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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TRFC70: Reborn!
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Smalls is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDickerson scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like jj Smalls has been cut.
McDickerson looks to land a left hand but Smalls moved out of range nicely.
McDickerson misses with a hook.
Smalls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from McDickerson finds it's way through Smalls's defenses.
McDickerson scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD2#
McDickerson sends Smalls crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McDickerson is motioning to the referee to let Smalls up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Smalls is rocked!
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!
McDickerson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Smalls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDickerson drops Smalls with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smalls! McDickerson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tickle McDickerson!
Tickle McDickerson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Casino fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Otumba. No joy for Casino on that attempt.
Otumba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Casino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Otumba avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casino with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Otumba counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Casino manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Otumba keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Casino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Casino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otumba stuffs the takedown.
Otumba feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice takedown defense from Otumba. No joy for Casino on that attempt.
Otumba with the counter takedown but Casino avoids it easily.
Casino shoots in looking for a takedown. Otumba tries to sprawl out of it but Casino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Otumba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Casino doesn't manage to clinch there - Otumba circles away.
Otumba with the counter takedown but Casino avoids it easily.
Otumba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Casino or perhaps it was just good defense by Otumba, which made it look bad.
Casino wants to clinch.
Lenny Casino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Otumba tries to sprawl but Casino drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Casino wants to get back to his feet.
Casino stalling.
Otumba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Casino wants to stand up but Otumba is controlling the position.
Otumba is looking to control Casino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Otumba avoid being mounted?
Casino stalling.
Casino tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Otumba trying to hold on to Casino's head to control him but Casino postures up.
Otumba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Otumba.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casino wants to stand but Otumba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Otumba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Casino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Casino goes for a double leg but Otumba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Otumba continues to drive forward.
Otumba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Casino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Stephen Otumba has been cut.
Casino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Casino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Casino. Those never looked like landing.
Otumba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Casino misses with a takedown attempt - Otumba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Casino falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Otumba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lenny Casino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Otumba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Otumba seems content to control.
Otumba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Otumba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Otumba is breathing heavily.
Otumba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Otumba is pressing down on Casino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Casino is holding on for now.
Casino tries to get to full guard but Otumba has control of the leg.
Otumba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Casino tries to kick Otumba off but Otumba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Otumba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Otumba trying to control the action but Casino is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otumba stalling away here and it's allowed Casino to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Otumba postures up in Casino's guard and throws a big left but Casino blocks it.
Casino is pulling down on Otumba's head. It's preventing any offense from Otumba, at least for the moment.
Otumba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Casino is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Casino rushes Otumba and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Otumba takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Casino breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Casino moves into range and clinches up with Otumba.
Casino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Otumba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Casino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Casino breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Casino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Otumba's cut.
That's time! Casino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Casino is looking to clinch but Otumba is avoiding it.
Lenny Casino is winning the standup battle so far.
Casino shoots in for a takedown but Otumba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Otumba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Casino misses with a takedown attempt - Otumba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Otumba counters with a shoot takedown. Casino fights it but they end up in guard.
Otumba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Casino is keeping the position for now.
Otumba stands and throws Casino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Otumba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Casino regains half guard.
Casino trying to control here.
Otumba is just content to waste time from the top position. Casino takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Otumba trying to control the position from guard on top but Casino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casino looking for a sweep. Not yet Casino, not yet. #ES#
Casino pushes Otumba off and scrambles back to his feet.
Casino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Otumba counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Otumba trying to control but Casino is working from the bottom.
Otumba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Otumba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Otumba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Otumba wants to control from the top but Casino keeps moving.
Otumba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Casino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Otumba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Casino trying to control but Otumba is working from the bottom. #T3#
Otumba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Casino wants to stand but Otumba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Otumba is trying to keep Casino in close.
#SU#
Casino gets to his feet - Otumba follows without any prompting.
Casino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Otumba avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Casino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Casino.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casino darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Otumba counters with a single leg into guard. Casino didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Otumba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Casino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Casino!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Holder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ohio's guard.
Holder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holder stays in close to Ohio's body and controls the position.
Holder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ohio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holder controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Holder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ohio has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Holder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holder with a nice head shot there.
Holder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Holder landing with the ground and pound.
