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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Fool throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fool.
Da Silva throws a shot to the body.
Fool looks winded!
Fool takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Fool takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Da Silva cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Da Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Da Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 12
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Field really is a fat lump.
Field looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Field fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Field is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Walker forces Field back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Field wants to clinch.
As Field backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Field manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Field misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Field turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Field manages to end up in side control.
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Field wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker wants to control but Field postures up.
Field tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Walker tries to buck Field off but Field is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Field tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Walker tries to escape but Field is in control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Field was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Field shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Field shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Field showed some decent athleticism there.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Field. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Walker trying to control here.
#T3#
Field uses his free foot to push down on Walker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walker.
Field lands a nice shot to the head.
Field with good strikes from the mount here!
Walker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Field controlling the pace for now. #T4##SUB#
Field is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Field unloads with some shots from mount but Walker bucks and avoids them well.
Field wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Field 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##TD#
Field darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is trying to stand.
Field is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Field looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though. #T1#
Walker is trying to stand.
Walker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Field jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Field wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker is trying to work for a sweep but Field has mounted him!
Walker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Field controlling his opponent. #T2#
Field lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Walker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Field looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Field tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker has given up his back here.
Good control from Field.
Walker trying to control the hands but Field won't let him. #T3#
Field struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Walker tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Field has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Walker is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Field! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 11
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Gables will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Necro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Necro throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gables decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Necro's guard.
Gables looking to pass the guard.
Gables 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.
Gables trying to stand up but can't free himself from Necro's guard.
Necro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gables slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gables seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Necro is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Necro is staying active underneath Gables, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gables passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Necro!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Necro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Necro trying to control but Gables is working from the bottom.
Gables is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Necro wants to control from the top but Gables keeps moving.
Gables is pulling down on Necro's head. It's preventing any offense from Necro, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Gables is looking to cinch up a triangle. Necro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gables's body to avoid the submission. Gables has instead reached around Necro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gables arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chain Gables! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Taala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taala throws a head kick that Hanma semi-blocks.
Hanma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taala somewhat.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Taala slips the punch.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taala is defended easily by Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma misses with a double jab.
Taala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanma as he jumps to the side.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Taala.
Hanma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taala.#T1#
Taala tries to clinch up.
Hanma throws a big counter combination but Taala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanma misses with a right hand
letting Taala counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Taala clinches up with Hanma and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma with a hook.
Hanma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Taala saw that one coming.
Taala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hanma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taala shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hanma misses its target.
Hanma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taala.#T2#
Hanma connects with a jab.
Hanma swings for the body but Taala moves out of range.
Hanma takes a swing at Taala's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taala tries to clinch but Hanma moves away
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Taala counters with a body kick that stops Hanma in his tracks momentarily.
Taala has his takedown stuffed
and Taala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taala looks winded!
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Taala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taala throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hanma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Taala slips the punch.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taala manages to avoid it.#T3#
Taala goes for a double leg but Hanma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanma continues to drive forward.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Taala's ribs.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taala blocks a jab.
Hanma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taala.
Taala moves out of range of the strikes.
Taala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Luc Taala has been cut.
Taala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanma's waist but Hanma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taala off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Taala moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
A combination from Hanma does no damage.
No luck for Taala with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A nice combination there by Hanma.
Hanma scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taala tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taala was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma lands a jab.
Hanma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taala in his tracks.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Taala's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Taala's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Taala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanma avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Taala.
Hanma throws a one two combo.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taala.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hanma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanma wants to get back to striking at distance but Taala won't allow it.
Taala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Taala slips the punch.
Taala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luc Taala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hanma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taala shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Taala.
Taala is breathing heavily.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Taala shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Taala shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taala can do to turn this around?
Hanma lands with a shot to the body.
Hanma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanma throws a right and a left that Taala avoids nicely.
Taala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanma - that will leave a mark!
Hanma throws a body punch but Taala moves out of range.
Hanma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taala if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hanma misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
Taala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanma as he avoids it easily.
Hanma throws the kick towards the body but Taala avoids it.
Taala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Taala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Taala moves away and avoids it.
Hanma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Hanma misses with a shot to the body
and Taala counters with a leg kick.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Taala saw that one coming.
Hanma misses with a body kick.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Taala is just out of range.
Taala misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma throws a body punch but Taala moves out of range.
Taala unleashes a big counter combination but Hanma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hanma cracks Taala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma with the inside leg kick.
Taala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Taala moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Taala shoots in for a double leg but Hanma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanma scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanma.
Hanma connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Taala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma connects with a body shot that sends Taala's belly button to the back.
Taala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanma throws a hook but Taala avoids it easily.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taala manages to avoid it.
Taala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taala is looking for the big counter here.
Taala shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luc Taala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma throws a hook but Taala blocks it.
Taala staying out of range there.
Taala ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taala moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Taala closes the distance but Hanma moves to the side
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taala slips a straight right by Hanma.
