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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EPGH 4: Braddock vs EPGH HWC
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1# Bridges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bohac I pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bohac I connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bridges. Bridges circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bridges takes a kick to the side of the head. Bohac I misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bohac I. Martin Bohac I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bridges throws a head kick that misses. Bohac I scores with a nice body kick.
Bridges misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Bohac I. Bridges tries to counter with a clinch but Bohac I shakes him off and moves away. Bohac I throws a head kick but Bridges moves out of range.
Bohac I moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBridges. Bohac I lands a front kick. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bohac I! Bridges is out on his feet! Bohac I rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bridges is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bridges is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Bohac I! After the fight, Martin Bohac I 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. Jason Bridges was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so damn disappointed! felt like nothing whas working in this fight. But thumbs UP to that guy'.
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Event:
TIT 77 - Fury v Omega
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1# Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy. Rutherford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Rutherford scores with a nice strike. Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A big right from Rutherford misses. Mike Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rutherford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rutherford won't be happy with that. Rutherford is not content to let Goldberg control the position. #SUB2# Goldberg swings around for an armbar but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goldberg's guard. Goldberg wants to sweep here but Rutherford controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Rutherford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Goldberg is trying to control Rutherford's posture but Rutherford avoids it. #T1##SUB# Rutherford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Rutherford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldberg has escaped the position, nice work there. Goldberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Rutherford swings around for an armbar but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rutherford's guard. Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully. Goldberg passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2# Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura but Rutherford is defending well.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Rutherford won't allow it. Rutherford moves into full guard.
Rutherford wants to sweep but no luck. Goldberg postures up.
#SUB2# Goldberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rutherford dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2# Goldberg working for a triangle but Rutherford defends it easily.
Rutherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Rutherford drops back looking for a leg! Goldberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goldberg manages to kick Rutherford off! Rutherford jumps back into Goldberg's guard. Rutherford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Goldberg seems keen to control Rutherford's posture. Goldberg looking to control but Rutherford passes into half guard.
Rutherford has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Goldberg works to full guard. Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Goldberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rutherford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rutherford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rutherford landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rutherford dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Rutherford tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldberg. Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Goldberg's head but Goldberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. That kick from Rutherford tenderised Goldberg's leg. Goldberg is trying to keep his angry face on. Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT# It looks like Shlomo Goldberg has been cut. Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Goldberg's head back.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Rutherford didn't expect that. #SUB# Rutherford working for a triangle but Goldberg defends it easily.
#T1# Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Goldberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Rutherford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rutherford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Goldberg throws a sloppy strike and Rutherford has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Goldberg is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Rutherford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Rutherford! A victorious Mike Rutherford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Shlomo Goldberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'Anudda Shoah !!!'.
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Event:
EPGH 3: Rogba vs Wonder
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Lancaster misses with a body kick. Bohac I tries to counter with a takedown but Lancaster is quick to defend against it. Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Bohac I's head back.
Lancaster misses with a looping right. Bohac I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it. Bohac I fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster. Lancaster swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bohac I feinted with a counter takedown. Bohac I misses with a head kick.
Lancaster cracks Bohac I with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bohac I moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab. Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Bohac I shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lancaster's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Lancaster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bohac I distracts Lancaster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Bohac I drops back looking for a leg! Lancaster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lancaster manages to kick Bohac I off! Bohac I jumps back into Lancaster's guard. Bohac I is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2# Lancaster working for a triangle but Bohac I defends it easily.
Lancaster throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2# Lancaster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bohac I defends it easily. Bohac I pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now. Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Bohac I from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2# Lancaster working for a triangle but Bohac I defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bohac I's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lancaster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bohac I is aware though and is defending well. Bohac I works over Lancaster with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2# Lancaster working for a triangle but Bohac I defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Bohac I won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here. #T3# Lancaster keeping full guard, as Bohac I tries to pass. Bohac I stands and throws Lancaster's legs to the side, diving into side control. You can see the frustration on Lancaster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lancaster tries to bench press Bohac I off him but Bohac I keeps the position. Lancaster manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Lancaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lancaster flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4##SUB2# Lancaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Lancaster looking for submissions off his back. Bohac I wants to free his trapped foot but Lancaster is holding on for dear life with his legs. Bohac I drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head. Lancaster is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bohac I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working. Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Bohac I has control of the leg. Lancaster wants to sweep but Bohac I has passed to side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lancaster dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Bohac I closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard. Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Lancaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bohac I doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bohac I manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Lancaster is looking for a triangle but Bohac I pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Bohac I got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lancaster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bohac I has managed to get both his arms back between Lancaster's legs - danger averted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Bohac I from controlling successfully. Lancaster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bohac I has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Bohac I drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bohac I jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Lancaster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2# Lancaster looking for a guillotine here but Bohac I defends easily.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Lancaster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bohac I with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Lancaster looking for a triangle here. Bohac I is fighting it but it looks tight! Lancaster pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bohac I is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Lancaster! Nick Lancaster is the new welterweight champion! Nick Lancaster looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Credit to my opponent...but i'm not surprised homie!'. The defeated Martin Bohac I had this to say: 'REEEEEEEEEEE'.
