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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 70: New Year
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Joe closes the distance and clinches. Joe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Joe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Joe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD# Schultz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB# Schultz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Schultz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joe, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Schultz tries for a kimura but Joe is defending well. Joe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schultz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Schultz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Schultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB# Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Schultz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Schultz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joe, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Schultz has hold of Joe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Joe seems comfortable defending it but Schultz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Joe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Joe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Schultz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunter Schultz! Gunter Schultz 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:
CCF FN 04:McDonald vs Temby
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1# Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Green. Green should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Green misses with a head kick.
As Green tries to get set, Cruz tries to push him back and clinch up but Green manages to avoid the attempt. Cruz throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Green tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch. Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Green tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green is trying to pull guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Green looks winded! Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Green blocks it with crossed arms. Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Green's face.
#T1# Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Green's face.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.#BC2# Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Green tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance. Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing. Mark Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creg Green.#CL# Cruz gets a clinch. The referee calls for Cruz to work.
Cruz lands a knee to the head.
#T2# Cruz avoiding damage.
Green takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Green is blocking nicely.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cruz effectively controlling the action here. A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch. Green wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Green is looking to take this one to the mat. Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Green takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3# Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz with a knee to the head.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Green gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch. Cruz lands a knee to the head.
Cruz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Green drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Green.#T4# Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Green's takedown attempt.
Green being controlled against the cage. Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
#CL# Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Cruz shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cruz dominated that round. That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cruz. Cruz lands a damaging elbow. Cruz landing knees to the head.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cruz connects with a knee to the head.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Green can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cruz connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around? Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
#T1# Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Green's face.
Cruz is pressed up against the cage. Green has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cruz down to the mat. Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Mark Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creg Green.#CL# Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards. Cruz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
#T2##BC2# Green breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As Green tries to get set, Cruz tries to push him back and clinch up but Green manages to avoid the attempt. Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away. Green tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Green tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Green tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range. #CL2# Green clinches. #T3# Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mark Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Green's takedown attempt.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz leaning his opponent against the cage. A knee to the head by Cruz.
Green is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A knee to the head by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Green wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Cruz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Green tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Green drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Green pulls guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Green trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cruz dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# Cruz moves into the clinch. Green tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cruz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Green in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow. Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Green's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Cruz is struggling to control the position. Cruz lands with a short shot to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cruz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Green blocks an elbow strike from Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
Cruz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Mark Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creg Green. Cruz lands with a light punch inside. A knee to the head by Cruz.
Green jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Cruz stalls. Cruz lands a knee to the body.
#T2# Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well. Green takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head. Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt. A knee to the head by Cruz.
Cruz landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cruz tries a knee to the head but Green blocks it.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt. Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage. Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body. #T3# Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
#CL# Cruz moves into the clinch. Green avoids the elbow strike from Cruz, against the cage.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cruz connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cruz obliges. Green jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage. Green tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4# Cruz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Creg Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Green wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Cruz landing knees to the head.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Cruz shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Cruz scores with a knee to the head.
Green tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Cruz stalling against the cage.
Green tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
Mark Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Cruz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Cruz!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 68: Holy Night
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Crystal drives through with a takedown into Berglund's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Berglund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Berglund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES# Berglund has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Crystal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Crystal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berglund tries to avoid it but Crystal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berglund to the ground. Berglund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Crystal wants to clinch. Crystal moves in looking to clinch but Berglund pushes him off. Crystal tries to clinch but Berglund is having none of it. Berglund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Berglund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Crystal looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Crystal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berglund circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crystal tries to clinch up but Berglund circles away and keeps his distance. Crystal moves to clinch but Berglund breaks away enabling Berglund to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Billy Crystal has been cut. Berglund misses with a head kick.
Berglund connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Crystal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC# Crystal is rocked! Berglund cracks Crystal with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Crystal tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Berglund pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Crystal is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Berglund! In defeat, Billy Crystal stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't make me pop tha truck on you!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Joe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2# Joe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Joe working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2# Joe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snow, who protects the arm well. Joe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Snow down.
#ROC2# Snow is rocked! Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Joe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Snow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Joe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Snow! Joe postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Snow in real trouble here! The ref calls for Snow to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Joe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1# Crystal throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Perkins counters with a nice double leg into guard. Perkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Crystal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perkins's guard. #REVB# Crystal trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom. #SU2# Crystal stands and steps away. Perkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Perkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perkins wants it to stay on the feet. Crystal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2# Crystal drives through with a takedown into Perkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Crystal wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving. Crystal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crystal trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Crystal with a nice head shot there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Perkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crystal controls the pace. Crystal won't allow Perkins to sweep him here. Crystal throws a big elbow that misses. Crystal sitting in guard here, content to control. Crystal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Crystal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Perkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Crystal trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Crystal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perkins's head. Perkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crystal, as that shot connected.
