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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Gains forces Bruce back against the cage and clinches.
Bruce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gains pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bruce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gains pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bruce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gains.#CL2#
Gains closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bruce wants to break free but Gains has control.
Bruce jumps guard but Gains stands there with Bruce around his waist. Bruce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gains throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bruce blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gains lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruce is trying to pull guard but Gains turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gains blocking some punches.
#T1#
Bruce misses with a body punch.
Gains gets underhooks to prevent Bruce's takedown attempt.
Bruce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gains lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bruce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gains smiles and moves away.
Bruce misses with a head kick.
A jab from Gains misses.
Bruce tries to close the distance and clinch but Gains swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracy Gains seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bruce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gains paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gains takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracy Gains is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Gains clinches up with Bruce and pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce tries to pull guard but Gains holds him up against the cage and eventually Bruce drops back down to his feet.
Gains using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bruce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gains cracks Bruce with an open hand slap.#T3#
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruce is defended easily by Gains.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Gains looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruce is just out of range.
Gains lands a lovely overhand right.
Gains lands the left hand.#CL2#
Gains rushes Bruce and presses him up against the cage.
Gains with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bruce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gains fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gains.
Bruce tries to bum rush Gains with a series of wild strikes but Gains uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Gains throws a jab when Bruce was well out of range.
Bruce tries to counter with a takedown but Gains is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Gains fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bruce, pushing him back against the cage.
Bruce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gains unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bruce lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bruce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gains lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bruce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruce tries to work over Gains's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gains using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bruce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gracy Gains dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gains misses with an uppercut. Bruce saw that one coming.
Gains misses the jab.
Gains 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.
Bruce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gains.#TD#
Bruce looking to score a takedown here. Gains is defending well but Bruce drives through and ends up in Gains's guard.
Bruce pushes down on Gains's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU#
Bruce stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bruce fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Gains moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gains misses with a knee to the head.
Gains is breathing heavily.#BC#
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Bruce fails with the takedown.
Bruce throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gains waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.
Gains throws a looping overhand right but Bruce ducks down to avoid it.
Gains throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruce slips under a jab.
Bruce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gains's waist but Gains gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruce off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce shoots in for a takedown but Gains shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Gains misses with a hook. Bruce ducked under it nicely.
Bruce tries to counter by clinching up but Gains breaks away and moves out of range.
Bruce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gains throws out a loose jab but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce tries to counter by clinching up but Gains breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gains. No joy for Bruce on that attempt.
Gains wants to counter with a clinch but Bruce pushes him away.
Gains misses with a looping right.
Gains stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Gains as Bruce shoots in.#TD#
Bruce gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce takes a little break here. Gains wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Bruce decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alessandro Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Bruce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gains looks to throw the jab but Bruce is out of range.
Gains has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Bruce with that takedown attempt.
Bruce is looking to clinch but Gains is avoiding it.
Bruce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gains swivels and escapes.
Bruce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gains as he jumps to the side.
Bruce slips a jab from Gains.
Bruce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gains tries to avoid it but Bruce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gains to the ground. Gains escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Bruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gains wants to counter with a clinch but Bruce pushes him away.#CL2#
Gains has closed the distance and engaged Bruce in a clinch.
Bruce jumps guard but Gains turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gains lands with a right to the head.
Gains unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bruce lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bruce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gains lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gracy Gains showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bruce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bruce darts in looking for a takedown but Gains gets double underhooks and turns Bruce into the cage.
Gains with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alessandro Bruce has been cut.
A short right from Gains.
Gracy Gains seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bruce is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gains is keeping busy.
Bruce wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce jumps guard but Gains stands there with Bruce around his waist. Bruce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gains walks away with a smile on his face. Bruce gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracy Gains seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL2#
Gains closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Bruce pulls guard successfully.
Bruce controls Gains momentarily but Gains frees himself.
Gains stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruce wants to sweep here but Gains controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Bruce working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gains doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gains manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gains really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bruce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bruce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bruce is trying to control the position but Gains postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gains slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruce, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gains is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruce. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruce is defended easily by Gains.
A telegraphed right hand from Gains misses the target. #TD#
Bruce shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gains is refusing to be controlled, as Bruce sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bruce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Bruce is controlling the pace.
Gains keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracy Gains comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gains 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gracy Gains! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Caesar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hjoervarsson pushes Caesar off looking to stand but Caesar dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Caesar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hjoervarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caesar.
Caesar wants to take a breather but Hjoervarsson is having none of it.
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.
Caesar stalling away here and it's allowed Hjoervarsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Caesar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hjoervarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caesar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjoervarsson keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjoervarsson is keeping the position for now.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Hjoervarsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Caesar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hjoervarsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hjoervarsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hjoervarsson! #REVB#
Caesar struggling a bit here.#T2#
Hjoervarsson in the domination position with Caesar hanging on.
