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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TGC 39: Johnson vs Wangler 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Rider with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Omega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Rider .
Omega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omega.
Rider slips a jab and a cross from Omega.
Rider throws out a loose jab but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Omega slips under a jab from Rider .
It looked like Omega was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Omega misses with a body kick.
Rider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rider misses the shot to the body.
Rider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Omega doesn't seem bothered though.
Rider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Rider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Omega.
Omega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omega throws a wild body kick that Rider sees coming a mile off.
Rider connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider throws a jab when Omega was well out of range.
Omega misses with an uppercut.
Omega blocks a jab.#T1#
Omega blocks a jab.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rider circles away quickly and effectively.
Omega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Myles Rider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Omega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Omega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rider under the eye.
Rider looks to land a right hand but Omega moved out of range.
Omega moves away from the strike by Rider .
Omega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Rider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Rider 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rider connects with a body shot.
Rider misses with a left hand
and Omega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rider circles away quickly and effectively.
Rider swings widly with a right hand
and Omega counters with a two punch combo.
Omega defending well as Rider loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Rider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omega circles away quickly and effectively.
Omega lands with a nice body punch.
Omega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Omega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rider misses with a shot to the body
and Omega counters with a one-two to the body.
Omega misses with a few strikes there.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Rider lunges at Omega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Omega's hand.
Rider with a nice cross.
Rider connects with a body shot that sends Omega's belly button to the back.
Rider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rider takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
Rider lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Omega is rocked!
Jab, jab by Rider - just one landing.
Oh Omega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omega moves out of range as Rider strikes.
Rider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rider throws a hook but Omega blocks it.
Omega seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Rider scores with a nice strike.#KD2#
Rider cracks Omega with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Omega looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rider finish him?
Rider fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Omega to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Omega looks to clinch but Rider throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Omega taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Myles Rider !
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Event:
RISE 9 - Ray vs Maples
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
The Tuba misses with a few strikes there.
The Tuba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kakka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kakka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from The Tuba .
Kakka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kakka connects with a body shot that sends The Tuba 's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Tuba . That's going to slow Kakka down.
The Tuba throws a jab when Kakka was well out of range.
Kakka digs a good body shot into The Tuba 's ribs.
The Tuba looks winded!
Kakka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Tuba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Tony The Tuba has been cut.#CL#
Kakka forces The Tuba back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kakka misses with a head kick.
Kakka scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Kakka closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kakka manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
The Tuba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kakka to score with a decent uppercut.
Kakka scores with a head kick.
Kakka thuds a left hand into The Tuba 's body.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kakka feints a jab promting The Tuba to slip. Kakka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Tuba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Kakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Kakka clinches. #BC#
Kakka breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Kakka lands a big head kick that sends The Tuba tumbling to the mat! Kakka takes a step backwards and waves The Tuba back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
The Tuba is rocked!
Kakka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Tuba is still on wobbly legs! Can Kakka finish him?
Kakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kakka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Tuba back to the cage. Kakka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kakka throws a perfectly timed hook that sends The Tuba crashing down! The Tuba tries to stagger back to his feet but Kakka just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused The Tuba asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niudu Kakka!
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Event:
ABW 96 De Lange - Galute
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Kettu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Wolf scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolf takes a step back to recover.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
Wolf lands with an uppercut that bounces Kettu off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Wolf does no damage.
Kettu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wolf with a hook.#T1#
Kettu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react.
Kettu connects with a body shot that sends Wolf's belly button to the back.
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Kettu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kettu delivers a nice body kick.
Wolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wolf momentarily.
It looks like Kettu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Wolf is rocked!
Wolf might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kettu thumps Wolf with a low kick.
Wolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?#T2#
Wolf throws a series of punches but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Kettu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wolf! Kettu dives in looking to finish! Wolf is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1#
The Tuba misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Beck counters with a shoot takedown. The Tuba fights it but they end up in guard.
Beck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Tuba 's head.
The Tuba wants to stand but Beck is controlling the position.
The Tuba 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.
The Tuba is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The Tuba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Tuba is looking to stand up but Beck isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tuba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beck wants to stand but The Tuba has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Beck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beck wants to stand but The Tuba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beck scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Tuba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beck.
Beck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beck postures up in The Tuba 's guard and throws a big left but The Tuba blocks it. #T2#
Beck scoring with some ground and pound.
The Tuba is looking to stand up but Beck isn't so interested in that idea.
Beck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
The Tuba looks winded!
Beck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beck prevents The Tuba from getting back to his feet.
Beck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Tuba wants to stand and escape but Beck is having none of it.
Beck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beck landing some decent shots from guard.
The Tuba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Beck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Tuba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Tuba 's head.
Beck works over The Tuba with some ground and pound from guard.
Beck postures up and lands a big shot to The Tuba 's brow.
Beck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beck lands a couple of elbows.
Beck cracks The Tuba with a solid left hand.#T4##SU#
Beck gets to his feet - The Tuba follows without any prompting.
