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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakuraba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakuraba's waist but Sakuraba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nixon off to one side. #TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nixon is trying to defend but Sakuraba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nixon trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon is positioning himself well to prevent Sakuraba advancing to mount.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Nixon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nixon wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Nixon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nixon is trying to control but can't.
Nixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!
Nixon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T2#
Sakuraba is trapped and Nixon is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nixon is striking from the back but Sakuraba escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Nixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Nixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Sakuraba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nixon.
Nixon scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Nixon stands up and waves to Sakuraba to follow him.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Nixon avoids it easily.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakuraba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon is breathing heavily.#T4##TD2#
Sakuraba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nixon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nixon throws a strike but Sakuraba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nixon 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinju Sakuraba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nixon has his hands clasped together around Sakuraba's back. He's all about the action.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakuraba is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nixon pulls Sakuraba in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Nixon has a closed guard, preventing Sakuraba from standing up. #T1#
Sakuraba won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Nixon is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt - Sakuraba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Sakuraba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuraba is in Nixon's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Sakuraba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nixon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nixon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nixon! #REVR#
Sakuraba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nixon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nixon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nixon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sakuraba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nixon.
Nixon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES2#
Sakuraba kicks Nixon off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuraba lands in his opponent's guard.
Nixon wants to improve his position but instead Sakuraba has moved into half guard.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Nixon is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Nixon is a slippery customer.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakuraba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinju Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sakuraba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinju Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sakuraba darts in and clinches Nixon up against the cage.
Nixon just leaning against Sakuraba, taking a breather.
Nixon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakuraba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nixon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakuraba after a bit of a struggle.
Nixon trying to stall but Sakuraba improves his position.
Nixon taking a breather.
Nixon'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sakuraba pulls guard.
Nixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nixon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nixon is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Sakuraba stays in close to Nixon's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakuraba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.
Nixon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.
Sakuraba trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.
Nixon is controlling Sakuraba's posture.#T3#
Sakuraba is pushing down on Nixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakuraba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nixon is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Nixon is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuraba in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Sakuraba.
Nixon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakuraba counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nixon somewhat.#T4#
Sakuraba stuns Nixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakuraba scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nixon to the mat! Nixon manages to get full guard.
Nixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Sakuraba stands and steps away. Nixon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Sakuraba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinju Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakuraba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinju Sakuraba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gobanashi misses with a double jab.
Gobanashi throws a low kick but Bolton avoids it.
Bolton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gobanashi sprawls and moves away.
Bolton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gobanashi fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bolton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolton.
Gobanashi can't find room to land a body shot as Bolton controls the action.
#BC2#
Gobanashi manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gobanashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolton, pushing him back against the cage.
Gobanashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolton just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Gobanashi has picked Bolton up - he's going for a ride! Gobanashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bolton trying to control here.
#T1#
Bolton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolton.
Bolton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gobanashi controls the pace.
Bolton trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Gobanashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gobanashi wants to pass the guard but Bolton is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolton working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gobanashi passes into half guard.
Gobanashi winds up and cracks Bolton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolton trying to control but Gobanashi postures up.
#SUB2#
Gobanashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gobanashi not doing much here.
Bolton is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Bolton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gobanashi pulls his head out easily.
Gobanashi not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gobanashi is thwarting Bolton's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gobanashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Zachariah Bolton has been cut.#TD2#
Gobanashi dives in and scores a takedown into Bolton's guard.
Bolton can't keep his opponent in guard - Gobanashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bolton looking for submissions off his back.
Bolton is breathing heavily.
Gobanashi passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuta Gobanashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Bolton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Gobanashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bolton!#ROC2#
Bolton is rocked!
Gobanashi lands a strong strike to the head of Bolton. That's dazed him! Gobanashi looking to finish here. Bolton is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gobanashi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuta Gobanashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Aries has Oconnor up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Aries pulls guard successfully.
Oconnor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Aries has his foot on Oconnor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oconnor works his way back into a safe position though.
Aries 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.
Aries wants to stand and escape but Oconnor is having none of it.
Aries keeping moving, preventing Oconnor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aries looking for a guillotine here but Oconnor defends easily.
#ES2#
Aries is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oconnor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Oconnor tries to land a knee to the head but Aries blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Aries breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Aries throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oconnor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aries is in Oconnor's guard.
Aries sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aries content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oconnor is trying to keep Aries in close.
Oconnor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oconnor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Oconnor is looking to stand up but Aries isn't so interested in that idea.
Aries passes Oconnor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oconnor is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Aries decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oconnor avoids the body shot from Aries.
Oconnor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aries paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aries looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Aries fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Oconnor tries to keep at a distance but Aries has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oconnor landing knees to the head.
Oconnor is trying to drag Aries to the mat but Aries just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Aries gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aries tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oconnor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Oconnor looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oconnor taking some punishment here, with Aries in his half guard.
Aries trying to control the pace.
Oconnor trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aries has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakai Aries 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#
Aries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aries throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Oconnor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aries.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aries or perhaps it was just good defense by Oconnor, which made it look bad.
A combination from Aries does no damage. #TD2#
Aries throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oconnor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aries is in Oconnor's guard.
Aries is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oconnor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Aries wants to get up but he can't break Oconnor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aries engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oconnor is keeping the position for now.
Oconnor wants to sweep but no luck.
Oconnor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aries controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aries scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakai Aries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aries looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oconnor throwing a counter right hand but Aries manages to avoid it.#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.
Aries closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oconnor circles away.
Oconnor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Milton Oconnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakai Aries.#TD2#
Aries shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aries showed some decent athleticism there.
Oconnor wants to control the action here but instead Aries manages to pass to full mount!
Aries landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Oconnor is rocked!#SUB2#
Oconnor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Aries.
Oh Oconnor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Oconnor is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Aries locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Oconnor is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sakai Aries!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Iwakuma forces Valdez back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Iwakuma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valdez trying to control but Iwakuma is working from the bottom.
Iwakuma seems keen to control Valdez's posture.
Iwakuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Iwakuma is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Valdez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Iwakuma is looking to defend but Valdez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Iwakuma! Valdez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Iwakuma taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gregg Valdez!
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