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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ricostrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricostrong moves in looking to clinch but Lomacocko pushes him off. Ricostrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomacocko swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ricostrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lomacocko throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricostrong counters with a slapping leg kick. Ricostrong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lomacocko. Ricostrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomacocko.
Ricostrong fails in his attempt to clinch. Ricostrong shoots in for a takedown but Lomacocko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lomacocko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricostrong throws a right and a left that Lomacocko avoids nicely. Lomacocko looks to land a left hand but Ricostrong moved out of range nicely. Ricostrong ducks under a wild hook from Lomacocko. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ricostrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomacocko. Ricostrong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL# Lomacocko clinches with his opponent.
Ricostrong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lomacocko walks away with a smile on his face. Ricostrong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Christopher Lomacocko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mandingo Ricostrong. Horrible takedown attempt by Ricostrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Lomacocko, which made it look bad. Ricostrong wants to clinch.#T1# Ricostrong dodges the punch combination from Lomacocko.
Christopher Lomacocko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ricostrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lomacocko.
Lomacocko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ricostrong is looking to clinch but Lomacocko is avoiding it.
A cross from Lomacocko lands. Ricostrong dives in and grabs Lomacocko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lomacocko pushes down on Ricostrong's head and hops out. Lomacocko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ricostrong. Ricostrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomacocko swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lomacocko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricostrong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Ricostrong darts in looking for a takedown but Lomacocko gets double underhooks and turns Ricostrong into the cage. Ricostrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lomacocko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL# Lomacocko clinches with his opponent.
#T2# Ricostrong jumps guard but Lomacocko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Lomacocko breaks from the clinch.
#KD# Lomacocko drops Ricostrong with a beautiful combination! Ricostrong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lomacocko is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ricostrong is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ricostrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricostrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomacocko finish him? Crack! Lomacocko connects with the perfect overhand right and Ricostrong falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lomacocko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Lomacocko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ricostrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. An inside leg kick from Gutierrez misses. Ricostrong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2# Gutierrez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ricostrong's guard. Ricostrong wants to sweep here but Gutierrez controlling him for the moment. Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but instead Ricostrong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Ricostrong from controlling successfully. Ricostrong won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here. Gutierrez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Ricostrong wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. Gutierrez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ricostrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutierrez is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Gutierrez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ricostrong defends it easily. Ricostrong trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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. Sloppy strikes from Ricostrong. Those never looked like landing. Gutierrez is looking for the big counter here. Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutierrez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2# Gutierrez forces Ricostrong back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Gutierrez breaks from the clinch.
Ricostrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricostrong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Ricostrong throws an overhand right that lands on Gutierrez 's shoulder, as Gutierrez tries to avoid the shot. Gutierrez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2# Gutierrez shoots in and gets a takedown into Ricostrong's guard.#SUB# Gutierrez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ricostrong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gutierrez is looking to defend but Ricostrong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gutierrez ! Ricostrong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gutierrez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mandingo Ricostrong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sierra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sierra moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off. Sierra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Sierra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sierra off to one side. Sierra slips a straight right by Gracie. Sierra tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD# Sierra lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Sierra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Gracie is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sierra batters Gracie with a massive right followed by a huge left! Gracie is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Sierra lands a final crushing right hand to drop Gracie to the mat with a gruesome thud! Sierra is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Sierra! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ricostrong throws a hook but Gutierrez avoids it easily.#TD# Gutierrez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Ricostrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gutierrez controls from within his opponent's guard. Ricostrong is trying to control the position but Gutierrez postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez preventing the sweep. #T1# Gutierrez stays in close to Ricostrong's body and controls the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Ricostrong keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ricostrong blocks a head kick by Gutierrez .
Ricostrong looks to land a right hand but Gutierrez moved out of range. Ricostrong misses with a wild combination.
