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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Yama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myung tries to avoid it but Yama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myung to the ground. Myung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yama misses with a lunging right hand
and Myung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Myung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Myung connects with a nice short shot to Yama's temple.
Yama regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Myung.
Myung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Yama has wrist control.
Myung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Myung throwing strikes from guard but Yama blocks nicely.
Myung 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. #T1##SUB2#
Yama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Yama has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myung connects with a couple of short punches.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yama 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.#SUB2#
Myung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yama pulls Myung in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Myung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Myung chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Myung defends well.#SUB2#
Yama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Myung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yama's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Myung is working Yama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Myung works over Yama with some ground and pound from guard.
Yama 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##SUB2#
Yama is looking for a kimura but Myung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yama to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Yama seems to be working for a kimura but Myung defends the submission attempt.
Yama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Myung tries to kick Yama off but Yama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Yama is working for a submission of some sort.
Yama wants to control but Myung is keeping him busy.
Yama with the ground and pound but Myung uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Myung wants to stand but Yama is controlling the position.
Yama trying to control but Myung is working from the bottom.
Myung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T5#
Yama looking to sit in guard and control but Myung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yama wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Myung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Myung has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Myung tries to stand but Yama is controlling from the bottom.
Yama wants to sweep here but Myung controlling him for the moment.
Myung works over Yama with some ground and pound from guard.
Myung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Myung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yama 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.
Myung trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom. #T6#
Myung won't allow Yama to sweep him here.
Myung with a nice head shot there.
Myung trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myung postures up and lands a big shot to Yama's brow.
Yama is trying to control the position but Myung postures up.
Myung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myung is one step ahead there.
Myung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T7##SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Myung pushes his legs off easily.
Myung working some strikes from top position.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Myung throwing strikes from guard but Yama blocks nicely.
Myung wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Myung throws a big right hand that misses.
Myung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Myung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myung tries to free his leg and advance position but Yama is retaining full guard.
Yama has momentary wrist control but Myung slips an elbow through the middle.
Myung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Myung lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T8#
Myung landing some decent shots from guard.
Myung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Myung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Myung wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Yama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Myung blocks nicely.
Yama tries to free his leg and advance position but Myung is retaining full guard. #T9#
Yama with a nice head shot there.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myung is keeping the position for now.
Yama stops Myung from standing up.
Yama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yama slips nicely into half guard.
Myung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yama trying to control the action but Myung is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Myung dominated that round.
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#
Yama throws a combination that misses
letting Myung counter with a right hand.
Myung slaps away a takedown attempt from Yama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myung swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Myung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yama misses with a hook
and Myung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Myung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yama to the mat! Yama manages to get full guard.
Myung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yama can do to turn this around?
Myung with a nice head shot there.
Hong Myung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Myung sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yama's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Myung scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Myung with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Yama looking for a guillotine here but Myung defends easily.
Myung throws a big right hand that misses.
Myung landing some decent shots from guard.
Myung trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yama working for a triangle but Myung defends it easily.
Myung lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB2#
Yama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myung defends it easily.
Myung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myung is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Myung passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Myung looks up at the clock and then as Yama takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Myung smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yama on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Yama regains half guard.
Yama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myung is working away from the top position though.
Myung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yama tries to roll over but Myung keeps him under control.
Yama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Myung scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Yama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Myung pulls his head out easily.
Myung prevents Yama from improving his position.
Yama is breathing heavily.#T4#
Myung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yama defending well though.
Myung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Yama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Myung pulls his head out easily.
Myung wants to take a breather but Yama is having none of it.
Myung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Myung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Myung lands strikes from half guard.
Myung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yama has hold of Myung's hands but Myung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yama gets full guard.#T5#
Myung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yama controls Myung momentarily but Myung frees himself. #SUB2#
Yama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Myung escapes and throws Yama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Myung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yama down.
Myung lands an elbow.
Myung scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Myung's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#Yama is rocked!
Myung slows the pace down.
Yama is still in real trouble! Can Myung finish him?#T6#
Myung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yama down.
Yama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Myung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yama.
Yama throws a strike but Myung avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yama throws a big right hand that misses.
Yama throws a strike but Myung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Yama looking to control.
Myung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Myung lands a couple of digs.
Myung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Myung is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yama has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Myung is looking to defend but Yama has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Myung! Yama pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Myung taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kotetsu Yama!
Kotetsu Yama thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Yama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yama.
Yama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Yama drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
#TD2#
Yama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yama defends it well.
Yama gets full guard.#SUB2#
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama pulls Gracie in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Yama won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Yama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yama is one step ahead there.
Yama pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Yama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yama is retaining full guard. #T4#
Yama looking for a sweep. Not yet Yama, not yet.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Yama blocks nicely.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yama controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie pushes down on Yama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Yama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Yama prevents Gracie from improving position. #T6#
Yama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yama defending well though.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Yama is defending it quite comfortably.
Yama wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Yama is trying to control but can't.
Yama keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Gracie working Yama over with strikes.
Yama is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yama's guard. #REVR#
Yama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it. #T8#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Yama trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9##SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yama is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yama has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Yama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Yama has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Yama controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass.
Yama trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie pulls Yama in close to his closed guard and prevents Yama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yama advances to half guard.
Yama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yama lands with a punch from half guard.
Yama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Yama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yama. #SUB2#
Yama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Yama eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is not content to let Yama control the position.
Yama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie controls Yama momentarily but Yama frees himself.
Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Yama is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T5#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yama.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Yama wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yama stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yama lands a nice forearm strike. #T6#
Gracie prevents Yama from moving into mount.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Yama has mounted him!
