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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TIT 6 - Embolo V Gunn
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Americo has closed the distance and engaged Schluzenphugher in a clinch.
Schluzenphugher tries to pull guard but Americo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Schluzenphugher drags the fight down to the ground.
Schluzenphugher looking for a sweep. Not yet Schluzenphugher, not yet.
Schluzenphugher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Americo preventing the sweep.
Americo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Americo trying to control the position from guard on top but Schluzenphugher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schluzenphugher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schluzenphugher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Americo wants to control from the top but Schluzenphugher keeps moving.
Schluzenphugher wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Americo doesn't manage to clinch there - Schluzenphugher circles away.
#CL#
Schluzenphugher takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schluzenphugher throws an elbow but misses.
Americo wants to break free but Schluzenphugher has control.
Americo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Americo blocks a body shot from Schluzenphugher.
Schluzenphugher pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Schluzenphugher tightens his grip and picks Americo up, before dumping him to the ground. Americo manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Americo has his feet on Schluzenphugher's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Schluzenphugher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Schluzenphugher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Americo on his heels. He'll look to pass Americo's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Americo holds on and takes a little breather.
Schluzenphugher is looking to work some ground and pound but Americo has wrist control.
Americo controlling the position.
Americo is looking to sweep but instead, Schluzenphugher has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Schluzenphugher seems content to control.
Schluzenphugher wants to control but Americo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Schluzenphugher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Americo defending well though.
Schluzenphugher controlling the pace.
Americo is trying to stand back up but Schluzenphugher is controlling him
Schluzenphugher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Americo keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Americo tries to clinch there but Schluzenphugher circles away.
Schluzenphugher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schluzenphugher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Americo.
Americo checks a leg kick nicely.
Americo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Schluzenphugher lands a head shot.
A left and a right from Americo both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Schluzenphugher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Schluzenphugher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Americo is trying to push Schluzenphugher away but Schluzenphugher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Americo is trying to push Schluzenphugher away but Schluzenphugher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schluzenphugher lands a nice knee to the body.
Americo looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Americo blocks an uppercut.
Schluzenphugher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Americo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eisenberger Schluzenphugher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schluzenphugher has Americo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Americo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schluzenphugher lands a body shot. #BC#
Schluzenphugher breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Schluzenphugher 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.
Schluzenphugher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Americo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eisenberger Schluzenphugher dominated that round.
That's time! Schluzenphugher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schluzenphugher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Americo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schluzenphugher fails with the takedown
and Americo counters with a nice uppercut.
Schluzenphugher misses with a body shot.
Eisenberger Schluzenphugher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Americo throws a right and a left that Schluzenphugher avoids nicely.
Schluzenphugher tries to clinch there but Americo circles away.
Americo lands with a nice combination. Schluzenphugher backs away looking to recover.
Schluzenphugher moves in looking to clinch but Americo pushes him off.
Americo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roque Americo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schluzenphugher tries to clinch but Americo is having none of it. #CL#
Schluzenphugher moves into the clinch.
Americo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schluzenphugher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schluzenphugher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Americo smiles and moves away.
Americo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Schluzenphugher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schluzenphugher is looking to clinch but Americo is avoiding it.
Americo swats away the attempt to clinch by Schluzenphugher.
Schluzenphugher throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Schluzenphugher moves into range and clinches up with Americo.#BC#
Schluzenphugher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Americo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Americo scores with a nice strike.
Americo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schluzenphugher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schluzenphugher fails with a takedown attempt.
Americo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eisenberger Schluzenphugher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Americo looks to land a combination but Schluzenphugher avoids it well. #T2#
Schluzenphugher doesn't manage to clinch there - Americo circles away.
Schluzenphugher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Americo is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schluzenphugher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schluzenphugher tries to clinch up.
Schluzenphugher misses with a hook. Americo ducked under it nicely.
Schluzenphugher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schluzenphugher misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Americo.
Schluzenphugher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Americo looks to land a left hand but Schluzenphugher moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Schluzenphugher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schluzenphugher lands in his opponent's guard.
Schluzenphugher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Schluzenphugher wants to stand but Americo 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schluzenphugher's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schluzenphugher is pushing down on Americo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Americo is fighting to maintain full guard but Schluzenphugher has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Schluzenphugher stands up from half guard.
