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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SyFi 13
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Santana drives through with a takedown into Lenin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Lenin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lenin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lenin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lenin is breathing heavily.
Santana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana looking to finish Lenin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lenin!
The referee warns Lenin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lenin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santana working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Lenin is rocked!#SUB2#
Santana looking for a guillotine from mount but Lenin is having none of it.
Oh Lenin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lenin looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
Santana with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Santana is working for a guillotine from mount but Lenin frees his head quite easily.
Santana is landing with some decent strikes but Lenin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Santana softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Lenin is out cold! Santana jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Cock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stalin.#TD2#
Cock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stalin tries to kick Cock off in order to stand up. Cock Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Cock lands an elbow.
Stalin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stalin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stalin is pressing down on Cock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stalin is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Cock winds up and cracks Stalin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stalin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cock is pressing down on Stalin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stalin is holding on for now.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet.
Cock is trying to control the action in half guard but Stalin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cock prevents Stalin from improving his position.
Cock is thwarting Stalin's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stalin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cock prevents Stalin from improving his position.
Stalin is breathing heavily.
Cock moves nicely into side control.
Cock wants to control but Stalin is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cock sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stalin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee asks Cock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cock prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stalin wants to clinch up but Cock keeps it at a distance.
Cock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Cock moves into range and clinches up with Stalin.
Cock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stalin is defending well.
Stalin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalin fails to pull guard.
Stalin is working for takedown but Cock is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Cock wants the takedown. Stalin is fighting it off but Cock persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stalin's guard against the cage.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet but Cock passes into half guard.
#T4##REVR#
Cock trying to control the pace.
Cock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stalin trying to hold on to Cock's head to control him but Cock postures up.
Stalin tries to roll over but Cock keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalin trying to hold on to Cock's head to control him but Cock postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Cock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalin wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Cock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cock is trying to keep Stalin in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cock has control of Stalin's left arm, preventing Stalin from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Cock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stalin defends well.
Cock is breathing heavily.
Cock 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Stalin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stalin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stalin shoots for a takedown but Cock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#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#
Cock closes the distance and clinches.
Cock prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Stalin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cock pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stalin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cock is looking for a triangle but Stalin pushes his legs off easily.
Cock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ben Cock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stalin wants to control from the top but Cock keeps moving. #T3#
Cock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalin is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Stalin darts in and clinches Cock up against the cage.
Cock lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Cock breaks the clinch.
Stalin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stalin somewhat.#T4#
Stalin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cock counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Cock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet but Cock passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Cock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cock prevents Stalin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Cock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stalin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cock shoots in looking for a takedown but Stalin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stalin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cock.
Stalin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Cock forces Stalin back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stalin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stalin has a takedown stuffed.
Cock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stalin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joseph Stalin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Cock.#CL2#
Cock has Stalin up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalin misses with some punches.
#T1##TD2#
Cock drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stalin wants to stand and escape but instead Cock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Stalin has an active guard here but Cock has managed to pass into half guard.
Stalin tries to roll over but Cock keeps him under control.
Cock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Cock wants to free his trapped foot but Stalin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cock thows a huge punch but Stalin dodges it nicely.
Cock prevents Stalin from standing back up.
Stalin is trying to control but Cock manages to pass to mount!
Cock landing strikes from the mount and Stalin is in trouble! #SUB2#
Cock has control of Stalin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stalin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3##SU2#
Cock is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Cock pushes Stalin up against the cage in a clinch.
Cock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Cock lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Stalin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cock defends it easily.
Cock stopping the sweep attempt from Stalin.#T4#
Cock wants to control from the top but Stalin keeps moving.
Cock stands and throws Stalin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cock trying to control the action but Stalin is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalin tries to bench press Cock off him but Cock keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Cock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Cock!
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Event:
Beers at the Beach
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Polo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oreiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Polo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oreiro dives in and grabs Polo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polo pushes down on Oreiro's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Oreiro scores with a takedown into Polo's guard.#ES2#
Polo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Oreiro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Polo drives through with a takedown into 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!
Oreiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Polo is trying to get back to full guard.
Polo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polo looks winded!#SUB#
Oreiro seems to be working for a kimura but Polo defends the submission attempt.
Oreiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Oreiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Oreiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Polo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Oreiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Polo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oreiro. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oreiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Polo is refusing to be controlled, as Oreiro sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oreiro trying to control from Polo's half guard. Polo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oreiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polo is keeping the position for now.
Oreiro 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. #T3#
Oreiro wants to control from the top but Polo keeps moving.
Oreiro pushes down on Polo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oreiro wants to pass to mount but Polo is defending the position.
Oreiro is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oreiro wants to control but Polo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Polo is defending against the submission attempts here by Oreiro.
Polo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Polo is not content to let Oreiro control the position.#SUB#
Oreiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Polo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oreiro stalling.
Oreiro trying to control the action but Polo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Felipe Oreiro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Polo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oreiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polo throws a series of strikes that have Oreiro backpedaling.
Polo slaps away a takedown attempt from Oreiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polo throws a counter combo.
Polo misses with the combination.
No joy there for Polo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Polo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oreiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Polo being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oreiro looking to pass the guard.
Polo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Oreiro is pushing down on Polo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Polo is fighting to maintain full guard but Oreiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Felipe Oreiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oreiro trying to mount his opponent but Polo defends it.
Oreiro trying to control the pace.
Oreiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Polo won't allow Oreiro to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Oreiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Polo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oreiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polo keeps working. #T2#
Oreiro trying to pass the guard but Polo defending well.
Oreiro uses his free foot to push down on Polo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Polo.
Polo has given up his back. Will we see Oreiro going for some submissions?
Oreiro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Oreiro is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Polo has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Oreiro has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Polo taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Oreiro doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felipe Oreiro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kemp clinches up against the cage.
Kemp lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Kemp gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kemp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kemp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kemp working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Anagnostopoulos looking for submissions off his back.
Anagnostopoulos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anagnostopoulos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kemp.
Kemp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anagnostopoulos trying to hold on to Kemp's head to control him but Kemp postures up.
Kemp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Anagnostopoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kemp lands a nice short elbow.
Anagnostopoulos looks winded!
Kemp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Anagnostopoulos actively working from the bottom here.
Kemp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kemp working over Anagnostopoulos with some ground and pound. Anagnostopoulos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Anagnostopoulos looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kemp pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Kemp lands a heavy elbow.
Kemp takes Anagnostopoulos's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Anagnostopoulos is in trouble.
Kemp scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kemp lands with a hammerfist to the side of Anagnostopoulos's head.
Kemp controls the action.
Kemp has Anagnostopoulos flattened out and is raining down punches.
Anagnostopoulos covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Anagnostopoulos is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anagnostopoulos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kemp.
Anagnostopoulos is still in real trouble! Can Kemp finish him?#T3#
Kemp drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Anagnostopoulos is in real trouble here! Kemp lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Kemp is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zackary Kemp!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalin.
Stalin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendoza.#TD2#
Stalin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stalin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Mendoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Stalin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SU2#
Stalin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Stalin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stalin manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Stalin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stalin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Stalin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendoza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendoza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stalin.
Stalin works his way into full mount!
Stalin controlling the pace for now.
Mendoza wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stalin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Stalin working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mendoza turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Stalin off and cradles Mendoza's limp body as Stalin celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Joseph Stalin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Moss takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Anagnostopoulos jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Anagnostopoulos pushes a forearm under Moss's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moss is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manos Anagnostopoulos!
Manos Anagnostopoulos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Stalin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza throws a chopping leg kick but Stalin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalin throws a body kick that misses.
Stalin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stalin misses with a head kick.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.
Stalin tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin scores with a head kick. Mendoza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stalin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalin leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stalin only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalin tries to sprawl out of it but Mendoza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stalin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stalin lands a head kick!
