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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EFA 26 Farmery vs Saouza
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
And Rollins tries to counter it with a takedown but McCarthy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rollins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCarthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Rollins throws a counter combo.#KD#
McCarthy cracks Rollins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McCarthy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rollins to stand back up!#ROC#
Rollins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roger Rollins has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy works Rollins's body with a nice hook.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rollins looks winded!
McCarthy punishes Rollins's body with a nice straight punch.
Rollins seems to have recovered his senses.
McCarthy finds Rollins's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rollins flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McCarthy lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rollins will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac McCarthy!
An out of breath Cormac McCarthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFA 26 Farmery vs Saouza
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Miles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimble tries to counter with a clinch but Miles shakes him off and moves away.
Kimble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kimble shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miles napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Kimble is working to tighten his grip on Miles's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Miles has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kimble is really squeezing tight and eventually Miles passes out! Kimble breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seth Kimble!
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Event:
EFA 26 Farmery vs Saouza
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
The Viking drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Viking is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing The Viking from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Viking seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Viking trying to control but Sapp is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Viking passes Sapp's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
The Viking wants to control but Sapp is keeping him busy.
Sapp trying to control here.
The Viking not doing much here.
The Viking is looking to advance position but Sapp won't allow it.
Sapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sapp tries to get out of the position.
The Viking perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Viking wants to pass to mount but Sapp is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sapp is defending against the submission attempts here by The Viking.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
The Viking is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sapp sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
The Viking in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sapp tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from The Viking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivar The Viking!
Our winner, Ivar The Viking, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFA 17 Farmery vs Garret
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Scandrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scandrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jak's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Harsh Jak has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scandrick throws an elbow but misses.
Jak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scandrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jak missing with knees to the body.
Scandrick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jak tries a knee to the head but Scandrick blocks it.
Scandrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Jak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scandrick uses from the top position.
Jak is looking to stand up but Scandrick isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jak 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##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jak lands a really nice looking cross but Scandrick seems unphased.
#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.#CL2#
Scandrick has Jak up against the cage in a clinch.
Jak letting Scandrick take a breather here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scandrick throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Scandrick.
Jak has Scandrick pressed against the cage.
Jak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scandrick to keep the fight standing.
Scandrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scandrick smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harsh Jak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jak keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scandrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Scandrick instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Jak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damon Scandrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jak misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Jak gets a clinch.
Scandrick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jak avoids the elbow strike from Scandrick, against the cage.
Jak takes an elbow to the temple.
Scandrick lands an elbow just above Jak 's eye.
Scandrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jak takes an elbow to the temple.
Our sources have told us that Jak has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Scandrick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jak up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Scandrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jak tries to pull guard but Scandrick holds him up against the cage and eventually Jak drops back down to his feet.
Jak jumps guard but Scandrick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scandrick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jak up against the cage.
Scandrick controlling the action here for a moment.
Scandrick is pushing Jak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scandrick tries a knee to the head but Jak blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Scandrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harsh Jak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Scandrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Scandrick lands an elbow inside that Jak shrugs off.
Scandrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Jak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jak avoids a wild elbow strike from Scandrick.
Jak is trying to pull guard but Scandrick has him pressed against the cage.
Scandrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scandrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Scandrick tries to land a knee to the head but Jak blocks with his arms.
Jak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scandrick just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Jak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scandrick fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Jak misses with a wild combination.
Scandrick wants to clinch up but Jak keeps it at a distance.
Scandrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scandrick drops his hands momentarily and Jak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Scandrick takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Jak manages to break the clinch.
Scandrick wants to clinch up but Jak keeps it at a distance.
Scandrick tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Jak. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scandrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Jak drops Scandrick with a beautiful combination! Scandrick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jak is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Scandrick is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jak throws a big counter combination but Scandrick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scandrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Jak finish him?
Jak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jak is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Scandrick hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harsh Jak!
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Event:
EFA 15 Holloway vs Mccarthy
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sapp swivels and escapes.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Sapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sapp misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Romero counters with a shoot takedown. Sapp fights it but they end up in guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Sapp keeps moving.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Sapp is retaining full guard.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Sapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero wants to control from the top but Sapp keeps moving.
Romero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Sapp pulls Romero in close to his closed guard and prevents Romero from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sapp drops Romero with a naaaaasty hook - Romero is in real trouble here! Sapp dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Sapp!
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Event:
EFA 10 Fjera vs Rorden
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hamilton breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hamilton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kimble on his heels. He'll look to pass Kimble's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet - Kimble follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Hamilton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimble sprawls well initially but Hamilton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hamilton is trying to work for a kimura but Kimble is defending well.
#SUB#
Kimble looking for submissions off his back.
Hamilton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamilton prevents Kimble from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton uses his free foot to push down on Kimble's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimble.
