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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 32: Skeletal Remains
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Morales pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez looking for a takedown. #TD#
Lopez has hold of one of Morales's legs. Morales is fighting the takedown attempt but Lopez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Morales controlling Lopez's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Morales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1##ES2#
Morales pushes Lopez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Morales rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez is pressed up against the cage. Morales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopez down to the mat. Lopez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Morales pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morales.#TD2#
Morales manages to pull guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Morales is retaining full guard. #T2#
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
Morales has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Lopez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Morales moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Morales gets control of Lopez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morales will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lopez wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving.
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Lopez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morales wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Morales is looking to sweep but instead, Lopez has passed into half guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morales is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morales is looking to escape.
Lopez prevents Morales from improving his position.
Lopez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Morales dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morales smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Morales rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Morales manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Morales 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lopez 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.
Lopez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morales has a closed guard, preventing Lopez from standing up.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez tries to clinch but Morales moves away
and Morales makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morales gets slowly back to his feet.
Juan Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Morales circles away easily#CL2#
and Morales counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Morales has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopez uses from the top position. #T3#
Lopez wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving. #SUB2#
Morales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Morales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Lopez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morales leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morales throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lopez has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Morales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morales works his way into side control.
Morales tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morales. #SUB2#
Morales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lopez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Morales throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morales swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Morales clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Lopez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morales is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lopez to the mat. Lopez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morales scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morales preventing the sweep.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morales is defended easily by Lopez.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopez dives in and grabs Morales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morales pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Morales throws a fast counter high kick but Lopez manages to duck under it in time.
Morales avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez fails with the takedown
letting Morales counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Morales is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Morales decides to pull guard.
Morales is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tom Morales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morales lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Morales tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Morales is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morales is continuing to stall.
Morales chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morales won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Morales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Morales stands and steps away. Lopez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Morales.
Morales with a nice calf kick.
Morales shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Morales closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Juan Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Morales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morales has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Morales! |
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Event:
RSE 32: Skeletal Remains
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Demler pushes Ponce up against the cage in a clinch.
Demler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Demler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Demler. #CUT#It looks like Jacob Ponce has been cut.
Demler gets through Ponce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Ponce is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demler.
Ponce is still on wobbly legs! Can Demler finish him?
Demler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demler lands a big right hand that drops Ponce! The killer instinct kicks in and Demler finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Demler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heraclion Demler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Geciakus looks for a takedown but Ponce sprawls well.#CL#
Geciakus darts in and clinches Ponce up against the cage.
Geciakus is pressed up against the cage. Ponce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Geciakus down to the mat. Geciakus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Geciakus forces Ponce back against the cage and clinches.
Geciakus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Geciakus goes for a takedown attempt but Ponce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ponce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Geciakus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dildacus Geciakus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Ponce throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Geciakus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ponce is in Geciakus's guard.
Geciakus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponce on the ground.
Ponce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Geciakus wants to control but Ponce passes easily into half guard.
Ponce wants to take a breather but Geciakus is having none of it.
Geciakus moves into full guard.
Ponce wanted to stand there but Geciakus had control of the position.
Ponce postures up.
Geciakus wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Geciakus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Geciakus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ponce controls the pace.
Ponce trying to control the position from guard on top but Geciakus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ponce manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Geciakus on his heels. He'll look to pass Geciakus's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Ponce 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.
Ponce passes into half guard.
Ponce is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2#
Ponce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geciakus sees it coming and defends easily.
Geciakus trying to hold on to Ponce's head to control him but Ponce postures up.
Ponce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Geciakus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ponce is looking to advance position but Geciakus won't allow it.
Geciakus is trying to stand back up but Ponce is controlling him
#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.
Ponce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geciakus keeps working.
Ponce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Geciakus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Geciakus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ponce throwing shots but Geciakus is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponce is trying to control. Geciakus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Geciakus darts in and clinches Ponce up against the cage.
Geciakus tries to pull guard but Ponce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ponce dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ponce swats away the attempt to clinch by Geciakus.
Geciakus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ponce is fending him off so far but Geciakus persists. Nope, Ponce circles away and we're back to standing.
Geciakus has a takedown stuffed.
Ponce swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Ponce has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ponce gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Geciakus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dildacus Geciakus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponce tries to break free but Geciakus pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Geciakus misses with a punch to the body.
Ponce misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ponce is trying to pull guard but Geciakus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Geciakus manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geciakus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ponce controls the pace.
Geciakus looking to control.
Ponce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponce tries to free his leg and advance position but Geciakus is retaining full guard.
Geciakus keeping moving, preventing Ponce from controlling successfully.
Ponce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Geciakus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jacob Ponce has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ponce is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ponce would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Geciakus looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ponce drives through with a takedown into Geciakus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ponce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Ponce drops back looking for a leg! Geciakus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Geciakus manages to kick Ponce off! Ponce jumps back into Geciakus's guard.
Ponce trying to control the position from guard on top but Geciakus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geciakus wants to control the position but Ponce says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Geciakus tries to roll over but Ponce keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ponce is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ponce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geciakus taking some punishment here, with Ponce in his half guard.
Ponce passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Geciakus!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ponce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ponce slaps away a takedown attempt from Geciakus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Geciakus dives in for a single leg takedown but Ponce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Geciakus is trying to pull guard but Ponce turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dildacus Geciakus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ponce pulls Geciakus into guard.
Geciakus won't allow Ponce to sweep him here.
Ponce keeping moving, preventing Geciakus from controlling successfully.
Ponce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Geciakus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ponce has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Geciakus is looking to defend but Ponce has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Geciakus! Ponce pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Geciakus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacob Ponce! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Wilkins lands a big right hand that sends Lopez crashing to the mat! Wilkins stays standing though and waves Lopez back to his feet!#ROC#Lopez is rocked!
Wilkins Throws a clean left jab. Wilkins Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Lopez's chin! Lopez crumbles to the ground and Wilkins follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Wilkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jai Wilkins!
Jai Wilkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Ponce keeps Hyonu at a distance using the push kick.
Ponce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Hyonu moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ponce is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hyonu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ponce to the mat. Ponce regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ponce throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hyonu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ponce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hyonu throws an elbow that misses. Ponce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hyonu's guard. Nice move by Ponce!#REVR#
Ponce advances position into side control!
Ponce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ponce trying to control the action but Hyonu is working from the bottom.
Ponce 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.
Hyonu tries to improve position but can't.
Ponce wants to stand but Hyonu is controlling his arm.
Hyonu tries to buck Ponce off but Ponce is having none of it.#T1#
Ponce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyonu keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyonu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ponce trying to control the action but Hyonu is working from the bottom.
Hyonu tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ponce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ponce is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hyonu is trying to escape and Ponce transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hyonu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ponce! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Ponce! |
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