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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Bravado 16
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Govandekal moves into the clinch. Govandekal lands a body punch. Surano looking to throw knees to the head but Govandekal is blocking nicely.
Govandekal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Surano moves into range and clinches up with Govandekal. Govandekal lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Tung Surano has been cut.#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Surano rushes Govandekal and presses him up against the cage. Surano working aggressively here.
Surano is trying to pull guard but Govandekal has him pressed against the cage. A short uppercut from Govandekal. Surano scores with a knee to the head.
Govandekal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Surano backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Govandekal avoiding damage as Surano throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Govandekal. Govandekal lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Govandekal. Surano is looking to break free of the clinch but Govandekal has double underhooks. #T1# Govandekal avoiding damage as Surano throws knees to the body.
Surano tries for a takedown but Govandekal manages to get underhooks.
Govandekal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Surano up against the cage.#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Surano misses with a takedown letting Govandekal counter with a right hand. Thorwald Govandekal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tung Surano. Surano looks winded!#CL# Govandekal rushes Surano and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Govandekal connects with a high kick. #CL# Govandekal darts in and clinches Surano up against the cage. Govandekal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Govandekal taking a breather. Surano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Govandekal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Govandekal lands an elbow inside that Surano shrugs off. Govandekal lands an elbow inside. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Govandekal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2# Surano moves into range and clinches up with Govandekal. Surano tries a knee to the head but Govandekal blocks it.
#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Surano misses with a knee strike.
#BC# Govandekal manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Govandekal pushes Surano up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Govandekal gets control of Surano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Govandekal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Govandekal pulls Surano in close to his closed guard and prevents Surano from doing any damage or advancing position. Govandekal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# 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. Govandekal connects with a nice short shot to Surano's temple. #T3# Govandekal 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. Surano trying to control but Govandekal postures up.
Govandekal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU# Govandekal stands up from half guard. Govandekal scores with a head kick.
#CL# Govandekal clinches. Govandekal is leaning against Surano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4##BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Govandekal moves into the clinch. Govandekal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Govandekal working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD# Govandekal pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Govandekal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES# Govandekal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Surano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Govandekal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Govandekal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Surano sprawls well initially but Govandekal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Govandekal winds up and cracks Surano with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tung Surano's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Govandekal shoots in and bounces Surano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Surano is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Govandekal dives into side control.
#REVB##SU# Govandekal decides to stand back up. #CL# Govandekal clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Govandekal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Surano up against the cage. Govandekal lands a shoulder strike. Surano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorwald Govandekal has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Govandekal manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL# Govandekal rushes Surano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A body shot lands from Govandekal.
#TD# Govandekal manages to pull guard.
#ES# Govandekal manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Surano is breathing heavily. Govandekal stalls. A right hand to the body from Govandekal.
#TD# Govandekal pulls guard successfully.
Surano won't allow Govandekal to sweep him here. Govandekal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Surano's guard. #REVR##SU# Surano is working an open guard so Govandekal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL# Govandekal has closed the distance and engaged Surano in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Surano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Govandekal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Surano backwards. Govandekal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Surano can do to turn this around? Govandekal is pushing Surano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC# Govandekal manages to break the clinch.
#T2##TD# Govandekal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Govandekal lands in his opponent's guard. Govandekal postures up and lands a big shot to Surano's brow. Govandekal distracts Surano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Govandekal landing with the ground and pound. #SU# Surano is working an open guard so Govandekal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##TD# Govandekal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU# Govandekal stands up from Surano's guard - Govandekal perhaps looking for a knockout. Govandekal lands a high kick!
#ROC# Surano is rocked!#TD# Govandekal closes the distance looking for a takedown. Surano stuffs it but Govandekal still has hold of him. Govandekal picks Surano up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Govandekal slams Surano to the floor and that's really hurt Surano - he doesn't know where he is! Govandekal throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorwald Govandekal! The defeated Tung Surano had this to say: 'Well today I'm not happy, you know I made a lot of mistakes and underestimated Jarred. But you know this sport of MMA is all about the best fighter in the ring at that moment. I know I was the better fighter but I got careless and the result is a loss. Thank you fans for coming out... *leaves ring*'.
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Event:
Sin City 11 Jackson v The Axe
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Destroyer drives through with a takedown into Coming's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Coming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coming controlling the position. Destroyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Coming's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Coming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Coming is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Coming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Coming is retaining full guard. Coming is looking to stand back up but Destroyer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Coming. #T1# Destroyer tries to pass to full mount but Coming defends it. Coming tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control. Coming controlling the position well. Coming tries to get to full guard but Destroyer has control of the leg. Coming controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Destroyer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Coming keeps control of the position for the meantime. Coming is trying to stand up here but Destroyer is controlling him well. Destroyer trying to control the action but Coming is working from the bottom. Coming is looking to control Destroyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coming avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Coming shoots in and gets a takedown into Destroyer's guard.#SUB# Coming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB# Destroyer working for submissions but it's allowed Coming to get to half guard.