Crystal tries to clinch up but Perkins circles away and keeps his distance. Perkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Crystal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perkins, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Crystal breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crystal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crystal, as that shot connected.
Perkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Crystal looks to land a combination. Perkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2# It looks like Hector Perkins has been cut. Crystal closes the distance and clinches up with Perkins, looking for a takedown. Crystal pushes Perkins against the cage but Perkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. As Crystal tries to get set, Perkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Crystal manages to avoid the attempt. Billy Crystal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crystal lands a jab to Perkins's midsection. Perkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crystal. Perkins moves forwards but Crystal connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4# Crystal misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Perkins counters by clinching up. Hector Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Crystal. Perkins stalling.
Crystal looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Crystal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Crystal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perkins. Perkins feinted with a counter takedown. Crystal throws a quick inside leg kick. Perkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crystal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perkins is out of range. #CL2# Crystal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Perkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Crystal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Crystal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Crystal dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hector Perkins'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. #R2##CL2# Crystal clinches. Perkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Crystal shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Perkins tries to break the clinch but Crystal is controlling the position. #BC2# Crystal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Perkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crystal just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Crystal darts in and clinches Perkins up against the cage.#BC2# Crystal breaks from the clinch.
Crystal fails with the takedown and Perkins counters with a one-two to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crystal throws a right and a left that Perkins avoids nicely. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crystal - the referee stops the clock and Perkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crystal. Perkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crystal is defended easily by Perkins.#T1# A nice inside leg kick there by Crystal. That's going to slow Perkins down. Perkins avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2# Perkins tries to keep at a distance but Crystal has taken the fight into the clinch. Come on Perkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Crystal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Crystal moves into range and clinches up with Perkins.#T2# Perkins has Crystal pressed against the cage, preventing Crystal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Crystal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Crystal instigates a clinch. Perkins controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Perkins jumps guard but Crystal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Crystal manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Crystal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Perkins to the ground. Crystal is now in Perkins's guard.#SU2# Crystal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Crystal scores with a nice body kick.
#T3# Perkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crystal manages to avoid it. Crystal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkins. Crystal has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Crystal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Crystal pushes Perkins up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Perkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crystal. Crystal obviously looking to wear him down.
Crystal tests Perkins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Perkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Crystal. It looked like Perkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crystal. Crystal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Crystal throws a series of punches but Perkins moves out of range. #T4# Crystal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Hector Perkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Perkins fails with the takedown and Crystal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Crystal instigates a clinch. #BC# Perkins breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crystal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crystal duly obliges. Crystal throws a push kick but Perkins slaps the foot to one side. Crystal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crystal.#CL2# Crystal clinches. Crystal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crystal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perkins just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Crystal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hector Perkins's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Crystal scores with a nice right hand.
Billy Crystal seems to be getting the better of the standup. Perkins thuds a left hand into Crystal's body. Perkins is looking to clinch. Crystal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Crystal throws a nice head kick!
#ROC2# Perkins is rocked! Perkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Crystal throws a counter combo. Oh Perkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Crystal clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Crystal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Crystal! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Crystal!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 802 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1# Jesus on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT# It looks like Junkie Jesus has been cut.#CL# Hitt darts in and clinches Jesus up against the cage.#BC# Hitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jesus fails with a takedown attempt. Jesus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Hitt has cracked Jesus with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Hitt lands another huge swinging hook and Jesus tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jesus, before Hitt can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Hitt! An out of breath Tony Hitt 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:
QFC Tournament 802 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1# Till blocks a head kick by Green.
Green throws a head kick that misses. #TD2# Green shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Till manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Green wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving. Till is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Till is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green throws a big elbow that misses. Green looking to pass the guard. Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Till controlling Green's posture. #T1# The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB# Till looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into half guard.
Till could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Till defending well though. Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Green trying to control the action but Till is working from the bottom. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Till controlling the position well. Till gets back to full guard.
Till looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Who's going to make the next move?#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Till tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Till can't do much from the bottom here. Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Till keeps working. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Green gets a double leg takedown into Till's guard.#ES# Till has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Green has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4# Till tries to score a body lock takedown but Green shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Till is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Till jumps guard but Green turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Green tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Till avoids it. Till landing knees to the head.
#BC# Till escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Till shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Till. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Till rushes Green and presses him up against the cage. Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Creg Green will probably get the nod. 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# Green throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Till holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD# Till jumps guard.
Till wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment. Till has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage. Green trying to control but Till is working from the bottom. #SUB# Till is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Till is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Till will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Till is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Till bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard. #REVR# Till throws a big elbow that misses. Till stays in close to Green's body and controls the position. Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Till. Till passes easily into side control. Nice work. Green tries to bench press Till off him but Till keeps the position. #T2##ES2# Green sneaks out the side door and pushes Till away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Green wants to clinch up but Till keeps it at a distance. Green shoots for a takedown but Till saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Green shoots in but Till avoids the takedown attempt easily. Green is breathing heavily. Green tries to clinch but Till moves away #KD# and Till counters with a crisp one two that drops Green! Till thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Green to his feet! Green is in big trouble! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Till moves into range and clinches up with Green.#BC# Till pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Till avoids a punch combination nicely.