Beck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Tuba .
Beck fails with a takedown attempt.
The Tuba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beck shoots in looking for a takedown. The Tuba tries to sprawl out of it but Beck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Tuba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from The Tuba . No joy for Beck on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Beck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Tuba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Tuba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beck sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Beck rushes The Tuba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Beck jumps guard and drags The Tuba to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Beck 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#
No luck for Beck with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Beck has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Beck breaks from the clinch.
Tony The Tuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beck tries for a takedown but The Tuba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Tuba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beck shoots in for a takedown but The Tuba shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Beck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Tuba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Tuba misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - The Tuba scores with a four punch combination!
Beck closes the distance and clinches up with The Tuba , looking for a takedown. Beck pushes The Tuba against the cage but The Tuba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Tuba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Tuba is breathing heavily.
Beck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Tuba is fending him off so far but Beck persists. Nope, The Tuba circles away and we're back to standing.
The Tuba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
The Tuba stuffs the takedown.
Beck has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from The Tuba . No joy for Beck on that attempt. #TD#
Beck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Tuba wants to stand back up but Beck manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Beck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
The Tuba throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2##TD#
Beck closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Tuba 's guard.
Beck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Tuba can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beck is standing up over The Tuba . The Tuba looks to escape but Beck dives into side control.
Check out the look on Beck's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beck scoring with punches and elbows.
Beck in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
The Tuba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beck.
#SU#
Beck decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Beck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Tuba scores with a nice strike.
Danga de danga de dang - The Tuba scores with a four punch combination!
The Tuba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tony The Tuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beck throws a head kick but The Tuba moves out of range.
Beck is looking to clinch. #CL#
Beck closes the distance and pushes The Tuba back into the cage.
Beck tries to pull guard but The Tuba won't allow it.
#T4##BC#
Beck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Beck feints and as The Tuba raises his hands in defense, Beck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Tuba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Tuba wants to get back to his feet but Beck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beck postures up and lands a big shot to The Tuba 's brow.
The Tuba has momentary wrist control but Beck slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony The Tuba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beck fails to land the takedown.
Beck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Tuba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Beck counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. The Tuba manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Beck tries to throw a body punch but The Tuba avoids it by throwing Beck back against the cage. #BC2#
The Tuba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Tuba misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Tuba leaves Beck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Tuba throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Beck counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
The Tuba makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Tuba stuns Beck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Tuba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Beck clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC#
Beck manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
The Tuba gets caught napping as Beck dives in and scores a takedown. The Tuba manages to retain guard.
Luther Beck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Tuba has momentary wrist control but Beck slips an elbow through the middle.
Beck lands a couple of digs.
Beck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Beck decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Tuba , up you get! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Tuba enables Beck to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Tuba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Tuba is looking to stand back up but Beck counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by The Tuba . #REVB#
The Tuba has hold of Beck's hands but Beck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Beck is working for a submission of some sort.
The Tuba is looking to escape.
Beck working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Beck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Tuba defends it well. #SU#
Beck stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3##CL#
Beck gets a clinch.
The Tuba managing to block the knees to the body from Beck.
Beck tries to pull guard but The Tuba won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Beck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Beck manages to break the clinch.
The Tuba throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Beck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Tuba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beck working the head and body with strikes.
Beck working over The Tuba with some ground and pound. The Tuba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#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.
#T4#
Beck drops an elbow to the side of The Tuba 's head.
Beck working the head and body with strikes.
Beck working The Tuba over with strikes.
Beck working over The Tuba with some ground and pound. The Tuba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Beck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Beck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
The Tuba throws a series of punches but Vang avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
The Tuba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vang was covering up waiting for the punch and The Tuba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vang keeping moving, preventing The Tuba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vang is looking for a triangle but The Tuba pushes his legs off easily.
Vang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vang is working The Tuba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vang throws a strike but The Tuba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1##ES#
Vang wriggles free and stands up.
A big right from The Tuba misses.
The Tuba tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
The Tuba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vang on his heels. He'll look to pass Vang's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vang is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Vang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Tuba works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Vang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vang working some strikes from top position.
The Tuba keeping moving, preventing Vang from controlling successfully. #T2#
Vang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Tuba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Tuba keeping moving, preventing Vang from controlling successfully.
Vang is working The Tuba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vang with a nice head shot there.
The Tuba is trying to keep Vang in close.
Vang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Tuba is wriggling around but Vang manages to pass to half guard.
#T3#
Ground and pound from Vang. #SUB#
Vang is working for a kimura but The Tuba is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Vang wants to work for an arm triangle but The Tuba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Vang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Tuba wants to control the action here but instead Vang manages to pass to full mount! #T4##SUB#
Vang wants to finish this one by submission but The Tuba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vang.
The Tuba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vang is landing with some decent strikes but The Tuba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Vang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force The Tuba to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so The Tuba shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vang punishing his opponent with strikes.
