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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Saturday Night Pride Fights 3
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Atlantis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Atlantis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Atlantis throws a strike aimed at the side of Pickledoo's head but Pickledoo avoids it well.
Atlantis is putting a hurting on Pickledoo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Atlantis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Atlantis throws an elbow but Pickledoo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Atlantis landing strikes.
Atlantis throws an elbow but Pickledoo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Atlantis working the head with strikes.
Atlantis grinds an elbow into Pickledoo's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atlantis landing strikes.
Pickledoo wants to get back to his feet.
Atlantis lands a few punches from side control.
Pickledoo taking a bit of punishment here - Atlantis scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pickledoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pickledoo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atlantis throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Atlantis scoring with punches and elbows.
Atlantis cracks Pickledoo with a big right hand but Pickledoo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Atlantis looks up at the clock and then as Pickledoo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Atlantis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Atlantis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pickledoo looks winded!
Pickledoo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Atlantis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Atlantis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Atlantis landing strikes.
Atlantis scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Atlantis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#
Pickledoo is rocked!
A big shot lands for Atlantis! That's hurt Pickledoo! Will he recover? Atlantis fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Atlantis!
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Event:
EPGH 1
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Der Moot.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Curtis scores with a nice strike.
Van Der Moot throws a series of punches but Curtis avoids them all with ease.
Curtis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Curtis lands with a cross.
Van Der Moot throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Curtis counters with a left to the body.
Van Der Moot throws a sloppy body shot
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Curtis forces Van Der Moot back against the ropes and clinches.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Moot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Moot misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Van Der Moot working hard to break the clinch.
Van Der Moot is trying to break the clinch but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Van Der Moot looks winded!#T1#
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis digs a right hand into Van Der Moot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Moot's gas tank.
Curtis works on Van Der Moot's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Van Der Moot's head.
A shot in the inside from Curtis. #ROC#
Van Der Moot is rocked!
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Van Der Moot is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?
Curtis gets through Van Der Moot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Curtis works on Van Der Moot's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Van Der Moot's ribcage. Van Der Moot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Curtis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Van Der Moot! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Curtis is unloading with more strikes now! Van Der Moot drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis!
Frank Curtis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 785 Round 4
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Carter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Carter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter passes into half guard.
Van Der Moot is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Carter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Der Moot sees it coming and defends easily.
Carter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carter wants to take a breather but Van Der Moot is having none of it. #SUB2#
Carter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Van Der Moot could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Carter has cracked it and Van Der Moot is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brantley Carter!
Our winner, Brantley Carter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Atlantis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Atlantis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atlantis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atlantis's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atlantis trying to get back to his feet but Wallace is in full control for now.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Atlantis is trying to get back to his feet but Wallace has full control of the position and if anything, Atlantis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Atlantis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Atlantis trying to get back to his feet but Wallace is in full control for now.
Wallace biding his time, controlling Atlantis.
Atlantis covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T1#
Wallace trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Even with his hooks in, Wallace manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wallace's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Atlantis is trying to get back to his feet but Wallace has full control of the position and if anything, Atlantis has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES2#
Atlantis manages to escape to his feet.
Wallace could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Atlantis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and Atlantis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atlantis scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Atlantis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Wallace is rocked!
Atlantis gets to his feet and stands over Wallace, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wallace felt that one! Atlantis unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wallace from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Atlantis!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 785 Round 3
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Julyfeather misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Julyfeather shoots in and drives through. Van Der Moot sprawls well.
Van Der Moot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Der Moot tries to land a front kick but Julyfeather steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Julyfeather ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Moot.
Julyfeather moves out of range of the body kick.
Julyfeather thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Der Moot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Julyfeather moves out of range as Van Der Moot throws a body kick.
Julyfeather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Der Moot.
Rafael Van Der Moot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Moot throws a series of punches but Julyfeather moves out of range.
Van Der Moot throws a solid leg kick but Julyfeather takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Der Moot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Moot throws a front kick that sends Julyfeather stumbling back into the cage.
Van Der Moot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Julyfeather.
