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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GFC5:Ganbaatar vs Jenson
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lothbrok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head.
Lothbrok with a poor takedown #TD#
and Armstrong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lothbrok!
Armstrong controls the position.
Lothbrok is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Armstrong working the ground and pound.
Lothbrok takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lothbrok seems a little lost for a moment, as Armstrong dominates the positioning.
Lothbrok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lothbrok looks winded!
Armstrong tries to advance to mount but Lothbrok denies him.
The strikes coming from Armstrong are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Lothbrok is letting Armstrong control him for a moment. #SUB#
Armstrong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lothbrok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Armstrong tries to move to mount but Lothbrok blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
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.
Armstrong wants to stand but Lothbrok is controlling his arm.
A lull in the action here as Armstrong stalls from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Armstrong is trying to get an arm triangle but Lothbrok is defending well. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick by Armstrong misses
and Lothbrok counters with a series of strikes. Armstrong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armstrong with a poor takedown
and Lothbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lothbrok lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Armstrong not doing much here.
#T4##SUB#
Armstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but Lothbrok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Lothbrok's hands, connecting with Lothbrok's forehead.#SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a kimura but Lothbrok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armstrong to get the leverage.
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 Blake Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Armstrong tries to clinch but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Lothbrok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lothbrok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Armstrong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lothbrok is trying to defend but Armstrong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Lothbrok kicks off Armstrong and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lothbrok is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lothbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Lothbrok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lothbrok tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Armstrong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong is taking a breather. Lothbrok 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.
Lothbrok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lothbrok defending well though. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Armstrong not doing much here.
#T3#
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Armstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Armstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Lothbrok defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lothbrok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lothbrok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bjon Lothbrok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lothbrok.#CL#
Lothbrok gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch. #TD#
Armstrong jumps into guard, dragging Lothbrok to the mat.
Armstrong has his hands on Lothbrok's head, controlling the position.
Lothbrok wants to stand and escape but instead Armstrong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Armstrong passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lothbrok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Blake Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Lothbrok's temple.
Armstrong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Armstrong seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Armstrong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Armstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
Armstrong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Armstrong moves into full mount! Lothbrok won't be happy about that!
Lothbrok is bucking up trying to escape but Armstrong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lothbrok can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB#
Armstrong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Armstrong lands a heavy elbow.
Armstrong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Armstrong controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Armstrong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lothbrok is surviving well by controlling Armstrong's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Holman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. West was covering up waiting for the punch and Holman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
West has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Holman, which made it look bad.
Holman shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holman eats them both and turns towards West to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Numbers Holman has been cut.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Holman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
West shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holman tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg. #T1#
Holman is trying to stand.
Holman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of West's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take West's back!
West tries to break free.
Holman missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
West showing good submission defense here.
Holman lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
West is trying to stand back up. #T2#
West can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holman is trying to stick to West's back but West is turning into Holman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by West.#SU2#
West stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Holman shoots in but no luck this time.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Holman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie West.
Holman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holman shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Holman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.#ES2#
West pushes Holman off and scrambles back to his feet.
West looks winded!
West wants to clinch.#T4#
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holman is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Holman circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Holman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. West quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
West manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Holman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Holman jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holman wants to get back to his feet but West is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
West stands up from Holman's guard - West perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Numbers Holman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
West has Holman up against the cage in a clinch.
West tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holman smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
West bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
West stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Holman leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie West.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holman circles away.
West is breathing heavily.
West misses with a head kick.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holman pinned against the cage. Holman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Holman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holman tries to counter with a takedown but West is quick to defend against it.
Dixie West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Holman attempts a counter takedown but West avoids it well and moves away.
Holman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Holman persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
Holman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
Holman throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holman counters with a big head kick but West shrugs it off. #T3##TD#
Holman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into West's guard.
West wants to improve his position but instead Holman has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Holman. #SU#
Holman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Numbers Holman is winning the standup battle so far.
Holman closes the distance and clinches up with West, looking for a takedown. Holman pushes West against the cage but West circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Holman shoots in and gets a takedown into West's guard.
Holman postures up.
#SU#
Holman gets to his feet. West looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##TD#
Holman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Holman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so West is just riding it out for now. Holman eventually gives up the hold.
West is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numbers Holman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Numbers Holman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Holman counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
Holman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
West moves into range and clinches up with Holman.
Holman is trying to push West away but West has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holman is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holman is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for West.
Holman throws a head punch that misses.
West is working for takedown but Holman is calmly controlling the position for now.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie West.
West will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holman up against the cage.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
West manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Holman landing with the ground and pound.
West is trying to control the position but Holman postures up.
West is pulling down on Holman's head to control his posture.
Holman wants to stand but West is controlling his posture from full guard.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holman.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Holman is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
West keeping moving, preventing Holman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holman slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holman or perhaps it was just good defense by West, which made it look bad.
Holman shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holman circles away.
Holman misses with a takedown attempt
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Holman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixie West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD#
Holman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
West sneaks out the side door and pushes Holman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Holman. No joy for West on that attempt.
Holman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie West!
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Event:
GFC2:B.Wood vs Batinic
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1#
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Armstrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Armstrong rushes King and presses him up against the ropes.
King trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Armstrong tightens his grip and picks King up, before dumping him to the ground. King manages to land in guard.
Armstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Armstrong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Armstrong has passed into side control.
King is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Armstrong is putting a hurting on King here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Armstrong controls the position.
Armstrong is putting a hurting on King here, landing some big shots from side control.
Armstrong gets to mount! King was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armstrong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Armstrong is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! King is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Holzer.
Nice shot by Holzer.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Dixie West has been cut.
Holzer connects with a crisp jab.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holzer swivels and escapes.
Holzer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. West looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holzer connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Holzer.#ROC2#
West is rocked!
West gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Holzer gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! West is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Holzer!
Orpheus Holzer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Armstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Quinn is blocking nicely.
Armstrong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch.
Armstrong stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
#TD2#
Armstrong is trying to trip Quinn. He has hold of a leg but Quinn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Armstrong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Quinn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Armstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Quinn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Quinn wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong wants to stand but Quinn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Armstrong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Quinn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Quinn tries to buck Armstrong off but Armstrong is having none of it.#SUB2#
Armstrong is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Quinn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Armstrong gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Quinn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Armstrong lets go of the hold and Quinn can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Armstrong!
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