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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KILL - 4 : Coconut Kicks
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Kevs moves into the clinch. Ru tries to throw a body punch but Kevs avoids it by throwing Ru back against the ropes. Ru takes an elbow to the forehead. Ru is trying to break the clinch but Kevs has him pressed against the ropes. #BC# Kevs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Kevs closes the distance and pushes Ru back into the ropes. Ru is trying to maintain a safe position but Kevs gets an underhook and turns Ru into the ropes. Ru tries to break the clinch but Kevs is controlling the position. #BC# Kevs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ru tries to clinch but Kevs is having none of it. Kevs connects with a high kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ru wants to clinch up but Kevs keeps it at a distance. A head kick misses from Ru. As Ru tries to get set, Kevs tries to push him back and clinch up but Ru manages to avoid the attempt. Ru takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL# Kevs clinches up with Ru and pushes him back against the ropes. Ru throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1##BC# Kevs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kevs checks a low kick from Ru. Kevs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ru throws out the jab. Kevs thinks about countering with a body kick. Ru closes the distance but Kevs moves to the side and Kevs counters with an inside leg kick. #CL# Ru gets tackled into the ropes by Kevs. Kevs maintains the clinch. Ru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Kevs manages to break the clinch.
Kevs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Ru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kevs lands a nice elbow. #T2# Kevs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ru is trying to break the clinch but Kevs has him pressed against the ropes. Knees to the body from Kevs.
Ru looks winded! Kevs lands a nice elbow. #BC# Kevs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kevs tries to bum rush Ru with a series of wild strikes but Ru uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ru fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Kevs darts in and clinches Ru up against the ropes. Ru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kevs is keeping busy. The referee calls for Kevs to work.
Kevs lands an elbow that stopped Ru in his tracks for a moment. #T3##BC2# Ru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kevs throws a series of punches but Ru avoids them all with ease. Ru throws a series of punches but Kevs avoids them all with ease. Kevs is looking for a counter combo. Kevs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Kevs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ru. Kevs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ru. Ru misses with a lunging right hand
and Kevs counters with a good, hard body kick but Ru shrugs it off. Nice body kick from Kevs. Kevs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ru's head. Kevs goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ru tries to clinch and Kevs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kevs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4##CL# Kevs has closed the distance and engaged Ru in a clinch.
Ru is trying to force a seperation but Kevs has the dominant position. Ru working hard to break the clinch. Kevs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC# Kevs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kevs sets himself, and Ru steps forward looking for the clinch! Kevs avoids it this time. Kevs lands with a kick to the temple. Ru shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kevs cracks Ru with a right hand to the side of the head. Ru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2# Ru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Kevs is trying to force a seperation but Ru has the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Kevs dominated that round. That's time! Kevs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kevs misses with a kick to the body.
Kevs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ru's head. Ru fails in his attempt to clinch. Kevs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2# Ru closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Kevs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kevs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Ru moves into the clinch. We've been informed that Ru has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC# Kevs breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ru misses with a body shot
and Ru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ru tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kevs counters with a two punch combo. #T1# Ru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kevs. Kevs obviously looking to wear him down.
Ru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kevs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ru tries to clinch there but Kevs circles away.
Willie Kevs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ru misses the shot to the body. Kevs appears to be looking for a big counter. Kevs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ru can do to turn this around? Kevs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Kevs closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Kevs breaks the clinch.
Willie Kevs is winning the standup battle so far. Ru fails in his attempt to clinch. Ru sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Ru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Ru throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Kevs counters by clinching up. #BC# Kevs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ru is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kevs lands a leg kick that knocks Ru off balance momentarily. Kevs throws a sloppy head kick and Ru moves out of range easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kevs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ru throws an overhand right that lands on Kevs's shoulder, as Kevs tries to avoid the shot. Kevs scores with a kick to the midsection. Ru tries to clinch there but Kevs circles away.
Ru doesn't manage to clinch there - Kevs circles away.
#T3# Kevs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kevs tries to clinch but Ru moves out of range. Ru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2# Ru forces Kevs back against the ropes and clinches. Ru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC# Kevs manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Ru moves into range and clinches up with Kevs. Willie Kevs has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Ru breaks from the clinch.
Ru throws the left hand but Kevs avoids the punch easily. A little feinted left hand from Kevs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kevs with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# Ru throws a combination that misses and Kevs counters with an outside leg kick.
Ru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kevs. A slapping leg kick lands for Kevs.
Ru tries to close the distance and clinch but Kevs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kevs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Left hook, right uppercut from Kevs. #CL2# Ru darts in and clinches Kevs up against the ropes. Ru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kevs lands an elbow just above Ru 's eye. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ru is trying to break the clinch but Kevs is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Kevs 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# Ru misses with the combination.