We've been informed that Americo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Americo misses with a double jab.
Schluzenphugher dodges the punch combination from Americo.
Americo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schluzenphugher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Americo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Americo takes the fight into the clinch.
Americo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schluzenphugher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schluzenphugher wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roque Americo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Schluzenphugher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schluzenphugher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schluzenphugher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Americo's defenses. #BC#
Schluzenphugher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Americo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Americo throws a hook but Schluzenphugher avoids it easily.
Schluzenphugher tries to close the distance and clinch but Americo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schluzenphugher misses with the combination.
Schluzenphugher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Schluzenphugher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Americo's guard.
Schluzenphugher sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Americo keeping moving, preventing Schluzenphugher from controlling successfully.
Schluzenphugher stops Americo from standing up.
Americo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schluzenphugher is one step ahead there.
Americo keeping moving, preventing Schluzenphugher from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schluzenphugher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schluzenphugher tries to clinch up but Americo circles away and keeps his distance.
Americo connects with a looping right hand.
Americo ducks under a wild hook from Schluzenphugher.
Schluzenphugher with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Americo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Schluzenphugher manages to break the clinch.
Americo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Americo works over Schluzenphugher's head and body with a nice combination.
Americo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schluzenphugher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Americo throws a series of punches but Schluzenphugher moves out of range.
Americo swinging wildly here.
Schluzenphugher fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Schluzenphugher rushes Americo and presses him up against the cage.
Schluzenphugher fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Americo.
Americo stops a takedown attempt from Schluzenphugher.
Americo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schluzenphugher gets through Americo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schluzenphugher tries to pull guard but Americo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eisenberger Schluzenphugher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schluzenphugher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Schluzenphugher gets control of Americo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schluzenphugher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Schluzenphugher throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Schluzenphugher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schluzenphugher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schluzenphugher is trying to control the position but Americo postures up.
Schluzenphugher striking off his back but it's not causing Americo any problems.
Schluzenphugher trying to control the position.
Americo throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schluzenphugher wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eisenberger Schluzenphugher.
I think Schluzenphugher 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eisenberger Schluzenphugher!
Our winner, Eisenberger Schluzenphugher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Liang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Liang is working for a submission of some sort.
Liang not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater pushes Liang off looking to stand but Liang dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liang slows the pace down in half guard.
Liang scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1##SUB2#
Liang 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.
Liang prevents Slater from standing back up.
Well, if Liang 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.
#SUB2#
Liang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang wants to free his trapped foot but Slater is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Liang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liang stops Slater from getting back to his feet.
Slater missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liang wants to work for an arm triangle but Slater is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liang is thwarting Slater's attempts to control the position.
Slater misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Slater trying to hold on to Liang's head to control him but Liang postures up.
#SUB#
Slater actively working from the bottom here.
Liang slips a nice elbow through Slater's hands, connecting with Slater's forehead.#T3#
Liang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Liang is trying for a kimura here. Slater looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Liang wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhao Liang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Valker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winters tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valker is in Winters's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Valker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Winters trying to keep a closed guard but Valker is proving a slippery customer.
Valker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Winters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Winters trying to control the position.
Winters working a defensive guard but Valker passes into half guard.
Valker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valker uses his free foot to push down on Winters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Winters.
Winters throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Winters is trying desperately to improve position.
Valker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##T3#
Winters tries to hold on but Valker pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valker controlling from mount.
Winters tries to hold on but Valker postures up.
Winters is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Valker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Winters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Winters shrugs it off.
Valker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Winters wants to hold on but Valker pushes him away.
Winters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valker controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kord Valker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Valker drives through with a takedown into Winters's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Winters is looking to stand back up but Valker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Winters. #REVR#
Valker slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters wants to control the action here but instead Valker manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Valker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Valker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Winters is looking to get to half guard.
Valker moves to back control.
Valker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Winters's body.
Valker punches Winters on the ear. #T2#
Valker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Valker is working for a rear naked choke. Winters is not defending it well and Valker has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Winters refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Winters's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kord Valker!
During a confident post fight interview, Kord Valker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EG Midweek Rumble
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Henry lands a jab.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Henry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Ericson Henry has been cut.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis lands with a right that hurts Henry. Henry looks to clinch but Davis throws a short knee that drops Henry. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jonathan Davis!