Taala throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Taala fails with the takedown.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Taala saw that one coming.
Taala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Taala or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanma, which made it look bad.
Taala staying out of range there.
Taala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for Taala on that attempt.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Taala.
Taala slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hanma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma stalks Taala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taala's face. Taala staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma throws a head kick but Taala moves out of range.
Taala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taala tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baki Hanma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hanma throws a right hand that Taala ducks under and follows up with a left that Taala also avoids with ease.
Hanma keeps Taala at a distance using the push kick.
Taala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taala throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Taala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good leg kick by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma lands a leg kick that knocks Taala off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taala blocks a head kick by Hanma.
Taala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanma.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Taala.
Taala blocks a jab.
Hanma misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Taala or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanma, which made it look bad.
Taala is looking to clinch.
Taala fails with the takedown.
Hanma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taala's head backwards.
Hanma lands a nice hook to Taala's body. Taala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanma connects with a right hand. Taala shakes it off.
Taala slips a jab from Hanma.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanma. That's going to slow Taala down.
Taala is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hanma is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Taala.
Taala dives in and grabs Hanma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes down on Taala's head and hops out.#T4#
A jab from Hanma misses.
Hanma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanma lands with a straight right. Taala didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Hanma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taala at a distance.
Hanma throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Taala moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taala misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Taala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma throws a head kick but Taala moves out of range.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Taala is out of range.
Luc Taala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Necro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taker tries to avoid it but Necro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taker to the ground. Taker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Necro darts in and clinches Taker up against the cage.#BC#
Taker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Necro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Taker gets tackled into the cage by Necro. Necro maintains the clinch.
Necro is trying to pull guard but Taker has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Taker pulls Necro into guard.
Necro trying to control but Taker is working from the bottom.
Taker pulls Necro in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necro wants to control from the top but Taker keeps moving. #T1#
Necro being controlled here momentarily.
Necro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Necro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Taker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Necro defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taker keeping moving, preventing Necro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Necro wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Taker's closed guard. He's half up but Taker has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Taker pivots and extends the arm, Necro falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Taker! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Taker! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 2
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Omega gets tackled into the cage by Necro. Necro maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Necro pulls guard successfully.
Omega is pushing down on Necro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Necro is fighting to maintain full guard but Omega has managed to sneak the leg through.
Necro is refusing to be controlled, as Omega sits in half guard.
Necro trying to hold on to Omega's head to control him but Omega postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Necro tries to get to full guard but Omega has control of the leg.
Omega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Necro's guard.#T1#
Necro wants to sweep but no luck.
Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Necro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omega is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Necro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU#
Omega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Necro, up you get! #CL2#
Necro pushes Omega up against the cage in a clinch.
Omega takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Omega breaks the clinch.
Necro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Omega but Omega pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Omega darts in looking for a takedown but Necro gets double underhooks and turns Omega into the cage.
Omega'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.
Omega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Necro breaks from the clinch.
Necro shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
Necro is looking to land body kicks.
Omega misses with a body kick.
Necro stuffs the takedown attempt from Omega. Omega gets slowly back to his feet.
Necro shoots in looking for a takedown but Omega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Necro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Necro.#CL#
Omega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Necro, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Necro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Omega prevents it.
Necro stops a takedown attempt from Omega.
Omega just leaning against Necro, taking a breather.
Omega tries for a takedown but Necro manages to get underhooks.
Necro is stalling here.
Come on Necro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Omega breaks from the clinch.
Omega darts in looking for a takedown but Necro gets double underhooks and turns Omega into the cage.
Necro is trying to push Omega away but Omega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Omega is pressed up against the cage. Necro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omega down to the mat. Omega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Omega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omega shoots for a double leg takedown but Necro sprawls well. He's pushed Omega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Omega shoots in but Necro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Omega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Necro shoots in looking for a takedown. Omega tries to sprawl out of it but Necro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Necro tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Omega has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Necro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Necro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omega as he avoids it easily.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Necro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Necro but Necro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Omega with that takedown attempt.
Necro lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Necro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omega, pushing him back against the cage.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Necro slows down the pace here.
#T1##BC2#
Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega stuffs the takedown.
Necro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Necro has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Necro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega throws a hook but Necro blocks it.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Necro dives in for a single leg takedown but Omega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Omega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Necro defends well and Omega ends up having to push Necro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Omega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Necro.
#T2#
The referee calls for Necro to work.
Necro stalling the fight.
Necro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Omega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Necro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Necro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Necro has a takedown stuffed.
Necro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Omega shoots in looking for a takedown but Necro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Necro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Necro throws a one two combo.
Omega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Necro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Omega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Necro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Necro somewhat.#CL2#
Necro moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC#
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Necro or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega, which made it look bad.
Necro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Omega moves into range and clinches up with Necro.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Necro prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Necro pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Omega breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Necro 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Necro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Omega has closed the distance and engaged Necro in a clinch.