Destroyer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Coming working for a submission but Destroyer is keeping him at bay. #SUB2# Coming is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Destroyer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Destroyer is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2# Coming looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Destroyer tries to hold on but Coming postures up. Destroyer is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Coming looking to secure an arm triangle but Destroyer defends it well. #SUB2# Coming is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Destroyer is surviving well by controlling Coming's body position as best he can. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Coming is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Destroyer is surviving well by controlling Coming's body position as best he can. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Destroyer gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaos Coming dominated that 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. #R2##TD2# Coming shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coming was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Destroyer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Coming wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Destroyer, who protects the arm well. Coming working away.#SUB2# Coming is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Destroyer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Coming is trying to get an arm triangle but Destroyer is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Destroyer can't do much from the bottom here. Destroyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB# Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Destroyer looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Coming seems to be working for a kimura but Destroyer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Coming is looking for a kimura here.
Destroyer tries to get to full guard but Coming has control of the leg. #SUB2# Coming is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Destroyer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB# Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB# Destroyer looking for submissions off his back. Destroyer trying to control but Coming postures up.
#SUB2# Coming has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Destroyer defend it? Coming steps over the head and cranks it - Destroyer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Coming!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaos Coming!
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Event:
AFE 2: First Blood
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Destroyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatanka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tatanka lands with a good body shot. Destroyer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tatanka backs up against the cage.
Destroyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatanka counters with a left to the body. Tatanka lands with a hook. Destroyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice defenses there by Tatanka. Nice uppercut lands for Tatanka. That snapped Destroyer's head back.
#CUT2# It looks like Odin Destroyer has been cut. Tatanka avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Destroyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tatanka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Destroyer scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2# Destroyer is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Destroyer clinches. Oh Destroyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# Tatanka manages to break the clinch.
Tatanka cracks Destroyer with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Destroyer falls to his knees and Tatanka doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvia Tatanka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1# Stokes throws a hook but Believe avoids it easily. Believe misses with a wild combination.
Believe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Stokes counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Believe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Believe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stokes.
Stokes fails to pull guard.
Stokes can't break the clinch.
Stokes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Believe smiles and moves away.
Believe throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease. Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Believe moves away.#T1# Stokes slips a jab and a cross from Believe.
Stokes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Some wild striking there from Believe.
Believe throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Stokes moves into the clinch. Stokes tries to pull guard but Believe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes has Believe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Believe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Stokes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Believe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stokes jumps guard but Believe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Stokes has Believe pressed against the cage, preventing Believe from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stokes tries to pull guard but Believe won't allow it.
#T2##TD2# Believe pulls guard effortlessly. Stokes slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Believe. Believe looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2# Believe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stokes is on him like a limpet, forcing Believe back against the cage. Stokes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Stokes has Believe pressed against the cage, preventing Believe from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stokes misses with some punches.
Believe tries to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling the position. Stokes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Believe jumps guard.
#T3# Believe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES2# Believe pushes Stokes off and gets back to his feet.
Believe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Believe thuds his right hand into Stokes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD# Stokes shoots in and bounces Believe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Believe working for submissions but it's allowed Stokes to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Believe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stokes is working away from the top position though. Believe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# Believe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Believe throws a right hand that Stokes ducks under and follows up with a left that Stokes also avoids with ease. Believe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Believe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stokes circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Believe dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Believe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stokes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Believe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A low kick from Believe is predictable there #CL# and Stokes counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Believe is trying to push Stokes away but Stokes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Stokes takes a shot to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Stokes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Believe to keep the fight standing. Stokes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1# A frustrated look appears on Believe's face as he tries to break the clinch. Stokes has Believe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Believe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Stokes tries to pull guard but Believe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stokes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Believe blocks it with crossed arms. Believe is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him. Stokes stalling.
Believe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Stokes is trying to pull guard but Believe has him pressed against the cage. Believe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokess head. A short right from Believe. Stokes prevents Believe from breaking the clinch. Believe is trying to force a seperation but Stokes has the dominant position. Stokes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Believe up against the cage. Stokes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Believe to keep the fight standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Believe is looking to break free of the clinch but Stokes has double underhooks. Believe wants to break free but Stokes has control.