After the fight, Jonathan Davis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Liang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pope!
Pope can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Liang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pope has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liang trying to control the action but Pope is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Liang decides to stand back up. Liang steps back and let's Pope get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liang moves away.#TD2#
Liang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pope is trying to defend but Liang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Liang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pope knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Pope manages to get to full guard.
Liang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liang trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Liang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now.
Pope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liang trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pope doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Liang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liang is looking to advance position but Pope has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pope lands a shot to the body.
Liang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Liang tries to kick Pope off but Pope keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liang trying to control from the bottom.
Liang wants to get back to full guard but Pope has mounted him!
Pope with good strikes from the mount here!
Liang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pope lands a big shot there that rocks Liang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pope really is a fat lump.
Pope breaks from Liang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pope trying to control but Liang is having none of it. #T4#
Liang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Liang can't escape the position.
Pope avoids the attempt from Liang to control.#SUB#
Pope working for a guillotine from mount but Liang is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pope 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.
Liang is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Pope dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Liang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liang wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liang as he avoids it easily.
Pope misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhao Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Liang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Liang throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Pope counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Liang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Pope tries for a kimura but Liang is defending well. #T1#
Liang tries to buck Pope off but Pope is having none of it.
Liang can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Pope is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pope in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liang is trying to control Pope's posture but Pope avoids it.
Liang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pope's best efforts.
Liang tries to kick Pope off but Pope keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pope lands strikes from half guard.
Liang has a hand on Pope's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pope takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pope avoids the attempt from Liang to control.#T3##SUB#
Pope goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Liang turns into him and now he's in Pope's guard.
Liang trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Pope 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##SUB2#
Liang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liang is breathing heavily.#T4#
Pope scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pope lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pope working over Liang with some ground and pound. Liang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Liang punching from the bottom.
Liang has his hands clasped together around Pope's back. He's all about the action.
Pope scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liang defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Pope dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pope dives in and grabs Liang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liang pushes down on Pope's head and hops out.
Pope shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liang swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Pope counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Liang lands a takedown into guard.
Titus Pope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liang trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Liang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liang is looking to advance position but Pope has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang manages to control the position for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Pope looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pope has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liang's face.
#SUB#
Liang tries to control Pope's head but Pope pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Liang is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Titus Pope!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 766 Round 1
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Liang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Liang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Well, if Liang 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.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Liang has advanced to mount!
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Liang is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Liang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sanchez turns into him and now he's in Liang's guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liang is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez wants to stand but Liang is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Liang keeps moving.
Liang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Liang 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.#T3#
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanchez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Liang moves out of range.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liang as he avoids it easily.
Liang tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Liang dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.#ES2#
Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Liang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Zhao Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Sanchez.
Liang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liang missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Liang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Liang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.#ES2#
Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Liang breaks from the clinch.
Zhao Liang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Liang's body.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Liang is just out of range.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Liang closes the distance and clinches.
Liang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Liang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Liang tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Liang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Liang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liang shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Liang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Liang pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2##TD#
Liang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Sanchez wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liang is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liang fails with the takedown.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Liang tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Liang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sanchez.
#T3#
Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Liang tries to break free.
Sanchez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sanchez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sanchez controlling the positon.
Sanchez gets his hands free as Liang looks to control.
Sanchez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Liang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Liang dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Liang wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Liang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez looking to control but Liang passes into half guard.
Liang is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez seems keen to control Liang's posture.
Liang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. #SUB2#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sanchez is tightening it up a little... Liang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Liang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Liang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carlos Sanchez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Mohamed as Rattanapong shoots in.
Rattanapong throws a head kick but Mohamed moves out of range.
Mohamed stuffs the takedown attempt from Rattanapong. Rattanapong gets slowly back to his feet.
Rattanapong darts in looking for a takedown but Mohamed gets double underhooks and turns Rattanapong into the cage.
Mohamed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noppadorn Rattanapong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rattanapong dives in for a single leg takedown but Mohamed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rattanapong staying out of range there.
Rattanapong slips under a jab.#KD2#
Mohamed lands a big uppercut and Rattanapong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rattanapong looks OK. Mohamed waves Rattanapong back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rattanapong is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Noppadorn Rattanapong has been cut.
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!
