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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TGC Crucible 8
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Miles tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miles lands with a right hand.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miles has time to react.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Cobb takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Miles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
#BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Miles has closed the distance and engaged Cobb in a clinch.
#BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Miles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miles staying out of range there.#T1#
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Miles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miles's calf.
Cobb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miles cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Miles's head.
Miles with a poor takedown
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Miles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wallace Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles moves to clinch but Cobb breaks away
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Miles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Miles swinging wildly here.
Cobb slips under a jab from Miles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miles tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miles, pushing him back against the cage.
Miles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miles 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miles misses with the combination.
Miles lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Miles throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Cobb.
Miles throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Miles lands a slapping body shot.
Miles throws a body shot but no joy.
Miles wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Miles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb cracks Miles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miles.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Miles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A cross from Cobb lands.
Miles throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Miles up against the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Miles.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobb scores with a four punch combination!
Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Miles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Miles clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Miles.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Miles moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Cobb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cobb clinches.
Miles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Miles backwards. #BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Miles misses with a straight right.
Alfred Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.#CL#
Cobb clinches up against the cage.
Come on Miles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Miles backwards. #T1#
Miles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Miles.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles can do to turn this around?#BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miles tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miles backs up against the cage.
#ROC#
Miles is rocked!
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Miles is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Cobb drops Miles with a huge uppercut! Miles drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cobb is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wallace Cobb!
A relieved looking Wallace Cobb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Foote gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foote has a couple of punches blocked by Avery.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foote gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Avery.
Avery tries to pull guard but Foote won't allow it.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foote.
Avery looking for a takedown.
Avery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foote fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Foote has closed the distance and engaged Avery in a clinch.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foote with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Tyson Avery has been cut.#T1#
Foote tries to throw a body punch but Avery avoids it by throwing Foote back against the cage.
Foote will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Avery up against the cage.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Avery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avery tries to pull guard but Foote forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Avery has Foote pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Avery pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foote tumbling to the mat - Avery dives into Foote's guard.
Avery trying to control but Foote is working from the bottom.
Foote keeping full guard, as Avery tries to pass.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Avery stands and throws Foote's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Avery crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Foote is looking to reverse the position.
Avery in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Avery.
Foote sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Avery trying to control from half guard but Foote is working away.
Avery prevents Foote from improving his position.#SUB2#
Foote is defending against the submission attempts here by Avery.
Avery passes the guard and advances to mount!
Foote holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Avery tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Avery breaks from Foote's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Foote is working to get back to half guard.
Foote is working hard here to advance position.
Avery landing shots from mount.
Avery wants to control the pace but Foote is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery throws a wild left hand from mount and Foote manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyson Avery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Avery's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Foote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Avery misses the target.
Avery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Foote forces Avery back against the cage and clinches.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
Foote misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foote.
Avery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foote landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foote prevents the takedown attempt.
Foote makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Foote displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avery up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foote gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery is trying to drag Foote to the mat but Foote just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Foote stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shelby Foote has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Avery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foote lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avery.
Avery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foote just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foote landing knees to the body.
Avery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foote crunches a lovely knee into Avery's ribcage.
Foote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avery can do to turn this around?
Avery fails to pull guard.
Foote stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Avery gets control of Foote's arms and successfully pulls guard. Avery will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Foote passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyson Avery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Avery tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
Foote wants to control the pace but Avery is squirming around nicely.
Foote controlling the pace for now.
Foote looking to control but Avery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Avery is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Avery wants to control but Foote is having none of it.
Avery is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foote controlling from mount. #T4#
Foote trying to control but Avery is having none of it.
Avery is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Foote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avery is looking to escape.
Avery is trying desperately to improve position.
Avery tries to hold on but Foote postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery just holding on.
Avery working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Avery's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Foote moves into the clinch.
Foote content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Avery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Avery tries to pull guard but Foote holds him up against the cage and eventually Avery drops back down to his feet.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery has Foote pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foote manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Foote lands a shoulder strike.
Foote tries to work over Avery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Foote turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Avery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foote just stands there and leans against the cage.
Avery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foote is defending well.
Avery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Foote throws an elbow but misses.
Foote pushes Avery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avery can't get the takedown.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Foote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foote displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avery up against the cage.
Avery blocks an elbow strike.
Avery wants to take the fight to the mat but Foote manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Avery is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foote misses with an elbow strike.
Foote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Avery jumps guard but Foote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Avery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foote stops a takedown attempt from Avery.
Foote leaning his opponent against the cage.
Avery tries to stall but Foote uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foote working Avery over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Foote.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Foote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avery's brow.
Foote is pushing Avery up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Avery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foote is defending well.
Foote misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Foote. #T3#
Avery is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Foote throws an elbow but misses.
Foote just leaning against Avery, taking a breather.
Foote'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.
Avery is working for takedown but Foote is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foote gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Avery.
Avery takes an elbow to the forehead.
Avery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foote scores with a hook to the body.
Avery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foote fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##CL#
Foote moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Foote obliges.
Nice body punch from Foote - that landed with a thud.
Foote throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foote can't find room to land a body shot as Avery controls the action.
Foote lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avery or not.
Avery is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foote is pressed up against the cage. Avery has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foote down to the mat. Foote avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Avery blocks a head kick by Foote.
#TD2#
Avery drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote wants to stand and escape but Avery is having none of it.
Avery throws an elbow that misses. Foote uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avery's guard. Nice move by Foote!#REVR##SU#
Foote stands and steps away. Avery gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foote 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
A very excited looking Shelby Foote made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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