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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EFA 6 Camara vs Bjj
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Holt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Ham Kim has been cut.
Holt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Kim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holt to the mat! Holt manages to get full guard.
Holt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holt wants to stand but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim works over Holt with some ground and pound from guard.
Kim chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kim scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim is working Holt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holt wants to stand and escape but Kim is having none of it.
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Holt blocks nicely.
Holt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Kim lands a couple of digs.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Holt is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim loads up on a big left hand. Holt felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kim looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Holt can't hide his disappointment, as Kim celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ham Kim!
A relieved looking Ham Kim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFA 6 Camara vs Bjj
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Aristova gets a takedown into half guard.
Proalta is looking for a sweep. Aristova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aristova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Proalta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Proalta actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Proalta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aristova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Aristova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Proalta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aristova has managed to get both his arms back between Proalta's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proalta working a defensive guard but Aristova passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aristova thows a huge punch but Proalta dodges it nicely.
Proalta keeping control of the position.
Proalta is trying to get back to full guard.
Aristova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Proalta wants to control but Aristova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Proalta works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU#
Aristova stands up and waves to Proalta to follow him. #TD#
Aristova shoots in and bounces Proalta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Proalta working for a triangle but Aristova defends it easily.
Aristova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aristova won't allow Proalta to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Aristova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Proalta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aristova has managed to get both his arms back between Proalta's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Aristova gets to his feet - Proalta follows without any prompting.
Dimitri Aristova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Aristova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Proalta is trying to defend but Aristova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Aristova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Aristova misses.
Proalta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aristova.#TD#
Aristova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Aristova decides to stand up. #TD#
Aristova gets a double leg takedown into Proalta's guard.
Dimitri Aristova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aristova stands up over Proalta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aristova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aristova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proalta can do to turn this around?#T1#
Aristova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Proalta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aristova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aristova trying to control but Proalta is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aristova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Aristova lying in Proalta's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Proalta decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Aristova taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Proalta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Lyon throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Lyon didn't expect that.
Lyon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyon has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyon throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva is looking to counter the offense by Lyon and move into the clinch.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Leslie Silva has been cut.
Lyon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Lyon tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Lyon manages to avoid the attempt.
Lyon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Lyon, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Lyon against the cage but Lyon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Lyon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lyon lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lyon points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Silva wakes up just in time to hear Lyon thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yassine Lyon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Singh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sandoval circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Sandoval clinches up with Singh and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sandoval rushes Singh and presses him up against the cage.
Sandoval goes for a takedown in the clinch but Singh prevents it.
Singh wants to break free but Sandoval has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Singh tries to circle away but Sandoval has him pinned against the cage.
Sandoval could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Singh working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Singh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sandoval has him pressed against the cage.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandoval won't allow it.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandoval has double underhooks.
Singh tries to break free but Sandoval pushes him back against the cage.
Sandoval has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Singh after a bit of a struggle.
Sandoval keeps control of Singh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sandoval prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.
Singh can't break the clinch.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandoval has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Sandoval tightens his grip and picks Singh up, before dumping him to the ground. Singh manages to land in guard.
Sandoval is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Singh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singh wants to stand but Sandoval is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sandoval throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh is trying to control the position but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singh's head.
Sandoval landing some decent shots from guard.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses.
Sandoval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sandoval manages to pass to side control. #T4##SUB#
Sandoval is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Singh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandoval has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sandoval scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Sandoval looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sandoval is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Sandoval dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Singh cracks Sandoval with a good jab.
Josh Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sandoval momentarily.
Sandoval gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sandoval tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Singh is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sandoval buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sandoval!! Sandoval is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Singh throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Singh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Omalley lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Dong Sandoval has been cut.
A cross from Omalley lands.
George Omalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sandoval thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sandoval throws a jab when Omalley was well out of range.
A nice side step and Omalley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Omalley connects with a nice cross there... Sandoval is looking wobbly and Omalley recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sandoval to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Omalley jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Omalley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Holt lands a left and a right that send Carey crashing to the mat, dazed. Holt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Van Carey has been cut.
Holt drops Carey with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Carey! Holt dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Holt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 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.#TD#
Proalta tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Proalta is looking to improve his position.
Proalta is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Proalta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Proalta's legs - danger averted.
Proalta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proalta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Proalta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Proalta up and slammed him! Proalta can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proalta is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Proalta's face as Silva controls the position. #SUB#
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Proalta is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Silva working away.
Proalta is being controlled here.
Silva working away.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Proalta is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Proalta's face as Silva controls the position.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Proalta enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Proalta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Proalta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Silva not doing much here.
#T3##SUB2#
Proalta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is taking a breather. Proalta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Proalta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Proalta on the ground.
Proalta is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
Well, with Proalta on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Silva is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Proalta looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Proalta. #T4#
Silva just trying to survive but Proalta is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Proalta working for the choke.
Proalta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Proalta looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva just trying to survive but Proalta is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Silva fending off the submission attempt from Proalta. #SUB2#
Silva is in a bad position with Proalta working for a choke. Silva manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
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 Cecil Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Proalta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Proalta's legs - danger averted.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Proalta throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Proalta's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Proalta is letting Silva control him for a moment.
Proalta is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Proalta is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Proalta for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Proalta tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Proalta is looking to reverse the position.
Proalta is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Proalta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Proalta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Proalta sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proalta can do to turn this around?
Proalta trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Proalta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Proalta in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Proalta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proalta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecil Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Proalta tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Proalta sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Proalta looking for submissions off his back.
Proalta is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB2#
Proalta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva is taking a breather. Proalta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Proalta slips the punch.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Proalta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Proalta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Proalta is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Silva 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.
Silva continues to stall.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Proalta is looking to cinch up a triangle. Silva throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Proalta's body to avoid the submission. Proalta has instead reached around Silva's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Proalta arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Proalta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Gandu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Warren.
Warren scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Gandu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Warren struggling a bit here.
Warren takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gandu working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Warren is rocked!
Warren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh Warren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gandu avoids the strikes from the bottom by Warren.
Gandu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Warren is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gandu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remlish Gandu!
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