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Event:
Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Smirnoff moves into the clinch. Smirnoff trying to stall but Von Manstein improves his position.
Smirnoff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Manstein blocks it with crossed arms. Von Manstein is working for takedown but Smirnoff is calmly controlling the position for now. Smirnoff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Von Manstein dodges an elbow strike from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff jumps guard but Von Manstein stands there with Smirnoff around his waist. Smirnoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Smirnoff as the two fighters clinch.
Von Manstein looks winded! Von Manstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Smirnoff.#TD2# Von Manstein gets a trip takedown into half 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. Von Manstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Von Manstein stops Smirnoff from getting back to his feet.
Smirnoff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1# Von Manstein not landing any meaningful shots this time. Smirnoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Von Manstein not landing any meaningful shots this time. Smirnoff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Von Manstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Smirnoff misses with a takedown attempt - Von Manstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Von Manstein throws a big counter head kick but Smirnoff avoids it with no problem. Smirnoff blocks a head kick by Von Manstein.
Smirnoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Manstein tries to avoid it but Smirnoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Manstein to the ground. Von Manstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Smirnoff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smirnoff avoids the head kick by Von Manstein.
Von Manstein circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# and Von Manstein counters with a single leg into guard. Smirnoff didn't expect that. #T2# Smirnoff striking off his back but it's not causing Von Manstein any problems. Von Manstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Smirnoff wants to get back to his feet but Von Manstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Von Manstein trying to control but Smirnoff is working from the bottom. Von Manstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Erich Von Manstein dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Smirnoff closes the distance and clinches. Smirnoff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Von Manstein's efforts to push away. Von Manstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smirnoff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Von Manstein's brow. Von Manstein throws a head punch that misses. Smirnoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Manstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Von Manstein works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Smirnoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Manstein slips nicely into half guard. Von Manstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1# Smirnoff wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Smirnoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Smirnoff wants to get back to his feet. Von Manstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smirnoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Von Manstein is controlling the pace.
Von Manstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Smirnoff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Von Manstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Smirnoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smirnoff. Smirnoff wants to stand up but Von Manstein is controlling him. Smirnoff looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Von Manstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Smirnoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Von Manstein lands a head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Vladimir Smirnoff has been cut. Von Manstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnoff is just out of range. Von Manstein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smirnoff. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Erich Von Manstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vladimir Smirnoff's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Von Manstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Smirnoff. Smirnoff gets slowly back to his feet. Smirnoff throws a half hearted mid kick. Von Manstein moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Von Manstein feints the counter takedown. Von Manstein moves out of range as Smirnoff throws a body kick.
Smirnoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Manstein's head. Smirnoff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL# Smirnoff moves into range and clinches up with Von Manstein. Von Manstein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Manstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Von Manstein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smirnoff is trying to keep an underhook but Von Manstein manages to get the takedown into half guard. Von Manstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Von Manstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! Von Manstein wants to take a breather but Smirnoff is having none of it. #T1# Von Manstein prevents Smirnoff from standing back up.
Smirnoff trying to control but Von Manstein postures up.
Von Manstein thows a huge punch but Smirnoff dodges it nicely.
Von Manstein trying to control from half guard but Smirnoff is working away. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Smirnoff is trying to stand up here but Von Manstein is controlling him well. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Smirnoff throws a push kick but Von Manstein slaps the foot to one side. Von Manstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smirnoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Manstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smirnoff defends it well.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Smirnoff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Manstein. As Smirnoff backs off Von Manstein throws a huge counter combo but Smirnoff manages to avoid it all. Vladimir Smirnoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Von Manstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smirnoff defends well and Von Manstein ends up having to push Smirnoff into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. Vladimir Smirnoff is winning the standup battle so far. Smirnoff tries to clinch but Von Manstein is having none of it. Smirnoff throws a leg kick and Von Manstein counters with a solid body kick. Smirnoff throws a right and a left that Von Manstein avoids nicely. Smirnoff misses with a head kick.
Smirnoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Von Manstein. That one must have hurt. Smirnoff throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Von Manstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Von Manstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Manstein dodges the punch combination from Smirnoff.
Von Manstein throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vladimir Smirnoff did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Vladimir Smirnoff's cut. 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. #R4# Von Manstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smirnoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vladimir Smirnoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Von Manstein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Smirnoff. Those never looked like landing. Von Manstein blocks a head kick by Smirnoff.
