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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Miyagi shoots for a takedown but Takashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Takashi gets a takedown into half guard.
Takashi is nestled in close to Miyagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi looks winded!
Takashi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Takashi with shots to the head and body - Miyagi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takashi controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miyagi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miyagi is in a horrible position here. Takashi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takashi avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Takashi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miyagi's face.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Takashi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Takashi landing shots from mount.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Miyagi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miyagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takashi scoring with strikes but Miyagi is staying in there.
Miyagi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takashi'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.
Miyagi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Takashi lands with some strikes.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi lands with some strikes.
Takashi lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Miyagi is rocked!
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Miyagi is still in real trouble! Can Takashi finish him?
Miyagi is bucking up trying to escape but Takashi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi working the ground and pound effectively.
We've been informed that Miyagi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takashi connects with a bit shot that sees Miyagi covering up! More strikes from Takashi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Takashi is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Takashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Murdoch takes the fight into the clinch.
Miyagi is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdoch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Murdoch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murdoch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miyagi avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdoch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Murdoch looks to move away, Miyagi throws a big counter combo but Murdoch just gets out of the way.
Miyagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdoch.#TD2#
Murdoch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Miyagi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murdoch keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Murdoch drags the fight down to the ground.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miyagi lands a couple of elbows.
Miyagi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Miyagi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murdoch, up you get!
Miyagi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Miyagi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murdoch.
Miyagi throws a big counter combination but Murdoch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Murdoch feints and as Miyagi raises his hands in defense, Murdoch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Miyagi pushes Murdoch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miyagi is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdoch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyagi as he avoids it easily.
Kazuhiro Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Murdoch.
Murdoch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdoch misses with a takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Miyagi looks for a takedown but Murdoch sprawls well.
Murdoch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miyagi misses with the combination.
#T3#
Murdoch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murdoch throws a looping overhand right but Miyagi ducks down to avoid it.
Miyagi is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Miyagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
Murdoch working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Murdoch breaks from the clinch.
Murdoch misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Miyagi moves into the clinch.#T4#
Murdoch wants a takedown.
Miyagi tries to circle away but Murdoch has him pinned against the cage.
I was talking to Miyagi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Miyagi tries to circle away but Murdoch has him pinned against the cage.
Murdoch tries to pull guard but Miyagi holds him up against the cage and eventually Murdoch drops back down to his feet.
Miyagi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murdoch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miyagi walks away with a smile on his face. Murdoch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miyagi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murdoch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miyagi.#CL#
Miyagi has closed the distance and engaged Murdoch in a clinch.
Murdoch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdoch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuhiro Miyagi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Miyagi darts in and clinches Murdoch up against the cage.
Miyagi can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Murdoch breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Murdoch moves into range and clinches up with Miyagi.
Murdoch wants a takedown.
Murdoch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miyagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdoch can do to turn this around?#TD#
Miyagi manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Murdoch tries to pass. #SUB#
Murdoch stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Miyagi has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Murdoch manages to get his head free but now Miyagi has transitioned to an armbar! Murdoch grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Miyagi! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuhiro Miyagi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Machida tries to clinch but Miyagi is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Miyagi. Those never looked like landing.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyagi.
Machida darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Machida into the cage.
Miyagi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miyagi avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miyagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miyagi takes a step back to recover.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miyagi is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Machida clinches up with Miyagi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Machida has Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi looking to stall.
Machida has Miyagi pushed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Machida manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyagi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miyagi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryota Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Machida works on Miyagi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Miyagi stalks Machida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machida's face. Machida staggers backwards, shaken.
Machida blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Miyagi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida connects with a jab.
Miyagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Miyagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyagi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Miyagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Machida decides to pull guard.
Miyagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miyagi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Miyagi stands up and waves to Machida to follow him.
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Miyagi pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miyagi counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Miyagi to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida goes for a double leg but Miyagi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miyagi continues to drive forward.
As Machida looks to move away, Miyagi throws a big counter combo but Machida just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Miyagi forces Machida back against the cage and clinches.
Machida looking to slow down the pace here.
Machida taking a breather.#BC2#
Machida manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Miyagi lands a body punch.
Miyagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Miyagi taking a breather.
Machida has Miyagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Machida gets control of Miyagi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi wanted to stand there but Machida had control of the position.
Machida is breathing heavily.#T1#
Machida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Miyagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Miyagi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.#CL#
Miyagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miyagi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
#BC2#
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyagi as he jumps to the side.
Ryota Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Miyagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Miyagi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet here but Miyagi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Machida's back.
Machida is covering up but some of the strikes from Miyagi are getting through and doing damage.
#T4##SUB#
Miyagi has his arm under Machida's chin here. Game over son! Miyagi squeezes tightly and Machida is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryota Miyagi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with a two punch combo.
Guzman looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.#CL2#
Guzman gets tackled into the cage by Miyagi. Miyagi maintains the clinch.
Guzman is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guzman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guzman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miyagi to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Miyagi. No joy for Guzman on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman takes one to the chin there.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Guzman is rocked!#CL2#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Guzman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guzman tries a body shot but Miyagi blocks it.
#BC2#
Miyagi breaks the clinch.
Miyagi wobbles Guzman with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Miyagi dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Guzman to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kazuhiro Miyagi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Miyagi as Boyd shoots in.
Miyagi looks to land a combination. Boyd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Boyd has been cut.
Miyagi throws a combination. Boyd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Boyd is rocked!
Boyd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boyd avoids a kick to the body.
Boyd stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyagi. Miyagi gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Miyagi clinches up with Boyd and pushes him back against the cage.
Miyagi gets through Boyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Boyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyagi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boyd backwards.
Miyagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boyd up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi jerks Boyd's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Boyd drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Miyagi goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Miyagi because Boyd was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ryota Miyagi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mann.
A hook to the body from Miyagi.
A frustrated look appears on Miyagi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miyagi's efforts to push away.
Miyagi stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Miyagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Miyagi breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi is working Mann over against the cage.
Miyagi lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathaniel Mann has been cut.#BC2#
Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mann tries to counter by clinching up but Miyagi breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Miyagi controls the action.
Mann lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards. #T2#
Miyagi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Miyagi breaks the clinch.
Miyagi throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miyagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyagi scores with a hook.
No joy there for Miyagi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Miyagi gets the takedown into side control.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A control attempt from Mann but he's now mounted!
Mann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi lands a big shot to the head and Mann winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryota Miyagi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Miyagi thuds his right hand into Knight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miyagi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Miyagi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Knight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miyagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight throws a head kick that misses
and Miyagi counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Miyagi is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Miyagi shuts the power down on Knight. Lights out, game over! Miyagi is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kazuhiro Miyagi!
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