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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Carroll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carroll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2#
Carroll closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reeves did well to prevent Carroll getting side control.
Carroll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carroll missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carroll lands a nice short elbow.
Carroll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reeves's head.
Reeves moves into full guard.
Reeves being controlled here, momentarily.
Carroll postures up in Reeves's guard and throws a big left but Reeves blocks it.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Reeves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Carroll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Carroll wants to stand and escape but Reeves is having none of it.
Carroll is trying to keep Reeves in close.
Reeves looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2#
Carroll has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reeves has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Reeves trying to land knees to the body.
Carroll can't break the clinch.
Carroll swings wildly with an uppercut but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Carroll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carroll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carroll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carroll looks to land a combination. Reeves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reeves throws a sloppy head kick and Carroll moves out of range easily.
Reeves checks the leg kick.
Reeves thinks about countering with a head kick.
Reeves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reeves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carroll tries to avoid it but Reeves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carroll to the ground. Carroll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Carroll throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reeves was covering up waiting for the punch and Carroll finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reeves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carroll scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carroll landing some decent shots from guard.
Carroll throwing strikes but missing.
Carroll tries to free his leg and advance position but Reeves is retaining full guard.
Carroll connects with a couple of short punches.
Reeves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carroll working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeves's head.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet but Carroll is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Reeves controls Carroll momentarily but Carroll frees himself.
Reeves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carroll is controlling him.
Carroll postures up in Reeves's guard and throws a big left but Reeves blocks it. #SUB2#
Carroll drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reeves dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Reeves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reeves wants to pass the guard but Carroll is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Carroll dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carroll throws a right hand that Reeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reeves also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Carroll.
Shane Reeves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carroll tries to bum rush Reeves with a series of wild strikes but Reeves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Carroll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reeves attempts a counter takedown but Carroll avoids it well and moves away.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carroll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carroll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reeves.
Reeves stuffs the takedown attempt from Carroll. Carroll gets slowly back to his feet.
Carroll misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Reeves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sean Carroll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carroll wants it to stay on the feet.
Reeves tries to clinch but Carroll moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carroll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carroll connects with a right hand. Reeves shakes it off.#T1#
Reeves throws a leg kick but Carroll sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left and a right from Carroll both land. Nice combination.
Reeves misses with a wild combination.
Carroll lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Carroll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carroll but Carroll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carroll fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Carroll looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reeves!
Carroll scores with punches from side control.
Carroll working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Reeves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carroll tries to score with some ground and pound. Reeves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carroll wants to stand but Reeves is controlling his arm.
Reeves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carroll off and has taken his back!
Reeves is trying to stick to Carroll's back but Carroll is turning into Reeves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reeves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carroll.
Carroll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reeves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Reeves has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carroll off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Carroll has clasped his hands together around Reeves's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carroll with the ground and pound but Reeves regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Reeves regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carroll.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carroll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carroll throws a big elbow that misses.
Reeves is pulling down on Carroll's head to control his posture.
Carroll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet but Carroll is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carroll is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Carroll from controlling successfully.
Reeves wants to stand up but Carroll is controlling him. #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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reeves is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Reeves trying to control but Carroll is working from the bottom.
Sean Carroll has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reeves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Carroll is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Carroll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Carroll throws a right hand that Reeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reeves also avoids with ease.
Reeves shoots for a double leg takedown but Carroll sprawls well. He's pushed Reeves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carroll's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carroll duly obliges.
Carroll misses with the body kick#TD#
and Reeves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carroll is pressing down on Reeves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reeves throws an elbow that misses. Carroll uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reeves's guard. Nice move by Carroll!#REVB#
Carroll postures up.
Carroll is looking to work some ground and pound but Reeves has wrist control.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck.
Carroll in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Reeves is looking for a triangle but Carroll pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SU2#
Carroll stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carroll scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carroll lands a lovely overhand right.
Carroll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeves scores with the left hand. Carroll knows he should have avoided that one.
Carroll lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carroll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Reeves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carroll to the mat! Carroll manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Carroll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Carroll striking off his back but it's not causing Reeves any problems.
Reeves passes into half guard. #SU#
Reeves decides to stand up.
Reeves fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Reeves shoots in but Carroll avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sean Carroll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carroll misses with a two punch combination.