Smirnoff wants to clinch but Von Manstein slips to the side and Von Manstein counters with a good, hard body kick but Smirnoff shrugs it off. Smirnoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Smirnoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Manstein swivels and escapes. Von Manstein lands a head kick!
Von Manstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smirnoff misses with a body kick. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. A head kick misses from Smirnoff. And Von Manstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Smirnoff pushes his down on his head and steps out. Von Manstein scores with a head kick.
Smirnoff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Von Manstein throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1# Von Manstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Von Manstein lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Smirnoff. Von Manstein is looking for the big counter here. Von Manstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smirnoff but Smirnoff pushes him off and we're back to square one. Von Manstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Smirnoff blocks a head kick by Von Manstein.
Von Manstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Von Manstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but Von Manstein moves out of range. Von Manstein throws a series of punches but Smirnoff avoids them all with ease. Smirnoff looks to land a body kick but Von Manstein moved away. Smirnoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Smirnoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnoff is defended easily by Von Manstein. Smirnoff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVon Manstein. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Smirnoff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smirnoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Von Manstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smirnoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smirnoff wants it to stay on the feet. Von Manstein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Smirnoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Manstein defends it nicely. Von Manstein throws a fast counter high kick but Smirnoff manages to duck under it in time. 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! Von Manstein misses with a head kick.
Smirnoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Manstein is out of range and Smirnoff settles back down. Smirnoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Von Manstein throws a wild body kick that Smirnoff sees coming a mile off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Erich Von Manstein dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Vladimir Smirnoff's cut. That's time! Smirnoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Smirnoff enables Von Manstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smirnoff manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Von Manstein with a flurry of punches that miss. Von Manstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Smirnoff is wriggling around but Von Manstein manages to pass to half guard.
Von Manstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smirnoff is trying to get back to full guard. Von Manstein working Smirnoff over with strikes. #T1# Von Manstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smirnoff defending well though. Von Manstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smirnoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Von Manstein stops Smirnoff from getting back to his feet.
Von Manstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smirnoff keeps working. Ground and pound from Von Manstein. Fritz Erich Von Manstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Von Manstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. An inside leg kick lands from Von Manstein. Von Manstein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smirnoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Manstein swivels and escapes. Von Manstein throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnoff moves out of range easily. Smirnoff throws the kick towards the body but Von Manstein avoids it. Von Manstein feints the counter takedown. Smirnoff misses with a kick to the body.
Von Manstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smirnoff tries to clinch but Von Manstein moves out of range. Von Manstein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Smirnoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Manstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smirnoff. That did some damage! Vladimir Smirnoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Von Manstein throws a head kick that misses. Smirnoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight! Fritz Erich Von Manstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Von Manstein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Fritz Erich Von Manstein! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Fritz Erich Von Manstein! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Fritz Erich Von Manstein!
Fritz Erich Von Manstein wins by unanimous decision! Fritz Erich Von Manstein is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
EPGH 3 Prelims
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1# Mengel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boudreaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A shot to the body from Mengel misses and Boudreaux counters with a straight right hand.#CUT# It looks like Pepa Mengel has been cut. Mengel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boudreaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mengel at a distance.
Boudreaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A big left from Boudreaux misses. Mengel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boudreaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mengel has time to react. Boudreaux lands with a right hand. Mengel misses with an uppercut
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC# Mengel is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mengel takes a swing at Boudreaux's ribcage but misses. Mengel missing with a left hand there. Boudreaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A shot to the body from Mengel misses and Boudreaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mengel is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudreaux finish him? Mengel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boudreaux digs a good body shot into Mengel's ribs. Mengel is aggressively charging in as Boudreaux backs up avoiding any damage. Boudreaux tosses out a jab and Mengel runs right into it face first! Mengel is out cold! Boudreaux dropped down on all fours and is barking in Mengel's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Boudreaux! Nathan Boudreaux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TIT 72 - Baby v Booker III
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1# Osiris throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into guard. Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Osiris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Osiris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg. #SUB2# Osiris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldberg defends it easily. Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osiris swivels though and keeps the full guard. Osiris keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully. Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osiris is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Osiris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldberg defends it easily.#T1# Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osiris is keeping the position for now. Goldberg trying to control but Osiris is working from the bottom. Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Osiris.#SUB2# Osiris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Osiris looking for a sweep. Not yet Osiris, not yet. Goldberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Osiris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Osiris is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Osiris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Osiris keeps moving. Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2# Osiris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goldberg passes into side control.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Osiris is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Goldberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3# Osiris gets back to half guard. Osiris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg. Osiris is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Osiris defends the submission attempt. Osiris is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Osiris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. The fighters are battling for position here. Osiris manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Osiris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Goldberg prevents Osiris from getting back to his feet. Goldberg trying to control but Osiris is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Osiris is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Osiris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Osiris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldberg defends it easily. Goldberg passes easily into side control. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shlomo Goldberg dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Osiris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Shlomo Goldberg has been cut. Osiris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldberg sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Osiris. That's going to slow Goldberg down. Osiris lands with a kick to the temple. Goldberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Goldberg on the wrong end of a nice hook. Osiris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Osiris misses with a leg kick #TD# and Goldberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Osiris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg trying to control but Osiris is working from the bottom. #T1# Osiris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Osiris throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goldberg uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB# Goldberg has hold of Osiris's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Osiris seems comfortable defending it but Goldberg has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Osiris is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Osiris is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Goldberg couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shlomo Goldberg! Shlomo Goldberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bohac I is defended easily by Rodriguez. Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bohac I throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown. Bohac I fights it but they end up in guard. Rodriguez tries to stand but Bohac I is controlling from the bottom. Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing. Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez wants to stand but Bohac I has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Bohac I preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Bohac I has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB# Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB# Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Bohac I defends easily.
