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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CCR 29
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Fererria shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pooh is trying to defend but Fererria finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pooh gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pooh has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fererria doesn't defend quickly enough and Pooh has managed to lock this one up! Can Fererria escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pooh on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winnie Pooh!
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Event:
USFC 115
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Balkon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Harris.
Balkon tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Harris.
Balkon tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Balkon throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris throws a right and a left that Balkon avoids nicely.
Balkon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balkon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Balkon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris blocks a head kick by Balkon.
Harris throws out a counter right but Balkon avoids it with no problem.
Balkon misses with a head kick.
Balkon is breathing heavily.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkon moves away.
Balkon throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Balkon connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
Balkon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harris.
#T1#
Harris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Balkon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balkon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkon.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Balkon to counter with a crisp jab.
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris avoids the head kick by Balkon.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris jabs Balkon right on the nose. Balkon blinks but takes it well.
Balkon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkon.
Balkon lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balkon scrambles back to his feet.
Harris drops Balkon with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Balkon! Harris dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Boy Harris!
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Event:
GAMMA MT 3 Halloway Vs Dekkers
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
White tries to clinch up but Khang circles away and keeps his distance.
Khang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khang throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Bruiser Khang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the ropes. Khang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Khang moves into the clinch.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with the head strike.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
Khang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khang misses with a body punch.
White lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White tries a body shot but Khang blocks it.
Khang tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the ropes.
White misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Khang blocks a body shot from White.
Khang is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
A short right from White.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White misses with a punch to the body.
Khang is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
White keeps control of Khang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White lands a body shot.
Khang is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
Khang blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khang backwards.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Khang looks winded!
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
White gets through Khang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khang wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
Khang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
White misses with a body punch.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White misses with some punches.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White works on Khang's body with a couple of short punches.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khang backwards.
White tries a body shot but Khang blocks it.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Khang.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White presses Khang against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khang.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White slips a jab and a cross from Khang.
White tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khang manages to circle out of the way.
Bruiser Khang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White tries to clinch there but Khang circles away.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White tries to clinch but Khang is having none of it.
White tries to clinch but Khang is having none of it.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Khang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
Khang is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Khang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
White misses with the head strike.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Khang blocking some punches.
#T1#
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khang backwards.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White digs a right hand underneath Khang's ribcage. Khang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khang misses with a knee strike.
Khang prevents a body shot from White.
White presses Khang against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from White.
A frustrated look appears on Khang's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White tries to work over Khang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Khang backwards.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from White. #ROC#
Khang is rocked!
White creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Khang crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Khang face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! White takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael White!
Michael White was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Rockatansky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Down moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rockatansky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockatansky lands a slapping body shot.
Rockatansky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Take Down has been cut.
Jab by Rockatansky.
Rockatansky lands with a good body shot.
Rockatansky scores with the left hand. Down knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockatansky cracks Down with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Down tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rockatansky pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Down is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Rockatansky!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Fererria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartlett circles away.
Fererria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartlett's waist but Bartlett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fererria off to one side. #CL2#
Fererria moves into the clinch.
Bartlett is trying to pull guard but Fererria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Bartlett breaks from the clinch.
Fererria displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Fererria closes the distance and clinches.
Fererria gets underhooks to prevent Bartlett's takedown attempt.
Fererria controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fererria to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kennith Bartlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fererria successfully pulls guard.
Bartlett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fererria works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Fererria lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fererria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fererria is in close to Bartlett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fererria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fererria throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bartlett is letting Fererria control him for a moment.
Bartlett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Fererria is putting a hurting on Bartlett here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bartlett is not content to let Fererria control the position.
Bartlett is trying to work for a sweep but Fererria has mounted him!
Bartlett holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fererria tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fererria putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fererria misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fererria putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
My spies in NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) inform me that Fererria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fererria unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bartlett wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fererria celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Fererria!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Zalabalaopokos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Zalabalaopokos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nakamura is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zontar Zalabalaopokos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Fererria feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marufuji is looking to stand back up but Fererria counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marufuji. #REVB#
Marufuji on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marufuji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fererria stalling.
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. Fererria connects with a nice short shot to Marufuji's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marufuji is trying to maintain the position but Fererria is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Fererria there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marufuji is trying to maintain the position but Fererria is very close to passing his half guard.
Fererria scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fererria takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fererria perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marufuji taking some punishment here, with Fererria in his half guard.
Fererria takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fererria scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fererria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fererria takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fererria is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fererria slips a nice elbow through Marufuji's hands, connecting with Marufuji's forehead.#T2#
Fererria stalling.
Fererria seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Fererria there.
Marufuji missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fererria lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fererria slips a nice elbow through Marufuji's hands, connecting with Marufuji's forehead.
Fererria landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fererria works his way into side control.
Fererria content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Marufuji takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marufuji on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fererria is chipping away with strikes.
Marufuji is looking to reverse the position.
Fererria scoring with punches and elbows.
Fererria taking a breather here. #T4#
Marufuji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marufuji on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fererria working the body and head with strikes.
Marufuji on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Marufuji is rocked!
Fererria has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fererria landing strikes.
Marufuji is still in real trouble! Can Fererria finish him?
Fererria lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Fererria works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fererria in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Marufuji looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fererria turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Fererria!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Down as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Down! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Down. No joy for Moses on that attempt.
Moses shoots for a takedown but Down saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses shoots in for a double leg but Down sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Down throws a fast counter high kick but Moses manages to duck under it in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moses is defended easily by Down.#T1#
Moses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moses is defended easily by Down.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moses fails with the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Down misses.
Moses misses with a takedown attempt
and Down counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Moses shoots for a double leg takedown but Down sprawls well. He's pushed Moses's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Down is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moses fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Down avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Down was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Down circles away.
Down drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moses defends it well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moses.
Moses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Down sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick by Moses misses #TD2#
so Down counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Down postures up and lands a big shot to Moses's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Take Down dominated that round.
That's time! Moses's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Moses dives in for a single leg takedown but Down sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Down was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moses fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Down avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses shoots in looking for a takedown. Down tries to sprawl out of it but Moses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Down manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Down feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Moses shoots in looking for a takedown. Down tries to sprawl out of it but Moses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Down manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moses looks for a takedown but Down sprawls well.
Moses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Down tries to avoid it but Moses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Down to the ground. Down escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Down drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moses defends it well.
Moses shoots in and drives through. Down sprawls well.
Moses looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Moses looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Down is fending him off so far but Moses persists. Nope, Down circles away and we're back to standing.
Down is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Down is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but Down shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Moses backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Moses manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses with a poor takedown
and Down counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Take Down 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Moses darts in looking for a takedown but Down gets double underhooks and turns Moses into the cage.
Down throws a counter combo.
Moses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Down tries to counter it with a takedown but Moses pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moses wants to clinch but Down slips to the side#TD2#
and Down counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Moses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Down defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Down sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moses's guard. #T1#
Down lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Down connects with a nice short shot to Moses's temple.
Moses is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Down scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Moses looking for submissions off his back.
Moses is trying to stand.
Down scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Moses is rocked!
Down takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Down scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Moses is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Down lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Moses quite badly. Moses pulls Down in close trying to recover. Down postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Moses on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Moses doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Take Down!
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