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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Russo instigates a clinch.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo tries to break free but Diamantov pushes him back against the cage.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russo is trying to push Diamantov away but Diamantov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Diamantov gets control of Russo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diamantov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Diamantov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Diamantov is trying to break the clinch but Russo is controlling him.
Diamantov wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diamantov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Russo up against the cage.
Russo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Russo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diamantov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
Russo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Russo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russo tries to break the clinch but Diamantov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diamantov is pressed up against the cage. Russo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diamantov down to the mat. Diamantov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Diamantov lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2#
Diamantov stands up and waves to Russo to follow him.
Diamantov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Diamantov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Russo is looking to control Diamantov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Russo avoid being mounted?
Russo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamantov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamantov trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Russo is defending against the submission attempts here by Diamantov.
#T3#
Diamantov content to control rather than advance.
Russo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamantov. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diamantov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diamantov in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Diamantov stands up and beckons Russo to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Diamantov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diamantov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamantov is staying tight to Russo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Diamantov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Russo tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Diamantov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Russo sprawls well initially but Diamantov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Diamantov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nathanial Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Diamantov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diamantov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Russo wants to get back to his feet but Diamantov is dominant here and he's now got Russo's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diamantov is persistently looking for the submission but Russo is defending it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamantov biding his time, controlling Russo. #T1##SUB2#
Russo fending off the submission attempt from Diamantov.
Russo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Diamantov looking for the choke but no joy.
Russo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3##SUB2#
Russo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diamantov.
Well, with Diamantov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Russo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Diamantov is not going to allow Russo to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diamantov controlling the positon.
Russo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Diamantov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Russo really is a fat lump.
Diamantov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Diamantov 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Diamantov 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamantov circles away.
#CL#
Russo forces Diamantov back against the cage and clinches.
Diamantov gets underhooks to prevent Russo's takedown attempt.
Russo is trying to stall.
#TD#
Russo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diamantov regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Diamantov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Russo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Russo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Diamantov jumps guard and drags Russo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamantov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Diamantov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard. #REVB#
Diamantov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Diamantov gets to his feet - Russo follows without any prompting.
Russo is looking to clinch but Diamantov is avoiding it.
#CL#
Diamantov gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Diamantov manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Diamantov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Russo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Russo blocks a head kick by Diamantov.
Russo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Diamantov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Russo to the ground. Diamantov is now in Russo's guard.#ES#
Russo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Diamantov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Russo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diamantov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diamantov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SU2#
Diamantov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##TD2#
Diamantov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Russo did well to prevent Diamantov getting side control.#SU2#
Diamantov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Russo to stand up. #TD2#
Diamantov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diamantov lands in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Russo is rocked!
Russo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diamantov slips nicely into half guard.
Oh Russo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diamantov in particular looking to stall.
Russo seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrei Diamantov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SU2#
Diamantov escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Diamantov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Russo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Andrei Diamantov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Diamantov is riding his opponent, not letting Russo buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Diamantov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diamantov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Diamantov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1#
VseShokoladov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Buysse shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Buysse was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
VseShokoladov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Buysse works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Buysse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Buysse is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. VseShokoladov is trying to escape and Buysse transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and VseShokoladov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buysse! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Buysse!
An out of breath Marc Buysse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigorian stuns Zass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Zass seems unphased.
Grigorian punishes Zass's body with a nice straight punch.
Zass shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Zass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian misses with a double jab.
Grigorian tests Zass's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grigorian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zass could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zass dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grigorian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Grigorian thuds his right hand into Zass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Grigorian thuds a left hand into Zass's body.
Zass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grigorian.
Zass shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Zass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Zass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Zass is looking to counter the offense by Grigorian and move into the clinch.
Zass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zass somewhat.
Grigorian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2##KD2#
Grigorian drops Zass with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zass looks back up at him and smiles so Grigorian waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grigorian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zass under the eye.
No joy there for Grigorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorian digs a good hook to Zass's body.
Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Zass is rocked!
BOOM! Grigorian lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zass. Zass tries to recover but Grigorian is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zass lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hosep Grigorian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Cthulhu misses.
Cthulhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brennan darts in looking for a takedown but Cthulhu gets double underhooks and turns Brennan into the cage.
Brennan shoots in but no luck this time.
Brennan throws a sloppy head kick and Cthulhu moves out of range easily.
Brennan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garth Brennan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cthulhu swings for the body but Brennan moves out of range.
Brennan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cthulhu sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cthulhu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cthulhu wants it to stay on the feet.
Cthulhu swings for the body but Brennan moves out of range.
Brennan is looking to clinch.
Cthulhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brennan.
#T1#
Cthulhu misses with a double jab.
Brennan misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brennan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cthulhu misses with a wild combination.
Brennan closes the distance but Cthulhu moves to the side
and Cthulhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brennan throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Cthulhu counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Cthulhu breaks from the clinch.
Brennan wants to clinch.#T2#
Cthulhu fails to land with a series of punches.
Brennan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brennan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cthulhu defends well and Brennan ends up having to push Cthulhu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cthulhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cthulhu takes a swing at Brennan's ribcage but misses.
Brennan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cthulhu sprawls and moves away.
Cthulhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Brennan is just out of range.
Brennan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cthulhu.
Brennan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cthulhu sprawls and moves away.
Brennan shoots and misses #CL2#
and Cthulhu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cthulhu tries to break free but Brennan pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Cthulhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brennan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cthulhu is defending well.
Cthulhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brennan trying to stall but Cthulhu improves his position.
Cthulhu is trying to push Brennan away but Brennan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brennan prevents Cthulhu from breaking the clinch.
Brennan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brennan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cthulhu's efforts to push away.
Cthulhu has had enough of the clinch but Brennan keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brennan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cthulhu can't break the clinch.
Brennan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cthulhu's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brennan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brennan taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kleshnya Cthulhu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cthulhu misses the shot to the body.
Brennan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cthulhu takes a swing at Brennan's ribcage but misses.
Cthulhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brennan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cthulhu.
Brennan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cthulhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Cthulhu does no damage.
Cthulhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brennan throws a sloppy head kick and Cthulhu moves out of range easily.
Cthulhu unleashes a big counter combination but Brennan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cthulhu lands with a good body shot.
Cthulhu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cthulhu duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Garth Brennan has been cut.
Brennan fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Brennan tries for a takedown but Cthulhu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cthulhu takes a swing at Brennan's ribcage but misses.
Kleshnya Cthulhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Cthulhu.
Cthulhu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garth Brennan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brennan is looking to clinch but Cthulhu is avoiding it.
Cthulhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Brennan is just out of range.
Brennan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kleshnya Cthulhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brennan avoids the body shot from Cthulhu.
Cthulhu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brennan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brennan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cthulhu.
Cthulhu misses the shot to the body.
Cthulhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Brennan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cthulhu throws a right and a left that Brennan avoids nicely.
Cthulhu lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Cthulhu lands a left and a right that send Brennan crashing to the mat, dazed. Cthulhu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Brennan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cthulhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Brennan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Cthulhu moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Brennan! Cthulhu continues to tee off on Brennan, landing with a left and a right! Cthulhu connects with a right hand that leaves Brennan sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Cthulhu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kleshnya Cthulhu!
Kleshnya Cthulhu took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Sam looks to land a combination. Sothoth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Yog Sothoth has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Sothoth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sothoth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sam avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Sothoth dives in and scores a takedown into Sam's guard.#SUB#
Sothoth drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sothoth seems to have locked his on tight now - Sam screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sothoth, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yog Sothoth!
After the fight, Yog Sothoth 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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