Bohac I controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Bohac I drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bohac I jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bohac I doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bohac I manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet. Bohac I is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bohac I slips nicely into half guard. Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard. Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Bohac I is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rodriguez is looking to escape.#T3# Bohac I stalling. Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bohac I lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bohac I is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Rodriguez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bohac I escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bohac I! Rodriguez is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Bohac I has hold of Rodriguez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rodriguez seems comfortable defending it but Bohac I has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rodriguez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rodriguez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bohac I couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Bohac I! Martin Bohac I bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1# Mengel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hodges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mengel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mengel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mengel lands a jab to Hodges's midsection. Mengel throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
Mengel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2# It looks like Geraldo Hodges has been cut. Hodges avoids the body shot from Mengel.
Hodges tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mengel manages to circle out of the way. Pepa Mengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hodges takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mengel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mengel wants it to stay on the feet. Mengel lands a right hook to the body.
Mengel is looking to land body kicks. No luck for Hodges with that takedown attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mengel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hodges momentarily.
Hodges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Mengel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hodges momentarily.
We've been informed that Mengel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Hodges blocks the body kick.
Mengel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Mengel tries to get set, Hodges tries to push him back and clinch up but Mengel manages to avoid the attempt. Mengel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Mengel throws a leg kick but Hodges sees it coming and moves out of range. Hodges seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mengel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hodges rather than just go for the knockout. Mengel throws a half hearted mid kick. Mengel's corner calls for a 1-2. Mengel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A head kick misses from Hodges. Mengel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mengel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Mengel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hodges. Mengel looks to throw the jab but Hodges is out of range. Mengel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2# Hodges is rocked! Mengel lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hodges falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mengel dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepa Mengel! After winning the bout, Pepa Mengel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1# Mengel misses with a double jab.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mengel. Mengel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Mengel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Mengel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily. A combination from Mengel does no damage. Mengel throws a right and a left that both miss. Mengel misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Mengel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Jones clinches up against the cage. Jones tries to pull guard but Mengel forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Jones breaks the clinch.
Pepa Mengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mengel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Mengel misses with a body shot.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Mengel.
Mengel cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Some wild striking there from Mengel.
Jones throws the left hand but Mengel avoids the punch easily. Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mengel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily. Mengel throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it. Jones is looking to counter the offense by Mengel and move into the clinch. Mengel throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side. Mengel takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL# Jones clinches up with Mengel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Jones manages to break the clinch.
Mengel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away. Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Mengel throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily. Mengel throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Mengel looks winded!#T2# Mengel throws a hook but Jones blocks it. Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mengel. Mengel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jones really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Mengel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mengel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones. Jones sets himself, and Mengel steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time. Mengel tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it. As Mengel tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Mengel manages to avoid the attempt. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to clinch but Mengel is having none of it. A big left from Mengel misses. Jones takes a swing at Mengel's ribcage but misses. Mengel misses the shot to the body. Nice jab there from Mengel. #CL# Jones rushes Mengel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3# Jones wants to stand and escape but Mengel is having none of it. #SUB# Jones pushes a forearm under Mengel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mengel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastian Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Dickson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Von Manstein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2# Von Manstein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD# Dickson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dickson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2# Von Manstein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Fritz Erich Von Manstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Von Manstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Dickson. Dickson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Dickson 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. Von Manstein trying to control the position here. #T1# Dickson stopping the sweep attempt from Von Manstein. Dickson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Von Manstein wants to sweep but no luck. Von Manstein pulls Dickson in close to prevent any damage. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Dickson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dickson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Manstein's waist but Von Manstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dickson off to one side. Von Manstein throws a head kick that misses. Von Manstein looks to land a body kick but Dickson moved away. It looked like Dickson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD# Dickson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Von Manstein looks to move to half guard but instead Dickson has passed into mount! Damn! Von Manstein throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Manstein can do anything to dispel that myth. Von Manstein tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3# Dickson controlling the pace for now. Dickson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Von Manstein for as long as he can get away with. Dickson looking to control but Von Manstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dickson controlling the position easily from mount. Von Manstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Von Manstein tries to hold on but Dickson postures up. Dickson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Manstein is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fritz Erich Von Manstein will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Von Manstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Manstein. Dickson shrugs it off though. Von Manstein lands a nice looking body kick. Von Manstein throws a head kick that misses. Von Manstein with a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Felix Dickson has been cut. Von Manstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Von Manstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Felix Dickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Von Manstein throws a head kick that misses and Dickson counters with a two punch combo. We've been informed that Von Manstein has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Von Manstein throws a head kick that misses. Dickson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Manstein's waist but Von Manstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dickson off to one side. Dickson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. As Dickson backs off Von Manstein throws a huge counter combo but Dickson manages to avoid it all. Dickson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Dickson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dickson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Manstein's waist but Von Manstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dickson off to one side. #T1# Von Manstein misses with a head kick.
