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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Karate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Karate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Karate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Karate persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barty Karate. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Karate gets a clinch.
Garcia is working for takedown but Karate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karate shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Karate has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
#TD#
Karate gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Karate will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Karate is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Karate is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karate manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Garcia wants to control from the top but Karate keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karate is pulling down on Garcia's head. It's preventing any offense from Garcia, at least for the moment.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Karate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karate keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. #T3#
Karate lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Garcia trying to control but Karate is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Karate moves into the clinch.
Karate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Karate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karate is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4##TD#
Karate tightens his grip and picks Garcia up, before dumping him to the ground. Garcia manages to land in guard.
Karate is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Karate sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Garcia doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Karate paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Garcia - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Armando Garcia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Songwong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karate tries to clinch but Songwong is having none of it.
Karate lunges at Songwong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Songwong's hand.
Songwong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Songwong motions for Karate to come forward. Songwong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Songwong avoids the head kick by Karate.
Songwong throws a front kick aimed at Karate's knee but Karate avoids it well.
Karate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Songwong thinks about the counter body kick.
Songwong looks for a takedown but Karate sprawls well.
Karate lands a head kick. Songwong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Songwong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Songwong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Songwong closes the distance and pushes Karate back into the cage.#BC#
Karate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Karate changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Songwong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Songwong tries to improve position but can't.
Songwong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Songwong is pressing down on Karate's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Songwong is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Karate frees his head nicely. Oh but Songwong has switched to an armbar! Karate is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yu Sei Songwong!
A very excited looking Yu Sei Songwong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Underbridge darts in looking for a takedown but Karate gets double underhooks and turns Underbridge into the cage. #CL#
Karate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Underbridge, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Karate pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karate trying to control the position here. #ES#
Karate uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Underbridge shoots in for a takedown but Karate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Underbridge stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Karate clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Karate jumps into guard, dragging Underbridge to the mat.
Karate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Underbridge manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1##SU#
Karate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Underbridge tries to clinch but Karate is having none of it.
Underbridge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barty Karate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Underbridge.
Underbridge with a poor takedown #CL#
and Karate counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Karate pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karate has Underbridge pulled in close to control his posture.
Underbridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karate keeping moving, preventing Underbridge from controlling successfully. #T2##ES#
Karate is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Karate has clasped his hands together around Underbridge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Underbridge tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Karate will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underbridge trying to get back to his feet but Karate is in full control for now.
Karate trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Underbridge doesn't escape.
Karate seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Underbridge for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karate continues to stall.
Karate scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Underbridge is looking for a way out. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karate is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Karate not allowing Underbridge to control his hands. #SUB#
Karate 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, Underbridge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Karate is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Underbridge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barty Karate dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Underbridge goes for a double leg but Karate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karate continues to drive forward.#CL#
Karate takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Underbridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Underbridge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karate quickly recovers to half guard.
Karate makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Karate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Underbridge can do to turn this around?
Underbridge tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Karate moves into the clinch.#BC#
Karate manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underbridge shoots in looking for a takedown but Karate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Underbridge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underbridge as he jumps to the side.
Underbridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Karate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Underbridge throws a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Karate takes the fight into the clinch.
Underbridge can't get the takedown.
Barty Karate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Underbridge.#TD#
Karate decides to pull guard.
Underbridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Karate is retaining full guard.
Karate wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Underbridge throwing strikes but missing.
Karate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karate managing to control the position.
Underbridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Karate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##ES#
Karate has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Underbridge is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Karate struggles to land a body shot inside as Underbridge controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karate tries a knee to the head but Underbridge blocks it.
Karate stalling.
Underbridge jumps guard but Karate stands there with Underbridge around his waist. Underbridge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karate is pressed up against the cage. Underbridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karate down to the mat. Karate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Karate throws a low kick, looking for Underbridge's leg but Underbridge calmly moves out of range.
Karate shoots in looking for a takedown but Underbridge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Underbridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Underbridge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karate counters with a thumping low kick.
Barty Karate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karate throws a head kick that misses.
Karate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Underbridge gets tackled into the cage by Karate. Karate maintains the clinch.
Underbridge tries to pull guard but Karate won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Underbridge's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Karate manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Karate had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Underbridge defends it easily.
Karate has control of Underbridge's left arm, preventing Underbridge from doing any damage.
Underbridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Karate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Underbridge manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Karate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Underbridge trying to keep a closed guard but Karate is proving a slippery customer.