Believe has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment. Believe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Stokes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Believe stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Stokes throws up his legs and catches Believe in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Believe tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Stokes! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobbie Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1# Destroyer tries to clinch but Roman moves out of range. As Destroyer tries to get set, Roman tries to push him back and clinch up but Destroyer manages to avoid the attempt. Destroyer looks to clinch #TD# and Roman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Roman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Destroyer's head. Destroyer wants to stand but Roman is controlling the position. #SUB# Roman 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. Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman is working Destroyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Roman works over Destroyer with some ground and pound from guard. Roman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Roman distracts Destroyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Roman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB# Roman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Destroyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roman, into his guard. #REVB# Roman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB# Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Destroyer defends it easily. Destroyer wants to stand and escape but instead Roman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Destroyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU# Roman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2# Roman slips a jab and a cross from Destroyer.
Destroyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Roman has Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Destroyer is defending well against a takedown attempt. Destroyer wants to break free but Roman has control.
Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Destroyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Roman has clasped his hands together around Destroyer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2# Destroyer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Odin Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Roman has closed the distance and engaged Destroyer in a clinch.
Roman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Destroyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
Roman avoiding damage.
#T3# Destroyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roman is breathing heavily.#TD# Roman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Destroyer is trying to keep an underhook but Roman manages to get the takedown into half guard. Destroyer wants to get back to his feet. Roman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Destroyer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Roman stops Destroyer from getting back to his feet.
Roman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2# Destroyer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Roman is on him like a limpet, forcing Destroyer back against the cage. Destroyer wants to break free but Roman has control.
#T4# Roman looking for a takedown. #BC2# Destroyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destroyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Roman circles away.
Destroyer tries to clinch #TD# and Roman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Destroyer! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Roman tries for a kimura but Destroyer is defending well. #SUB# Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destroyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Destroyer wants to get back to his feet. Destroyer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edmond Roman will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Left hook, right uppercut from Destroyer. Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Roman instigates a clinch. Destroyer is trying to force a seperation but Roman has the dominant position. Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Roman has him pressed against the cage. Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Destroyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Roman has him pressed against the cage. Destroyer gets underhooks to prevent Roman's takedown attempt.
Destroyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Roman has him pressed against the cage. Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Destroyer tries to break the clinch but Roman is controlling the position. Destroyer tries to break free but Roman pushes him back against the cage. Destroyer is trying to force a seperation but Roman has the dominant position. Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Destroyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Roman is controlling him. Destroyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Destroyer tries to break the clinch but Roman is controlling the position. #TD# Roman pulls Destroyer into guard.
Roman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Roman prevents Destroyer from getting back to his feet. Roman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2# Destroyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him. Roman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Roman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Roman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Destroyer wants to stand but Roman is controlling the position. Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Roman stops Destroyer from standing up. Roman postures up and lands a big shot to Destroyer's brow. Roman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Destroyer's head. Edmond Roman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Roman scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2# Destroyer wriggles free and stands up. Destroyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Roman counters by clinching up. #TD# Roman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Destroyer regains guard immediately. Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU# Roman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Destroyer misses with a combination
#TD# and Roman counters with a takedown into side control. 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!#SUB# Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destroyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Roman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB# Roman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Destroyer, who protects the arm well. Roman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB# Roman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Destroyer has escaped the position, nice work there. Destroyer is trying to buck Roman off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Roman dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Destroyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot. Roman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Destroyer misses with the combination.
Roman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Roman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Roman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Destroyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Destroyer lands a really nice looking cross but Roman seems unphased.
#T1# Destroyer lands a really nice looking cross but Roman seems unphased.
Destroyer is looking to clinch. Destroyer works over Roman's head and body with a nice combination.#CL# Roman instigates a clinch. Destroyer blocks a body shot from Roman. Roman prevents Destroyer from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Destroyer breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Destroyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Destroyer. Destroyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Destroyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Destroyer misses with a wild combination.
Roman throwing a counter right hand but Destroyer manages to avoid it. Destroyer tries to clinch but Roman moves away #TD# and Roman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Destroyer won't be happy with that. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destroyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Destroyer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2# Destroyer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Jab from Destroyer. Destroyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Roman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3# Destroyer wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Roman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Destroyer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Roman has cracked it and Destroyer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Roman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Payne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Destroyer has hold of Payne's hands but Payne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Payne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2# Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Payne is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Payne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Destroyer is looking to control Payne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Destroyer avoid being mounted? Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Destroyer on the ground.#T1##SUB2# Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Payne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroyer defending well though. Destroyer trying to control but Payne postures up.
Payne throwing shots but Destroyer is blocking nicely. Payne working Destroyer over with strikes. Destroyer is trying to get back to full guard. Destroyer has his hands clasped together around Payne's back. He's all about the action.#SUB# Payne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Payne 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. #T2##SUB2# Destroyer actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Destroyer is trying to get back to full guard. Destroyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Payne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Destroyer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Payne is defending well. Destroyer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Payne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Destroyer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Loki Destroyer!
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