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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SFC 14: Hanley x Palaktingpuet
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Tito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tito gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith has Tito pushed against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Tito shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like John Tito has been cut.
Tito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tito tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Tito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Tito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tito has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith's coach down at Kangaroo's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tito can't get the takedown.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tito has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tito.
Tito drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
John Tito's cut is getting worse.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Tito blocks an elbow strike.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tito trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tito into the cage.
Nice elbow from Smith. #CUT2#
John Tito's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Tito is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith stalls.
Tito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Jeez, John Tito's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Tito's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Smith!
After winning the bout, Aaron Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated John Tito had this to say: 'I appreciate all the support I have gotten leading up to this fight. It means a lot to me to receive so much love and support. This is not the end, but merely a chance to prove my strength.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Viteazul connects with a body shot.
ff has his takedown stuffed
and Viteazul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like ff ff has been cut.
ff shoots and misses
and Viteazul counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Viteazul lands a big uppercut and ff crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but ff looks OK. Viteazul waves ff back to his feet!#ROC2#
ff is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viteazul drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of ff's head, knocking him out cold! Viteazul is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mihai Viteazul!
A very excited looking Mihai Viteazul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Blast Vegas 2: The Contenders
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Le Pizon gets a takedown into half guard.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Le Pizon in his half guard.
Le Pizon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Le Pizon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Le Pizon lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Le Pizon pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz won't allow Le Pizon to pass to mount.
Le Pizon working Cruz over with strikes.
Le Pizon 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.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Pizon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Le Pizon slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Le Pizon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Pizon 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.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Pizon on the ground.
Le Pizon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pizon landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Le Pizon raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Le Pizon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cruz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cruz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Le Pizon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Returns wants to clinch.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Returns is retaining full guard.
Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Returns has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Returns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Returns has passed into half guard.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Cruz is not content to let Returns control the position.
Cruz tries to roll over but Returns keeps him under control.
Cruz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz 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.#T2#
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Returns has moved into half guard.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Returns.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Returns is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Returns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Returns wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz 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##SUB#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Returns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Returns is defending well.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Returns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz stalling away here and it's allowed Returns to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Cruz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Returns is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Returns has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Cruz 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.
Returns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Returns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been informed that Returns has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Returns is aware though and is defending well.
Returns wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Returns won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Returns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Returns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Returns is one step ahead there.
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 Sandy Cruz will probably get the nod.
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#
Returns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Returns misses with a combination
#TD#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Returns defends it well. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Returns has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Returns is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is looking to pass Returns's guard but actually Returns recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Returns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Returns keeps moving.
Returns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Returns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Returns!#REVB#
Returns preventing the sweep.
Returns pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Returns is breathing heavily.
Returns thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Returns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Returns wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz trying to control but Returns postures up.
Returns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Returns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Returns has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Returns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Returns is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Returns on the ground.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Returns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Returns's back!#SUB#
Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Returns is controlling his hands well.
Returns is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Returns has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Returns is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Returns has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Cruz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Returns is defending well though. Cruz let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Cruz looking to break Returns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Returns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cruz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Cruz looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Cruz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Returns has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Returns knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Returns for a finish. #T4#
Returns is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Returns has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Cruz looking for the choke from the back.
Returns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Returns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cruz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cruz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cruz thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Returns shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Returns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Returns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Returns won't be happy with that.
Cruz has knee on belly momentarily but Returns bucks him off and regains half guard.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Returns won't allow it.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Returns! #SUB#
Cruz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Returns is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Returns and Cruz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Returns, who protects the arm well.
Returns is trying to buck Cruz off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cruz tries to advance to mount but Returns denies him.
Returns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cruz is controlling him well.
Sandy Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz cracks Returns with a big elbow. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Returns is defending well. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Returns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Returns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Returns! #T2##SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Returns defends well.
Returns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Returns wants to stand but Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Returns controlling him for the moment.
Returns throws a big right hand that misses.
Returns stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Returns has passed into side control.
Returns wants to stand but Cruz has his arm trapped. #T3#
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Returns's best efforts.
Returns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Returns is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Returns drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz seems keen to control Returns's posture.
Returns trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bk Returns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Returns stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Returns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Returns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Returns's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Returns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sandy Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Returns doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy Cruz!
Bk Returns was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Beasley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beasley lands a leg kick that knocks Tito off balance momentarily.#CL#
Beasley drives through and clinches with Tito against the cage.
Beasley looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Tito has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beasley is trying to keep an underhook but Tito manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Beasley manages to get to full guard.
Tito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Willard Beasley has been cut.
Tito stands up over Beasley, holding on to his feet. Tito throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Beasley is out cold! Tito lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Tito!
After winning the bout, John Tito 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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