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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IXF 14
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Xanthous rushes Triggs and presses him up against the cage.
Xanthous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xanthous lands a hook that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
Xanthous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Triggs tries a body shot but Xanthous blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Triggs .
Triggs tries to work over Xanthous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xanthous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Triggs blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Triggs tries a body shot but Xanthous blocks it.
Triggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Xanthous as the two fighters clinch.
Triggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Triggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthous cracks Triggs with a nice body shot.
Xanthous digs a right hand into Triggs 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Triggs 's gas tank.
Xanthous lands an uppercut.
Xanthous digs a right hand underneath Triggs 's ribcage. Triggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Triggs is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.
Xanthous lands a body shot. #T1#
Triggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
Xanthous scores with a hook to the body.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
Xanthous lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Xanthous.
Triggs looks winded!
Xanthous lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Xanthous.
Triggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthous.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Triggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Xanthous pushes Triggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xanthous lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xanthous pushes Triggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Triggs .
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
A short right from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a hook that snaps the head of Triggs backwards. #T2#
Xanthous makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Xanthous.
Triggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Triggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Xanthous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xanthous scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Triggs is rocked!
Triggs blocking some punches.
Triggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Xanthous finish him?
Xanthous misses with the head strike.
Triggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Triggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Triggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Xanthous lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Triggs or not.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xanthous digs a right hand underneath Triggs 's ribcage. Triggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xanthous prevents a body shot from Triggs .
Xanthous unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Triggs ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Xanthous is unloading with more strikes now! Triggs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saffron Xanthous!
A very excited looking Saffron Xanthous rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IXF 12
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Jacobs feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Jacobs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Davis kicks Jacobs off and gets to his feet.
Jacobs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Jacobs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis 's guard.#ES2#
Davis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacobs jumps guard but Davis stands there with Jacobs around his waist. Jacobs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Davis decides to pull guard.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs forces his way into half guard.
Jacobs stalling.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Jacobs controlling the pace.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Jacobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Jacobs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jacobs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Jacobs looking to secure an arm triangle but Davis defends it well.
Jacobs controlling from mount. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacobs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Jacobs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jacobs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jacobs takes Davis 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Davis is in trouble. #SUB#
Jacobs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jacobs has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Jacobs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Jacobs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
Jacobs controlling the position.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
Randy Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs pulls Davis in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis is fighting to break Jacobs's control of his arms but Jacobs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Davis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs managing to control the position. #SUB#
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jacobs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Jacobs sprawls well.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?#TD#
Jacobs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davis was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacobs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jacobs passes into half guard.
Jacobs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis !
Davis is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Jacobs goes for an armbar but Davis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davis .
Jacobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacobs tries to get out of the position.#T3##SUB#
Jacobs working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Jacobs trying to control the position here.
Davis trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jacobs holds on and takes a little breather.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Jacobs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Davis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jacobs uses from the top position.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacobs advances position into side control!
Jacobs controls the position.
Jacobs tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Jacobs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jacobs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jacobs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacobs controlling the action here.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it. #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.
Jacobs controlling the action here.#SUB#
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacobs.
Jacobs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jacobs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Jacobs moves to the back. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking for the choke from the back position but Davis is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jacobs'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#
Jacobs working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Jacobs keeps control of the position easily here as Davis tries to buck him off.
Jacobs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Davis for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Jacobs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jacobs is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Davis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacobs, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Jacobs!
Randy Jacobs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Triggs takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Williams jumps guard and drags Triggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams looking to control.
Triggs content to stall in guard here.
Triggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Triggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to control the position but Triggs postures up.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Triggs is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Triggs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Triggs has Williams in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to control from the top but Triggs keeps moving.
Triggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Triggs tries to get out of the position.
Triggs pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Triggs trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams stands and throws Triggs 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Triggs 's legs.
Triggs is not content to let Williams control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Who's going to make the next move?
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Triggs defends. #T3#
Triggs struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Williams crashes against the mat.
Triggs wants to control but Williams postures up.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #ES#
Triggs sneaks out the side door and pushes Williams away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mamadou Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Triggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Triggs lands a body punch.
Williams looks winded!
Triggs scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Triggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Triggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Triggs is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Triggs .
Triggs digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Triggs works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Triggs .
Triggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Triggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Triggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Triggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Triggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Triggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Triggs is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Triggs presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braxxton Triggs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Triggs throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Triggs moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams jumps guard but Triggs stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but Triggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Triggs manages to break the clinch.
Triggs leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Braxxton Triggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamadou Williams.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Triggs , looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Triggs against the cage but Triggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Triggs pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Triggs lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Triggs .
A short right from Triggs on the inside.
Triggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams is breathing heavily.#T1#
Triggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Triggs .
Triggs lands with a light punch inside.
Triggs lands a nice uppercut.
Braxxton Triggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Triggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Triggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Triggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Triggs .
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Triggs finish him?
A short uppercut from Triggs .
Triggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Triggs lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Triggs .
Triggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Triggs .
A hook to the body from Triggs .
#T2#
Triggs lands with a light punch inside.
Triggs lands a body punch.
Triggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Triggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?#BC#
Triggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Triggs rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Triggs breaks the clinch.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Triggs defends it nicely.#CL#
Triggs pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams misses with some punches.
#T3#
Triggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams can't get the takedown.
A short left from Triggs .
Good body shot from Triggs .
Triggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Triggs lands a right hand.
Triggs scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Triggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Triggs .
A hook to the body from Triggs .
Good body shot from Triggs .
Nice body punch from Triggs - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Triggs .
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Triggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.
Triggs gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Triggs managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Triggs . #BC#
Triggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Triggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Triggs lands with a light punch inside.
Triggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams jumps guard but Triggs stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams letting Triggs take a breather here.
Triggs has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Triggs prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Triggs .
Triggs pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braxxton Triggs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Triggs clinches up against the cage.
Triggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Triggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Triggs lands a shoulder strike.
Williams looking to stall.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Triggs .
Triggs lands a shoulder strike.
Triggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Triggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Triggs is working Williams over against the cage.
Triggs is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Triggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Triggs .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Triggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Triggs .
A short left from Triggs .
Triggs scores with a hook to the body.
Triggs lands a left hand.
Triggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Triggs .
Triggs lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Williams to his knees! Triggs keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxxton Triggs !
Braxxton Triggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Mamadou Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky. Rematch coming soon'.
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