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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Core Combat III
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
#R1#
McGee darts in looking for a takedown but Mitokoshiak gets double underhooks and turns McGee into the cage.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitokoshiak as he avoids it easily. #CL#
McGee clinches up with Mitokoshiak and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mitokoshiak gets control of McGee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mitokoshiak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGee trying to control but Mitokoshiak is working from the bottom.
Mitokoshiak wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
Mitokoshiak is still trying to improve position.
Mitokoshiak keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
Mitokoshiak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee passes into half guard.
Mitokoshiak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McGee is trying to control. Mitokoshiak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
McGee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitokoshiak sees it coming and defends easily.
Mitokoshiak is looking to control McGee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitokoshiak avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McGee is working for a submission of some sort.
McGee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mitokoshiak's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitokoshiak trying to control but McGee postures up.
Mitokoshiak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mitokoshiak blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGee.
McGee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mitokoshiak pushes McGee off looking to stand but McGee dives back in and keeps control.
Mitokoshiak wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Mitokoshiak looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Javor Mitokoshiak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitokoshiak gets the takedown into side control.
McGee is trying to control Mitokoshiak's posture but Mitokoshiak avoids it.
McGee is looking for a sweep.
McGee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitokoshiak off and has taken his back!
McGee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Mitokoshiak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGee's arms. #T3#
McGee trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
McGee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mitokoshiak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mitokoshiak for a finish. #SUB#
Mitokoshiak is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McGee gets his way!
#SUB#
McGee is persistently looking for the submission but Mitokoshiak is defending it well.
McGee somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T4#
McGee avoiding Mitokoshiak 's attempts to control his hands.
Mitokoshiak avoids the strikes from McGee. #SUB#
Mitokoshiak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGee's arms.
You can see the frustration on Mitokoshiak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
McGee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mitokoshiak is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
McGee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mitokoshiak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mitokoshiak for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim McGee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mitokoshiak scores with a one two! McGee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mitokoshiak misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Mitokoshiak lands but McGee takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Tim McGee has been cut.#CL2#
Mitokoshiak has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Mitokoshiak successfully pulls guard.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitokoshiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tim McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee advances position into side control!
We've been informed that Mitokoshiak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Mitokoshiak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGee throws an elbow but Mitokoshiak slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Mitokoshiak wants to control but McGee postures up.
McGee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mitokoshiak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mitokoshiak is not content to let McGee control the position. #SUB#
McGee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mitokoshiak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mitokoshiak tries to escape but McGee is in control.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Mitokoshiak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGee working the ground and pound from side control.
McGee is working Mitokoshiak over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGee lands a nice forearm strike.
McGee has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitokoshiak is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McGee working for a guillotine from mount but Mitokoshiak is in no mood to give up.
McGee looking to control but Mitokoshiak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Mitokoshiak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McGee.
McGee fails to advance to Mitokoshiak's back.
McGee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitokoshiak can do to turn this around?
Poor strikes thrown by McGee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGee looking to control but Mitokoshiak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
McGee working for a submission but Mitokoshiak is keeping him at bay.
McGee breaks from Mitokoshiak's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGee prevents Mitokoshiak from getting the reversal.#T4#
McGee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mitokoshiak is trying desperately to improve position.
Mitokoshiak is breathing heavily.
McGee misses with a head shot.#SUB#
McGee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mitokoshiak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mitokoshiak shrugs it off.
McGee wants to control the pace but Mitokoshiak is squirming around nicely.
McGee 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.
McGee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitokoshiak tries to buck McGee off but he can't manage it.
Mitokoshiak is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action.
McGee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim McGee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim McGee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitokoshiak was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Mitokoshiak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mitokoshiak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mitokoshiak smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Mitokoshiak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGee's guard.#SUB#
McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McGee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
McGee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitokoshiak wants to stand but McGee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mitokoshiak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Mitokoshiak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGee, up you get!
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitokoshiak.