#TD# Gutierrez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gutierrez slows the pace down. #SUB# Gutierrez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# Ricostrong can't do much from the bottom here. Ricostrong regains half guard. Ricostrong gets full guard. Gutierrez stopping the sweep attempt from Ricostrong. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gutierrez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gutierrez tries to stand but Ricostrong is controlling from the bottom. Ricostrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Ricostrong, not yet. #T3# Gutierrez looking to pass the guard. Gutierrez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Ricostrong gets caught flat footed, as Gutierrez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Gutierrez preventing the sweep. Gutierrez looking to sit in guard and control but Ricostrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Gutierrez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gutierrez tries to get out of the position. Ricostrong trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. Ricostrong stands and throws Gutierrez 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4# Ricostrong trying to control the action but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. Gutierrez tries to buck Ricostrong off but Ricostrong is having none of it. Ricostrong trying to control the position but Gutierrez is working away. You can see the frustration on Gutierrez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ricostrong lands a nice forearm strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gutierrez dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A slow jab from Ricostrong misses its intended target. #TD# Gutierrez feints and as Ricostrong raises his hands in defense, Gutierrez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ricostrong is trying to control the position but Gutierrez postures up. Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but instead Ricostrong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ricostrong passes into half guard.
Ricostrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutierrez keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Gutierrez is trying to stand back up but Ricostrong is controlling him
Ricostrong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gutierrez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gutierrez tries to get to full guard but Ricostrong has control of the leg. Gutierrez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ricostrong. Ricostrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutierrez keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ricostrong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Gutierrez controlling the position well. Ricostrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gutierrez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ricostrong is thwarting Gutierrez 's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Gutierrez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ricostrong! Ricostrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gutierrez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ricostrong keeps trying to improve his position. A lull in the action here. Ricostrong prevents Gutierrez from improving position. #T3# Ricostrong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gutierrez off and has taken his back! Ricostrong has the hooks in. Gutierrez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. David Gutierrez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gutierrez trying to control the hands but Ricostrong won't let him. Gutierrez is keeping busy.
#T4# Gutierrez is really stuck here.
Gutierrez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Ricostrong has the hooks in. Gutierrez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ricostrong trying to control momentarily.
Gutierrez wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mandingo Ricostrong will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Some wild striking there from Ricostrong.
Ricostrong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mandingo Ricostrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Gutierrez looking to score a takedown here. Ricostrong is defending well but Gutierrez drives through and ends up in Ricostrong's guard. Gutierrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ricostrong looking to control.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Ricostrong keeps moving. Ricostrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gutierrez 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU# Gutierrez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ricostrong, up you get! #T1# Ricostrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutierrez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ricostrong sprawls and moves away. Gutierrez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL# Gutierrez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ricostrong, pushing him back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Ricostrong letting Gutierrez take a breather here.#TD# Gutierrez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ricostrong regains guard immediately. Gutierrez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ricostrong controls Gutierrez momentarily but Gutierrez frees himself. #T2# Gutierrez won't allow Ricostrong to sweep him here. Gutierrez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Gutierrez is looking to stand up but Ricostrong won't let him. Ricostrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ricostrong being controlled here momentarily. #T3# Ricostrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Gutierrez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ricostrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ricostrong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ricostrong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gutierrez is trying to control Ricostrong's posture but Ricostrong avoids it. Ricostrong wants to control but Gutierrez is keeping him busy. Ricostrong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gutierrez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Ricostrong has an Americana. Gutierrez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ricostrong is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ricostrong hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mandingo Ricostrong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2020 |
#R1# Monty throws an overhand right that lands on Hurtzme's shoulder, as Hurtzme tries to avoid the shot. Monty jabbing away but nothing is landing. Monty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Monty throws a big shot that misses. Hurtzme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monty. A jab from Monty misses. Monty throws a right hand that misses
and Hurtzme counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monty's knee momentarily. Monty misses with an uppercut. Hurtzme misses with a jab to the body
and Monty counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Dick Hurtzme has been cut. Hurtzme defending well as Monty loads up on a big left hand. Hurtzme looks to throw a body kick and Monty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Monty throws the left hand but Hurtzme avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Hurtzme darts in and clinches Monty up against the cage.#BC2# Monty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Monty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hurtzme takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hurtzme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A telegraphed right hand from Monty misses the target. #T1# Monty stuns Hurtzme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hurtzme ducks under a wild hook from Monty. Hurtzme is looking to clinch but Monty is avoiding it.
