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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1# A left lands for Cobber.#ROC2# Sutton is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Zachariah Sutton has been cut. Cobber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Oh Sutton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cobber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Sutton tries to keep at a distance but Cobber has taken the fight into the clinch. Sutton seems to have got his legs back now.#BC# Sutton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cobber moves to clinch but Sutton breaks away #TD# and Sutton counters with a shoot takedown. Cobber fights it but they end up in guard. Cobber wants to stand up but Sutton is controlling him. Sutton wants to get up but he can't break Cobber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# Cobber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sutton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cobber doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2# Cobber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobber looking to control.
Cobber looking for a sweep. Not yet Cobber, not yet. Cobber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Sutton's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2# Cobber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sutton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2# Cobber pushes Sutton off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2# Sutton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cobber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sutton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL# Sutton drives through and clinches with Cobber against the cage.
Cobber is trying to break the clinch but Sutton is controlling him.#BC# Sutton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sutton. Sutton thinks about countering with a head kick. Cobber shoots in and drives through. Sutton sprawls well. Sutton feinted with a counter takedown. Cobber shoots for a double leg takedown but Sutton sprawls well. He's pushed Cobber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3# Cobber shoots in for a takedown but Sutton shows good takedown defense. Sutton attempts a counter takedown but Cobber avoids it well and moves away. Zachariah Sutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oger Cobber. Cobber looks winded! Jab, jab by Sutton - just one landing. Cobber misses with a takedown #CL# and Sutton moves into the clinch. Cobber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Sutton looking for a takedown. #TD# Sutton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Sutton is adopting a defensive guard. Cobber trying to control but Sutton is working from the bottom. #T4# Sutton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2# Cobber stands up from Sutton's guard - Cobber perhaps looking for a knockout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobber is defended easily by Sutton. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cobber closes the distance and clinches up with Sutton, looking for a takedown. Cobber pushes Sutton against the cage but Sutton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A head kick misses from Sutton. Cobber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sutton defends it well. Cobber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sutton counters with a flying knee. Nice. 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 Zachariah Sutton will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Zachariah Sutton's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Cobber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cobber somewhat. Sutton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Sutton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cobber. Oger Cobber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobber shoots in but no luck this time. As Cobber looks to move away, Sutton throws a big counter combo but Cobber just gets out of the way. Zachariah Sutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oger Cobber. Cobber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sutton tries to counter with a takedown but Cobber is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Sutton darts in and clinches Cobber up against the cage. Cobber tries to circle away but Sutton has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cobber is breathing heavily. Cobber tries for a takedown but Sutton circles away easily and Sutton counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Cobber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sutton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sutton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cobber tries to clinch up. Sutton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobber can do to turn this around? Cobber misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Sutton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cobber won't be happy with that. #SU# Sutton decides to stand back up. #CL# Sutton gets a clinch. #TD# Sutton jumps into guard, dragging Cobber to the mat.
Sutton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2# Cobber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sutton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sutton keeping moving, preventing Cobber from controlling successfully. Cobber looking to sit in guard and control but Sutton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Sutton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cobber on the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU# Sutton gets to his feet - Cobber follows without any prompting. #T3# Cobber darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Sutton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Cobber wants to get back to full guard. Sutton is figuring out what he wants to do next. Cobber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zachariah Sutton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cobber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# Sutton is thwarting Cobber's attempts to control the position. Cobber tries to roll over but Sutton keeps him under control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Cobber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sutton tries to counter with a takedown but Cobber is quick to defend against it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Sutton pushes Cobber up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Sutton dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zachariah Sutton's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Sutton forces Cobber back against the cage and clinches. Sutton is trying to push Cobber away but Cobber has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sutton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobber smiles and moves away.
Sutton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nice sprawl there from Sutton as Cobber shoots in. Cobber fails to land the takedown. Cobber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cobber somewhat. Zachariah Sutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oger Cobber. Cobber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobber tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Sutton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sutton. #ES2# Cobber pushes Sutton off and gets back to his feet.
Zachariah Sutton is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Sutton misses with a head kick.
#TD# Cobber gets caught flat footed, as Sutton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2# Cobber has his feet on Sutton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Cobber shoots in for a takedown but Sutton shows good takedown defense. #TD# Sutton feints and as Cobber raises his hands in defense, Sutton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU# Sutton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# Sutton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Sutton pulls Cobber into guard.
Cobber stopping the sweep attempt from Sutton.#T2# Cobber wants to control from the top but Sutton keeps moving. #ES# Sutton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cobber presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Cobber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sutton to keep the fight standing. Sutton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sutton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobber smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cobber or perhaps it was just good defense by Sutton, which made it look bad. #TD# Sutton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3# Sutton stopping the sweep attempt from Cobber. Sutton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cobber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU# Sutton gets to his feet - Cobber follows without any prompting. Sutton tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Sutton moves into the clinch. Sutton tries to pull guard but Cobber holds him up against the cage and eventually Sutton drops back down to his feet.
Sutton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cobber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cobber can't get the takedown.
#T4##BC# Sutton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Cobber pushes Sutton up against the cage in a clinch. Sutton tries to pull guard but Cobber won't allow it.
Cobber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Sutton jumps guard.