Ru misses with a kick to the body #CL# and Kevs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kevs. Kevs keeps control of Ru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kevs avoiding damage as Ru throws knees to the body.
Ru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC# Kevs manages to break the clinch.
Ru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A telegraphed right hand from Ru misses the target. Kevs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kevs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kevs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Kevs moves into the clinch. Ru is trying to break free.#T1# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Kevs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ru doesn't manage to clinch there - Kevs circles away.
Ru keeps the fight on the outside. Ru throws a push kick but Kevs slaps the foot to one side. Ru blocks a head kick by Kevs.
Kevs scores with a spinning back kick! Ru takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kevs closes the distance and lands a one-two. A head kick from Kevs lands but Ru takes it in his stride. Ru tries to clinch but Kevs is having none of it. Ru blocks a head kick by Kevs.
Ru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kevs.#T2# Ru throws a half hearted mid kick. Ru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kevs wants to clinch up but Ru keeps it at a distance. Ru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kevs is looking for a counter combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kevs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ru. Kevs closes the distance and lands a one-two. A punch combination from Ru misses. Kevs lands a jab-cross combination. Ru tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kevs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kevs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kevs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ru.#T3##CL2# Ru moves into the clinch. Ru taking a breather. Kevs blocks the elbow strike.
#BC# Kevs breaks the clinch.
Kevs throws a sloppy head kick and Ru moves out of range easily. Ru throws a fast counter high kick but Kevs manages to duck under it in time. Ru is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kevs avoids the body shot from Ru.
#CL2# Ru gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# Kevs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC# Kevs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ru has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kevs. Ru throws a combination that misses and Kevs counters with a straight right hand. Ru finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kevs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A slapping leg kick lands for Kevs.
Kevs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ru tries to close the distance and clinch but Kevs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kevs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ru throws a lazy head kick and Kevs counters with a big head kick but Ru shrugs it off. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ru tries to clinch up but Kevs circles away and keeps his distance. Sammy Ru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Willie Kevs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ru tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Willie Kevs showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kevs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Kevs!
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Event:
WSXX 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Banchamek clinches. Hunter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Banchamek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Banchamek has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Banchamek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banchamek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Banchamek scores with an uppercut up the middle. Banchamek lands a shot to the body. Hunter takes a shot to the head. Banchamek scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head. Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Still in the clinch, Banchamek scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Hunter is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Banchamek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him? Banchamek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Knees in the clinch landing for Banchamek.
Banchamek working Hunter over with knees to the body. Banchamek lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye. Banchamek throws a big uppercut that drops Hunter! More strikes from Banchamek and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hunter lies dazed against the cage as Banchamek celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!
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Event:
WSXX 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1# Hunter tries to clinch up but Poontharat circles away and keeps his distance. Hunter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Hunter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD# Poontharat lands a big uppercut and Hunter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunter looks OK. Poontharat waves Hunter back to his feet!#ROC# Hunter is rocked! Poontharat circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hunter tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Poontharat wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sittichai Poontharat! Sittichai Poontharat is the new featherweight champion! Sittichai Poontharat made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KILL - 2 : Island Style
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Kevs moves into range and clinches up with Tropoli. Kevs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tropoli's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Daigone Tropoli has been cut. Kevs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Kevs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kevs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tropoli's head backwards. Tropoli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kevs counters with an outside leg kick.
Kevs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tropoli is looking for the big counter here. Tropoli throws a combination. Kevs tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Kevs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Tropoli finds it's way through Kevs's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Kevs does no damage. Tropoli is looking to clinch. Kevs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# A head kick from Kevs lands but Tropoli takes it in his stride. Tropoli misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Tropoli tries to keep at a distance but Kevs has taken the fight into the clinch. Kevs lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kevs lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Kevs breaks from the clinch.
Kevs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Kevs darts in and clinches Tropoli up against the ropes.#BC# Kevs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL# Kevs gets a clinch. Tropoli looking to slow down the pace here. Tropoli takes an elbow to the temple. #BC# Kevs manages to break the clinch.
Willie Kevs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Kevs ducks under a wild hook from Tropoli. Tropoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kevs staying out of range there. Tropoli keeps the fight on the outside. Tropoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kevs counters with a left and a right that stings Tropoli. Tropoli takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3# Kevs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tropoli counters with a series of strikes. Kevs will be more careful next time no doubt. Kevs is breathing heavily. Kevs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tropoli is looking to clinch. Tropoli fails in his attempt to clinch. Kevs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A combination from Kevs does no damage. #CL# Kevs drives through and clinches with Tropoli against the ropes.
#BC# Kevs manages to break the clinch.
Tropoli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kevs backs up against the ropes.
No joy there for Kevs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tropoli throws a right and a left that both miss. Tropoli throws a combination. Kevs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2# Kevs is rocked! Tropoli staggers Kevs with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kevs looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Tropoli is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daigone Tropoli!
