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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 4
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Smiff pushes Sakamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Smiff tries for a takedown but Sakamoto manages to get underhooks.
Sakamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Smiff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smiff effectively controlling the action here.
Sakamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smiff just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Sakamoto manages to pull guard.
Sakamoto is controlling Smiff's posture.
Smiff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto tries to bench press Smiff off him but Smiff keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sakamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smiff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sakamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Sakamoto prevents Smiff from moving into mount.
Sakamoto is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
Sakamoto stops Smiff from passing to mount.
Smiff trying to control the position but Sakamoto is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto struggling a bit here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Smiff is working to tighten his grip on Sakamoto's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sakamoto has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smiff is really squeezing tight and eventually Sakamoto passes out! Smiff breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stratovarius Smiff!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 3
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Peterson lands with a kick to the temple. Sakamoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick by Peterson misses #TD#
and Sakamoto counters with a single leg into guard. Peterson didn't expect that.
Sakamoto is stalling in the full guard.
Sakamoto prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
Sakamoto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakamoto prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Peterson throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sakamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakamoto scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
Peterson pushes Sakamoto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Peterson throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sakamoto counters with a shoot takedown. Peterson fights it but they end up in guard.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakamoto controls the pace.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Peterson has momentary wrist control but Sakamoto slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Sakamoto landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson is looking to stand up but Sakamoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakamoto stays in close to Peterson 's body and controls the position.
Sakamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakamoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Peterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakamoto controls the pace.
Sakamoto throws an elbow that misses. Peterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakamoto's guard. Nice move by Peterson !#REVB#
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Sakamoto is pulling down on Peterson 's head. It's preventing any offense from Peterson , at least for the moment.
Sakamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakamoto is proving hard to escape from.
Sakamoto pulls Peterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Peterson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Peterson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakamoto is proving hard to escape from.
Sakamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakamoto tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
As Peterson tries to get set, Sakamoto tries to push him back and clinch up but Peterson manages to avoid the attempt.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Sakamoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peterson 's guard.
Sakamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sakamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sakamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peterson 's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peterson wants to stand and escape but Sakamoto is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Sakamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Sakamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Peterson lands with a slapping head kick.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson tries to clinch #TD#
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sakamoto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Peterson reverses the position - he's now on top in Sakamoto's guard.
Peterson wants to stand but Sakamoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sakamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson 's guard. #REVR#
Sakamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto advances position into side control!
Sakamoto is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Peterson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sakamoto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sakamoto cracks Peterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet here but Sakamoto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Peterson 's back.#SUB#
Sakamoto looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Peterson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiro Sakamoto!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 2
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Trevor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trevor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trevor is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Sakamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trevor is looking to get back to is feet but Sakamoto passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is putting a hurting on Trevor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trevor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sakamoto controlling the position from side mount.
Sakamoto lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sakamoto scoring with punches and elbows.
Sakamoto working the body and head with strikes.
Sakamoto lands an elbow. #T1#
Sakamoto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Trevor to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakamoto lands a few punches from side control.
Trevor is letting Sakamoto control him for a moment.
Sakamoto working away.
Trevor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakamoto lands a nice forearm strike.
Sakamoto landing a few strikes.
Sakamoto landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Trevor is rocked!
Trevor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Trevor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakamoto cracks Trevor with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sakamoto immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Trevor is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sakamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Sakamoto!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 1
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mason attempts a counter takedown but Sakamoto avoids it well and moves away.
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakamoto looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.#TD2#
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in Mason's guard.#SUB#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakamoto lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.#SUB#
Sakamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Sakamoto drops back looking for a leg! Mason is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mason manages to kick Sakamoto off! Sakamoto jumps back into Mason's guard. #SUB#
Sakamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Sakamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Sakamoto slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakamoto landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mason has an active guard here but Sakamoto has managed to pass into half guard.
Sakamoto drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Sakamoto working Mason over with strikes.
Mason wants to improve his position but Sakamoto is controlling well.
Sakamoto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sakamoto lands a heavy elbow.
Sakamoto with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is bucking up trying to escape but Sakamoto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakamoto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mason is in a horrible position here. Sakamoto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sakamoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sakamoto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sakamoto prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Sakamoto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mason can't escape the position.
#T4#
Sakamoto looking to finish Mason with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mason!
Sakamoto with shots to the head and body - Mason looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sakamoto controlling his opponent.
Sakamoto punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mason to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mason shrugs it off.
Sakamoto lands a big shot there that rocks Mason but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Mason has left one of his arms exposed and Sakamoto doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mason screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiro Sakamoto!
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