#KD2# Von Manstein lands a big head kick that sends Dickson tumbling to the mat! Von Manstein takes a step backwards and waves Dickson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Dickson is rocked! Von Manstein feints a jab and as Dickson dips his head, Von Manstein unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Dickson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Dickson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Von Manstein smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fritz Erich Von Manstein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1# Blackwell walks into a left hand. Bohac I connects with a nice looking jab.
Bohac I pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD# Blackwell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bohac I is holding on to half guard well. Blackwell wants to take a breather but Bohac I is having none of it. Blackwell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bohac I controls his leg. Blackwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blackwell lands a nice short elbow. Bohac I tries to get to full guard but Blackwell has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blackwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Blackwell is taking a breather. Bohac I says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1# Blackwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bohac I defending well though. Blackwell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bohac I is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blackwell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blackwell's back! Bohac I is trying to stick to Blackwell's back but Blackwell is turning into Bohac I. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bohac I's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blackwell. Blackwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Blackwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bohac I's head. Blackwell throws an elbow that misses. Bohac I uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blackwell's guard. Nice move by Bohac I!#REVB# Blackwell keeping moving, preventing Bohac I from controlling successfully. Blackwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Blackwell keeping moving, preventing Bohac I from controlling successfully. Bohac I is stalling in the full guard. Blackwell pulls Bohac I in to control the position. Bohac I trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Blackwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Blackwell keeping full guard, as Bohac I tries to pass. Blackwell pulls Bohac I in close to prevent any damage. #T3# Blackwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bohac I pushes down on Blackwell's leg and manages to get into half guard. Blackwell is controlling Bohac I's trapped leg to prevent Bohac I from advancing to side control. Blackwell is looking to improve his position.
Blackwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Blackwell trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bohac I throws out a powerful jab. Bohac I is looking to land body kicks. Blackwell blocks the body kick.
Bohac I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As Bohac I tries to get set, Blackwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Bohac I manages to avoid the attempt. Bohac I misses with a body kick. Blackwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bohac I. Blackwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blackwell fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Bohac I dominated that 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. #R2# Blackwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bohac I throws a body kick that misses. Blackwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bohac I manages to circle out of the way. Bohac I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Blackwell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A head kick by Bohac I misses #CL# and Blackwell moves into the clinch.#TD# Blackwell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackwell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Blackwell pulls Bohac I in close to prevent any damage. We've been informed that Bohac I has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Bohac I throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bohac I. #T1# Bohac I wants to control from the top but Blackwell keeps moving. #SUB# Blackwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bohac I defends well. Blackwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bohac I 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. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bohac I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bohac I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Blackwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Blackwell avoids the head kick by Bohac I.
As Bohac I tries to get set, Blackwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Bohac I manages to avoid the attempt.#KD2# Bohac I lands a big head kick that sends Blackwell tumbling to the mat! Bohac I takes a step backwards and waves Blackwell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Blackwell is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Hugh Blackwell has been cut.#TD2# Bohac I shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Blackwell is on queer street and Bohac I is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Martin Bohac I! Martin Bohac I bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TIT 61 - Baby v Orava
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Burger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goldberg quickly recovers to half guard. Burger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goldberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Goldberg trying to hold on to Burger's head to control him but Burger postures up.