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Event:
KILL - 1 : New Year's Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Kevs moves into the clinch. Li tries to circle away but Kevs has him pinned against the ropes. Kevs scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Jackie Li has been cut. Kevs effectively controlling the action here. Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Kevs breaks the clinch.
Kevs tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance. Li throws a body shot but no joy. Kevs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kevs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab. Kevs delivers a nice body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kevs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kevs duly obliges. Li throws a combination that misses #CL# and Kevs counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kevs lands an elbow that stopped Li in his tracks for a moment. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Kevs breaks the clinch.
#T1# Li throws a body punch but Kevs moves out of range. Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Kevs moves into range and clinches up with Li.#BC# Kevs manages to break the clinch.
Li tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kevs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kevs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Li misses with a looping left. Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kevs wants to clinch. Kevs lands a head kick!
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Li tries to get set, Kevs tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt. A punch combination from Kevs misses. #T2# Li tries to land a front kick but Kevs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A low kick from Li misses #CL# and Kevs counters by clinching up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Kevs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kevs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head. Li falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kevs counters with a left and a right that stings Li. Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kevs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kevs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away. Li takes a swing at Kevs's ribcage but misses. Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Kevs. Some wild striking there from Li.
#T3# Li misses with a combination
and Kevs counters with a one-two to the body. #CL# Kevs moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Kevs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kevs tries a head kick but it misses.
Li closes the distance and lands a one-two. A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target. Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Kevs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Li scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Li misses the body punch and Kevs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li thinking. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kevs!
Jackie Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kevs is breathing heavily.#CL# Kevs rushes Li and presses him up against the ropes.#T4# Li misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Kevs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. That kick from Kevs tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on. Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kevs circles away quickly and effectively. Kevs is looking to counter punch. Kevs takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kevs blocks the body kick.
Kevs looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range. Kevs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kevs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Li scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Li fails in his attempt to clinch. Li with a nice cross.#ROC2# Kevs is rocked! Kevs leaves his chin hanging out and Li seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kevs crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackie Li!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Manel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Manel's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manel. Hunter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Manel looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Manel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manel keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully. Hunter looking to sit in guard and control but Manel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1# Manel wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position. Manel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Manel is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Manel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Manel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hunter trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Manel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Manel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Manel prevents Hunter from improving his position.#T3# Manel looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Manel wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling the position.
#SUB2# Manel seems to be working for a kimura but Hunter defends the submission attempt. Manel is keen to just control but Hunter is a slippery customer.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Manel is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Manel slows the pace down in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Manel dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Manel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunter's guard. Hunter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Manel content to stall in guard here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manel throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Hunter managing to control the position. Manel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Manel won't allow Hunter to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Manel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunter to the mat! Hunter manages to get full guard. Hunter keeping moving, preventing Manel from controlling successfully. Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Manel passes into half guard. #T2# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manel in particular looking to stall. Manel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Manel wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it. Manel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Manel scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Manel is trying to work for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
We've been informed that Manel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Manel wants to stand but Hunter has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3# Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Manel wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. Manel is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Manel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# Manel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunter's guard now, I'm sure. Manel with a nice head shot there. Manel's corner is telling him to maintain position. Manel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hunter is trying to keep Manel in close.
Manel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Manel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Manel is looking to score with low kicks. Manel has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Manel.#TD2# Manel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunter did well to prevent Manel getting side control.#ES# Hunter has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Manel is on him like a limpet, forcing Hunter back against the cage.#TD2# Manel successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manel is on top in guard.
#REVB# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Manel trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom. #T1# Manel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Manel lands a couple of decent looking shots. Manel wants to stand and escape but instead Hunter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2# Manel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hunter wants to control from the top but Manel keeps moving. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Manel can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Manel wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hunter is pressing down on Manel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manel is holding on for now. Manel pushes Hunter off looking to stand but Hunter dives back in and keeps control.
#T3# Hunter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Manel moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Manel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunter defends well. Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Manel connects with the punch. Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hunter tries to pull guard but Manel forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Manel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ze Manel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2# Manel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunter to the mat! Hunter manages to get full guard. #ES# Hunter kicks Manel off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! John Hunter showed his dominance in that final round. Well Manel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ze Manel! Our winner, Ze Manel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1# Parker slips a jab from Hunter.#CL2# Hunter instigates a clinch. Parker trying to control the position but instead, Hunter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parker into the cage. Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Parker stalling in the clinch.