Caesar can't do much from the bottom here.
Caesar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Caesar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Caesar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hjoervarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caesar moves into full mount! Hjoervarsson won't be happy about that!
Caesar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Caesar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caesar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hjoervarsson is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Caesar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Caesar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Caesar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Hjoervarsson fending off the submission attempt from Caesar.
Caesar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Caesar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caesar controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Caesar dominated that round.
That's time! Caesar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Caesar throws an overhand right that lands on Hjoervarsson's shoulder, as Hjoervarsson tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Hjoervarsson clinches.
Caesar jumps guard but Hjoervarsson stands there with Caesar around his waist. Caesar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caesar jumps guard but Hjoervarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Caesar jumps guard.
Caesar is pulling down on Hjoervarsson's head to control his posture.
Hjoervarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Caesar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caesar is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjoervarsson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Hjoervarsson keeps moving.
Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjoervarsson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Hjoervarsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Caesar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Caesar wants to work for an arm triangle but Hjoervarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caesar trying to pass the guard but Hjoervarsson defending well. #SUB#
Caesar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hjoervarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caesar. #SUB#
Caesar trying to work for an americana but Hjoervarsson has managed to regain full guard.
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjoervarsson can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Caesar passes Hjoervarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caesar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Caesar trying to control from half guard but Hjoervarsson is working away. #SUB#
Caesar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caesar is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Caesar is stalling here. Hjoervarsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Caesar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hjoervarsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Caesar is looking for a sweep.
Caesar manages to get back to half guard.
Caesar wants to improve his position but Hjoervarsson is controlling well.
Caesar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hjoervarsson is working away from the top position though.
Hjoervarsson wants to stand up but Caesar has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Caesar tries to roll over but Hjoervarsson keeps him under control.
Caesar is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caesar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caesar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Caesar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hjoervarsson clinches up against the cage.
Caesar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hjoervarsson smiles and moves away.
Caesar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson cracks Caesar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Hjoervarsson has Caesar up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hjoervarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caesar throws a hook but Hjoervarsson avoids it easily.
Hjoervarsson moves forwards but Caesar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caesar throws a shot from downtown. Hjoervarsson moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Caesar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Caesar tries for a kimura but Hjoervarsson is defending well.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjoervarsson keeps working. #T1#
Caesar wants to control for a moment but Hjoervarsson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Caesar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hjoervarsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjoervarsson keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caesar wants to pass to mount but Hjoervarsson is defending the position. #SUB#
Caesar is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Caesar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hjoervarsson is just riding it out for now. Caesar eventually gives up the hold.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Hjoervarsson is defending well.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Caesar trying to control from half guard but Hjoervarsson is working away.
Black Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Caesar seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caesar shoots in for a double leg but Hjoervarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hjoervarsson misses with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Caesar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hjoervarsson misses with a body shot.
Caesar moves out of range as Hjoervarsson strikes.
Caesar drops his hands momentarily and Hjoervarsson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Caesar just on the top of the head. Caesar drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Caesar - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson gave a mention to The Dirty Needle Project in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kilo shoots in for a takedown but Planker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilo with a poor takedown #CL#
and Planker counters by clinching up.
Planker keeps control of Kilo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Planker decides to pull guard.
Kilo stopping the sweep attempt from Planker.
Kilo wants to stand but Planker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kilo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Planker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Planker has his foot on Kilo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilo works his way back into a safe position though.
Planker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Planker pulls Kilo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kilo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Planker trying to strike off his back.
Planker managing to control the position. #SUB#
Planker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilo is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Planker seems keen to control Kilo's posture.
Planker striking off his back. #ES#
Planker pushes Kilo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kilo with a poor takedown #TD#
and Planker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grayson Planker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Kilo.
Planker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kilo's head.
Planker advances position into side control!
Planker advances to full mount.
Kilo tries to improve his position but instead Planker has taken his back! #T3#
Planker keeps control of the position easily here as Kilo tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Planker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kilo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Planker lands shots from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Planker tightening his grip on Kilo, looking for the choke. #T4#
Planker keeps control of the position as Kilo tries to break free.
Planker biding his time, looking for the opening.
Planker is hanging on to Kilo's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilo keeps trying to improve his position.
Kilo takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Planker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Kilo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Planker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Planker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Planker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Planker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilo can do to turn this around?#SU#
Planker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Planker drives through with a takedown into Kilo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planker passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Kilo throws some strikes from the bottom but Planker isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Kilo is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Planker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grayson Planker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hendry doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Test counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hendry actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Test is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Test trying to mount his opponent but Hendry defends it.
Test seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Test is looking for a kimura but Hendry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Test to get the leverage. #T1#
Hendry is not content to let Test control the position.
Test content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendry is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Test seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hendry is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Second Test!
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