Hamilton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kimble takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hamilton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kimble has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kimble blocking the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Hamilton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kimble tries to reverse the position but Hamilton maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Hamilton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hamilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kimble is looking to get to half guard.
Kimble is working hard here to advance position.
Kimble is breathing heavily.
Hamilton controlling the position easily from mount.
Hamilton throwing strikes here but Kimble is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kimble tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Kimble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.#SUB2#
Hamilton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kimble is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Hamilton!
Alexander Hamilton gave a mention to Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EFA 6 Camara vs Bjj
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Scandrick fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Scandrick clinches up against the cage.
Scandrick scores with a knee to the head.
Scandrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scandrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonas blocks an elbow strike.
Jonas dodges an elbow strike from Scandrick.
Scandrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonas blocks an elbow strike.
Scandrick trying to stall but Jonas improves his position.
Scandrick misses with an elbow strike.
Scandrick misses with a knee to the head.
Scandrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scandrick lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scandrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Jonas pulls guard effortlessly.
Jonas seems keen to control Scandrick's posture.#T1#
Jonas is trying to control the position but Scandrick postures up.
Jonas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scandrick's guard. #REVR#
Jonas pushes down on Scandrick's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Jonas is looking for a kimura here.
Jonas content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Jonas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scandrick is just riding it out for now. Jonas eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jonas controlling the action here.
Jonas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Scandrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jonas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jonas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scandrick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jonas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jonas lands strikes from half guard.
Jonas thows a huge punch but Scandrick dodges it nicely.
Scandrick looks winded!
Jonas working over Scandrick with some ground and pound. Scandrick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jonas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scandrick keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scandrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jonas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Jonas passes to full mount!
Jonas lands a couple of good shots and Scandrick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jonas controlling the positon.#SUB#
Jonas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scandrick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scandrick for a finish.
Jonas scores with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonas lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Jonas looking to break Scandrick's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Scandrick remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jonas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Jonas dominated that round.
That's time! Jonas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##KD#
Jonas waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Scandrick. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Scandrick to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#
Scandrick is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Jonas controlling from the top position.
Scandrick is still in real trouble! Can Jonas finish him?
Scandrick wants to stand and escape but Jonas is having none of it.
Jonas postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Scandrick covers up, he's hurt! Jonas keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jonas and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jonas can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Jonas!
George Jonas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Its Everyday Bro, Its Everyday Bro, Its Everyday Bro ...Team 10 for LIFE...'.
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Event:
EFA 4 Diaz vs Petmalu
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sapp blocks a jab.#TD2#
Lesnar tries to sprawl but Sapp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sapp scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Sapp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sapp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
Brock Lesnar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sapp working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
Jeez, Brock Lesnar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brock Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Greg Sapp!
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Event:
EFA 3 Pavlov vs Terror
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Roger Rollins has been cut.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Rollins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#
Rollins is rocked!#TD2#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oh Rollins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooke stalling. #SU2#
Cooke escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
Rollins seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Cooke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Cooke decides to return to a standing position.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Rollins moves out of range easily.
Cooke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1##CL2#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Cooke lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
Cooke closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rollins out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Cooke thanked Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EFA 2 Robbins vs Wood
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab by Kelly.
Damon Scandrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scandrick wants to clinch but Kelly slips to the side
and Kelly counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scandrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Scandrick wants to clinch but Kelly slips to the side
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly drops Scandrick with a big left hand! Scandrick is injured, injured bad! Kelly jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kelly!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 801 Round 1
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Scandrick closes the distance but Shady moves to the side
and Shady counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Scandrick has closed the distance and engaged Shady in a clinch.
Shady lands with a right to the head.
Scandrick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scandrick misses with a knee to the head.
Shady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scandrick wants to stall.
Scandrick tries a knee to the head but Shady blocks it.
Scandrick wants to stall.
Scandrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scandrick lands an elbow just above Shady 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scandrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scandrick tries a knee to the head but Shady blocks it.
Scandrick taking a breather.
Shady avoids a wild elbow strike from Scandrick.
Good body shot from Shady.
Scandrick looks winded!
Shady lands a body shot.
Shady lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Shady lands with a short shot to the head.
Shady lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Scandrick is rocked!
Shady unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Scandrick! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shady is unloading with more strikes now! Scandrick drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Shady!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Ratliff closes the distance and clinches up with Kimble, looking for a takedown. Ratliff pushes Kimble against the cage but Kimble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimble is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ratliff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimble's waist but Kimble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ratliff off to one side.
Kimble is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ratliff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimble's waist but Kimble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ratliff off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Ratliff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratliff misses with a takedown attempt - Kimble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ratliff shoots for a takedown but Kimble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kimble is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ratliff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Kimble throws Ratliff to one side and escapes!
