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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adebayo to the mat! Adebayo manages to get full guard.
Adebayo is wriggling around but Alvarez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adebayo's head. #SUB2#
Adebayo is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
Adebayo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Adebayo is working away.
Adebayo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Adebayo wants to sweep but Alvarez has passed to side control!
Alvarez wants to control but Adebayo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working to tighten his grip on Adebayo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Adebayo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alvarez is really squeezing tight and eventually Adebayo passes out! Alvarez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Alvarez!
In his post fight interview, Christian Alvarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 94: Tzeng vs Horatius
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Bernard drives through and clinches with Genie against the cage.
Bernard prevents Genie from breaking the clinch.
Bernard blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genie. #TD#
Bernard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Genie can't fight it off and eventually Bernard manages to take the fight to the floor. Genie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bernard looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bernard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bernard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Genie wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Genie wants to sweep here but Bernard controlling him for the moment.
Genie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard controlling from the top position.
Bernard won't allow Genie to sweep him here. #SU#
Bernard stands and steps away. Genie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Genie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bernard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Genie thinking. #T1##CL#
Bernard moves into the clinch successfully.
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bernard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Genie uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bernard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Genie has his hands clasped together but Bernard extends and breaks Genie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bernard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Bernard! |
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Event:
Highland 134
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick which misses Ixtlan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ixtlan tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
Ixtlan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ixtlan is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Ixtlan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ixtlan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ixtlan tries to get out of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Fitzgerald controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ixtlan's guard.#SUB#
Ixtlan has an active guard here but Fitzgerald has managed to pass into half guard.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzgerald not doing much here.
Ixtlan is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Fitzgerald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fitzgerald in particular looking to stall.
Ixtlan tries to get to full guard but Fitzgerald has control of the leg.
Fitzgerald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ixtlan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ixtlan trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.
Fitzgerald prevents Ixtlan from improving his position.
Fitzgerald is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ixtlan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Ixtlan drops Fitzgerald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fitzgerald looks back up at him and smiles so Ixtlan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ixtlan is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Ixtlan is trying to keep Fitzgerald in close.
Fitzgerald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ixtlan pulls Fitzgerald in to control the position.
Ixtlan looking to control.
#SU2#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ixtlan, up you get!
Fitzgerald thuds his shin into the meat of Ixtlan's side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ixtlan connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Fitzgerald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ixtlan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ixtlan's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ixtlan takes a step back to recover.
Ixtlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.#TD2#
Fitzgerald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Ixtlan is controlling from the bottom.
Ixtlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzgerald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ixtlan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald 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.
Ixtlan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Ixtlan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzgerald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Ixtlan is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ixtlan's half guard.
Fitzgerald is taking a breather. Ixtlan 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.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard but Fitzgerald has passed into side control.
Ixtlan keeps Fitzgerald under control for a moment.#T2##SU2#
Fitzgerald decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ixtlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzgerald. Ixtlan shrugs it off though.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ixtlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Fitzgerald stands up from Ixtlan's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ixtlan misses with a two punch combination.
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!#TD2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Ixtlan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ixtlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzgerald is one step ahead there.
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard. #REVR#
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan won't allow Fitzgerald to get back to his feet.
Ixtlan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan throws a strike but Fitzgerald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fitzgerald wants to get up but he can't break Ixtlan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Ixtlan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
Ixtlan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ixtlan looking to control.
Ixtlan has a closed guard, preventing Fitzgerald from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ixtlan, up you get!
Ixtlan throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fitzgerald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ixtlan trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald trying to control the action but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan trying to control from the bottom.
Fitzgerald not doing much here.
Ixtlan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan is working hard here to advance position.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard but Fitzgerald has mounted him!#T1#
Fitzgerald looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Fitzgerald is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Obel Ixtlan is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Fitzgerald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ixtlan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ixtlan's guard now, I'm sure.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Ixtlan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ixtlan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ixtlan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ixtlan wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Ixtlan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ixtlan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ixtlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ixtlan looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzgerald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard. #REVR#
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but Ixtlan is having none of it.
Ixtlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ixtlan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ixtlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald is trying to keep Ixtlan in close.
Ixtlan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ixtlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ixtlan pushes down on Fitzgerald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ixtlan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ixtlan prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Ixtlan is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ixtlan thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Obel Ixtlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ixtlan lands a nice short elbow.
Ixtlan throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Ixtlan lands strikes from half guard.
Ixtlan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Ixtlan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ixtlan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald is holding on to half guard well.
Ixtlan slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Obel Ixtlan.
I think Fitzgerald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald!
After winning the bout, Boyd Fitzgerald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AKF 38 | Human vs. Whok
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov taking a breather.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Valentine.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Valentine looks winded!
Magomedov is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov presses Valentine against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Valentine is rocked!
Magomedov is controlling Valentine's neck. Magomedov unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Valentine goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nikolai Magomedov!
The defeated Remy Valentine had this to say: 'I am going to get with my team and rethink a few thinks.'. |
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Event:
AKF 30 | Ringnes vs. Valentine
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Ringnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentine doesn't seem phased though.
Arild Ringnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ringnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Ringnes moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Ringnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Ringnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ringnes cracks Valentine with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Valentine goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Valentine wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arild Ringnes !
Arild Ringnes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Remy Valentine had this to say: 'I am going to get with my team and rethink a few thinks.'. |
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Event:
AKF 27 | Zy vs. Rram
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Dimitrov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Valentine to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Dimitrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentine.
Nice body kick from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
Dimitrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimitrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Dimitrov does no damage.
A nice side step and Valentine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov with a hook.
Dimitrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
OH! Valentine has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Dimitrov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Dimitrov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Valentine sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Remy Valentine was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to get with my team and rethink a few thinks.'. |
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Event:
AKF 23 | Ringnes vs. Durand
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Schultz. Those never looked like landing.
Valentine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Hans Schultz has been cut.
Schultz lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schultz throws a right hand that misses
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine catches Schultz napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Schultz goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Remy Valentine!
After winning the bout, Remy Valentine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Hans Schultz stepped up to the mic, saying ' "I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!"'. |
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