Holder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holder stays in close to Ohio's body and controls the position.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Holder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ohio looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Holder moves into the clinch.
Holder can't break the clinch.
Holder missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ohio's efforts to push away.
Holder is trying to force a seperation but Ohio has the dominant position.
Holder just leaning against Ohio, taking a breather.
Ohio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohio backwards.
Ohio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ohio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Ohio throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Holder breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Holder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holder working the ground and pound from side control.
Holder just content to control the position.
Ohio tries to bench press Holder off him but Holder keeps the position.
Holder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ohio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Holder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've been informed that Ohio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ohio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ohio is trying to maintain the position but Holder is very close to passing his half guard.
Holder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Holder there.
Holder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holder 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Holder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holder checks a leg kick.
Ohio misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Holder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holder trying to control the pace.
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. Holder connects with a nice short shot to Ohio's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holder in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder lands with a punch from half guard.
Ohio is breathing heavily.#SU#
Holder escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Holder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ohio misses with an uppercut. Holder saw that one coming.
Ohio throws a head kick that misses
and Holder finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD#
Holder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU#
Holder decides to stand back up. #TD#
Holder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ohio's half guard.
Holder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holder content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Holder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ohio tries to sprawl but Holder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Holder trying to control the pace.
Holder 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. #T4#
Holder slows the pace down in half guard.
Holder lands strikes from half guard.
Ohio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ohio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Holder decides to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Holder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Holder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Holder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ohio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ohio tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Holder scores with strikes from the back.
Holder landing with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder connects with a big shot to the side of Ohio's head.
Ohio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holder is working the ground and pound. Can Ohio escape?
Ohio is trapped and Holder is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Holder has his arm under Ohio's chin here. Game over son! Holder squeezes tightly and Ohio is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Holder!
Rick Ohio was interviewed post fight and said 'On the night the better man won!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Ohio does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Armstrong tries to sprawl but Ohio drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Armstrong pushes Ohio off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Ohio has managed to clinch.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ohio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ohio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geraldo Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
#BC2#
Ohio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ohio moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.#T1#
Ohio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ohio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohio tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Ohio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohio tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Ohio darts in and clinches Armstrong up against the cage.
Armstrong is working for takedown but Ohio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ohio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Ohio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ohio.#T2##CL2#
Ohio gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ohio pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Ohio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ohio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ohio breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Ohio lands a big head kick that sends Armstrong tumbling to the mat! Ohio takes a step backwards and waves Armstrong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!#TD2#
Ohio lands a huge takedown. Armstrong is out but the ref is slow to react and Ohio lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Armstrong lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ohio!
An out of breath Rick Ohio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker scores with a jab. Smalls acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smalls misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Booker clinches up with Smalls and pushes him back against the cage.
Booker wants to break free but Smalls has control.
Booker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Booker pushes Smalls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Booker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Smalls successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls has Booker pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Booker wanted to stand there but Smalls had control of the position.
Booker tries to free his leg and advance position but Smalls is retaining full guard.
Smalls throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smalls has a closed guard, preventing Booker from standing up.
Smalls seems keen to control Booker's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Booker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smalls has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Booker after a bit of a struggle.
Booker tries to circle away but Smalls has him pinned against the cage.
Booker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jj Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
Booker works the jab nicely.#TD#
Smalls closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smalls lands in his opponent's guard.
Smalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smalls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Booker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smalls. #SU#
Smalls decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Booker, up you get!
Nice cross by Booker.
John Booker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booker jabs Smalls right on the nose. Smalls blinks but takes it well.
Booker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smalls's hands.
Booker lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Smalls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Booker is trying to defend but Smalls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Booker trying to get back to full guard but Smalls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smalls is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Booker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
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!
Smalls fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smalls working the ground and pound effectively.
Smalls unloading with bombs!
Smalls lands with some strikes.
Smalls content just to control the position here.
Booker trying desperately to get to his feet.
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 jj Smalls will probably get the nod.
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#
Donk. Booker catches Smalls right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Smalls scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Booker bucks up and tries to throw Smalls off but instead Smalls has got his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smalls controlling the positon.
Smalls 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#
Smalls has got one arm under Booker's chin. This could be trouble... Booker trying to control the other hand but Smalls gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Booker has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). jj Smalls!
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