Ratliff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kimble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimble wants to counter with a clinch but Ratliff pushes him away.
Ratliff is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ratliff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimble tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Kimble scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Kimble goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ratliff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimble's guard! Nice work there by Ratliff! #SUB2#
Ratliff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ratliff has managed to get both his arms back between Kimble's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kimble has an active guard here but Ratliff has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimble pushes Ratliff off looking to stand but Ratliff dives back in and keeps control.
#T2##SUB2#
Kimble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ratliff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kimble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ratliff is looking for a kimura but Kimble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ratliff to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Ratliff moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kimble.#SUB#
Ratliff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimble is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ratliff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimble is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Kimble is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kimble is looking for a sweep.
Kimble regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kimble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ratliff pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ratliff is working for a kimura but Kimble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kimble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ratliff pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimble looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seth Kimble will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ratliff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kimble wants to counter the offense by Ratliff and move into the clinch position.
Ratliff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ratliff sets himself, and Kimble steps forward looking for the clinch! Ratliff avoids it this time.
Ratliff throws a push kick but Kimble slaps the foot to one side.
Kimble steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ratliff.
Ratliff has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Kimble counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Ratliff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kimble is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ratliff can't fight it off and eventually Kimble manages to take the fight to the floor. Ratliff looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ratliff manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ratliff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kimble walks away with a smile on his face. Ratliff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ratliff shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimble sprawls well. He's pushed Ratliff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ratliff.
Kimble tries to counter with a clinch but Ratliff shakes him off and moves away.
Danny Ratliff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Kimble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ratliff sprawls well initially but Kimble persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimble seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ratliff is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seth Kimble!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Towson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sapp blocks an elbow strike.
Sapp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Towson goes for a takedown attempt but Sapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Towson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Towson dives in for a single leg takedown but Sapp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Sapp. No joy for Towson on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sapp misses the target.
Greg Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Towson.#CL#
Sapp forces Towson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Sapp is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Towson can't fight it off and eventually Sapp manages to take the fight to the floor. Towson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sapp lands a couple of digs.#CUT#
It looks like Greg Towson has been cut.#SUB2#
Towson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sapp is looking to work some ground and pound but Towson has wrist control.
Sapp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sapp cracks Towson with a solid left hand.#T1#
Sapp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Towson wants to stand and escape but Sapp is having none of it.
Towson looks winded!
Sapp landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Towson is rocked!
Sapp postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Towson covers up, he's hurt! Sapp keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sapp and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sapp can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Sapp!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rollins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beck keeps working.
Beck misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rollins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beck rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rollins's guard! Nice work there by Beck!
Beck postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Beck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollins is trying to keep Beck in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beck.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rollins can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Beck postures up and lands a big shot to Rollins's brow.
Beck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rollins's head.
Beck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rollins looking to control.
Beck working some strikes from top position.
Beck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Beck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beck throws a big right hand that misses.
Beck stands up over Rollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beck wanted to stand there but Rollins had control of the position.
Beck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Beck postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Beck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rollins's head.
Beck landing some decent shots from guard.
Beck connects with a couple of short punches.
Beck with a nice head shot there.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beck throws a big right hand that misses.
Beck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rollins looks winded!#T3#
Beck throws a big right hand that misses.
Beck is working Rollins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Beck gets to his feet - Rollins follows without any prompting. #TD#
Beck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rollins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Beck slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Beck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Beck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rollins sees it coming and defends easily.
Beck 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.
Beck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though.
Beck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollins's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beck throwing shots but Rollins is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Rollins is defending against the submission attempts here by Beck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Beck 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#
Beck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away.
Beck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rollins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Beck manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rollins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Beck drags the fight down to the ground.
Beck doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Rollins looking to sit in guard and control but Beck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Beck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beck tries to stand but Rollins is controlling from the bottom.
Beck cracks Rollins with a solid left hand.
Beck throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Beck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rollins's guard.
Beck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Beck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beck working some strikes from top position.
Rollins looking to control.
#T3#
Beck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rollins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rollins is trying to hold Beck in close to prevent damage but Beck has managed to pass into half guard.
Beck misses with a head shot. Rollins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Beck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rollins looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beck is in close to Rollins's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Beck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beck is working Rollins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beck connects with a couple of short punches.
Beck throws a big elbow that misses.
Luther Beck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beck chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beck stands up over Rollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Beck dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Beck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Beck backs off Rollins throws a huge counter combo but Beck manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beck enables Rollins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Rollins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beck has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Beck is working Rollins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beck works over Rollins with some ground and pound from guard.
Beck landing some decent shots from guard.
Rollins looking to control but Beck passes into half guard.
Beck working the head and body with strikes.
Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beck.
Beck is thwarting Rollins's attempts to control the position.
Beck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Beck 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.
Beck wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Beck in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rollins tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Beck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Beck!
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