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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Bird lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Manny Holt has been cut.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt checks a leg kick.
Bird throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bird manages to circle out of the way.
Bird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch but Holt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bird connects with a right hand. Holt shakes it off.#CL2#
Bird has closed the distance and engaged Holt in a clinch.
Bird misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Holt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bird lands a really nice looking cross but Holt seems unphased.
Bird lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holt is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Bird instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
Manny Holt's cut is getting worse.
Bird throws a punch but it's blocked by Holt.
Bird throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bird lands a knee to the head.
Bird lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holt backwards. #T1##BC#
Holt breaks from the clinch.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Bird looks to move away, Holt throws a big counter combo but Bird just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Bird has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bird just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holt's brow. #TD#
Holt lands a takedown into guard.
Bird wants to get back to his feet but Holt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holt sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Bird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holt prevents Bird from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range.
Bird fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holt is out of range.
Jaxson Bird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holt connects with a crisp jab.
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holt counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Holt misses.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Holt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Bird is looking to clinch but Holt is avoiding it.
#T3#
Bird throws a shot from downtown. Holt moves away and avoids it.
Holt misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bird.
Bird lands a leg kick that knocks Holt off balance momentarily.
Bird tries a low kick but Holt avoids it.
Bird throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holt feinted with a counter takedown.
Bird is looking to clinch but Holt is avoiding it.
Bird tries to clinch up.
Bird tries to clinch up.
Holt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bird tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bird throws a low kick but Holt avoids it.
Holt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Bird rushes Holt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt dodges an elbow strike from Bird.
#T4#
Bird throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Bird.
Holt blocks an elbow strike.
Bird throws a head punch that misses.
Holt blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Holt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Holt in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Manny Holt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holt tries to stall but Bird uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holt controlling the action here for a moment.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holt's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Manny Holt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Manny Holt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaxson Bird!
Jaxson Bird seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Al Molok closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.#BC#
Al Molok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Al Molok tries to keep at a distance but Hogan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Molok backwards. #TD2#
Hogan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hogan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Molok is one step ahead there.
Al Molok wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan wants to get back to his feet but Al Molok is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Al Molok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogan's guard.
Al Molok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan is controlling Al Molok's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Al Molok wants to control but Hogan is keeping him busy.
Hogan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hogan.
Al Molok stops Hogan from standing up.
Hogan keeping full guard, as Al Molok tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hogan wants to get back to his feet but Al Molok is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Molok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Al Molok shows good takedown defense.
Hogan looks winded!
Hogan tries to land a front kick but Al Molok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Al Molok closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.#TD#
Al Molok gets control of Hogan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Al Molok will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Molok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Molok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Molok is controlling Hogan's posture.
Hogan stops Al Molok from standing up. #T3#
Al Molok looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Molok, not yet.
Al Molok on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Molok tries to get out of the position.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Al Molok looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Molok, not yet. #SUB#
Al Molok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hogan defends it easily.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Molok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Molok wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Molok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Molok is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hogan gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Molok is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Molok avoid being mounted?
Hogan is nestled in close to Al Molok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Al Molok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan trying to control the action but Al Molok is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Molok moves into full guard.
Al Molok trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hulk Hogan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hogan throws a right hand that Al Molok ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Molok also avoids with ease.
Al Molok lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hogan backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Molok.
Hogan throws a combination. Al Molok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Al Molok shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Al Molok clinches with his opponent.
Al Molok lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogan slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Molok. Al Molok gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamal Al Molok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Molok delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Molok fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Al Molok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Al Molok shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Hogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Molok to the mat! Al Molok manages to get full guard.
Hogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Al Molok keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Molok's guard.
Hogan wants to stand up but Al Molok manages to regain full guard.
Hogan wanted to stand there but Al Molok had control of the position.
Al Molok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hogan wanted to stand there but Al Molok had control of the position.
Hogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Molok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Hogan advances position into side control!
Al Molok is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hogan connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Hogan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Al Molok takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hogan throws a strike aimed at the side of Al Molok's head but Al Molok avoids it well.
Hogan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Al Molok some visible discomfort.
Al Molok is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Hogan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Molok is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hogan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Molok keeps working. #SUB2#
Hogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Molok is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I wouldn't like to be where Al Molok is right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Al Molok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Molok showed some decent athleticism there.
Al Molok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Al Molok is looking to advance position but Hogan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hogan is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Molok.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Molok prevents Hogan from standing back up.
#T1#
Al Molok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Molok trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hogan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Molok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hogan but Hogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Al Molok closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Al Molok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Molok tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
Al Molok slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Molok looks to land a body kick but Hogan moved away.
Hogan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamal Al Molok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hogan clinches up with Al Molok and pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan tries to pull guard but Al Molok holds him up against the cage and eventually Hogan drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Al Molok wants the takedown. Hogan is fighting it off but Al Molok persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hogan's guard against the cage.
Hogan wants to stand but Al Molok is controlling the position.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Al Molok from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hogan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Al Molok wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Al Molok from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Molok looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Al Molok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hogan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hogan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Molok off and has taken his back!
Al Molok trying to control the position but Hogan manages to sink in the hooks.
Hulk Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Al Molok could be in trouble here!
Hogan keeps control of the position easily here as Al Molok tries to buck him off.
Hogan scores with strikes from the back.
Kamal Al Molok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Molok breaks Hogan's hooks off and manages to turn into his 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 Kamal Al Molok.
I think Hogan 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
During a confident post fight interview, Hulk Hogan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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