Jack Monty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hurtzme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monty sprawls well. Monty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurtzme gets slowly back to his feet. Monty throws a shot from downtown. Hurtzme moves away and avoids it. Jack Monty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Monty. Hurtzme ducks under a wild hook from Monty. Monty dips to his left and cracks Hurtzme with an uppercut! Monty looks to throw the jab but Hurtzme is out of range. Monty cracks Hurtzme with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2# Dick Hurtzme's cut is getting worse. Monty misses with a hook. Hurtzme seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Monty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurtzme at a distance.
Monty misses with a hook.#T2# Monty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. This has been an exciting period of action! Monty works Hurtzme's body with a nice hook. A jab from Monty misses. Monty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hurtzme had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Monty connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hurtzme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2# Hurtzme is rocked! Monty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Oh Hurtzme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hurtzme leaves his chin hanging out and Monty seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hurtzme crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Monty!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1# North wants to clinch. Anselmo wants to counter the offense by North and move into the clinch position. North scores with a shot to the body.
Anselmo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2# Anselmo gets a clinch. North has had enough of the clinch but Anselmo keeps him there for the moment. Anselmo is working North over against the cage. Anselmo lands a right hand that snaps the head of North backwards. Anselmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anselmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards. Anselmo lands a hook to the side of the head. Anselmo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short uppercut from Anselmo. A short right from Anselmo on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Anselmo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anselmo lands with a left to the head. North wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Anselmo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# North is trying to break free. Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch. North's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Anselmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Anselmo pushes North up against the cage in a clinch. Still in the clinch, Anselmo scores with a nice short uppercut. Anselmo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A frustrated look appears on North's face as he tries to break the clinch. Good body shot from Anselmo.
Anselmo lands with a short shot to the head. Anselmo lands a right hand that snaps the head of North backwards. A frustrated look appears on North's face as he tries to break the clinch. Anselmo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Anselmo lands a shoulder strike. North is trying to force a seperation but Anselmo has the dominant position. A short right from Anselmo. A frustrated look appears on North's face as he tries to break the clinch. Anselmo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Anselmo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Anselmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards. Anselmo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
North wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anselmo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Anselmo breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Anselmo clinches. North wants to break the clinch but can't.
North really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... North can't break the clinch.
Anselmo avoiding damage.
Anselmo lands a shoulder strike. Anselmo lands a nice uppercut. Anselmo lands an uppercut. Anselmo scores with a shoulder strike. North is trying to break free. North wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3# North is trying to force a seperation but Anselmo has the dominant position. Anselmo lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Anselmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anselmo ducks under a wild hook from North. North throws a jab but it's blocked by Anselmo. #CL2# Anselmo darts in and clinches North up against the cage. Anselmo digs a right hand into North's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on North's gas tank. North takes a shot to the head. Anselmo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Anselmo is stalling here.
Anselmo scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Anselmo. A frustrated look appears on North's face as he tries to break the clinch. North is trying to push Anselmo away but Anselmo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nice body punch from Anselmo - that landed with a thud.
Anselmo lands a hook to the side of the head. Anselmo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! North is trying to break the clinch but Anselmo is controlling him.#T4# Anselmo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. North wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Anselmo lands a right hand. Anselmo scores with a shot to the side of North's head. North fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Anselmo as the two fighters clinch.
Anselmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards. North wants to get back to striking at distance but Anselmo won't allow it.
Anselmo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Anselmo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anselmo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch. North tries to break the clinch but Anselmo is controlling the position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A quick uppercut on the inside from Anselmo. Anselmo scores with a shoulder strike. Anselmo lands a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Anselmo as the two fighters clinch.