Cobber advances to half guard. Cobber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cobber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sutton keeps working. Sutton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Zachariah Sutton showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sutton 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachariah Sutton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Hati shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. King throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
King wants to sweep here but Hati controlling him for the moment. King throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. King will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. King keeping moving, preventing Hati from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
King throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. King throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. King has a closed guard, preventing Hati from standing up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2# Hati looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hati trying to control but King is working from the bottom. King lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# King gets to his feet. Hati looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Hati gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Hati manages to retain guard.#ES2# Hati has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hati lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2# Hati closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.#SUB2# Hati has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hati's guard.#REVR##T2##SU# King stands up from Hati's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout. Hati moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.#TD# Hati tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard. Hati is looking to get back to is feet but King passes into side control.
#SU# King stands up and beckons Hati to his feet. A head kick misses from Hati. #TD# King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there. #SU# King escapes and gets back to his feet. Hati looks winded!#TD# Hati tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard. King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Hati wants to control the action here but instead King manages to pass to full mount! The referee warns Hati that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hati hang on? King controlling the pace for now. King 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hati is looking to get to half guard. King controlling from mount. Hati is looking to get to half guard.#T4# King lands with some strikes. King with good strikes from the mount here! King content just to control the position here. Hati is in all sorts of trouble here.
King is landing with some decent strikes but Hati is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. BOOM! King connects with a massive shot to the dome!
King landing shots from mount. This has been an exciting period of action! King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. King'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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnulfo King dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Hati. Sloppy strikes there by Hati. King throws a couple of strikes there.
Hati trying to control the position but King is working away. King tries to strike from the bottom but misses. King regains half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hati wants to control but King is keeping him busy. King missing with punches from the bottom.
King trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hati manages to pass to mount!
Hati looking to ground and pound but King is blocking nicely. #T1# Hati looking to finish with strikes here!
King is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Hati can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape. King throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hati. What's that going to do exactly? Hati throws some wild stikes that King manages to avoid easily.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. King is trying to escape the mount.
#T2# King flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hati thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
King tries to lock up and control but Hati gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. King wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2# King is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sendok Hati has got the better of the ground game so far. King trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Hati trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3##SUB2# King is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hati gets his way!
King trying to control the position but Hati manages to sink in the hooks. Hati looking to hold on to the position here but King rolls and ends up regaining guard.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hati manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU# King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# King shoots in and bounces Hati off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hati trying to control the position.
#T4##ES2# Hati has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. King has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. King is working for takedown but Hati is calmly controlling the position for now. Hati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Hati. 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!#TD2# Hati drags the fight down to the ground.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sendok Hati 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. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Hati drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hati tries to advance position but instead King slips a leg back in to half guard. King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hati is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1# King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King. King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hati manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# King is stalling in the full guard. Hati trying to control the position.
#SU# King decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hati, up you get! King swats away the attempt to clinch by Hati.#TD# King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard. Hati wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and King manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB# King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hati trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
King slips a nice elbow through Hati's hands, connecting with Hati's forehead. King 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. #SUB# King is looking for a kimura but Hati is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. King controlling the action here.#T3# Hati has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU# King decides to return to a standing position. King keeps the fight on the outside. Hati is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hati quickly recovers to half guard.#SU# King stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD# King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hati's guard. Hati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Hati looking for a sweep. Not yet Hati, not yet. Hati can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.#SU# King stands up from Hati's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hati checks a leg kick. Sendok Hati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hati is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound. King with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. King wants to stand but Hati has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Arnulfo King showed his dominance in that final round. I think King 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnulfo King!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Utara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nash napping and manages to drive through into side control! Nash can't do much from the bottom here. A lull in the action here. You can see the frustration on Nash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Utara is staying tight to Nash's torso, preventing him from escaping. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Utara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Nash looking for a sweep but Utara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Nash taking shots to the head. #T1# Utara controlling his opponent. Nash is trying to escape the mount.
Nash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Utara is landing with some decent strikes but Nash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2# Nash is rocked! Utara connects with a bit shot that sees Nash covering up! More strikes from Utara and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Utara is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Udin Utara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1# Spunk wants to slow Vargas down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2# Spunk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vargas's guard.#ES# Vargas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Spunk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Spunk goes for a takedown attempt but Vargas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sticky Spunk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spunk throws a shot to the body.
Spunk throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. As Spunk tries to get set, Vargas tries to push him back and clinch up but Spunk manages to avoid the attempt. Vargas avoids a kick to the body.
Spunk looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well. Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spunk as he jumps to the side. #T1##TD2# Spunk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spunk lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Vargas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spunk has picked Vargas up and slammed him! Vargas can't keep hold of the triangle and Spunk manages to pass to side control!#SUB2# Spunk tries for a kimura but Vargas is defending well. Spunk working away. Spunk wants to stand but Vargas has his arm trapped. Vargas is looking for a sweep. Vargas wants to control but Spunk postures up. Spunk taking a breather here. #T2# Spunk wants to stand but Vargas is controlling his arm. Spunk working the head with strikes. Spunk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vargas some visible discomfort.
Vargas tries to bench press Spunk off him but Spunk keeps the position. Vargas is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Vargas seems a little lost for a moment, as Spunk dominates the positioning. Vargas is looking to regain half guard here but Spunk keeps moving and retains side control. Vargas is working hard here to advance position.#SU2# Spunk decides to stand back up. Spunk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas. Vargas is breathing heavily.#CL2# Spunk instigates a clinch. #T3# Vargas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spunk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spunk is pushing Vargas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2# Spunk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position. #SUB2# Spunk has his feet on Vargas's thighs here. He's pushed Vargas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vargas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sticky Spunk!
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