Stalin lands a head kick!
Joseph Stalin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalin misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Mendoza looks for a takedown but Stalin sprawls well.
Stalin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mendoza blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stalin swivels and escapes.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Stalin.
Stalin looks winded!
Stalin tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stalin thuds his shin into the meat of Mendoza's side.
A head kick misses from Stalin.
Mendoza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stalin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Stalin scores with a push kick.
Stalin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joseph Stalin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Stalin keeps it at a distance.
Stalin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stalin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mendoza eats them both and turns towards Stalin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalin tries to sprawl out of it but Mendoza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Mendoza blocks the body kick.
Mendoza darts in looking for a takedown but Stalin gets double underhooks and turns Mendoza into the cage.
Stalin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Stalin looks to move away, Mendoza throws a big counter combo but Stalin just gets out of the way.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stalin throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Mendoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick and Stalin moves out of range easily.
Stalin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Stalin is predictable there #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown. Stalin fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendoza won't allow Stalin to get back to his feet. #SU#
Mendoza gets to his feet - Stalin follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stalin counters with a head kick.
Stalin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stalin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donny Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stalin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stalin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stalin misses with a body kick.
Mendoza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stalin sprawls and moves away.
Mendoza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stalin defends well and Mendoza ends up having to push Stalin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stalin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Mendoza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stalin.
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Stalin.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Stalin.
Stalin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalin throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendoza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stalin's head.
Mendoza lands a couple of elbows.
Stalin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Mendoza stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mendoza dives in and grabs Stalin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stalin pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
Mendoza blocks a head kick by Stalin.
Mendoza attempts a counter takedown but Stalin avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Stalin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Stalin tries to get set, Mendoza tries to push him back and clinch up but Stalin manages to avoid the attempt.
Stalin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalin throws a big counter head kick but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stalin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalin throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stalin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Stalin. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt. #T4#
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stalin circles away.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Stalin.
Mendoza attempts a counter takedown but Stalin avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Mendoza with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Stalin, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stalin tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalin scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendoza.
Stalin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mendoza 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.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stalin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stalin for a finish.
Stalin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendoza missing with strikes. #T1#
Mendoza lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Stalin hold on?!
Mendoza misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Stalin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mendoza's arms.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendoza has Stalin flattened out and is raining down punches.
Stalin is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Mendoza lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet.
Stalin is trying to remain composed but Mendoza is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Mendoza connects with a big shot to the side of Stalin's head.
Stalin covers up after that shot from Mendoza.
Mendoza loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stalin hold on?
Mendoza loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stalin hold on?
#T3#
Mendoza lands with a hammerfist to the side of Stalin's head.
Donny Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for the choke from the back position but Stalin is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Mendoza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mendoza is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Stalin has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mendoza has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Stalin taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mendoza doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donny Mendoza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Burgess closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anagnostopoulos to the mat! Anagnostopoulos manages to get full guard.
Burgess wants to control from the top but Anagnostopoulos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Burgess is posturing up here but Anagnostopoulos has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Burgess tries to roll out but it's too tight and Burgess has to tap! Slick submission there by Anagnostopoulos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manos Anagnostopoulos!
An out of breath Manos Anagnostopoulos 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Stalin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stalin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poole takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stalin throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Von Poole has been cut.
Stalin throws a series of punches but Poole avoids them all with ease.
Stalin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Stalin gets caught flat footed, as Poole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Poole 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.
Poole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poole won't allow Stalin to get back to his feet. #T1#
Poole is standing up over Stalin. Stalin looks to escape but Poole dives into side control.
Stalin is trying to buck Poole off.#SUB#
Poole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stalin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Poole has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Poole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stalin defends well and Poole ends up having to push Stalin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Poole shoots in and bounces Stalin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet but Poole passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Poole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Stalin is kicking away at Poole from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Poole grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Stalin trying to push Poole off... Stalin taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Von Poole!
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