Karate content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barty Karate dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Karate shoots in but no luck this time.
Underbridge closes the distance but Karate moves to the side #TD#
and Karate counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Underbridge working for submissions but it's allowed Karate to get to half guard.
Karate working Underbridge over with strikes.
Karate trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Karate.#T1##SUB#
Karate is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karate thows a huge punch but Underbridge dodges it nicely.
Karate drops an elbow to the side of Underbridge's head.
Underbridge trying to control but Karate postures up.
Karate scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Underbridge is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Karate has latched onto it... Big trouble! Karate pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Underbridge is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Karate!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barty Karate! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Borkechev clinches up against the cage.
Borkechev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karate's elbow. #TD#
Borkechev jumps guard.
Borkechev pulls Karate in close to his closed guard and prevents Karate from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karate stopping the sweep attempt from Borkechev.
Karate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borkechev managing to control the position.
Karate is looking to stand up but Borkechev won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borkechev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karate manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Karate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borkechev controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Karate is looking for a triangle but Borkechev pushes his legs off easily.
Karate is looking to stand up but Borkechev isn't so interested in that idea.
Karate controlling Borkechev's posture.
Borkechev postures up.
Borkechev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karate being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borkechev wants to stand and escape but instead Karate has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Karate trying to control the position from guard on top but Borkechev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Borkechev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karate wanted to stand there but Borkechev had control of the position.
Borkechev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Borkechev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karate's guard.
Borkechev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Borkechev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borkechev content to stall in guard here.
Karate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Karate prevents Borkechev from improving his position.
Borkechev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borkechev.
Karate stopping the sweep attempt from Borkechev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Karate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borkechev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karate has managed to get both his arms back between Borkechev's legs - danger averted.
Karate would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Borkechev throws a wild body kick that Karate sees coming a mile off.
Borkechev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karate can do to turn this around?
Borkechev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borkechev wants it to stay on the feet.
Borkechev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karate.
Karate is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Borkechev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karate's guard.
Karate is pulling down on Borkechev's head to control his posture.
Borkechev won't allow Karate to sweep him here.
Borkechev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate wants to sweep here but Borkechev controlling him for the moment.
Borkechev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Karate wants to stand and escape but Borkechev is having none of it. #SU#
Borkechev gets to his feet. Karate looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karate blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Borkechev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karate sprawls well initially but Borkechev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Borkechev escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Borkechev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karate has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Borkechev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Karate is breathing heavily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Borkechev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karate looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Borkechev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karate, who protects the arm well.
Karate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borkechev connects with a decent elbow.
Karate gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borkechev prevents Karate from improving his position.#T3#
Karate is trying to control but can't.
Borkechev tries to stand and escape but Karate is controlling the position.
Borkechev wants to pass to mount but Karate is defending the position. #SUB#
Borkechev is trying to work for a kimura but Karate is defending well.
Borkechev prevents Karate from improving his position.
Borkechev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borkechev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borkechev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Karate controls his leg.
Karate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borkechev is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karate strikes from the bottom but Borkechev uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Borkechev throws the left hand but Karate avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Borkechev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karate - the referee stops the clock and Borkechev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karate. Borkechev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borkechev.
Karate gets back to half guard.
Borkechev trying to mount his opponent but Karate defends it. #SUB#
Borkechev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yaroslav Borkechev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate wants to control but Borkechev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Borkechev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borkechev is just content to waste time from the top position. Karate takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Borkechev tries to stand but Karate is controlling from the bottom.
Borkechev is stalling in the full guard.
Karate is trying to keep Borkechev in close.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borkechev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Karate misses. #CL#
Borkechev rushes Karate and presses him up against the cage.
Karate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karate gets underhooks to prevent Borkechev's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Borkechev breaks from the clinch.
Karate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Karate looks for a takedown but Borkechev sprawls well.
Karate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karate has a takedown stuffed.
Yaroslav Borkechev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barty Karate.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karate or perhaps it was just good defense by Borkechev, which made it look bad. #CL#
Borkechev closes the distance and pushes Karate back into the cage.
Karate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borkechev walks away with a smile on his face. Karate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Borkechev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karate to the mat! Karate manages to get full guard.
Karate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borkechev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SU#
Borkechev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karate, up you get! #TD#
Borkechev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Borkechev escapes and gets back to his feet.
Borkechev throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Karate takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borkechev slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaroslav Borkechev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borkechev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Borkechev! |
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