#SUB# Burger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Goldberg is in trouble now - Burger has advanced to mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Burger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goldberg can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1# Goldberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Goldberg tries to lock up and control but Burger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Burger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Burger has control of Goldberg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goldberg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goldberg is trying desperately to improve position. Burger looking to control but Goldberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2# Burger punishing his opponent with strikes. Burger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burger wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Burger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goldberg taking shots to the head. 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! Burger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Goldberg tries to reverse the position but Burger maintains control. Goldberg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Burger raining down hammerfists from mount. Burger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3# Goldberg wants to control but Burger is having none of it.#SUB# Burger looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB# Burger is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goldberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goldberg shrugs it off. Burger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT# It looks like Shlomo Goldberg has been cut. Burger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burger 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. Goldberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Burger breaks from Goldberg's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC# Goldberg is rocked! Burger lands a nice shot to the head. Goldberg is still in real trouble! Can Burger finish him?#CUT# That has opened up Shlomo Goldberg's cut even more. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burger unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Goldberg wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Burger celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brazilian Burger! A victorious Brazilian Burger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Shlomo Goldberg had this to say: 'Anudda Shoah !!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1# Bohac I lands a nice looking body kick. Bohac I tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sellers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sellers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bohac I lands a head kick!
Bohac I avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bohac I is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bohac I misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Sellers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sellers. Sellers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bohac I just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Sellers lands a takedown into guard.
Sellers works over Bohac I with some ground and pound from guard. Sellers throws a big elbow that misses. Sellers 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. Sellers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sellers's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# Bohac I looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sellers cracks Bohac I with a solid left hand.#T1# Sellers controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bohac I looking to control but Sellers passes into half guard.
#SUB# Sellers is trying to work for a kimura but Bohac I is defending well.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bohac I trying to control but Sellers postures up.
Sellers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bohac I tries to roll over but Sellers keeps him under control. Bohac I gets back to full guard.
#T3# Sellers won't allow Bohac I to sweep him here. Bohac I controlling Sellers's posture. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Sellers drives through with a takedown into Bohac I's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Sellers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Sellers has gone for a leg lock! Bohac I slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sellers's guard.#REVB##T4# Bohac I content to stall in guard here. Sellers is pulling down on Bohac I's head. It's preventing any offense from Bohac I, at least for the moment. Sellers trying to keep a closed guard but Bohac I is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bohac I wants to control from the top but Sellers keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Sellers dominated that round. 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. #R2# Sellers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bohac I defends well and Sellers ends up having to push Bohac I into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bohac I scores with a head kick.
Sellers blocks a head kick by Bohac I.
Bohac I tries a head kick but it misses.
Sellers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sellers shoots in for a double leg but Bohac I sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bohac I stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bohac I wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tad Sellers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bohac I throws a nice head kick!
Bohac I shoots in for a takedown but Sellers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Sellers feints and as Bohac I raises his hands in defense, Sellers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Bohac I pushes Sellers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Martin Bohac I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sellers fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bohac I throws a nice head kick!
#ROC2# Sellers is rocked!#CL2# Bohac I closes the distance and clinches. Oh Sellers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Bohac I has Sellers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sellers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Bohac I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sellers shoots and misses and Bohac I counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Sellers has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martin Bohac I! Martin Bohac I tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
DARE MONTREAL
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1# Klokov thuds a left hand into Von Manstein's body. Von Manstein throws a wild body kick that Klokov sees coming a mile off. Klokov lands with a nice body punch. Klokov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Von Manstein moves forwards but Klokov connects with a nice, crisp jab. Klokov connects with a body shot that sends Von Manstein's belly button to the back. Von Manstein is breathing heavily. Klokov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Von Manstein eats them both and turns towards Klokov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2# It looks like Fritz Erich Von Manstein has been cut. Klokov jabs Von Manstein to the body, keeping him at a distance. Von Manstein finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Klokov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Von Manstein falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Klokov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bohac I.#CL2# Castaneda tries to keep at a distance but Bohac I has taken the fight into the clinch. Bohac I looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Bohac I's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Castaneda avoids the head kick by Bohac I.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castaneda blocks a head kick by Bohac I.
Bohac I tries to land a body kick#TD# and Castaneda counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Castaneda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Castaneda sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Castaneda is trying to work for a kimura but Bohac I is defending well.
#T1# Castaneda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bohac I is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Castaneda wants to work for an arm triangle but Bohac I is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Bohac I is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castaneda pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Castaneda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Castaneda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bohac I defends it well. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Castaneda controlling the action here. #SUB# Castaneda wants to work for an arm triangle but Bohac I is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castaneda sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# Bohac I looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2# Bohac I looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Bohac I is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castaneda pulls his head out easily. Castaneda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castaneda in particular looking to stall. Castaneda wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Castaneda avoids the head kick by Bohac I.
Bohac I throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# and Castaneda counters with a takedown into side control. Castaneda tries to stand but Bohac I is controlling his head. #T4# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Bohac I sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Castaneda stands up from half guard. #CL2# Bohac I drives through and clinches with Castaneda against the cage.
