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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Gladius #29
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rash looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rash is standing up over Santos. Santos looks to escape but Rash dives 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.#REVB#
Santos being controlled for a moment.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rash is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Santos is trying to control Rash's posture but Rash avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Santos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rash presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rash tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Rash controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rash with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Santos reaches up to try and pull Rash in and control his posture, but Rash latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Santos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Rash!
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Event:
Gladius #20
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rash.
Rash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Mayfield.
Rash dodges the punch combination from Mayfield.
And Rash tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayfield swinging wildly here.
Rash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackie Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Mayfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Rash with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Mayfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mayfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rash tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayfield swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Mayfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Mayfield does no damage.
Rash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayfield feints a jab promting Rash to slip. Mayfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rash slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mayfield lands a head shot.#T2#
Mayfield misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rash counters with a single leg into guard. Mayfield didn't expect that. #ES#
Mayfield pushes Rash off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackie Mayfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayfield missing with a left hand there. Rash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rash tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayfield scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Mayfield coming out on top.
Mayfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mayfield swings for the body but Rash moves out of range.
Mayfield throws a right and a left that Rash avoids nicely.
Mayfield connects with the punch.
A jab from Mayfield misses.
Rash feints the counter takedown.
Mayfield falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Rash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Mayfield wants to improve his position but Rash is controlling well.
Rash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rash manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mayfield to take his back!#SUB2#
Mayfield is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Rash has locked on a rear naked choke here! Mayfield is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bill Rash!
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Event:
Gladius #14
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Krueger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krueger throws a body punch but Rash moves out of range.
Rash slips under a jab from Krueger.
Rash feints the counter takedown.
Rash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krueger lands with a slapping head kick.
Rash misses with a takedown
and Krueger counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krueger.
Nice body kick from Krueger.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Krueger lands a big uppercut and Rash crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rash looks OK. Krueger waves Rash back to his feet!#ROC#
Rash is rocked!
Rash leaves his chin hanging out and Krueger seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rash crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Krueger!
A less than humble Freddy Krueger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Gladius #11
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Rash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Porter throws a body punch but Rash moves out of range.
Rash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Porter misses.
Porter misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Rash counters with a single leg into guard. Porter didn't expect that.
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.
Rash passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rash has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rash seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Porter is holding on tight.
Porter is trying to escape the mount but Rash keeps good control and instead manages to take Porter's back.
#SUB2#
Rash working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Porter is doing well to defend. Rash seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Porter is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bill Rash!
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Event:
Gladius #6
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mart moves away.#TD#
Mart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holmsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Holmsen's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mart tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmsen is retaining full guard. #SU#
Mart stands and steps away. Holmsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmsen. Mart does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Mart misses.
Holmsen missing with a left hand there. Mart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Mart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmsen's head.
Mart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmsen defending well though.
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!
Mart with the ground and pound but Holmsen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Mart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmsen is looking to stand up but Mart isn't so interested in that idea.
Mart looking to sit in guard and control but Holmsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Holmsen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holmsen prevents Mart from getting back to his feet.
Mart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Mart manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Holmsen throws a looping overhand right but Mart ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Holmsen. Those never looked like landing.
Mart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carl Mart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmsen misses with a body shot.
A combination from Holmsen does no damage.
Mart looks to land a combination but Holmsen avoids it well.
Holmsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mart or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmsen, which made it look bad.
Mart shoots in for a takedown but Holmsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Mart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Mart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Holmsen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmsen as he jumps to the side.
Mart is breathing heavily.
Mart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mart somewhat.
Holmsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Holmsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mart defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Holmsen. No joy for Mart on that attempt.
Holmsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mart moves away.
Holmsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmsen lands with a good body shot.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Holmsen. Beautiful body shot.
Holmsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mart tries to keep at a distance but Holmsen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Holmsen breaks from the clinch.
Holmsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holmsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Holmsen closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Holmsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mart rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mart manages to avoid it.
Mart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mart is just out of range.
