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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
YL 42: Haller v McFly
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Bean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz feints a jab promting Bean to slip. Cruz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Bean saw that one coming.
Cruz throws a low kick but Bean avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bean pushes Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the ropes by Bean. Bean maintains the clinch. #T1#
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
#BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bean clinches with his opponent.
Bean stalling in the clinch but Cruz improves position. #BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Bean clinches. #BC2#
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cruz. That one must have hurt.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Bean misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Bean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean is stalling here.
Cruz is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Bean moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
Cruz misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Bean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cruz avoiding damage as Bean throws knees to the body.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bean connects with a body shot.
Brandon Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruz. Bean shrugs it off though.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Bean forces Cruz back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Bean tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandon Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Bean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Bean lands a body shot.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Bean thinks about the counter body kick.
Bean lands with a good body shot.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz lands a head kick!
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bean.#T2#
Bean chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz can pounce on him.
Bean throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean tries to clinch up
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Bean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cruz - that will leave a mark!
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean avoids the head kick by Cruz.
#CL2#
Bean has Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Cruz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Bean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean checks a leg kick nicely.
Bean blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Bean clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Bean keeps him there for the moment.
Bean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cruz is keeping busy.
Bean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Bean managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the ropes.
Cruz tries to break free but Bean pushes him back against the ropes.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bean misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Bean backing up. Bean nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Bean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
#T2#
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Bean counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bean wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Bean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Cruz clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Bean closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the ropes.
Bean lands a left hand.
Cruz tries to break free but Bean pushes him back against the ropes.
Bean taking a breather.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Bean.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Bean slams his shin into Cruz's torso.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Bean looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Bean just gets out of the way.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Bean.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Bean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Cruz throws a head kick that Bean semi-blocks.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Cruz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Bean.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Cruz wants to break free but Bean has control.
#BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Cruz
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##CL2#
Bean clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bean has Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bean.
Cruz tries to circle away but Bean has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bean dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Bean pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cruz lands a left hand.
#BC#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Cruz throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Bean moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Bean tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Bean avoids it.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Bean closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the ropes.#BC#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Bean is looking to clinch.
Bean blocks a head kick by Cruz.
#CL2#
Bean takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Cruz misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Cruz!
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Event:
TRFC88
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from LaRusso.
LaRusso scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso lands with a hook. Buck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buck tries to clinch up
and LaRusso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso lands with a shot to the body.
LaRusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
LaRusso moves into range and clinches up with Buck.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaRusso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaRusso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaRusso misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
LaRusso lands with a light punch inside.
Buck misses with an elbow strike.
LaRusso avoiding damage as Buck throws knees to the body.
LaRusso lands with a right to the head.
LaRusso misses with a body punch.
LaRusso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaRusso misses with the head strike.
LaRusso lands a hook that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
LaRusso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaRusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaRusso throws a head punch that misses.
Buck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaRusso scores with a shot to the side of Buck's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso taking a breather.
Buck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaRusso misses with a body punch.
#T2#
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaRusso working aggressively here.
Buck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaRusso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaRusso avoids it.
Buck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
Buck tries to break free but LaRusso pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LaRusso is stalling here.
Buck tries to pull guard but LaRusso won't allow it.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
Buck stalling in the clinch but LaRusso improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
Buck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaRusso prevents the takedown attempt.
Buck taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Buck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaRusso is struggling to control the position.
Buck blocks an uppercut.
LaRusso lands with a short shot to the head.
Buck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaRusso walks away with a smile on his face. Buck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot by LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Buck. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaRusso, as that shot connected.
Buck walks into a straight right hand from LaRusso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRusso misses with an uppercut.
Buck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaRusso is fending him off so far but Buck persists. Nope, LaRusso circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
LaRusso instigates a clinch.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
Buck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaRusso just stands there and leans against the cage.
LaRusso prevents the takedown attempt.
LaRusso lands with a left to the head.
LaRusso lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Buck.
Buck looking for a takedown.
Buck is breathing heavily.
LaRusso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaRusso prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaRusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
LaRusso scores with a three punch combo!
LaRusso digs a good hook to Buck's body.
LaRusso throws a looping overhand right but Buck ducks down to avoid it.
LaRusso tries to bum rush Buck with a series of wild strikes but Buck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for LaRusso.
LaRusso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buck under the eye.
Buck tries for a takedown but LaRusso circles away easily
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LaRusso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buck's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Buck wants to clinch but LaRusso slips to the side
and LaRusso counters with a left to the body.
LaRusso connects with a single shot there.
Buck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaRusso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaRusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaRusso clobbers Buck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaRusso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buck misses with a shot to the body
letting LaRusso counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Buck is rocked!
LaRusso throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Buck crashing down! Buck tries to stagger back to his feet but LaRusso just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Buck asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Post fight, Kumo LaRusso took to the microphone: 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 2
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Robinson #TD2#
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.#SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Griffin 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. #T1#
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robinson controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Robinson has control of Griffin's left arm, preventing Griffin from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinto Elite MMA Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Griffin 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. #SUB2#
Griffin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robinson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffin, into his guard. #REVR#
Robinson stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin has his feet on Robinson's thighs here. He's pushed Robinson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Robinson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Griffin!
A very excited looking Matt Griffin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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