Anselmo lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Anselmo 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##CL2# Anselmo takes the fight into the clinch. Anselmo stalling in the clinch.
Anselmo lands with a light punch inside. Anselmo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Anselmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards. A short uppercut from Anselmo. Anselmo digs a right hand underneath North's ribcage. North let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Anselmo. Anselmo scores with a hook to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Anselmo. Anselmo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. North is trying to force a seperation but Anselmo has the dominant position. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Anselmo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! North looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right hand to the side of the head by Anselmo.#T1##BC2# Anselmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anselmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Anselmo swats away the attempt to clinch by North. Anselmo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2# Anselmo clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Anselmo is working North over against the cage. Anselmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards. Phil Anselmo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Anselmo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite North's efforts to push away. Anselmo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of North backwards. A shot in the inside from Anselmo. North tries to circle away but Anselmo has him pinned against the cage. North is trying to force a seperation but Anselmo has the dominant position. Anselmo has North pressed against the cage, preventing North from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Anselmo prevents North from breaking the clinch.#T2# Anselmo scores with a nice hook to the head. Anselmo prevents North from breaking the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anselmo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Anselmo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norths head. A shot in the inside from Anselmo. Anselmo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right hand to the side of the head by Anselmo. Anselmo lands a shoulder strike. Anselmo blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Anselmo.
Anselmo scores with a shot to the side of North's head. North wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anselmo has North pressed against the cage, preventing North from circling away and getting back to striking at range. North is trying to break the clinch but Anselmo has him pressed against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Anselmo. Anselmo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Anselmo leaning against his opponent.
North wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# North is trying to break the clinch but Anselmo has him pressed against the cage. Anselmo scores with a shot to the side of North's head. North working hard to break the clinch. Still in the clinch, Anselmo scores with a nice short uppercut. Anselmo lands a left hand.
#BC2# Anselmo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Anselmo gets a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Anselmo. Anselmo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Anselmo pushes North back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Anselmo lands a hook to the side of the head. North's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Anselmo pushes North back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. North is trying to push Anselmo away but Anselmo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Anselmo. Anselmo scores with a shot to the side of North's head. #BC2# Anselmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2# Anselmo closes the distance and clinches. Anselmo lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anselmo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Anselmo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of North backwards. North can't break the clinch.
Anselmo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of North backwards. Anselmo lands with a right to the head. North is trying to break free. Anselmo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Anselmo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Anselmo lands a shoulder strike. Anselmo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norths head. Anselmo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite North's efforts to push away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Anselmo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Anselmo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Anselmo lands a hook that snaps the head of North backwards. A frustrated look appears on North's face as he tries to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Anselmo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL2# Anselmo has managed to clinch.
Anselmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards. North can't break the clinch.
North has had enough of the clinch but Anselmo keeps him there for the moment. A short right from Anselmo. Anselmo lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Anselmo. Anselmo lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Anselmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Anselmo darts in and clinches North up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Anselmo.
North is trying to force a seperation but Anselmo has the dominant position.#BC2# Anselmo breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Anselmo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with North, pushing him back against the cage. A short right from Anselmo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anselmo is leaning against North and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. North has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Anselmo lands a left hand that snaps the head of North backwards. #T1# Anselmo lands a left hand that snaps the head of North backwards. North tries to circle away but Anselmo has him pinned against the cage. A shot in the inside from Anselmo. North's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Anselmo lands with a right to the head. North is trying to break the clinch but Anselmo is controlling him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Anselmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards. Anselmo lands a hook that snaps the head of North backwards. Anselmo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning North up against the cage. North misses with a short punch on the inside. Anselmo lands a left hand.
North has had enough of the clinch but Anselmo keeps him there for the moment. Anselmo lands with a right to the head. North misses with some punches.
Anselmo pushes North back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! North wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anselmo pushes North back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right hand to the body from Anselmo.