Holmsen misses with a body shot.
Holmsen tries to clinch up.
Mart tries to counter with a takedown but Holmsen is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommas Holmsen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Holmsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Mart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmsen's guard.
Mart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mart trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mart trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Holmsen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Holmsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mart manages to avoid it.#T1#
Holmsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mart.
Holmsen walks into a stiff left hand from Mart.
Holmsen missing with a left hand there. Mart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mart shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmsen tries to sprawl out of it but Mart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmsen thuds a left hand into Mart's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmsen swings for the body but Mart moves out of range.
Mart went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Holmsen lands a right hook to the body.
Holmsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mart was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmsen.
Mart ducks under a wild hook from Holmsen.
Nice body punch from Holmsen. #T2#
Mart walks into a jab.#CL2#
Holmsen has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmsen.
Holmsen throws a good cross that connects.
Mart moves out of range of the strikes.
Mart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmsen misses with the combination.
Holmsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mart.
Mart misses with a takedown attempt - Holmsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mart defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Mart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Holmsen lands a big right hook! Mart looks hurt but is still standing! Holmsen lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Mart falls down and Holmsen dives in with a huge hammer fist! Mart's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Holmsen runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommas Holmsen!
An out of breath Tommas Holmsen 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:
Gladius #7
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Maxwell misses. #TD2#
Rash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rash lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Maxwell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rash has picked Maxwell up and slammed him! Maxwell can't keep hold of the triangle and Rash manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Maxwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rash off and has taken his back!
Rash covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Maxwell is persistently looking for the submission but Rash is defending it well.
#T1##SUB#
Maxwell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rash has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Maxwell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rash is defending well though. Maxwell let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Maxwell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Rash's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rash manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maxwell's guard. Nice work there by Rash.
Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Maxwell keeping full guard, as Rash tries to pass. #SUB#
Maxwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maxwell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maxwell wants to stand up but Rash is controlling him. #SUB#
Maxwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Maxwell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rash stacks Maxwell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rash!
Maxwell tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rash easily slips into full mount!
Rash controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Rash 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.#SUB2#
Rash looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Maxwell is trying to reverse the position but instead Rash has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Rash is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maxwell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Maxwell tries to break free.
Maxwell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Rash is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maxwell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rash biding his time, controlling Maxwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Rash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maxwell connects with a nice looking jab.
Rash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Maxwell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Maxwell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rash has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rash trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Maxwell actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Maxwell is looking to escape.#SUB#
Maxwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maxwell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rash has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rash content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rash is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Maxwell is in real trouble.
Maxwell turns into Rash and is now in his guard.
Rash keeping full guard, as Maxwell tries to pass.
Maxwell is working Rash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maxwell throws a strike but Rash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Maxwell has an active guard here but Rash has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Maxwell trying to control here.
Rash content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rash looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maxwell trying to control here.
Rash controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Maxwell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rash is on him like a limpet, forcing Maxwell back against the cage.
Rash is trying to drag Maxwell to the mat but Maxwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rash is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Rash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maxwell, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Rash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maxwell pushes Rash away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rash gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rash is staying tight to Maxwell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maxwell gets back to half guard.
Bill Rash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxwell is looking to get back to is feet but Rash passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Maxwell is trying to control Rash's posture but Rash avoids it.
Maxwell tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Maxwell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rash asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maxwell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rash presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Maxwell is just holding on here. Rash manages to take his back.
#SUB2#
Maxwell is holding on to Rash 's glove but Rash gets free and slips his arm under Maxwell 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Maxwell is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bill Rash!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Massey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rash tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Massey is in Rash's guard.
Massey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Massey throwing strikes but missing.
Rash has Massey pulled in close to control his posture.
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.#SUB2#
Massey stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rash has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Massey manages to get his head free but now Rash has transitioned to an armbar! Massey grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rash! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Rash!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Weiss has been cut.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mart lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Weiss is rocked!#CUT2#
Bobby Weiss's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Weiss's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Mart!
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