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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DF 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Hellsfyre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andersson to the ground. Hellsfyre is now in Andersson's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
#REVB# Andersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Andersson forces his way into half guard. Hellsfyre is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellsfyre defending well though. Hellsfyre is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Andersson wants to take a breather but Hellsfyre is having none of it. #T1# Andersson content to control rather than advance. #SU2# Andersson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hellsfyre to get to his feet. Hellsfyre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andersson. #CL2# Hellsfyre tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch. Hellsfyre tries for a takedown but Andersson manages to get underhooks.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2# Andersson breaks the clinch.
#TD# Hellsfyre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Hellsfyre controlling the action here. Andersson is trying to stand back up but Hellsfyre is controlling him
Hellsfyre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hellsfyre pulls his head out easily. Andersson trying to control but Hellsfyre postures up.
#T3# Andersson won't allow Hellsfyre to pass to mount. Hellsfyre trying to control the pace. Andersson is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Hellsfyre not doing much here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Andersson is looking to clinch. #TD# Hellsfyre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hellsfyre stalling. #T4# Hellsfyre is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hellsfyre is pressing down on Andersson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andersson is holding on for now. Hellsfyre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Hellsfyre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andersson for as long as he can get away with. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellsfyre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellsfyre's back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anders Andersson will probably get the nod. That's time! Hellsfyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Hellsfyre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hellsfyre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellsfyre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellsfyre's back! Hellsfyre wants to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Andersson looking for the choke but no joy. You can see the frustration on Hellsfyre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1# Hellsfyre trying to control the position but Andersson manages to sink in the hooks. Hellsfyre has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Andersson. Hellsfyre is trying to stand back up. I really don't envy Hellsfyre right now.
Hellsfyre is trying to stand back up. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2# Andersson looking for the choke but no joy. Andersson is hanging on to Hellsfyre's back as he tries to escape.
#T3# Hellsfyre trying to get back to his feet but Andersson is in full control for now. Hellsfyre trying to control the position but Andersson manages to sink in the hooks. Hellsfyre wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Andersson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hellsfyre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Hellsfyre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Andersson.
#T4# 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. I really don't envy Hellsfyre right now.
Hellsfyre prevents Andersson from getting a body triangle. Hellsfyre is trying to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hellsfyre rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
Anders Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Hellsfyre dives in and scores a takedown into Andersson's guard.#SUB2# Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andersson holds on and takes a little breather. Hellsfyre controls from within his opponent's guard. Hellsfyre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Andersson trying to control the position here. Hellsfyre could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hellsfyre wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving. #T1# Hellsfyre showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hellsfyre trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andersson.#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.#TD# Hellsfyre 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.#ES2# Andersson pushes Hellsfyre off and scrambles back to his feet.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hellsfyre as he jumps to the side. #TD# Hellsfyre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hellsfyre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2# Andersson throws Hellsfyre to one side and escapes! Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellsfyre. Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Andersson wants to clinch.#T3##TD# Hellsfyre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andersson is trying to defend but Hellsfyre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Andersson wants to control but Hellsfyre is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hellsfyre trying to control the pace. Andersson wants to control but Hellsfyre is keeping busy.
#T4# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hellsfyre in particular looking to stall. Hellsfyre is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it. Hellsfyre controlling the action here. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hellsfyre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Anders Andersson. I've got Andersson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Andersson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Bengtsson clinches up against the cage. Dos Santos crunches a lovely knee into Bengtsson's ribcage. Knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Bengtsson looks winded! Dos Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT# It looks like Bengt Bengtsson has been cut. Bengtsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Santos working Bengtsson over with knees to the body. Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bengtsson's face.
Dos Santos lands a nice knee to the body. Dos Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body. Dos Santos landing knees to the body.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bengtsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. 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! Bengtsson managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bengtsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bengtsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dos Santos lands a big knee! That's hurt Bengtsson! Oh, he's all over the place! Dos Santos lands another knee that sends Bengtsson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Dos Santos! Rafael Dos Santos 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: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Izeal tries to clinch there but Cellosson circles away.
Izeal tries a head kick but it misses.
Cellosson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cellosson misses with a series of wild punches.
Izeal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Izeal darts in looking for a takedown but Cellosson gets double underhooks and turns Izeal into the cage. Cellosson wants to counter the offense by Izeal and move into the clinch position. Izeal tries to clinch up.#CL2# Cellosson rushes Izeal and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Izeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izeal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT# It looks like Cello Cellosson has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cellosson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A leg kick checked by Izeal. Izeal fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Izeal throws a right and a left that both miss. Cellosson wants to counter with a clinch but Izeal pushes him away.#T1# Izeal tries to clinch but Cellosson is having none of it. Izeal tries to clinch up. Cellosson wants to counter with a clinch but Izeal pushes him away.#TD2# Cellosson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Izeal on his heels. He'll look to pass Izeal's guard now, I'm sure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cellosson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Cellosson slips nicely into half guard. Izeal trying to control but Cellosson postures up.
Cellosson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Izeal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Izeal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cellosson on the ground. Cellosson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SU2# Cellosson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Izeal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cellosson as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Izeal. That's going to take a lot out of him. Izeal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2# Cellosson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Cellosson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3# Cellosson staying calm. Cellosson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cellosson moves into full mount! Cellosson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Cellosson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cellosson controlling the pace for now. Izeal tries to reverse the position but Cellosson maintains control. Cellosson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cello Cellosson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cello Cellosson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Izeal tries to clinch up but Cellosson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Cellosson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Izeal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Izeal tries to land a sweep but no joy. Izeal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cellosson with a flurry of punches that miss. Cellosson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cellosson throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Izeal striking off his back but it's not causing Cellosson any problems. Cellosson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cellosson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Izeal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2# Cellosson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Izeal bucks up and tries to throw Cellosson off but instead Cellosson has got his back! Cellosson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Izeal's body.
Izeal avoids the strikes from Cellosson. #T2# Cellosson controls the action. Cellosson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB2# Izeal showing good submission defense here.
I would not like to be Izeal right now.
Cellosson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Izeal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3# Izeal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Izeal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Cellosson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Cellosson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2# Cellosson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2# Cellosson looking for the RNC. Cello Cellosson has got the better of the ground game so far. Cellosson lands a shot to the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Cellosson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cello Cellosson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Cello Cellosson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Izeal doesn't manage to clinch there - Cellosson circles away.
Izeal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cellosson counters with a three punch combo that has Izeal backing up. Izeal nods at Cellosson to acknowledge the strikes. Cellosson throws a sloppy head kick and Izeal moves out of range easily. Cellosson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Izeal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cellosson somewhat. Izeal feinted with a counter takedown. Izeal has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and Cellosson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cellosson. Cellosson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Izeal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD# Izeal jumps into guard, dragging Cellosson to the mat.
#T1##SUB2# Cellosson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Izeal tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cellosson distracts Izeal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Cellosson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Cellosson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cellosson postures up.
Izeal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cellosson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izeal works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Izeal fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Izeal. That's going to take a lot out of him. Izeal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cellosson pinned against the cage. Cellosson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Horrible takedown attempt by Cellosson or perhaps it was just good defense by Izeal, which made it look bad. Good work by Izeal as he checks the leg kick. Cellosson fails with a takedown attempt. Iggy Izeal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Izeal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Cellosson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cellosson works his foot free and advances to mount. Izeal tries to lock up and control but Cellosson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cellosson working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Izeal slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Cellosson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4# Cellosson trying to mount his opponent but Izeal defends it. Cellosson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Cellosson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Izeal defend it? Cellosson steps over the head and cranks it - Izeal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cellosson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cello Cellosson!
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