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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Cash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scullion. Scullion throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Cash counters by moving into the clinch. Cash blocks an uppercut.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Scullion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cash smiles and moves away.
Scullion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Cash clinches up with Scullion and pushes him back against the cage. Scullion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scullion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scullion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cash.
Cash throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scullion backwards. Cash stalling in the clinch.
Scullion throws a punch but it's blocked by Cash. Cash stops a takedown attempt from Scullion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koala Scullion. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cash pressing his opponent against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cash. #T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Scullion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cash taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cash pushes Scullion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Cash gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scullion.
Scullion takes a shot to the head. Cash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cash slowing the pace effectively.#T2# Cash scores with a shoulder strike. Scullion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Scullion is breathing heavily. Cash lands with a light punch inside. Cash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scullion backwards. Scullion takes a shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cash is working Scullion over against the cage. Cash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scullions head. Cash just leaning against Scullion, taking a breather. A right hand to the body from Cash.
Cash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scullion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cash is leaning against Scullion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# Cash slows down the pace here.
Scullion is trying to pull guard but Cash turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A hook to the body from Cash.
Cash pushes Scullion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cash is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cash content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cash lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Cash. Cash is stalling here.
A short right from Cash. Cash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scullion backwards. #T4# Cash effectively controlling the action here. Cash pushes Scullion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2# Scullion is rocked! Cash pushes Scullion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Oh Scullion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Cash lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Scullion to his knees! Cash keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Cash!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Scullion drives through with a takedown into guard. Scullion is looking to work some ground and pound but Rashid has wrist control. Scullion wants to control from the top but Rashid keeps moving. Scullion landing with the ground and pound. #SUB# Rashid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scullion defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scullion 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.#T1# Scullion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Scullion trying to control the position from guard on top but Rashid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Scullion wants to pass the guard but Rashid is keeping the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Scullion 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.#T2##SUB# Rashid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scullion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Scullion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rashid wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Scullion is now in half guard. Rashid throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3# Scullion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rashid keeps working. Scullion wants to free his trapped foot but Rashid is holding on for dear life with his legs. Rashid tries to roll over but Scullion keeps him under control.#SUB# Rashid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rashid has hold of Scullion's hands but Scullion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Scullion scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Scullion not doing much here.
Rashid tries to get to full guard but Scullion has control of the leg. Rashid trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Scullion 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koala Scullion dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Rashid shoots in for a double leg but Scullion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Scullion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scullion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scullion misses with an elbow over the top. Rashid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scullion is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arslan Rashid. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Scullion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Scullion instigates a clinch. #BC2# Scullion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Scullion has managed to clinch.
Scullion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2# Scullion has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rashid is trying to keep an underhook but Scullion manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB# Rashid has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Scullion escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Scullion! Scullion staying calm. Rashid is working to avoid the ground and pound but Scullion connects with a decent elbow. Scullion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rashid's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Rashid prevents Scullion from moving into mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scullion is looking to take a break and control but Rashid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rashid is pushing Scullion's head away, looking to escape. Scullion manages to hold on to the position though. Scullion tries to get to his feet but Rashid is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Scullion in his guard. Rashid wants to sweep here but Scullion controlling him for the moment. #T3# Scullion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rashid's guard. Scullion throws a strike but Rashid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Rashid trying to control but Scullion is working from the bottom. Scullion wants to stand and escape but Rashid is having none of it. #SUB# Rashid 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. Scullion working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Scullion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rashid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rashid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Scullion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rashid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Scullion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Scullion cracks Rashid with a big elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koala Scullion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Scullion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Rashid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scullion pulls his head out easily. Scullion has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Scullion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rashid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rashid is looking to control Scullion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rashid avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rashid wants to get back to full guard but Scullion has passed into side control.#T1# Scullion tries to advance to mount but can't. Rashid is trying to control Scullion's posture but Scullion avoids it. Rashid is looking for a sweep. Scullion working away. Scullion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rashid keeps working. Scullion in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rashid is trying to control Scullion's posture but Scullion avoids it. Rashid is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Rashid tries to bench press Scullion off him but Scullion keeps the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Rashid taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scullion controls the position. Scullion wants to stand but Rashid is controlling his arm. Scullion wants to control but Rashid is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rashid shoots in for a takedown but Scullion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Scullion dives in and grabs Rashid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rashid pushes down on Scullion's head and hops out. Scullion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rashid avoids it really well and circles away. Rashid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rashid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scullion. Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koala Scullion.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Scullion stuffs the takedown. Scullion throws a counter combo. Scullion misses with a takedown attempt and Rashid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rashid shoots for a double leg takedown but Scullion sprawls well. He's pushed Rashid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Scullion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Rashid uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rashid slaps away a takedown attempt from Scullion, before circling back to the center of the mat. Rashid tries to counter with a takedown but Scullion is quick to defend against it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rashid shoots in for a takedown but Scullion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Arslan Rashid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Koala Scullion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. No joy there for Scullion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Koala Scullion. Well Scullion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koala Scullion!
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