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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Arias instigates a clinch.
Arias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mike is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mike is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arias's efforts to push away.
Arias has Mike pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mike manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Arias ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arias no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mike manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike looking for a sweep. Not yet Mike, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mike trying to strike off his back.
Mike trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mike wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arias in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mike throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mike tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias advances nicely into full mount.
Arias content just to control the position here. #T2#
Arias throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Arias throwing strikes here but Mike is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Arias content just to control the position here.
Arias looking to control but Mike is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mike because Arias loaded up on that one.
Mike knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arias on the ground.
Arias content just to control the position here.
Mike is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Mike wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Mike is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action.
Arias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mike on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mike tries to get out of the position.
Arias avoids the attempt from Mike to control.
Arias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arias looking to control but Mike is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mike avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arias.
Mike is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mike really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mike is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action.
Mike wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias looking to control but Mike is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mike is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Arias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Arias has Mike up against the cage in a clinch.
Arias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mike has been working on his balance at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Arias.#TD2#
Arias manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arias throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Arias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mike is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Arias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mike can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mike is standing up over Arias. Arias looks to escape but Mike dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arias some visible discomfort.
#T1##SU#
Mike decides to stand back up. Mike steps back and let's Arias get back to his feet.
Mike keeps the fight on the outside.
Mike drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arias sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Mike shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arias's guard.
Arias controlling the position.
Mike trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike throws an elbow that misses. Arias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mike's guard. Nice move by Arias!#REVB#
Mike controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arias throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Arias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.#T3#
Mike throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mike is looking to stand up but Arias isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Arias moves into the clinch.
Mike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mike gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arias prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iron Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arias tries for a takedown but Mike manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Arias breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arias.
Arias darts in looking for a takedown but Mike gets double underhooks and turns Arias into the cage.
Mike shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arias as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mike takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mike shoots in for a double leg but Arias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arias displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mike.
Iron Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mike is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arias doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iron Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mike as Arias shoots in.
Arias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arias wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely.
Mike changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Arias shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arias shoots in but no luck this time.
Mike leaves Arias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mike.
Arias shoots in looking for a takedown but Mike manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arias goes for a double leg but Mike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mike continues to drive forward.
Mike is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Arias. Beautiful body shot.
Arias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Mike tries for a takedown but Arias circles away easily
and Arias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arias wants to take the fight to the mat but Mike manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arias can't break the clinch.
Arias has Mike pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mike manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mike wants a takedown.
Arias is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Arias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mike gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arias tries to break the clinch but Mike is controlling the position.
Mike prevents the takedown attempt.
Arias is pressed up against the cage. Mike has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arias down to the mat. Arias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike shoots for a double leg takedown but Arias sprawls well. He's pushed Mike's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mike sprawls well. Mike wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arias gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arias cracks Mike with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike tries for a takedown but Arias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arias.
Mike checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Arias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arias 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Arias!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Reggae shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Mike counters with a single leg into guard. Reggae didn't expect that. #SU#
Mike gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Mike scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reggae on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reggae looks winded!
Mike is working Reggae over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Mike politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mike prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mike cracks Reggae with a big elbow.
Mike in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Reggae trying to remain calm as Mike controls from the top position.
Mike scoring with punches and elbows.
Mike scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reggae to see if he's OK.#T1#
A control attempt from Reggae but he's now mounted!
Mike with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mike putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mike landing strikes from the mount.
Reggae is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mike landing shots from mount.
Reggae manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reggae trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Mike looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Mike connects with a nice short shot to Reggae's temple.
Mike slips a nice elbow through Reggae's hands, connecting with Reggae's forehead.#ROC#
Reggae is rocked!
Mike lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Reggae! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mike jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Mike!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mike feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Patterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Mike has picked Patterson up - he's going for a ride! Mike dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Patterson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Mike shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Patterson wants to stand and escape but Mike is having none of it.
Mike stands up over Patterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Mike from controlling successfully. #T1#
Patterson wants to stand up but Mike is controlling him.
Mike trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mike throws a sloppy strike and Patterson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mike is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Patterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cary Patterson!
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