|
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
TBD#18 ANDERSON vs. ROMERO
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Trump gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Trump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Griffin throws a head kick that misses and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Trump jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffin throws out a leg kick but Trump moves out of range and Griffin only half commits. Trump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffin has time to react.#TD2# Griffin gets the takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trump can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Griffin tries for a kimura but Trump is defending well. #SUB2# Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Trump takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trump on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trump tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2# Griffin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Trump looks calm but he's in trouble here. Griffin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Trump is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Griffin lets go of the hold and Trump can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Griffin! A victorious Ryan Griffin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1# Trump lands a jab. A head kick misses from James. James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trump to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# James pushes Trump off and scrambles back to his feet.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. James misses with a head kick.
Trump fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Trump lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from James. #TD2# Trump gets the takedown into side control. #ES# James sneaks out the side door and pushes Trump away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. James lands with a slapping head kick. #T1##TD2# Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# James throws Trump to one side and escapes! James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jolly James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. James throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Trump moves into the clinch. James is breathing heavily.#TD2# Trump successfully pulls guard.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Trump. James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. James sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##TD2# Trump closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trump lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. James manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Trump tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James. James has Trump pressed against the cage.
James seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD2# Trump is trying to trip James. He has hold of a leg but James is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Trump persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES# James uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3# Trump scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Trump lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot. James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2# James gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Trump forces James back against the cage and clinches. Trump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Trump tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.#T4# James taking a breather. James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2# Trump successfully pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. James passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard. James controlling the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly James dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Trump looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!#ES# James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Trump lands with an overhand left. Trump connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Donald J Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. James throws a lazy head kick and Trump counters with a left to the body. James scores with a head kick. Trump tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. James throws a head kick that misses. James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. James 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. Trump connects with a single shot there.#TD2# Trump gets the takedown into side control. #ES# James sneaks out the side door and pushes Trump away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2# Trump closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trump lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# James pushes Trump off and scrambles back to his feet.
Trump blocks a head kick by James.
Trump moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Jolly James has been cut. James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Trump darts in and clinches James up against the cage. Trump tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage. James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2##TD2# Trump gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES# James has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Trump is on him like a limpet, forcing James back against the cage.#TD2# Trump jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. James wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SU# James gets to his feet. Trump looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! James throws a lazy head kick and Trump counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2# Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# James kicks off Trump and gets to his feet. #T3# James throws a head kick that misses and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Trump throws a one two combo.
James goes for a high kick. It partially lands. James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. James throws a sloppy head kick and Trump moves out of range easily. Trump let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2# James gets caught napping as Trump dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.#ES# James has his feet on Trump's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4# Trump has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment. James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trump wants to stall.
Trump is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Trump seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. James slowing the pace effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly James dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jolly James's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Trump closes the distance and clinches. Trump letting James take a breather here. Trump lands with a short shot to the head. James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trump's efforts to push away. The referee calls for James to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James has Trump pushed against the cage.#T1# James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Come on James - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jolly James.#TD2# Trump scores with a takedown into James's guard.#ES# James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. James just leaning against Trump, taking a breather. #T2# Trump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Trump controlling the action here for a moment.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James stalls. The referee is keeping an eye on James - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2# Trump jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Jolly James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB# James 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. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trump can do anything to dispel that myth. James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. James pushing down on Trump's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. James passes to full mount! Trump taking shots to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trump takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Trump really wants to buck James off and get back to his feet. James thowing shots but they're missing. The referee warns Trump that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! James content just to control the position here. #SUB# James is working for a guillotine from mount but Trump frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Jolly James showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly James!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1# Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trump has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD# Trump looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2# Shaw makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Deair Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Shaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trump did well to prevent Shaw getting side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shaw works his way into side control. #SU2# Shaw has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Shaw needs to keep his hands up - Trump had a free shot at his head there. Trump scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trump digs a good hook to Shaw's body.
#CL# Trump drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
#T1# Trump can't break the clinch.
Trump stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Trump won't allow it.
Trump taking a breather. Trump tries to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling the position. Shaw is looking for a takedown. Donald J Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deair Shaw. Trump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD# Trump jumps guard and drags Shaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Trump on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trump tries to get out of the position. Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##ES# Trump has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shaw has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2# Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Trump lands a couple of decent looking shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trump working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trump's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Shaw looks winded!#SU# Trump stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trump winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trump lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Trump working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Trump slows the pace down in half guard. Shaw has hold of Trump's hands but Trump slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Shaw taking some punishment here, with Trump in his half guard. Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trump scores with a couple of nice shots. Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Trump slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead. Trump is taking a breather. Shaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Trump is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU# Trump stands up out of the half guard. Trump connects with a crisp jab. #CL# Trump has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald J Trump dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD# Trump closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaw to the mat! Shaw manages to get full guard. Trump throwing strikes but missing. Trump has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Trump stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Trump lands a couple of elbows. Trump scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Trump lands a couple of elbows. Trump is working Shaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Trump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Trump lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Shaw is breathing heavily.#T1# Trump stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Trump lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around? Trump is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU# Trump stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD# Shaw gets caught napping as Trump dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard. Trump scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Shaw has momentary wrist control but Trump slips an elbow through the middle.#SU# Trump stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him. #T2##CL# Trump has managed to clinch.
Trump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Trump working hard to break the clinch. Trump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Trump lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD# Trump pulls guard. Trump wants to sweep but no luck. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trump is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Trump is pulling down on Shaw's head to control his posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
#REVR# Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Shaw being controlled here, momentarily. Trump working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU# Trump gets to his feet - Shaw follows without any prompting. #TD# Trump closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shaw quickly recovers to half guard. Trump is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Trump is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Shaw pushes Trump off but Trump dives into side control.
Trump lands a nice forearm strike. Trump lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shaw down.
Trump cracks Shaw with an elbow. That is naaassty. Trump controlling the position from side mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald J Trump dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A left and a right from Trump both land. Nice combination. #CUT# It looks like Deair Shaw has been cut. Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Trump seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD# Trump shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control! Trump in side control lands a decent elbow. Trump is putting a hurting on Shaw here, landing some big shots from side control. Donald J Trump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shaw being controlled for a moment. Shaw taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1# Trump is putting a hurting on Shaw here, landing some big shots from side control. Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Trump connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shaw some visible discomfort.
Trump cracks Shaw with a big elbow. #SU# Trump stands up and beckons Shaw to his feet. #KD# Trump cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shaw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Trump finish him?
#ROC# Shaw is rocked! Trump connects with a superb combination that knocks Shaw out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Trump before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donald J Trump! In his post fight interview, Donald J Trump started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|