#TD2# Hunter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parker is trying to keep an underhook but Hunter manages to get the takedown into half guard. Parker tries to kick Hunter off in order to stand up. Hunter Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Parker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB# Parker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES2# Hunter has one foot on Parker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Parker throws a head kick that misses. Eric Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Hunter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hunter landing strikes. Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Parker wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker tries to kick Hunter off but Hunter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# Parker is not content to let Hunter control the position. Parker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Parker is trying to stand up here but Hunter is controlling him well. #SUB2# Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.#SUB# Parker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hunter decides to stand up. #T3##TD2# Parker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunter to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Parker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into half guard.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Hunter trying to control the pace. #SUB2# Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall. Parker is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ru Hunter dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Hunter tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range. #TD2# Hunter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parker sprawls well initially but Hunter persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Parker wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position. Parker tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg. #SUB# Parker with the active half guard here but Hunter passes nicely into side control. Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Parker tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hunter is staying tight to Parker's torso, preventing him from escaping. Parker tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hunter lands a nice forearm strike. Parker is being controlled here. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hunter trying to control the position but Parker is working away. Parker can't do much from the bottom here. Parker is looking for a sweep. Parker is not content to let Hunter control the position. Hunter advances to full mount. #SUB2# Hunter looking for a guillotine from mount but Parker is having none of it. Parker is trying to escape the mount.
#T3# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hunter avoids the attempt from Parker to control. Parker can't escape the position.
#SUB2# Hunter working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Parker looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hunter! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ru Hunter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1# Hunter fails with the takedown. Maynard is looking to counter the offense by Hunter and move into the clinch.#CL# Maynard moves into range and clinches up with Hunter. Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Hunter decides to pull guard. Maynard landing some decent shots from guard. Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there. Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Maynard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hunter wants to stand up but Maynard is controlling him. Hunter working a defensive guard but Maynard passes into half guard.
Hunter moves into full guard.
Maynard scoring with punches to the head and body. Hunter keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully. Hunter wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maynard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Maynard 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. Hunter is looking to stand up but Maynard isn't so interested in that idea. Maynard chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maynard throwing strikes but missing. Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Maynard lands a couple of digs. Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss. Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Maynard scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hunter is looking to stand up but Maynard isn't so interested in that idea. Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Maynard landing with the ground and pound. Maynard landing some decent shots from guard. Maynard landing with the ground and pound. Maynard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Maynard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Hunter looks winded! Maynard landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# Maynard scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunter holds on and takes a little breather. Maynard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU# Maynard stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Maynard clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Maynard is looking to take this one to the mat. Maynard stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.
Micheal Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of K D Hunter. Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Maynard dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Maynard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunter is fending him off so far but Maynard persists. Nope, Hunter circles away and we're back to standing. Micheal Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD# Maynard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Hunter is not content to let Maynard control the position. Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Maynard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunter to see if he's OK. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunter is looking for a sweep. Maynard grinds an elbow into Hunter's temple. Hunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hunter is breathing heavily.#T1# Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter. Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter. Maynard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Maynard looking to control.
Hunter is pushing down on Maynard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maynard is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through. Maynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hunter looks to land a strike but Maynard avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hunter looking to pass the guard. Hunter throwing strikes but missing. Maynard keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass. #T3# Hunter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maynard's guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Hunter closes the distance and pushes Maynard back into the cage.#BC2# Hunter breaks the clinch.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Maynard, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Maynard against the cage but Maynard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Maynard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD# Maynard drives through with a takedown into Hunter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Maynard connects with a couple of short punches. Hunter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Maynard distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Maynard postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow. Maynard lands a couple of digs. Maynard landing with the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maynard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Maynard lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Micheal Maynard will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter. #CL2# Hunter closes the distance and pushes Maynard back into the cage. Hunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2# Hunter breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hunter lands a nice elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maynard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle. Hunter trying to control the position but instead, Maynard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunter into the cage. Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Maynard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Hunter fails with a takedown attempt. Micheal Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of K D Hunter. Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Hunter darts in and clinches Maynard up against the cage. Maynard is trying to drag Hunter to the mat but Hunter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Maynard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maynard just stands there and leans against the cage. Maynard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Hunter clinches with his opponent.
#T2##TD# Maynard wants the takedown. Hunter is fighting it off but Maynard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hunter's guard against the cage. Maynard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Maynard preventing the sweep. Maynard trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom. Hunter is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Maynard distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Maynard pushes down on Hunter's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3# Hunter manages to get to full guard.
Maynard works over Hunter with some ground and pound from guard. Maynard works over Hunter with some ground and pound from guard. Maynard is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Hunter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maynard has picked Hunter up and slammed him! Hunter can't keep hold of the triangle and Maynard manages to pass to side control! Hunter is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Hunter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4# Maynard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Hunter tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it. Hunter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hunter on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Maynard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunter down.
Maynard working the head and body with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maynard landing a few strikes. Maynard scores with punches from side control. K D Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Micheal Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hunter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Micheal Maynard showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maynard, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Maynard!
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