#BC2# Bohac I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've been informed that Bohac I has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Bohac I fakes the leg kick and cracks Castaneda in the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bohac I throws a shot from downtown. Castaneda moves away and avoids it. Bohac I pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castaneda feinted with a counter takedown. Bohac I looks winded! Bohac I throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Castaneda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foster Castaneda dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Bohac I shoots in but Castaneda avoids the takedown attempt easily. Castaneda feinted with a counter takedown. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bohac I, right into the meat.
Bohac I fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bohac I misses with an uppercut. Castaneda saw that one coming. Castaneda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Castaneda shoots in looking for a takedown but Bohac I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castaneda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bohac I throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Castaneda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bohac I's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castaneda's corner is telling him to maintain position. Castaneda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bohac I is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Bohac I is breathing heavily. Castaneda is trying to maintain the position but Bohac I is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Bohac I is keen to just control but Castaneda is a slippery customer. Castaneda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bohac I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castaneda keeps working. Castaneda wants to get back to his feet. Bohac I misses with a head shot. Castaneda uses the momentum to regain guard. Bohac I wants to control from the top but Castaneda keeps moving. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Castaneda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castaneda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Bohac I not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Foster Castaneda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES# Castaneda pushes Bohac I off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3# Bohac I throws a head kick but Castaneda moves out of range.
Castaneda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bohac I. Castaneda blocks a head kick by Bohac I.
Castaneda is looking to counter the offense by Bohac I and move into the clinch. Bohac I throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Castaneda counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Castaneda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Castaneda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bohac I doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castaneda. Castaneda wants to free his trapped foot but Bohac I is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4# Castaneda controlling the action here. Castaneda tries to stand and escape but Bohac I actually recovers to full guard. Bohac I has a closed guard, preventing Castaneda from standing up. Castaneda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Castaneda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bohac I can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bohac I controls Castaneda momentarily but Castaneda frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foster Castaneda dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Bohac I pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castaneda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bohac I throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Castaneda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bohac I! Castaneda tries to stand but Bohac I controls the position and pulls Castaneda into his guard. Castaneda is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castaneda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bohac I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Bohac I has a closed guard, preventing Castaneda from standing up. Castaneda trying to control but Bohac I is working from the bottom. Castaneda preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Bohac I working for a triangle but Castaneda defends it easily.
Castaneda is in close to Bohac I's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Castaneda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bohac I looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bohac I looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bohac I! #REVB##T2# Castaneda struggling a bit here. Sloppy strikes there by Bohac I. A bit of a lull in the action here. Bohac I misses with the ground and pound. Castaneda is not content to let Bohac I control the position. Bohac I taking a breather here. #T3# Bohac I working the body and head with strikes. Castaneda holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Bohac I working the strikes but Castaneda uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Bohac I looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Castaneda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Castaneda is not content to let Bohac I control the position.#SUB2# Bohac I is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castaneda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bohac I. Castaneda is trying to stand back up but Bohac I is controlling him
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Martin Bohac I. I think Castaneda 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foster Castaneda! In defeat, Martin Bohac I stepped up to the mic, saying 'REEEEEEEEEEE'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1# Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hopkins fails with the takedown. And Bohac I tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopkins pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bohac I lands a high kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Leland Hopkins has been cut. Bohac I looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bohac I lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Bohac I throws a head kick that Hopkins semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bohac I throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Hopkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hopkins is taking a breather. Bohac I says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bohac I is trying to get back to full guard. Hopkins stalling. #T1# Bohac I trying to control from the bottom.
Hopkins is controlling the pace.
Hopkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bohac I for as long as he can get away with. Hopkins throwing shots but Bohac I is blocking nicely. Hopkins sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bohac I wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
Bohac I manages to get to full guard.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hopkins lands a couple of elbows. Hopkins is working Bohac I over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hopkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hopkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hopkins postures up in Bohac I's guard and throws a big left but Bohac I blocks it. Hopkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bohac I looking for a sweep. Not yet Bohac I, not yet. Bohac I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Hopkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hopkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bohac I - the referee stops the clock and Hopkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bohac I. Hopkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Hopkins blocks a head kick by Bohac I.
Hopkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Nice jab there from Bohac I. Hopkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#KD2# Bohac I lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins tumbling to the mat! Bohac I takes a step backwards and waves Hopkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Hopkins is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hopkins gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martin Bohac I! Martin Bohac I decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1# Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goldberg counters with a stiff right hand. Green swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Rory Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Goldberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green. Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green throws a body kick that misses and Goldberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Green throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily. It seemed like Goldberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Goldberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1# Green shoots in but no luck this time. A countering left hand to the body from Goldberg misses. Green is breathing heavily. Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Goldberg pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch. Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldberg is defending well for now.#TD2# Goldberg has Green pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goldberg pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Green tumbling to the mat - Goldberg dives into Green's guard. Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Goldberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Goldberg passes into half guard. #SUB2# Goldberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Green looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2# Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldberg.
