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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ryno rushes Koch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ryno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Koch tries to keep at a distance but Ryno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ryno has hold of one of Koch's legs. Koch is fighting the takedown attempt but Ryno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Ryno from controlling successfully.
Ryno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koch trying to control the position here.
Koch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Ryno from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Koch looking to control.
Ryno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koch trying to control the position here.
Ryno throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Koch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryno is aware though and is defending well.
Ryno with a nice head shot there.
Ryno wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koch looking for a sweep. Not yet Koch, not yet.
Ryno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koch controlling Ryno's posture.
Ryno lands a couple of digs.
Ryno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Ryno from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koch's head.#T3#
Ryno is fighting to break Koch's control of his arms but Koch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ryno cracks Koch with a solid left hand.
Koch trying to strike off his back.
Ryno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koch is proving hard to escape from.
Koch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ryno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ryno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryno wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
Ryno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Ryno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koch controlling Ryno's posture.
Ryno landing with the ground and pound.
Ryno looking to pass the guard.
Koch trying to control the position here.
Koch continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koch is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Ryno moves into range and clinches up with Koch.
Koch tries to stall but Ryno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Ryno breaks from the clinch.
Koch shoots for a takedown but Ryno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ryno moves into the clinch.
Koch lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch blocks a body shot from Ryno.
Ryno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koch is defending well.
Ryno wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koch throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Koch stalls.
Ryno stalling against the cage.
Ryno wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lavern Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ryno.
Koch has a couple of punches blocked by Ryno.
A short right from Ryno on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Lavern Koch has been cut.
Ryno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Koch.
#BC2#
Ryno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Ryno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Koch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ryno keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ryno is breathing heavily.#T2#
Koch takes a knee to the side of 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!
Koch wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Ryno manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Koch shoots in and bounces Ryno off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryno is trying to keep Koch in close.
#SU#
Koch gets to his feet - Ryno follows without any prompting. #T3#
A low kick from Ryno is predictable there
and Koch counters with a head kick. That will keep Ryno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Ryno clinches. #BC#
Koch breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koch pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ryno clinches with his opponent.
#T4##BC#
Koch breaks the clinch.
Ryno misses with a leg kick.
Koch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ryno.#CL2#
Ryno moves into the clinch.
Koch is trying to drag Ryno to the mat but Ryno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryno goes for a takedown attempt but Koch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Ryno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lavern Koch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ryno moves into range and clinches up with Koch.#BC2#
Ryno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Koch gets caught napping as Ryno dives in and scores a takedown. Koch manages to retain guard.#ES#
Koch pushes Ryno off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Koch tries to keep at a distance but Ryno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryno is looking to break free of the clinch but Koch has double underhooks.
Ryno tries to break the clinch but Koch is controlling the position. #T1#
Koch keeps control of Ryno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koch prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koch has Ryno pushed against the cage.
Ryno is trying to drag Koch to the mat but Koch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryno blocks an elbow strike from Koch.
#BC#
Koch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryno.
Koch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryno sprawls and moves away.
Lavern Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ryno.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Ryno pushes Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
Matt Ryno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ryno has Koch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koch. #BC#
Koch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryno leaves Koch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Ryno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koch, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Koch breaks from the clinch.
Ryno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koch counters with a three punch combo that has Ryno backing up. Ryno nods at Koch to acknowledge the strikes.
Ryno shoots in for a takedown but Koch shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Ryno moves into the clinch.
Koch lands an elbow inside that Ryno shrugs off.
Koch digs a right hand underneath Ryno's ribcage. Ryno let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Koch drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koch holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Ryno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koch struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ryno wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koch, who protects the arm well.
Koch is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matt Ryno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koch is trying to control Ryno's posture but Ryno avoids it.
Lavern Koch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koch sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lavern Koch.
I think Ryno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Ryno!
Matt Ryno decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Serrano pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Serrano pulls guard.
Rodriguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriguez is in close to Serrano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Serrano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Serrano in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Serrano is sitting in close to Rodriguez 's body. Rodriguez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Serrano is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Serrano is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rodriguez .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergio Rodriguez !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Karpinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karpinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD2#
Karpinski drops Grimes with a beautiful combination! Grimes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karpinski is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Harvey Grimes has been cut.#CL2#
Karpinski has managed to clinch.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Karpinski is trying to trip Grimes. He has hold of a leg but Grimes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karpinski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karpinski gets to his feet and stands over Grimes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Grimes felt that one! Karpinski unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Grimes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Karpinski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Strickland throws a head kick but Ryno moves out of range.
#CL2#
Strickland gets tackled into the cage by Ryno. Ryno maintains the clinch. #TD#
Strickland pulls guard.
Ryno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryno trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom.
Strickland has his hands on Ryno's head, controlling the position.
Ryno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strickland is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryno throws an elbow that misses. Strickland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryno's guard. Nice move by Strickland!#REVR#
Strickland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Strickland stops Ryno from standing up.
