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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mode gets tackled into the cage by Shin. Shin maintains the clinch.
Mode blocks an uppercut.
Mode has Shin pressed against the cage.
Shin slowing the pace effectively.
Shin working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Shin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Shin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mode, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mode manages to break the clinch.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mode throws out the jab. #CL2#
Shin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mode, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mode has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mode takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Shin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mode throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Shin forces Mode back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Shin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Mode escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mode fails with a takedown attempt.
Shin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mode throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin tries to counter with a clinch but Mode shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Shin rushes Mode and presses him up against the cage.
Mode wants to break free but Shin has control.
Shin tries a knee to the head but Mode blocks it.
Mode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mode backwards. #BC2#
Shin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Shin moves into the clinch.
Shin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Mode's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mode takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Beast Mode has been cut.
Mode tries to pull guard but Shin holds him up against the cage and eventually Mode drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mode is breathing heavily.
Shin effectively controlling the action here.
Mode really is a fat lump.
Shin controlling the action here for a moment.
Shin lands an elbow inside.
Shin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mode's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Shin breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Mode keeps the fight on the outside.
Shirato Shin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mode moves into the clinch successfully.
Shin misses with a knee strike.
Shin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Shin lands a nice elbow.
Shin effectively controlling the action here.
Shin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mode lands a knee to the body.
Mode wants to break free but Shin has control.
Mode looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Shin.
Shin lands an elbow just above Mode 's eye.
We've been informed that Shin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mode or not. #T4#
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mode wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shin has him pressed against the cage.
Shin tries a knee to the head but Mode blocks it.
Shin lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Shin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shin drives through and clinches with Mode against the cage.
Shin lands a knee to the head.
Shin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shin avoiding damage.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mode backwards.
Shin tries a knee to the head but Mode blocks it.
Shin is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shirato Shin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beast Mode's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Mode fails with the takedown.
Mode shoots in for a takedown but Shin shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Shin has Mode up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Mode escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shin has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shin walks away with a smile on his face. Mode gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shin moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shin landing knees to the head.
Shin controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1##BC2#
Shin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shin clinches with his opponent.
Shin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shin lands an elbow inside.
Mode takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shin misses with a knee strike.
Shin lands an elbow that stopped Mode in his tracks for a moment.
Shin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Shin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Shin has Mode up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Shin crunches a lovely knee into Mode's ribcage.
Shin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mode blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Beast Mode's cut is getting worse.
Shin connects with a knee to the head.
Shin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mode pushes off an throws an elbow but Shin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mode tries to pull guard but Shin won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shin.
#BC2#
Shin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Shin drives through and clinches with Mode against the cage.
Shin misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mode backwards.
Shin connects with a knee to the head.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Mode is rocked!
Shin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mode lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Mode is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin lands an elbow inside that Mode shrugs off.
Mode wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shin working the clinch nicely. Mode is working for position but Shin cracks him with a big knee to the head! Mode crumples up against the cage and Shin lands two more shots before the ref can save Mode! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Shirato Shin!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 643 Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Buster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Low is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Buster decides to stand back up. Buster steps back and let's Low get back to his feet.
Low misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Buster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Low, pushing him back against the cage.
Low manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Low to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low jumps guard but Buster stands there with Low around his waist. Low gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Buster jumps guard and drags Low to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Low is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Low postures up.
Low wants to stand but Buster is controlling his posture from full guard.
Low postures up.
Buster throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Low is standing up over Buster. Buster looks to escape but Low dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Low's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Buster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buster keeping full guard, as Low tries to pass.
Buster working a defensive guard here.
Buster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Buster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Buster is trying to control the position but Low postures up.
Buster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Buster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Low works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Low fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buster, pushing him back against the cage.
Low tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Low is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Buster is defending well.
Roy Buster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hi Low.
Low prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Buster wants the takedown. Low is fighting it off but Buster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Low's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Buster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Buster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Low.
Buster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buster misses with a takedown attempt - Low sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Buster with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster connects with a right hand. Low shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Low circles away.
Low doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Low misses with a takedown attempt - Buster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Buster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Buster closes the distance and clinches up with Low, looking for a takedown. Buster pushes Low against the cage but Low circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Low can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Low darts in and clinches Buster up against the cage.
Low stops a takedown attempt from Buster.
#TD#
Buster wants the takedown. Low is fighting it off but Buster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Low's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Low trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Low has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Buster has passed into side control.
Buster prevents Low from escaping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Low can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buster wants to control but Low is keeping him busy. #T2#
Low wants to control but Buster postures up.
Roy Buster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buster wants to control but Low is keeping him busy.
Low wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Buster crashes against the mat.
Low wants to get back to his feet.
Buster controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Buster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Low is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Buster. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Buster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Low is trying to defend but Buster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Low tries to kick Buster off but Buster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Low wants to improve his position but Buster is controlling well.
#T4#
Buster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Low is looking to control Buster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Low avoid being mounted?
Low wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buster not doing much here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Buster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Buster dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Buster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Low as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Buster has closed the distance and engaged Low in a clinch.
Buster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Low pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buster jumps guard but Low stands there with Buster around his waist. Buster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low stalls.
Buster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Low after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Low breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low misses with a low kick as Buster jumps back.
Buster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Low.#TD#
Buster closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Low's guard.
Buster looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Buster stays in close to Low's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Low throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Low keeping full guard, as Buster tries to pass. #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.
Low not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buster tries to clinch there but Low circles away.
Low tries to clinch there but Buster circles away.
Buster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Low. Low circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
hi Low seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Buster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Low manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Low looking for a guillotine here but Buster defends easily.
Low takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buster passes Low's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Buster wants to take a breather but Low is having none of it.
Low trying to hold on to Buster's head to control him but Buster postures up.
Buster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buster prevents Low from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Buster connects with a nice short shot to Low's temple. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Low does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Low punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buster fails to land the takedown.
hi Low has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Buster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Low is defended easily by Buster.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Buster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buster, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Roy Buster!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Roy Buster!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Roy Buster!
Roy Buster wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 643 Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Angel with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mode counter with a right hand.
Angel throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Angel.#KD#
Angel sends Mode crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Angel is motioning to the referee to let Mode up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mode is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Beast Mode has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mode has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mode is still on wobbly legs! Can Angel finish him?
Angel gets underhooks to prevent Mode's takedown attempt.
Angel tries to break free but Mode pushes him back against the cage.
Mode 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.
Mode has Angel pressed against the cage, preventing Angel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Angel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Angel tries to break the clinch but Mode is controlling the position.
Mode looking to slow down the pace here.
Mode seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mode takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Mode breaks from the clinch.
Mode slips a jab and a cross from Angel.
Mode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Angel to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Angel cracks Mode on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mode falls backwards against the cage. Angel follows up with more strikes that drop Mode to his knees. Angel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mode! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Angel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Ion fails with a takedown attempt.
Ion walks into a jab.#TD#
Ion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ion throwing strikes from guard but Youngblood blocks nicely.
Ion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Youngblood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Youngblood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Youngblood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Ion drives through and clinches with Youngblood against the cage.
Ion stalling against the cage.
Ion misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Ion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ion has control of Youngblood's left arm, preventing Youngblood from doing any damage. #SUB#
Youngblood looking to improve position, pressing down on Ion's thigh with his hand. Ion seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Youngblood paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Youngblood's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ion picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Champ Ion!
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