Mitokoshiak misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Mitokoshiak rushes McGee and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mitokoshiak pulls guard.
Mitokoshiak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitokoshiak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitokoshiak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGee slips nicely into half guard.
McGee trying to control from half guard but Mitokoshiak is working away. #T3#
McGee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitokoshiak defending well though. #SUB#
McGee is trying to work for a kimura but Mitokoshiak is defending well.
Javor Mitokoshiak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitokoshiak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Mitokoshiak defends the submission attempt.
McGee wants to take a breather but Mitokoshiak is having none of it.
McGee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee blocks the strikes from Mitokoshiak.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitokoshiak defending well though.
McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee looks to land a strike but Mitokoshiak avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitokoshiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGee tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitokoshiak is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
McGee closes the distance and pushes Mitokoshiak back into the cage.
Mitokoshiak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitokoshiak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tim McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitokoshiak looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Mitokoshiak throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javor Mitokoshiak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim McGee!
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Event:
ACE17 Mi VS Sage III
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Nidargo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kush, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nidargo manages to break the clinch.
Kush misses with a few strikes there.
Nidargo moves in looking to clinch but Kush pushes him off.#KD#
Kush drops Nidargo with a beautiful combination! Nidargo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kush is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Jmm Nidargo has been cut.
Kush misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nidargo on the side of the head. #ROC#
Nidargo is rocked!
Kush tries a head kick but it misses.
Nidargo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kush finish him?
Nidargo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nidargo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nidargo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nidargo.
Kush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nidargo throws a sloppy head kick and Kush moves out of range easily.
Nidargo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nidargo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kush in his tracks. #T1#
Nidargo dodges the punch combination from Kush.
Kush connects with the punch.
Nidargo blocks a low kick nicely.
Kush throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kush. No joy for Nidargo on that attempt.
Jason Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jmm Nidargo.
Kush just misses with a punch to the body.
Kush looks to throw the jab but Nidargo is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nidargo.
Kush misses with a straight left.
Kush cracks Nidargo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Kush keeps the fight on the outside.
Nidargo is looking to clinch.
Kush ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nidargo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kush avoids it really well and circles away.
Kush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nidargo looks winded!
Kush misses with a head kick.
Kush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nidargo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nidargo! But no joy.
Nidargo wants to clinch
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nidargo tries to clinch up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nidargo.
Nidargo fails with the takedown.
It looked like Kush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Kush has knocked Nidargo down with a huge combo! Kush steps away and waves a wobbly Nidargo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A slow jab from Kush misses its intended target.
Kush cracks Nidargo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Nidargo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kush pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Nidargo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Kush!
After the fight, Jason Kush was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ACE13 MI vs Jones
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Lobachevskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nidargo.#TD2#
Lobachevskiy scores with a takedown into Nidargo's guard.
Nidargo is wriggling around but Lobachevskiy manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is working for a kimura but Nidargo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is working for a kimura but Nidargo is defending it quite comfortably.
Lobachevskiy is looking to advance position but Nidargo won't allow it.
Nidargo is looking for a sweep. Lobachevskiy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nidargo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lobachevskiy has cracked it and Nidargo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lobachevskiy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikolay Lobachevskiy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Rogreguz avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
Rogreguz throws a wild body kick that Faaloloto sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Rogreguz.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Faaloloto throws a lazy head kick
and Rogreguz counters with a two punch combo.
Faaloloto misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Rogreguz rushes Faaloloto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faaloloto wants to break free but Rogreguz has control.
Rogreguz looking to throw knees to the head but Faaloloto is blocking nicely.
Faaloloto is trying to break the clinch but Rogreguz has him pressed against the cage.
Faaloloto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rogreguz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Faaloloto breaks the clinch.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Rogreguz counters by clinching up.
Faaloloto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rogreguz wants a takedown but no success here.
Faaloloto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##BC#
Rogreguz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
A big head kick from Faaloloto and Rogreguz is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Rogreguz is rocked!