Strickland throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryno wants to stand and escape but Strickland is having none of it.
Ryno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland won't allow Ryno to get back to his feet.
Strickland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strickland stops Ryno from standing up.
Strickland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strickland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Strickland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryno dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Ryno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strickland's head.
Strickland looking for a sweep. Not yet Strickland, not yet.
Strickland seems keen to control Ryno's posture.
Ryno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strickland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryno controls the pace.
Ryno being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ryno clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Ryno has Strickland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strickland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryno's efforts to push away.#TD#
Strickland gets control of Ryno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Strickland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Strickland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strickland keeping moving, preventing Ryno from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryno stopping the sweep attempt from Strickland.
Strickland has his hands on Ryno's head, controlling the position.
Ryno trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Strickland has his hands on Ryno's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Strickland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ryno is defending against the submission attempts here by Strickland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Strickland dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Strickland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Strickland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Strickland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryno, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryno is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Strickland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cletus Strickland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strickland tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ryno is trying to buck Strickland off.
Ryno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Strickland is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryno trying to control here.
Ryno is looking to escape.
Strickland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Strickland is working for a kimura but Ryno is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Strickland prevents Ryno from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Strickland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Strickland is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryno tries to kick Strickland off but Strickland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryno can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ryno is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Strickland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Strickland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Strickland dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ryno gets a clinch. #TD#
Strickland has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ryno uses from the top position.
Ryno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strickland has Ryno pulled in close to control his posture.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet but Ryno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryno lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryno tries to free his leg and advance position but Strickland is retaining full guard.
Strickland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strickland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Strickland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryno is working Strickland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryno looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Strickland pushes Ryno off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Ryno gets caught flat footed, as Strickland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Strickland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryno has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Strickland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Ryno tries to free his leg and advance position but Strickland is retaining full guard.
Ryno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Strickland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ryno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Strickland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strickland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Ryno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryno will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ryno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryno working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Strickland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Strickland drops back looking for a leg! Ryno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryno manages to kick Strickland off! Strickland jumps back into Ryno's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strickland with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Strickland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strickland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matt Ryno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Strickland feints and as Ryno raises his hands in defense, Strickland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Strickland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strickland, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Strickland!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 605 Round 2
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Slevin stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Slevin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Damion Stone has been cut.
Slevin scores with a jab. Stone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by Slevin .#CL#
Stone clinches.
Slevin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slevin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Slevin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damion Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Slevin on the inside.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slevin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Slevin .
Stone is breathing heavily.
Slevin scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Damion Stone's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slevin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone looking for a takedown. #T1#
Slevin presses Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Slevin .
#KD2#
Slevin drops Stone onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stone is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Slevin is pushing Stone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Slevin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD2#
Slevin sends Stone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slevin is motioning to the referee to let Stone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
Damion Stone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slevin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone tries to break the clinch but Slevin is controlling the position.
Slevin lands a body shot.
Slevin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Damion Stone's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Slevin stalling.
#T2#
Slevin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slevin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damion Stone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Slevin !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 605 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Stone instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Frost on that attempt.
Stone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Frost looking to score a takedown here. Stone is defending well but Frost drives through and ends up in Stone's guard.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stone pulls Frost in to control the position. #T1##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
Frost should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Stone turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stone wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Frost is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stone connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Frost struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Stone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost struggling a bit here.
Frost prevents Stone from moving into mount.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frost on the ground.
Stone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frost to see if he's OK.#SU#
Stone stands up.
Frost looks winded!
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Damion Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Frost.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Frost counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Stone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Frost is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Stone lands a takedown into guard.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Stone 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#
Frost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone pushes down on Frost's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stone winds up and cracks Frost with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stone is taking a breather. Frost 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damion Stone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stone misses with a body kick.#TD#
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frost!#SUB#
Stone tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Stone trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost gets back to half guard.
Damion Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frost with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stone controls the pace.
Stone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Frost prevents Stone from standing back up.
#T2#
Stone is trying to control but Frost manages to pass to mount!
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frost sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Stone tries to hold on but Frost pushes him away. #SUB2#
Frost working for a guillotine from mount but Stone is in no mood to give up.
Stone is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Stone can't escape the position.
Frost trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Frost cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Stone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Frost tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frost looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Stone breaks the clinch.
Frost dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Frost looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
Damion Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Frost.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
#CL#
Stone rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stone with a nice cross.#T1#
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stone finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head. #CL#
Stone moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Frost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Stone breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Stone has clasped his hands together around Frost's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Frost throws Stone to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Stone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into Frost's guard.#T3#
Stone trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frost is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully. #ES#
Stone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damion Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Stone gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frost's head.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nick Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damion Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Stone has gone for a leg lock! Frost slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stone's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Damion Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Damion Stone!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Damion Stone!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Damion Stone!
Damion Stone wins by unanimous decision!
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