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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Akiyte closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Akiyte lands a takedown into guard.
Carson really is a fat lump.
Akiyte won't allow Carson to get back to his feet.
Akiyte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Akiyte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Akiyte has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Akiyte is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Akiyte trying to mount his opponent but Carson defends it.
Akiyte lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Leland Carson has been cut.
Carson is trying to stand back up but Akiyte is controlling him
Akiyte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Akiyte uses his free foot to push down on Carson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carson. #T2#
Akiyte is landing with some decent strikes but Carson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Carson is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Akiyte! Carson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Akiyte!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Randall throws a head kick that misses.
Randall looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vermalaen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD#
Vermalaen drops Randall with a beautiful combination! Randall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vermalaen is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Randall is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dave Randall has been cut.
Vermalaen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Randall will feel that in the morning.
Randall is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermalaen finish him?#CL#
Vermalaen clinches. #BC#
Vermalaen breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Randall gets tackled into the cage by Vermalaen. Vermalaen maintains the clinch.
Vermalaen stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Vermalaen pulls guard successfully.
Vermalaen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vermalaen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Vermalaen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vermalaen pulls Randall in to control the position. #ES#
Vermalaen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Randall presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Randall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vermalaen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randall stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Vermalaen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randall, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Vermalaen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vermalaen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vermalaen is defended easily by Randall.
Randall walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Vermalaen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francis Vermalaen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Akiyte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Akiyte from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyte wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Akiyte wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Akiyte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.#SUB2#
Akiyte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akiyte has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akiyte looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Akiyte is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight moves nicely into side control.
Akiyte regains half guard.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Akiyte is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knight prevents Akiyte from standing back up.
#T3#
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akiyte is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akiyte is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akiyte but Akiyte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Akiyte tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akiyte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akiyte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Akiyte.
David Akiyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
Akiyte wants to clinch.
Akiyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Akiyte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Akiyte pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight dominated that 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.
#R2##TD#
Akiyte gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Akiyte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Akiyte gets caught napping as Knight dives in and scores a takedown. Akiyte manages to retain guard.
Akiyte looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knight puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Akiyte wants to control the action here but instead Knight manages to pass to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyte looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Knight biding his time, controlling Akiyte. #SUB2#
Knight is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T1#
Akiyte avoids the strikes from Knight.
Knight is controlling the position but Akiyte somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knight moves into full mount! Akiyte won't be happy about that! #T2#
Knight controlling from the full mount.
Akiyte tries to hold on but Knight postures up.
Akiyte wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Akiyte is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knight trying to control.#T3#
Akiyte can't escape the position.
Knight avoiding Akiyte 's attempts to control his hands.
Akiyte tries to escape but Knight has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Akiyte trying to control the hands but Knight breaks the grip.
Akiyte tries to roll but Knight sticks to his back.
What can Akiyte do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Knight is continuing to stall.#T4#
The adventures of Knight the control monster continue. Boring.
Akiyte trying to control the hands but Knight breaks the grip.
Akiyte rolls, trying to escape but Knight keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Akiyte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Akiyte.
Akiyte tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Akiyte clinches up against the cage.
Knight tries for a takedown but Akiyte manages to get underhooks.
Knight wants a takedown.
Akiyte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akiyte 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.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyte pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Akiyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.#CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Akiyte is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Knight has hold of one of Akiyte's legs. Akiyte is fighting the takedown attempt but Knight gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Akiyte is trying to hold Knight in close to prevent damage but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight tries to control but Akiyte wriggling away.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Akiyte tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.
Knight thowing shots but they're missing.
Knight tries to control but Akiyte wriggling away. #SUB2#
Knight looking for a guillotine from mount but Akiyte is having none of it.
Akiyte tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.#T3#
Knight tries to control but Akiyte wriggling away.
Akiyte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Akiyte on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akiyte tries to get out of the position.
Akiyte is desperately trying to improve his position but Knight has a good base and remains in mount.
Akiyte wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Knight is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Knight is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Akiyte is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Akiyte has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Akiyte trying to control the position but Knight manages to sink in the hooks.
Knight is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knight not allowing Akiyte to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Reid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merrill to the ground. Reid is now in Merrill's guard.
Merrill is pulling down on Reid's head. It's preventing any offense from Reid, at least for the moment.
Reid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Merrill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reid pushes down on Merrill's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reid is taking a breather. Merrill says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Merrill trying to hold on to Reid's head to control him but Reid postures up.
#T1##SU2#
Reid postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Merrill to stand up. #CL2#
Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Merrill is trying to pull guard but Reid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Merrill drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Reid has clasped his hands together around Merrill's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reid working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Reid tries for a kimura but Merrill is defending well.
Merrill is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reid asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Reid stalls from top position.
Reid working the ground and pound.
Reid is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Reid cracks Merrill with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3##SU2#
Reid has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merrill is looking for a counter combo.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid throws a combination that misses
and Merrill counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Reid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merrill to the ground. Reid is now in Merrill's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Merrill manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Reid tightens his grip and picks Merrill up, before dumping him to the ground. Merrill manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merrill's guard.
Reid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Reid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merrill sees it coming and defends easily.
Merrill wants to control but Reid is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Reid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merrill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Reid stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Reid tries to land a body kick
and Merrill counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Reid gets a double leg takedown into Merrill's guard.
Merrill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Merrill is working an open guard so Reid takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Reid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Reid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Reid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reid lands in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Merrill is rocked!
Reid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Merrill is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reid arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Merrill's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damien Reid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Norris or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad.
Norris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Norris has been cut.#CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Rodriguez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Norris regains guard.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Rodriguez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Norris is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Esteban Rodriguez!
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