Mohamed measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rattanapong! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joe Mohamed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Valker shoots in but Arnold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valker fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Valker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arnold is trying to control Valker's posture but Valker avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is looking for a sweep.#T1#
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.
Arnold could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Arnold is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Arnold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arnold wants to control but Valker is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valker wants to pass to mount but Arnold is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valker misses with a takedown
and Arnold counters with a head kick.
Moshe Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kord Valker.#TD2#
Valker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valker is in Arnold's guard.
Arnold wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Valker manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Valker trying to control the pace. #T3#
Valker prevents Arnold from improving his position.
Arnold is in trouble now - Valker has advanced to mount!
Valker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arnold is looking to improve his position but Valker isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arnold has given up his back here.
Valker is hanging on to Arnold's back as he tries to escape.
Arnold trying to control the position but Valker manages to sink in the hooks.
Arnold is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Valker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Valker is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kord Valker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Valker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Valker tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Valker manages to avoid the attempt.
Valker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valker shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnold sprawls well. He's pushed Valker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arnold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moshe Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kord Valker.
Valker shoots in but no luck this time.
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Valker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Arnold 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Arnold.#SUB#
Arnold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Arnold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kord Valker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SU#
Arnold decides to stand back up. Arnold steps back and let's Valker get back to his feet.#TD#
Valker gets caught flat footed, as Arnold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arnold wanted to stand there but Valker had control of the position.
Arnold passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T2#
Arnold throwing shots but Valker is blocking nicely.
Valker trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold is trying to control. Valker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Valker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
Valker trying to control from the bottom.
Valker controlling the position well.
Arnold tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Valker trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valker misses with a takedown attempt - Arnold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valker is breathing heavily.
Valker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arnold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valker shoots in for a takedown but Arnold shows good takedown defense.
Arnold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valker manages to circle out of the way.#T4##TD#
Arnold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valker to the ground. Arnold is now in Valker's guard.#SU#
Arnold stands up and waves to Valker to follow him. #TD#
Valker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arnold trying to control but Valker is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Arnold stands up from Valker's guard - Arnold perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moshe Arnold dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Valker shoots in looking for a takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl out of it but Valker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arnold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arnold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arnold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moshe Arnold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Valker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moshe Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kord Valker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valker has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Arnold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valker can do to turn this around?#TD#
Arnold has hold of one of Valker's legs. Valker is fighting the takedown attempt but Arnold gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Valker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Arnold stands up and waves to Valker to follow him. #T1#
Valker with a poor takedown #CL#
and Arnold counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Arnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valker or perhaps it was just good defense by Arnold, which made it look bad. #TD#
Arnold shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arnold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valker has momentary wrist control but Arnold slips an elbow through the middle.
Arnold with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Valker is working an open guard so Arnold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Valker has his takedown stuffed
and Valker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Valker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arnold to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Arnold stands up and waves to Valker to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valker shoots and misses #CL#
and Arnold counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Arnold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Arnold moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch.
Valker shoots in for a double leg but Arnold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Arnold shoots in and gets a takedown into Valker's guard.#SUB2#
Valker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnold chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Valker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnold stands up over Valker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Arnold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valker's head.
Arnold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnold passes Valker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valker trying to control from the bottom.
Arnold slips a nice elbow through Valker's hands, connecting with Valker's forehead.
Valker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arnold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valker looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moshe Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arnold 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moshe Arnold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ripellas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ripellas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Americo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ripellas wants to clinch up but Americo keeps it at a distance.
Ripellas doesn't manage to clinch there - Americo circles away.
Americo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ripellas wants to clinch.
Ripellas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Americo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Americo drives through and clinches with Ripellas against the cage.
Americo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ripellas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Americo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripellas misses with a left hand #CL#
and Americo moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ripellas throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Americo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Americo moves into range and clinches up with Ripellas.#BC#
Americo breaks the clinch.
Ripellas wants to clinch up but Americo keeps it at a distance.
Ripellas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Americo.
Ripellas moves in looking to clinch but Americo pushes him off.#T1#
Ripellas wants to clinch but Americo slips to the side#TD#
and Americo counters with a shoot takedown. Ripellas fights it but they end up in guard.
Ripellas being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Americo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Americo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Americo is sitting in close to Ripellas's body. Ripellas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Americo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Americo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ripellas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dita Ripellas!
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