Van Der Moot looks to land a combination but Julyfeather avoids it well.
Van Der Moot throws a series of punches but Julyfeather moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julyfeather moves away from the strike by Van Der Moot.
Julyfeather throws a big counter combination but Van Der Moot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Van Der Moot missing with a left hand there. Julyfeather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Moot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Der Moot misses with a looping left.
Julyfeather shoots in and drives through. Van Der Moot sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nashville Julyfeather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Moot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Julyfeather if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Moot.
Julyfeather avoids a kick to the body.
Julyfeather seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Der Moot throws a push kick but Julyfeather slaps the foot to one side.
Van Der Moot fails to land with a series of punches.
Julyfeather appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Der Moot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Der Moot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Julyfeather is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Der Moot - that will leave a mark!
Van Der Moot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Moot throws a sloppy head kick and Julyfeather moves out of range easily.
Van Der Moot misses with the combination.
Julyfeather chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Der Moot can pounce on him.
Van Der Moot scores with a push kick.
Rafael Van Der Moot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Moot lands a jab to the head.
Van Der Moot scores with a head kick. Julyfeather tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Nashville Julyfeather has been cut.
Van Der Moot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Julyfeather if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Der Moot connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Julyfeather to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Van Der Moot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafael Van Der Moot!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 785 Round 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Der Moot wants to break free but Karelin has control.
Van Der Moot tries to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling the position.
Karelin is trying to push Van Der Moot away but Van Der Moot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karelin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Karelin has been cut.
Van Der Moot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Der Moot lands a left hand.
Van Der Moot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Der Moot lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Der Moot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin is struggling to control the position.
Van Der Moot is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Der Moot.
Karelin can't break the clinch.
Karelin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Der Moot misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Van Der Moot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karelin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Der Moot walks away with a smile on his face. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Der Moot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Van Der Moot moves into the clinch.
Van Der Moot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karelin.
Van Der Moot tries to circle away but Karelin has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Van Der Moot manages to break the clinch.
Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Karelin moves into range and clinches up with Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot tries to land a knee to the head but Karelin blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Van Der Moot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Der Moot's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin stops Van Der Moot from standing up. #T2#
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Der Moot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Van Der Moot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karelin is controlling him.
Van Der Moot wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karelin manages to pass to side control.
Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Van Der Moot defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Moot is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Moot is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Karelin 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karelin wants to control but Van Der Moot is keeping him busy.
Van Der Moot is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Karelin stands up from half guard.
Van Der Moot doesn't manage to clinch there - Karelin circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karelin.
Rafael Van Der Moot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Moot moves in looking to clinch but Karelin pushes him off.
Karelin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Der Moot defends it well.
Van Der Moot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Der Moot lands a jab to the head.
Van Der Moot is looking to clinch.
Karelin is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Van Der Moot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Der Moot pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Der Moot can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Van Der Moot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Karelin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karelin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Van Der Moot Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Karelin is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafael Van Der Moot!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Atlantis gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baldwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atlantis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atlantis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Son Baldwin has been cut.
A big shot lands for Atlantis! That's hurt Baldwin! Will he recover? Atlantis fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Atlantis!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 785 Round 1
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Van Der Moot drives through and clinches with MonkeyD against the cage.
MonkeyD misses with the head strike.
MonkeyD takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Tecer MonkeyD has been cut.
A short left from Van Der Moot.
Knees to the body from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Van Der Moot breaks from the clinch.
Van Der Moot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Van Der Moot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Van Der Moot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Van Der Moot clinches.
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!#BC2#
Van Der Moot manages to break the clinch.
Van Der Moot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Van Der Moot moves into range and clinches up with MonkeyD.
Van Der Moot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MonkeyD is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Van Der Moot breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Der Moot. #CL2#
Van Der Moot has closed the distance and engaged MonkeyD in a clinch.
Van Der Moot scores with a hook to the body.#T1##BC2#
Van Der Moot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MonkeyD wants to stay close but Van Der Moot steps back to make room for something. MonkeyD seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Van Der Moot and MonkeyD drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafael Van Der Moot!
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