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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Hewitt throws a jab but it's blocked by Isaev. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Hewitt pulls guard successfully.
Hewitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Isaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Hewitt is retaining full guard. #ES#
Hewitt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hewitt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hewitt is trying to pull guard but Isaev has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Isaev as Hewitt tries to tie him up.
Hewitt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Hewitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hewitt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Isaev is trying to keep an underhook but Hewitt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hewitt is thwarting Isaev's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hewitt seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Isaev is staying active underneath Hewitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Isaev is looking for a sweep. Hewitt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hewitt is thwarting Isaev's attempts to control the position.
Hewitt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Isaev wants to sweep but Hewitt has passed to side control!
Isaev is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Isaev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hewitt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hewitt lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Hewitt decides to stand up. #TD2#
Isaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hewitt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Isaev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hewitt to the ground. Isaev is now in Hewitt's guard.
Hewitt wants to get back to his feet but Isaev passes into half guard.
#T3#
Isaev wants to advance to full mount but Hewitt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Isaev looks winded!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hewitt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hewitt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hewitt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Isaev smiles and moves away.
Hewitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Isaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Isaev shoots in and bounces Hewitt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Hewitt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Isaev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Hewitt can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Hewitt decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hewitt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Isaev is controlling him.
Hewitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Isaev prevents Hewitt from getting back to his feet.
Isaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Hewitt kicks Isaev off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Isaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hewitt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hewitt's guard now, I'm sure.
Isaev won't allow Hewitt to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Hewitt dominated that round.
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#
Hewitt tries to clinch but Isaev is having none of it. #TD2#
Isaev gets a double leg takedown into Hewitt's guard.#ES#
Hewitt pushes Isaev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hewitt slips under a jab from Isaev.
Isaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hewitt swats away the attempt to clinch by Isaev.
Hewitt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Isaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hewitt's half guard.#ES#
Hewitt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Hewitt blocks a head kick by Isaev.
Isaev is breathing heavily.
Isaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Isaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hewitt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Isaev jumps into guard, dragging Hewitt to the mat.
Isaev trying to keep a closed guard but Hewitt is proving a slippery customer.
Isaev working a defensive guard but Hewitt manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Hewitt is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Isaev is trying to escape and Hewitt transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Isaev is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hewitt! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronny Hewitt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kratofil swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Kratofil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wilkerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kratofil is in Wilkerson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kratofil wants to stand but Wilkerson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilkerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kratofil postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkerson, not yet.
Wilkerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Kratofil gets to his feet - Wilkerson follows without any prompting. #T1##TD2#
Kratofil closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilkerson did well to prevent Kratofil getting side control.
Still in half guard, Kratofil seems content to control.#SUB2#
Kratofil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilkerson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kratofil passes to full mount!
Kratofil unloading with bombs!
Kratofil looking to control but Wilkerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kratofil prevents Wilkerson from getting the reversal.#T2##SUB2#
Kratofil is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wilkerson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wilkerson!
Kratofil working a defensive guard here.
Kratofil wants to get back to his feet but Wilkerson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilkerson controlling from the top position.
Wilkerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Kratofil has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wilkerson doesn't defend quickly enough and Kratofil has managed to lock this one up! Can Wilkerson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kratofil on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bohdan Kratofil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Popov misses with a takedown #TD#
and Bowers counters with a shoot takedown. Popov fights it but they end up in guard.
Popov is looking to sweep but instead, Bowers has passed into half guard.
Popov is trying to control but Bowers passes into side control!
Bowers lands a few punches from side control.
Popov gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Popov controls the position.#T1#
Popov tries to hold on but Bowers postures up.
Popov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bowers has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Bowers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Popov is on top in guard.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov wants to pass the guard but Bowers is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Popov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bowers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bowers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bowers! #REVR#
Popov tries to improve position but can't.
Popov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bowers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Bowers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Popov moves into full guard.
Popov is looking to stand up but Bowers isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Popov pulls Bowers in close to his closed guard and prevents Bowers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Popov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Popov wants to hit a switch here but Bowers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Popov there!
Popov working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Bowers dominated that round.
That's time! Bowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Popov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowers on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowers's guard now, I'm sure.
