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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Michaels stuffs the takedown.
Michaels with a poor takedown
and Douglas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michaels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Michaels thinking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Douglas jumps guard.
Michaels sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas looking for a sweep. Not yet Douglas, not yet.
Michaels 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. #SUB#
Douglas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michaels passes into half guard.
#T1#
Douglas is pressing down on Michaels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michaels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michaels is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Michaels advances to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Douglas tries to lock up and control but Michaels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Michaels has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Douglas's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels with the ground and pound from mount.
Michaels controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Michaels lands a nice shot to the head.
Michaels avoids the attempt from Douglas to control.#SUB2#
Michaels has control of Douglas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Douglas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Douglas working to try and regain half guard.
#SU2#
Michaels stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T4##TD2#
Michaels gets a takedown into half guard.
Michaels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Michaels seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Douglas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shawn Michaels!
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Event:
SFC6 - Collins vs Roberts
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Nikolov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikolov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It appears Nikolov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nikolov, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Griffinson has managed to clinch.
Griffinson has had enough of the clinch but Nikolov keeps him there for the moment.
Griffinson letting Nikolov take a breather here.
Griffinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikolov has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Nikolov.
Nikolov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffinson is trying to drag Nikolov to the mat but Nikolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Griffinson tries to break free but Nikolov pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nikolov is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Griffinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffinson is trying to drag Nikolov to the mat but Nikolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vladimir Nikolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Griffinson.#T1#
Nikolov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nikolov stalling in the clinch.
Nikolov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Griffinson is trying to break free.
Nikolov stalls.
Nikolov lands a right hand.
Nikolov lands a body shot.
A short right from Nikolov on the inside.
Nikolov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolov gets through Griffinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffinson has had enough of the clinch but Nikolov keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffinson looks winded!
Griffinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nikolov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nikolov has Griffinson pushed against the cage.
Nikolov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2##BC#
Nikolov breaks the clinch.
Griffinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Nikolov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Griffinson is rocked!
Nikolov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Griffinson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vladimir Nikolov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Nikolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Griffithson breaks from the clinch.
Griffithson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Griffithson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rasmussen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Rasmussen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rasmussen keeping his opponent close.
Rasmussen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Griffithson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffithson controlling from mount. #T1#
Rasmussen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasmussen wants to hold on but Griffithson pushes him away.
Rasmussen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasmussen tries to hold on but Griffithson pushes him away.
Rasmussen just holding on.
Rasmussen can't escape the position.
Griffithson looking to control but Rasmussen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rasmussen can't escape the position.
Griffithson tries to push Rasmussen's head away but Rasmussen is holding on tight.#T2#
Griffithson controlling his opponent.
Rasmussen can't escape the position.
Rasmussen tries to hold on but Griffithson pushes him away. #T3#
Rasmussen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rasmussen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rasmussen is trying to escape the mount.
Griffithson wants to control the pace but Rasmussen is squirming around nicely.
Griffithson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Rasmussen can't escape the position.
Rasmussen doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Rasmussen tries to reverse the position but Griffithson maintains control.
Griffithson looking to control but Rasmussen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rasmussen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmussen is desperately trying to improve his position but Griffithson has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Griffithson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rasmussen fails with the takedown.
Griffithson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Griffithson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rasmussen tries to roll over but Griffithson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffithson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rasmussen controls his leg.
Griffithson is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Rasmussen controlling the position for now.
Rasmussen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rasmussen wants to control but Griffithson is keeping busy.
Well, if Griffithson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rasmussen wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffithson wants to stand up but Rasmussen is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasmussen moves to clinch but Griffithson breaks away
and Griffithson counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Griffithson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rasmussen quickly recovers to half guard.
Rasmussen is pressing down on Griffithson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rasmussen holds on and takes a little breather.
Alexander Griffithson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Griffithson postures up in Rasmussen's guard and throws a big left but Rasmussen blocks it.
Griffithson preventing the sweep.
Rasmussen 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##ES2#
Griffithson pushes Rasmussen off and gets back to his feet.
Alexander Griffithson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffithson throws a sloppy head kick and Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Griffithson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasmussen. #T4#
Rasmussen tries to clinch there but Griffithson circles away.
#TD2#
Griffithson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rasmussen on his heels. He'll look to pass Rasmussen's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rasmussen holds on and takes a little breather.
Griffithson wanted to stand there but Rasmussen had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasmussen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Griffithson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rasmussen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Griffithson scores with a three punch combo!
Griffithson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rasmussen's calf.
Rasmussen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffithson looks to land a combination. Rasmussen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Griffithson throws a series of punches but Rasmussen avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Rasmussen moves into the clinch.