Carroll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carroll wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Carroll.
Carroll misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Carroll as Reeves shoots in.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown but Carroll shows good takedown defense.
Carroll closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carroll misses with the combination.
Reeves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Reeves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carroll pushes Reeves off but Reeves dives into side control.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeves throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Carroll throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SU#
Reeves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Carroll throws a right hand that Reeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reeves also avoids with ease.
Carroll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Reeves.
Carroll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reeves.
Carroll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shane Reeves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carroll lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Carroll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carroll 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Carroll!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Edwards tries to clinch there but Winters circles away.
#CL#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but Winters keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winters.
Winters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Winters.
Winters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Winters throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards looking to slow down the pace here.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winters avoids it.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Winters.
Edwards is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Edwards looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winters digs a right hand into Edwards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edwards's gas tank.
Winters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #T1#
Winters lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Winters on the inside.
Winters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Winters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Winters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Winters.
Winters scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Winters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A hook to the body from Winters.
A short right from Winters on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winters pushes Edwards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Winters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Winters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winters lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Winters pushes Edwards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Winters is working Edwards over against the cage.
Winters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edwards or not.
Winters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Winters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Winters.
A left hand lands to the body for Winters.
Winters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Winters.
Winters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winters is leaning against Edwards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winters lands with a light punch inside.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winters.
Winters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Edwards is rocked!#T3#
Edwards tries to stall but Winters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Winters digs a right hand into Edwards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edwards's gas tank.
Winters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Winters finish him?
Still in the clinch, Winters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Winters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winters lands a body shot.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
Winters lands a body punch.
Winters pushes Edwards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winters scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Winters on the inside.
A short right from Winters on the inside.
Winters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Winters.
Winters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winters lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Winters is leaning against Edwards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winters lands a nice shot to the body.
Winters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edwards or not.
A nice left hand lands by Winters.
Winters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winters unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Edwards! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Winters is unloading with more strikes now! Edwards drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastion Winters!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Reeves swinging wildly here.
Ramirez flicks out a counter leg kick but Reeves steps away.
Reeves leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Reeves has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Reeves moves into the clinch.#TD#
Reeves gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Reeves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez moves into full guard.
#T1#
Reeves throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reeves forces his way into half guard.
Reeves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reeves is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reeves wants to stand up but Ramirez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Reeves is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Reeves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reeves prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T3#
Reeves seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Reeves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.
Ramirez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reeves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shane Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ramirez.#TD#
Reeves has hold of one of Ramirez's legs. Ramirez is fighting the takedown attempt but Reeves gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Reeves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramirez's guard.
Reeves lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reeves wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Reeves works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Reeves working for a submission but Ramirez is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Reeves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reeves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Reeves gets a double leg takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Reeves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reeves is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Reeves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Reeves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reeves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reeves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reeves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reeves tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reeves to the ground. Reeves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Reeves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Reeves drops an elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Reeves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Reeves passes into side control, despite Ramirez's attempt to control the position.
Reeves just content to control the position. #SUB#
Reeves tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Reeves controlling from side mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramirez is trying to get back to his feet.
Reeves scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramirez to see if he's OK.
Reeves taking a breather here.
Ramirez is trying to control Reeves's posture but Reeves avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Reeves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reeves's waist but Reeves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramirez off to one side.
Reeves throws a head kick that misses.
Reeves throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Ramirez tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Reeves. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Shane Reeves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Reeves turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shane Reeves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reeves is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ramirez's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Reeves prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reeves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez is trying to reverse the position but instead Reeves has taken his back - oops!
Reeves is riding his opponent, not letting Ramirez buck him off. #T2##SUB#
Ramirez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Reeves controlling from the back.
Reeves is landing with strikes. Ramirez can't take much more of this.
Reeves controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
#T3#
Ramirez wants to control his opponent's hands but Reeves gets his hands free.
Reeves is working the ground and pound. Can Ramirez escape?
Reeves throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ramirez!
What can Ramirez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ramirez trying to control but not successfully.
Reeves punches Ramirez on the ear.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4##SUB#
Reeves has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ramirez! Can he survive? No! He's out! Reeves gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Reeves!
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