Yama lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yama cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yama postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gracie badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Yama around the waist but Yama pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Yama is the winner by TKO! Yama jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yama!
A relieved looking Kotetsu Yama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TOF 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Yama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mao doesn't seem phased though.
Mao takes a swing at Yama's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Mao.
Mao throws an off balance right hand
letting Yama counter with a right hand.
Yama blocks a jab.
Mao throws an overhand right that lands on Yama's shoulder, as Yama tries to avoid the shot.
Yama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mao defends it well.
Kotetsu Yama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Yama misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Mao.
Yama throws a lazy uppercut
and Mao counters with a straight right hand.
Yama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mao.
Yama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yama throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Yama lands a jab.
Yama jabs Mao right on the nose. Mao blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Yama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mao is fending him off so far but Yama persists. Nope, Mao circles away and we're back to standing.
Yama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mao misses with a looping left.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mao under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Mao.
Yama misses with a left hand
and Mao counters with a stiff right hand.
Yama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mao needs to keep his hands up - Yama had a free shot at his head there.
Yama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A left lands for Mao.#ROC#Yama is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yama slips under a jab from Mao.
Mao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mao throws a head kick but Yama moves out of range.
Mao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yama finds it's way round the side to connect with Mao's head. #T2#
Good leg kick by Mao.
Mao walks into a straight right hand from Yama.
Yama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Yin Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mao scoring well with a low kick there.
Mao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mao.
Mao is looking to score with low kicks.
Yama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yama.
Yama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Yama tries for a takedown but Mao circles away easily
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Yama cracks Mao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Yama tumbling to the mat! Mao takes a step backwards and waves Yama back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yama is still on wobbly legs! Can Mao finish him?#CUT#It looks like Kotetsu Yama has been cut.
Yama jabs at Mao's body.
Yama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mao defends well and Yama ends up having to push Mao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yin Mao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mao closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Yama! Mao dives in looking to finish! Yama is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Mao!
Our winner, Yin Mao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FCL - 9
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Guerrera closes the distance and pushes Santiago back into the cage.
Santiago jumps guard but Guerrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guerrera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guerrera stalling in the clinch.
Guerrera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Santiago has been cut.
Guerrera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Guerrera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guerrera prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago tries to score a body lock takedown but Guerrera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santos Guerrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Santiago.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guerrera to keep the fight standing.
Guerrera connects with a knee to the head.
Guerrera scores with a knee to the head.
Santiago is trying to force a seperation but Guerrera has the dominant position.
Guerrera looking to throw knees to the head but Santiago is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guerrera. #ROC#Santiago is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrera gets underhooks to prevent Santiago's takedown attempt.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerrera finish him?#T1#
Guerrera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guerrera keeps control of Santiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guerrera has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Santiago - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Guerrera, and another! Santiago is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Santos Guerrera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Price shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Price shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santiago is trying to defend but Price finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santiago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Price tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santiago! #SU2#
Price stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T1#
Price shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pablo Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Price.
Price misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Price fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Price sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Price counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Price manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Price is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santiago!
Price is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Santiago can't escape the position.
Santiago reaches up to try and control the position but Price seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Santiago rolls and tries to escape and now Price has his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Santiago's body.
#SUB2#
Price sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Santiago taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clayton Price! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Lucas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucas is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lucas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lucas has cracked it and Yu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lucas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). August Lucas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Harvey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Villa's guard.
Harvey sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Harvey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Villa is trying to keep Harvey in close.
Villa looking for a sweep. Not yet Villa, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey stays in close to Villa's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Harvey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Harvey fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Villa scores with a takedown into Harvey's guard.
Harvey tries to strike from the bottom.
Harvey is pulling down on Villa's head. It's preventing any offense from Villa, at least for the moment.
Villa wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving. #T2#
Harvey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Villa's guard. #REVB#
Villa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villa tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Villa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Harvey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvey advances position into side control!
Villa can't do much from the bottom here.
Harvey controlling from side mount. #T3##SU2#
Harvey stands up and beckons Villa to his feet. #TD#
Villa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Villa stalling away here and it's allowed Harvey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Villa tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Harvey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Villa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Harvey passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Harvey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Villa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Harvey gets to mount! Villa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Harvey controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villa tries to control the position but Harvey now has his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey is riding his opponent, not letting Villa buck him off. #SUB2#
Harvey has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Villa! Can he survive? No! He's out! Harvey gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronan Harvey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paramount wants to control but Stojnic is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paramount wants to improve his position but Stojnic is controlling well.
#SUB#
Stojnic maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paramount could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stojnic has cracked it and Paramount is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stojnic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denis Stojnic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Richardson looking to score a takedown here. Paramount is defending well but Richardson drives through and ends up in Paramount's guard.
Paramount is looking to stand back up but Richardson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Paramount. #REVB#
Richardson works his way into side control.
Richardson advances to mount.
Paramount tries to improve his position but instead Richardson has taken his back!
Paramount is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is riding his opponent, not letting Paramount buck him off. #SUB#
Richardson has the hooks in. Paramount is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Richardson passes his arm under Paramount's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Paramount taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Richardson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Gore misses.
Paramount darts in trying to clinch
and Gore counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Paramount with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Gore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paramount was covering up waiting for the punch and Gore finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Paramount wants to control position but Gore is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Paramount here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dak Gore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Doume shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paramount's guard.
Paramount knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doume on the ground.
Paramount controls Doume momentarily but Doume frees himself.
Doume makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paramount can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doume controls the pace.
Paramount has momentary wrist control but Doume slips an elbow through the middle.
Doume is working Paramount over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Paramount is rocked!#SUB2#
Doume drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Doume seems to have locked his on tight now - Paramount screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Doume, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Meglona Doume! |
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