Rasmussen has Griffithson pressed against the cage, preventing Griffithson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffithson to keep the fight standing.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but Griffithson has him pressed against the cage.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Griffithson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Griffithson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rasmussen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffithson smiles and moves away.
Rasmussen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Griffithson scores with a jab to the body.
Griffithson dips to his left and cracks Rasmussen with an uppercut!
Griffithson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rasmussen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Griffithson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffithson showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Rasmussen controlling the position well.
Griffithson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffithson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rasmussen controls his leg.
Rasmussen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rasmussen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Rasmussen.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rasmussen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffithson is working away from the top position though.
Griffithson drops an elbow to the side of Rasmussen's head.
Rasmussen wants to get back to full guard.
Griffithson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasmussen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barney Rasmussen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Griffithson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Griffithson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rasmussen to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Griffithson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffithson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Griffithson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffithson stuffs the takedown.
Griffithson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holman throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Griffithson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffithson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holman is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Holman working for a triangle but Griffithson defends it easily.
Holman looking for a sweep. Not yet Holman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holman working for a triangle but Griffithson defends it easily.
Holman wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Griffithson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holman being controlled here, momentarily.
Griffithson postures up.
Holman wants to sweep here but Griffithson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Griffithson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holman has his hands on Griffithson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffithson wants to stand but Holman is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griffithson leaves Holman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Griffithson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holman's guard.#SU2#
Griffithson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holman fails with the takedown
and Griffithson counters with a three punch combo that has Holman backing up. Holman nods at Griffithson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Griffithson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffithson throws a counter combo.
Holman is breathing heavily.
Holman doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Griffithson counters with a takedown into side control.
Griffithson takes a little break here. Holman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2#
Griffithson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Holman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffithson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffithson throws a head kick but Holman moves out of range.
#TD2#
Griffithson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Holman has his foot on Griffithson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffithson works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffithson landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffithson cracks Holman with a solid left hand.
Griffithson content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffithson won't allow Holman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Holman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Griffithson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Griffithson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Griffithson.
Holman swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffithson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffithson wants to clinch.#T1#
Griffithson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holman misses with a head kick.
Griffithson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Holman is rocked!
Holman shoots in for a double leg but Griffithson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oh Holman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Holman.
Alexander Griffithson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffithson connects with a superb combination that knocks Holman out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Griffithson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Holman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Griffithson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffinson throws a series of strikes that have Burgess backpedaling.
Burgess shoots for a takedown but Griffinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffinson with the counter takedown but Burgess avoids it easily.
Griffinson throws a nice looking combination but Burgess bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffinson swinging wildly here.
Burgess swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffinson.
It looked like Burgess was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burgess as he avoids it easily.
Alexander Griffinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffinson throws a series of punches but Burgess moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Griffinson.
Griffinson misses with the combination.
#T1#
Burgess closes the distance and clinches up with Griffinson, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes Griffinson against the cage but Griffinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Burgess shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burgess blocks the strikes from Griffinson.
Griffinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burgess off and has taken his back!
Griffinson controlling well, preventing Burgess from escaping the position.
Burgess tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burgess really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Griffinson has control of Burgess's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burgess regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Griffinson unloads with some shots from mount but Burgess bucks and avoids them well.
Griffinson prevents Burgess from getting the reversal.
Burgess wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Griffinson.
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!
Burgess sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Griffinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgess's head. #T3#
Burgess won't allow Griffinson to pass to mount.
Griffinson throwing shots but Burgess is blocking nicely.
Griffinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Burgess kicks off Griffinson and gets to his feet.
Nice cross by Griffinson.
Griffinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Griffinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffinson.
Burgess blocks a jab.
Burgess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Burgess goes for a double leg but Griffinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffinson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Griffinson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffinson works over Burgess's head and body with a nice combination.
Griffinson misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Griffinson clinches.
Griffinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burgess gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Griffinson 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#
Griffinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes.
Griffinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Griffinson as Burgess shoots in.
Griffinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burgess looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Griffinson has managed to clinch.
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Griffinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffinson is trying to push Burgess away but Burgess has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Griffinson tries to break free but Burgess pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Burgess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgess shoots in for a double leg but Griffinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffinson moves in looking to clinch but Burgess pushes him off.
Burgess swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffinson.
Griffinson tries to clinch but Burgess is having none of it.
Griffinson tries to land a body kick
and Burgess counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burgess backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#
Burgess is rocked!#T2#
Burgess has a takedown stuffed.
Oh Burgess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burgess closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffinson circles away.
Griffinson misses with a head kick.
Griffinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgess pinned against the cage. Burgess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burgess is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burgess shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffinson sprawls well. He's pushed Burgess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffinson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Burgess! Griffinson dives in looking to finish! Burgess is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Griffinson!
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