North has had enough of the clinch but Anselmo keeps him there for the moment. Anselmo is working North over against the cage. Anselmo lands with a right to the head. Anselmo leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anselmo. A nice left hand lands by Anselmo.
Anselmo lands a left hand that snaps the head of North backwards. Anselmo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. North wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Anselmo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Anselmo has managed to clinch.
Anselmo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning North up against the cage. Anselmo pushes North back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# North wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anselmo keeps control of North as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Anselmo keeps control of North as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. North misses with some punches.
North is trying to break free. North wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anselmo has him pressed against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anselmo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. North lands with a short shot to the head. Phil Anselmo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. North is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. North is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. North is trying to push Anselmo away but Anselmo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Anselmo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Anselmo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
North wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4# Anselmo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. North is trying to push Anselmo away but Anselmo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Anselmo gets through North's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Anselmo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
North looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Anselmo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch. North is trying to break the clinch but Anselmo is controlling him. North looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Peter North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! North throws a punch but it's blocked by Anselmo. Anselmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Phil Anselmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Anselmo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Anselmo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Harrison - just one landing. #CUT2# It looks like Donald Rump has been cut. Rump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrison scores with the left hand. Rump knows he should have avoided that one. Harrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Harrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrison wants to clinch. It looked like Rump was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Harrison. Harrison scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Rump looks to land a combination but Harrison avoids it well. Rump shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rump ducks right into an uppercut from Harrison. #TD# Rump decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Rump prevents Harrison from standing back up.
Rump trying to control the pace. Rump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Harrison pushes Rump off but Rump dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Rump scoring with punches from side control. Rump just content to control the position. #T2# Rump prevents Harrison from escaping the position. Rump controlling from side mount. Harrison tries to escape but Rump is in control. Rump just content to control the position. Harrison is trying to get back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Harrison is pushing Rump's head away, looking to escape. Rump manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Harrison cracks Rump with a good jab. A jab from Harrison does it's job there. Harrison staying out of range there. Harrison scores with a hook. Rump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrison thows a left - swing and a miss! Rump was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Harrison tries to clinch up but Rump circles away and keeps his distance. Rump throws a big counter combination but Harrison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rump scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2# Donald Rump's cut is getting worse. Rump takes a shot right to the bread basket. Harrison is looking to clinch. #TD# Harrison gets caught flat footed, as Rump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4# Harrison wants to stand up but Rump is controlling him. Rump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rump tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harrison's legs. Harrison is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Rump working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harrison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Harrison will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Donald Rump's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Harrison connects with a looping right hand.
William Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup. Harrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harrison throws a body punch but Rump moves out of range. Harrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Rump is just out of range. Harrison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rump checks it well. Rump appears to be looking for a big counter. Harrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Harrison. Harrison throws a head kick but Rump moves out of range.
It looked like Rump was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rump takes one to the side of the head.
Harrison jabs at Rump's body. Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Nice cross by Harrison.#TD# Harrison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rump to score an easy takedown into full guard. Harrison wants to get back to his feet but Rump is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Rump sitting in guard, not really doing much. Rump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Harrison being controlled for a moment. #T2# Rump seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harrison for as long as he can get away with. Harrison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Harrison is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rump is controlling him well. The referee asks Rump politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rump prefers to stall for the moment though. Harrison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rump has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3# Donald Rump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Rump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Harrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rump. A left lands for Harrison. Harrison lands the left hand. William Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrison, as that shot connected.
#CUT2# Donald Rump's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Harrison works Rump's body with a nice hook. Harrison connects with the punch.#T4# Rump takes one on the button. Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rump moves forwards but Harrison connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2# Jeez, Donald Rump's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Jab by Harrison. 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! Rump checks a low kick from Harrison. Harrison moves out of range as Rump strikes. Rump throws a big shot that misses. Harrison looks like he wants to counter punch here. Harrison 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.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donald Rump's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Harrison!
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