Popov throws a strike but Bowers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Popov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bowers stacks Popov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bowers!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Popov sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov is looking to improve his position.
Bowers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bowers really is a fat lump.#T1#
Popov wants to improve his position but Bowers is controlling well.
Popov trying to hold on to Bowers's head to control him but Bowers postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov is controlling Bowers's position as best he can from this difficult position.#ES2#
Popov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stepan Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bowers clinches. #T2##BC2#
Popov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowers shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Bowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowers avoids it really well and circles away.
Popov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowers circles away.
Bowers wants to clinch up but Popov keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Popov shoots in and bounces Bowers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Popov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowers is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Bowers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bowers checks a leg kick.
Bowers closes the distance and clinches up with Popov, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes Popov against the cage but Popov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Popov.
Bowers tries to counter by clinching up but Popov breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Popov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bowers's half guard.#T4#
Popov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet.
Bowers tries to get to full guard but Popov has control of the leg.
Bowers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bowers is refusing to be controlled, as Popov sits in half guard.
Bowers is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bowers shoots for a takedown but Popov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Popov dives in and grabs Bowers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes down on Popov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Popov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Popov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bowers down.
Popov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bowers!
Popov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Popov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bowers's face.
Popov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bowers taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bowers is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action.
Popov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Popov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
You get the feeling that Bowers really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
Popov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bowers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bowers and Popov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bowers gets back to half guard.#T2#
Bowers taking some punishment here, with Popov in his half guard.
Bowers pushes Popov off looking to stand but Popov dives back in and keeps control.
Popov is stalling here. Bowers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Popov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bowers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Popov can't do much from the bottom here.
Popov is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Bowers decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##CL2#
Popov clinches up against the cage.
Popov jumps guard but Bowers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bowers clinches with his opponent.
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Popov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowers avoids it.
Popov is trying to pull guard but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.
Humberto Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Popov.
Popov is trying to force a seperation but Bowers has the dominant position.
Bowers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Bowers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Bowers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popov is looking for a takedown.
Bowers working aggressively here.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowers's efforts to push away.
Bowers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bowers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stepan Popov.
I think Popov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stepan Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bright drives through and clinches with Miroshnichenko against the cage.
Miroshnichenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bright.
Bright throws a punch but it's blocked by Miroshnichenko.
Bright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miroshnichenko's efforts to push away.#TD#
Bright drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Bright looking for subs off his back but Miroshnichenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bright is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright moves into full guard.
#T1#
Bright is pulling down on Miroshnichenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Miroshnichenko, at least for the moment.
Miroshnichenko looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miroshnichenko throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Bright scoring with some ground and pound.
Bright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miroshnichenko's guard.#SUB2#
Miroshnichenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miroshnichenko trying to control the position.
#T2##SU#
Bright stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Miroshnichenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miroshnichenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bright is looking for a sweep. Miroshnichenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bright controlling the position.
Miroshnichenko wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miroshnichenko trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Bright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miroshnichenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bright's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Bright gets to his feet - Miroshnichenko follows without any prompting.
Miroshnichenko looks winded!#TD#
Bright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bright wants to stand but Miroshnichenko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Bright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bright lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SU#
Bright stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Miroshnichenko to get to his feet. #TD#
Bright feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Bright gets to his feet - Miroshnichenko follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bright avoids the body shot from Miroshnichenko.
#TD#
Bright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miroshnichenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Miroshnichenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Bright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miroshnichenko's head.#SU#
Bright stands up and waves to Miroshnichenko to follow him.
Bright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miroshnichenko pinned against the cage. Miroshnichenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Bright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Miroshnichenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miroshnichenko.
Bright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Miroshnichenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miroshnichenko is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miroshnichenko is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miroshnichenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miroshnichenko's back!
Bright not allowing Miroshnichenko to control his hands. #SUB#
Miroshnichenko fending off the submission attempt from Bright. #SUB#
Miroshnichenko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fabian Bright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bright working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2##SUB#
Miroshnichenko showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bright has managed to slip his arm under Miroshnichenko's chin. This could be all over... yep, Miroshnichenko is tapping out! Submission win for Bright.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabian Bright!
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