Till fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3# Green closes the distance looking to clinch and Till counters with a right hand to the body. Till fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green. Till tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes. Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Till sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Darren Till has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creg Green. Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Till on that attempt. Till fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Creg Green seems to be getting the better of the standup. A head kick misses from Till. Till shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Till's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice takedown defense from Till. No joy for Green on that attempt. #T4# Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Till misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Green tries for a takedown but Till sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Darren Till is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Till scores with a head kick. Green tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Some wild striking there from Green.
Till will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Green digs a good body shot into Till's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Till will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Green fails with the takedown#CL# and Till moves into the clinch. Till keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away. Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Till goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.
#BC# Till breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green wants to clinch. Green shoots in for a double leg but Till sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Till seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Darren Till has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creg Green. Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Till throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.#CUT# It looks like Creg Green has been cut. Till on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.#CL# Till clinches up against the cage. Till lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD# Till successfully pulls guard.
Till lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Till stands up from Green's guard - Till perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##CL# Till forces Green back against the cage and clinches. Till landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Till is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around? 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! Stalling in the clinch from Till.
Till has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Green after a bit of a struggle. Till lands a knee to the head.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Till walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Till shoots in but no luck this time. Till wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Till fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##TD2# Green changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Till looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Till throws Green to one side and escapes! No luck for Till with that takedown attempt. Till sets himself, and Green steps forward looking for the clinch! Till avoids it this time. Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Till, before circling back to the center of the mat. Despite the aggression on Green's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# No luck with that takedown attempt from Green. As Green tries to get set, Till tries to push him back and clinch up but Green manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Till moves into the clinch successfully.
Till is looking for a takedown.#TD# Till ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Till no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. 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! Green wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving. Green sitting in guard here, content to control. Creg Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Darren Till is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Green postures up in Till's guard and throws a big left but Till blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Darren Till showed his dominance in that final round. Well Till has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Darren Till! Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Darren Till! Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Darren Till!
Darren Till wins by unanimous decision! In his post fight interview, Darren Till started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1# Porvola throws a hook but Green avoids it easily. Green fails to land the takedown. Green could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Porvola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jab from Porvola. Green tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Porvola defends well and Green ends up having to push Porvola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Green on the wrong end of a nice jab. Porvola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green throws a big counter combination but Porvola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Porvola. Green does a little dance to reset his feet. Green shoots in but Porvola avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skyler Green. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Porvola throws a body shot but no joy. Porvola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Porvola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porvola avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# Porvola fails to land with a series of punches.
Porvola digs a good body shot into Green's ribs. Porvola swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green slips under a jab from Porvola. Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Porvola lands with a good body shot. Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Green is breathing heavily. Porvola stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet. A nice side step and Porvola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Porvola lands the left hand.#T2# Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porvola pinned against the cage. Porvola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Green has a takedown stuffed. Porvola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Porvola with a nice cross. Porvola drops Green with a naaaaasty hook - Green is in real trouble here! Porvola dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luukas Porvola! Luukas Porvola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1# Card wants to clinch. Guerrero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Card throws an overhand right that lands on Guerrero's shoulder, as Guerrero tries to avoid the shot. A punch combination from Guerrero misses. Guerrero slips under a jab. Card is looking to clinch. Guerrero appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Card tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerrero dives in for a single leg takedown but Card sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jason Card seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Card doesn't manage to clinch there - Guerrero circles away.
#CL2# Card has closed the distance and engaged Guerrero in a clinch.
Guerrero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Card after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Guerrero drags the fight down to the ground.
Card wants to get up but he can't break Guerrero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1# Guerrero is adopting a defensive guard. Card preventing the sweep. #ES# Guerrero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Card off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Card tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerrero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Guerrero tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Card manages to circle out of the way.#T2# Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Card sprawls well. Card wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet. Card shapes to counter with a head kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Card tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Card closes the distance and pushes Guerrero back into the cage. Guerrero letting Card take a breather here. Card is defending well against a takedown attempt. Card comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2# It looks like Larry Guerrero has been cut. Guerrero working hard to break the clinch. Card lands an elbow inside that Guerrero shrugs off. Guerrero is looking to break free of the clinch but Card has double underhooks. Guerrero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Card prevents it.
Card lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Card looking to throw knees to the head but Guerrero is blocking nicely.
#T3##KD2# Card drops Guerrero with a big knee straight up the middle! Guerrero is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2# Guerrero is rocked! Guerrero is breathing heavily. Card darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Guerrero's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Card before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Card!
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