Faaloloto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogreguz is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Faaloloto stands up and waves to Rogreguz to follow him.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but Rogreguz moves out of range.
#CL#
Rogreguz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Faaloloto manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Faaloloto gets caught flat footed, as Rogreguz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Rogreguz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rogreguz throws a low kick, looking for Faaloloto's leg but Faaloloto calmly moves out of range.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogreguz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses
and Rogreguz counters with a two punch combo.
Lolohea Faaloloto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faaloloto looks winded!
Faaloloto fails to land with a series of punches.
Faaloloto scores with a head kick. Rogreguz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh Rogreguz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Rogreguz lands with a right hand.
Rogreguz dodges the punch combination from Faaloloto.
Rogreguz seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Rogreguz clinches. #BC#
Rogreguz breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Faaloloto as Rogreguz shoots in.
Faaloloto avoids the body shot from Rogreguz.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Faaloloto lands a head kick. Rogreguz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Faaloloto! Rogreguz is backing up but he can't get away as Faaloloto lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Rogreguz and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lolohea Faaloloto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Skinner misses with a hook. Luez ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Skinner. Those never looked like landing.
Luez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skinner.#KD2#
Skinner lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Luez sprawling to the canvas. Skinner follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Luez hang on? #ROC2#
Luez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Herman Luez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skinner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh Luez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skinner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luez trying to control the position.
Skinner is looking to work some ground and pound but Luez has wrist control.
Luez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Luez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skinner's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skinner wants to get back to his feet but Luez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skinner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luez trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Luez seems to have got his legs back now.
Luez postures up in Skinner's guard and throws a big left but Skinner blocks it.
Luez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skinner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Luez 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.#T1#
Luez won't allow Skinner to get back to his feet.
Luez is looking to work some ground and pound but Skinner has wrist control.#SU#
Luez stands up and waves to Skinner to follow him. #KD2#
Skinner drops Luez with a left and a right! Oh, Luez is hurt - Skinner dives into side control looking to finish!
Skinner wants to stand but Luez has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skinner wants to stand but Luez is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Luez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Skinner wants to sweep here but Luez controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Luez trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Luez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luez wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Skinner working a defensive guard here.
Skinner looking for a sweep. Not yet Skinner, not yet. #T3#
Skinner wants to stand up but Luez is controlling him.
Luez preventing the sweep.
Luez trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luez is really struggling to control Skinner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Skinner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luez is one step ahead there.
Skinner looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.
Skinner lands a glancing blow to the side of Luez's head.
Skinner scores with a sloppy right hand. Luez should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skinner closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Luez out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Skinner!
During a confident post fight interview, Zack Skinner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Mitokoshiak shoots for a takedown but Novez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Novez.
Mitokoshiak fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Novez. No joy for Mitokoshiak on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javor Mitokoshiak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitokoshiak fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitokoshiak scores with a hook to the body. Novez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1##TD#
Mitokoshiak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mitokoshiak lands in his opponent's guard.
Novez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Novez wants to sweep here but Mitokoshiak controlling him for the moment.
Mitokoshiak wants to control from the top but Novez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mitokoshiak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mitokoshiak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitokoshiak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Mitokoshiak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Novez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Novez looking for a sweep. Not yet Novez, not yet.
Mitokoshiak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Novez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitokoshiak won't allow Novez to sweep him here.
Mitokoshiak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novez trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mitokoshiak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Novez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitokoshiak has managed to get both his arms back between Novez's legs - danger averted.
Mitokoshiak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Novez on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Novez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mitokoshiak defends well.
Novez looks winded!
Mitokoshiak wants to pass the guard but Novez is keeping the position.
Novez keeping moving, preventing Mitokoshiak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Novez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitokoshiak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitokoshiak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Novez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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Mitokoshiak throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Novez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mitokoshiak frees his head nicely. Oh but Novez has switched to an armbar! Mitokoshiak is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Malaki Novez!
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