#BC2#
Necro breaks the clinch.
Necro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omega goes for a double leg but Necro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Necro continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Necro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Necro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Necro fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Necro moves into range and clinches up with Omega.#T1#
Necro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Omega fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Necro is defended easily by Omega.
Necro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Necro throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega moves in looking to clinch but Necro pushes him off.
Omega looks to land a right hand but Necro moved out of range.
Omega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Necro defends it nicely.#T2#
Necro cracks Omega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Necro.
Omega tries to counter with a takedown but Necro is quick to defend against it.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt - Necro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Necro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Omega fails with a takedown attempt.
Omega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Necro defends it nicely.
Omega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Necro.
A little feinted left hand from Omega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Omega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Necro counters with a two punch combo.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Omega has managed to clinch.
Mr Necro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Omega goes for a takedown attempt but Necro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Omega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Necro tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Necro moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Necro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Necro goes for a takedown attempt but Omega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kelly Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Necro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Necro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Necro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Necro 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Mr Necro wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Necro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Mancer. #CL2#
Necro closes the distance and pushes Mancer back into the cage.#TD2#
Necro decides to pull guard.
Necro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mancer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Mancer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mancer trying to control the position from guard on top but Necro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Necro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mancer is controlling him.
Mancer trying to control but Necro is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Necro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Necro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Mancer gets tackled into the cage by Necro. Necro maintains the clinch.
Mancer is trying to force a seperation but Necro has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mancer.
Necro wants to take the fight to the mat but Mancer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luc Mancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Necro.
Necro slowing the pace effectively.
Mancer stops a takedown attempt from Necro.
Necro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mancer tries to break the clinch but Necro is controlling the position.
Mancer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mancer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Necro. #T3#
Mancer wants a takedown but no success here.
Mancer wants a takedown but no success here.
Necro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mancer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Necro is defending well.
Necro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Necro jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancer looking to sit in guard and control but Necro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Necro controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Necro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4##SUB2#
Necro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mancer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mancer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mancer! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Necro is not content to let Mancer control the position. #SU#
Mancer decides to stand back up. Mancer steps back and let's Necro get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mancer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Necro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Necro feints the counter takedown.
Mancer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Necro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Necro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Necro wants it to stay on the feet.
Mancer shoots in looking for a takedown. Necro tries to sprawl out of it but Mancer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Necro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Necro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mancer tries to close the distance and clinch but Necro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but Mancer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Necro tries for a takedown but Mancer circles away easily
and Mancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luc Mancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Necro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mancer.
Necro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mancer tries for a takedown but Necro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Mancer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Necro counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mancer is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Necro breaks from the clinch.
Necro shoots in and drives through. Mancer sprawls well.
Necro shoots in but no luck this time.
Necro misses with a head kick.
Necro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mancer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Necro but Necro pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Mancer stuffs the takedown attempt from Necro. Necro gets slowly back to his feet.
Necro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mancer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mancer swinging wildly here.
Mancer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Necro moves out of range as Mancer throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Necro closes the distance and clinches.
Mancer misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Necro slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Mancer decides to pull guard.
Necro won't allow Mancer to sweep him here.
Necro is stalling in the full guard.
Mancer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Necro looking to pass the guard.
Necro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Necro advances position into side control!
Mancer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necro trying to control the action but Mancer is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Necro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mancer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Necro misses with a wild body shot.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but Mancer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Mancer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mancer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Necro tries for a takedown but Mancer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luc Mancer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mancer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mancer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luc Mancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Necro.
Mancer fails with a takedown attempt.
Necro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mancer pinned against the cage. Mancer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Necro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mancer stuffs the takedown.
Necro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mancer tries to land a front kick but Necro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mancer misses with a takedown attempt - Necro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Necro tries to counter with a clinch but Mancer shakes him off and moves away.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Mancer moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancer tries for a takedown but Necro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mancer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Necro defends well and Mancer ends up having to push Necro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Necro pushes Mancer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mancer tries to work over Necro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mancer is looking to control Necro's arms but Necro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mancer has his back to the cage. #T2#
Necro wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Necro breaks from the clinch.
Necro slips a jab from Mancer.
Necro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Necro goes for a double leg but Mancer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mancer continues to drive forward.
Mancer scores with a head kick.
Mancer leaves Necro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mancer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Necro as he jumps to the side.
Necro tries to counter with a clinch but Mancer shakes him off and moves away.
Mancer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Necro but Necro pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Necro.
Mancer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but Mancer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mancer tries for a takedown but Necro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mancer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Necro misses.
Necro has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mancer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Necro has Mancer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mancer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Necro as Mancer tries to tie him up.
Mancer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Necro to keep the fight standing.#T4##TD2#
Necro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mancer uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Necro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mancer stacks Necro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mancer!
Mancer in side control, throwing shots but Necro defends. #SUB#
Mancer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Necro wants to control but Mancer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Mancer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Necro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Luc Mancer!
Mr Necro wins by split decision! |
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