The Tuba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vang wants to finish this one by submission but The Tuba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vang.
Vang working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Vang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
The Tuba gets a double leg takedown into Vang's guard.
Vang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Tuba 's guard. #REVR#
Vang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Tuba looking for a sweep. Not yet The Tuba , not yet.
Vang stops The Tuba from standing up. #SUB2#
The Tuba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vang stacks The Tuba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vang!#SUB#
Vang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tuba is looking for a sweep.
The Tuba is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Vang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Tuba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Tuba is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vang working the ground and pound.
Vang working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Vang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Tuba , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Vang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vang wants to control but The Tuba is keeping him busy.
Vang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Tuba can do to turn this around?
Vang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Tuba looking for a sweep but Vang has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3##SUB#
Vang looking for a guillotine from mount but The Tuba is having none of it.
Vang working the ground and pound effectively.
Vang is landing with some decent strikes but The Tuba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vang lands with some strikes.
Vang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Tuba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Vang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Tuba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vang with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Vang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Tuba is surviving well by controlling Vang's body position as best he can.
The Tuba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vang with a couple of short strikes.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Tuba tries to hold on but Vang postures up.
The Tuba taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Vang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Tuba tries to clinch but Vang moves out of range. #CL#
Vang moves into the clinch.
The Tuba prevents the takedown attempt.
The Tuba is trying to maintain a safe position but Vang gets an underhook and turns The Tuba into the cage.#TD#
Vang has hold of one of The Tuba 's legs. The Tuba is fighting the takedown attempt but Vang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Tuba 's head.
Vang lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Vang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Tuba dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vang pulls The Tuba in close to prevent any damage.
The Tuba stopping the sweep attempt from Vang.#T1#
The Tuba wants to stand but Vang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Tuba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Tuba is looking to stand up but Vang won't let him.
The Tuba being controlled here momentarily.
Vang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Tuba is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vang controlling the position.
Vang 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.
Vang keeping full guard, as The Tuba tries to pass.
Vang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Tuba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tony The Tuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from The Tuba .
As The Tuba looks to move away, Vang throws a big counter combo but The Tuba just gets out of the way.
The Tuba throws a head kick that misses.
The Tuba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Tuba looks to land a combination but Vang avoids it well.
Vang looks to score with a jab to the body but The Tuba is just out of range.#T3##TD2#
The Tuba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vang sprawls well initially but The Tuba persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Vang kicks The Tuba off and gets back to his feet.
Sydney Vang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vang lands a body shot. #TD#
The Tuba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip The Tuba to the mat. The Tuba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Vang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Tuba wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vang is now in half guard. #T4#
Vang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Vang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Vang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tony The Tuba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vang drops an elbow to the side of The Tuba 's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sydney Vang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vang, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Vang!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Sawyer scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
Ford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sawyer is fending him off so far but Ford persists. Nope, Sawyer circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Ford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sawyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Sawyer, not yet.
Ford trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.
Sawyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ford won't allow Sawyer to sweep him here.
Ford with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Sawyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ford is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ford gets to his feet. Sawyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ford closes the distance and clinches up with Sawyer, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes Sawyer against the cage but Sawyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Sawyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sawyer defends well and Ford ends up having to push Sawyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Ford.
Ford avoids the head kick by Sawyer.
#T1#
Ford looks for a takedown but Sawyer sprawls well.
Ford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sawyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sawyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sawyer defends it well.
Ford shoots for a double leg takedown but Sawyer sprawls well. He's pushed Ford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Sawyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ford trying to control the position but instead, Sawyer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ford into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sawyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ford jumps guard but Sawyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD2#
Ford manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is pulling down on Sawyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Sawyer, at least for the moment.
Sawyer distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sawyer is fighting to break Ford's control of his arms but Ford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sawyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ford is looking to sweep but instead, Sawyer has passed into half guard.
Ford trying to control but Sawyer postures up.
#T3#
Sawyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ford taking some punishment here, with Sawyer in his half guard.
Sawyer prevents Ford from improving his position.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sawyer 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.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sawyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sawyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Ford wants to improve his position but Sawyer is controlling well.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ford trying to control but Sawyer postures up.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sawyer connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple.
Ford is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earle Sawyer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sawyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Sawyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Sawyer as Ford shoots in.
Ford tries to clinch but Sawyer moves away
and Sawyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sawyer is looking to clinch but Ford is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sawyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sawyer after a bit of a struggle.
Sawyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ford is trying to drag Sawyer to the mat but Sawyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Ford.#T1#
Ford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sawyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sawyer is fending him off so far but Ford persists. Nope, Sawyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Sawyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Earle Sawyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Sawyer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sawyer postures up and lands a big shot to Ford's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sawyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sawyer cracks Ford with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Ford is rocked!#T2#
Sawyer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ford's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Earle Sawyer!
The defeated Rob Ford had this to say: 'I am still learning. I will get right back into the gym and continue to improve my ground game'.
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