up but Diakite manages to avoid the attempt.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Black throws a big counter combination but Diakite scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Diakite with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Black decides to pull guard.
Diakite trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diakite 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.
Diakite stops Black from standing up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Black manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Black works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Diakite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Diakite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diakite looks winded!#T3##SUB2#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diakite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Diakite's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diakite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diakite on the ground.#SUB2#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Diakite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diakite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black postures up.
#SUB2#
Diakite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diakite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Diakite's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diakite working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard!
Diakite has a hand on Black's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Black takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Black dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Black slips a straight right by Diakite.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diakite looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Diakite throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Diakite shoots in.
Black tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diakite manages to circle out of the way.
Black slips a jab from Diakite.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Diakite throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Diakite waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Diakite catches Black with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diakite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Diakite.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diakite sprawls and moves away.
Diakite throws a jab when Black was well out of range.#T2#
Diakite misses the body punch
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christian Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Diakite.
Diakite misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a series of strikes. Diakite will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diakite misses with a takedown #CL#
and Black moves into the clinch.
Diakite is breathing heavily.#TD#
Black jumps into guard, dragging Diakite to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Diakite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diakite can do to turn this around?#T3#
Diakite won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Diakite trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Diakite looking to pass the guard.
Diakite prevents Black from getting back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Diakite has eaten all the pies!
Diakite wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diakite postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diakite, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Black has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diakite to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Black is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diakite pulls down on the head and he's put Black to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Papa Diakite!
The defeated Christian Black had this to say: 'even though I lost I was just testing you see you next time punk'.
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