#SUB2# Goldberg is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldberg to get the leverage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Goldberg is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2# Goldberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Goldberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Goldberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Green won't allow it. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow. Well, if Goldberg 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# Goldberg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Green is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shlomo Goldberg! Shlomo Goldberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1# Galloway moves out of range of the strikes. Galloway feinted with a counter takedown. Mengel throws the left hand but Galloway avoids the punch easily. Mengel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2# It looks like Lemuel Galloway has been cut. Mengel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galloway's waist but Galloway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mengel off to one side. A left lands for Mengel. Mengel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2# Galloway is rocked! Galloway really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Mengel cracks Galloway on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Galloway falls backwards against the cage. Mengel follows up with more strikes that drop Galloway to his knees. Mengel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Galloway! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepa Mengel! Pepa Mengel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1# Favorton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Goldberg walks into a left hand. Favorton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goldberg doesn't seem bothered though. Favorton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Favorton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goldberg counters with a nice uppercut. Favorton dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Favorton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldberg circles away quickly and effectively. Favorton throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Goldberg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Favorton. Favorton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goldberg avoids the body shot from Favorton.
Goldberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Favorton scores with a nice strike. Favorton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1# Favorton lands a body shot.
Favorton misses with a double jab
#CL# and Goldberg counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Goldberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goldberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Goldberg managing to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Goldberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Goldberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# Goldberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Goldberg controlling Favorton's posture. Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Goldberg has Favorton pulled in close to control his posture. Goldberg really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Goldberg'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. Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Favorton from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB# Goldberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Favorton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Favorton from controlling successfully. Favorton wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position. Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Goldberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Favorton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goldberg is in Favorton's guard.#T4##SUB2# Favorton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goldberg has passed into half guard!
#SUB# Goldberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favorton defends it well. Favorton is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard. Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Favorton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Favorton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Favorton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goldberg passes into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Favorton dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Favorton throws a good cross that connects.
Favorton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Goldberg has managed to clinch.
Favorton tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Goldberg successfully pulls guard.
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Favorton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Favorton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goldberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Goldberg trying to control but Favorton is working from the bottom. #T1# Favorton is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Favorton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Favorton is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Favorton keeps moving. #SUB2# Favorton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Goldberg pushing down on Favorton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Favorton defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Favorton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Goldberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Goldberg seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Favorton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Favorton is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard. #SUB# Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favorton is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold. Favorton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura but Favorton is defending well.
#SUB# Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Favorton won't allow Goldberg to pass to mount. Favorton wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg is pressing down on Favorton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Favorton is holding on for now. #SUB# Goldberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favorton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldberg. Favorton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Favorton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shlomo Goldberg dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Favorton misses the shot to the body. Favorton connects with the punch. Favorton throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Goldberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldberg. Goldberg looking to pass the guard. Goldberg is pushing down on Favorton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Favorton is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldberg has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Goldberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Favorton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Favorton looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg throwing shots but Favorton is blocking nicely. #SUB# Goldberg is working for a kimura but Favorton is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB# Goldberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Favorton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Goldberg is thwarting Favorton's attempts to control the position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldberg in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Favorton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Goldberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favorton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldberg. #SUB# Goldberg 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.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Favorton defending well. #T3# Favorton is looking to control Goldberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Favorton avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Favorton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Favorton is a slippery customer.#SUB# Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Favorton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Favorton is trying to control but Goldberg passes into side control!
Favorton tries to buck Goldberg off but Goldberg is having none of it.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Favorton is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Favorton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldberg's best efforts. Goldberg is keen to just control but Favorton is a slippery customer. Favorton tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg. Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Goldberg is trying to control. Favorton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Shlomo Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Favorton defends the submission attempt. Favorton trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Favorton is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldberg.
Favorton wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight! Shlomo Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round. I think Goldberg 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shlomo Goldberg! Shlomo Goldberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Mengel throws a push kick but Gentry slaps the foot to one side. Mengel tries to bum rush Gentry with a series of wild strikes but Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mengel as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Mengel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gentry, pushing him back against the cage. Gentry is trying to pull guard but Mengel has him pressed against the cage. Gentry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentry has Mengel pressed against the cage, preventing Mengel from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mengel is trying to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gentry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mengel just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gentry jumps guard but Mengel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gentry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mengel walks away with a smile on his face. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gentry walks into a stiff left hand from Mengel.#T1# A lazy left from Mengel finds it's target. Mengel lands with a big left! Gentry is wobbled badly! Mengel comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Gentry to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pepa Mengel! After winning the bout, Pepa Mengel 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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