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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UnderGround FC 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Bond tries to clinch up but Turturro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Bond is trying to pull guard but Turturro has him pressed against the cage.
Turturro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bond jumps guard but Turturro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Turturro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turturro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Bond tries to pass.
Bond stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bond working away.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Bond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bond tries for a kimura but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Turturro trying his best to control but Bond has mounted him.#SUB#
Bond is working for a guillotine from mount but Turturro frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Bond working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Bond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Bond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Bond has control of the leg. #T2#
Turturro is controlling Bond's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Bond defends easily.
Turturro can't keep his opponent in guard - Bond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Bond eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Bond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bond defends it easily.#SUB2#
Turturro working for a triangle but Bond defends it easily.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bond wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bond working for a triangle but Turturro defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Turturro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bond.
Bond is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Bond regains half guard there - taking advantage of Turturro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bond actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giuseppe Turturro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Turturro has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Turturro jumps guard and drags Bond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bond passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Bond tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bond's guard. #REVB#
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Bond is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bond is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bond has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bond looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turturro slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Bond is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bond is pressing down on Turturro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bond keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #SUB#
Bond is looking to cinch up a triangle. Turturro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bond's body to avoid the submission. Bond has instead reached around Turturro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bond arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bradley Bond!
Bradley Bond is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Mid Week Mashup 2
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Rizalia scores with a spinning back kick!
Rizalia cracks a nice hook into Grant's ribs.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizalia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Lochlan Grant has been cut.
Rizalia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Donk. Rizalia catches Grant right on the button with a cross.
Rizalia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rizalia throws a shot to the body.
Grant throws a right hand that misses
letting Rizalia counter with a right hand.
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Rizalia counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rizalia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Rizalia controls the action.
#BC#
Rizalia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizalia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Rizalia. Beautiful body shot.
Rizalia ducks under a wild hook from Grant.#T1#
Grant misses with a hook
and Rizalia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizalia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant tries to clinch
and Rizalia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rizalia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant looks winded!
Rizalia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grant has time to react.#CUT#
That has opened up Lochlan Grant's cut even more.
Rizalia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Rizalia drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rizalia has Grant pushed against the cage.
Rizalia has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizalia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizalia.#T2#
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant tries to pull guard but Rizalia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rizalia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Rizalia lands a big head kick that sends Grant tumbling to the mat! Rizalia takes a step backwards and waves Grant back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rizalia instigates a clinch.
Rizalia tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizalia walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rizalia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizalia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
The cut above Lochlan Grant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizalia scores with a counter punch that sends Grant to the canvas! Rizalia smells blood - he's punishing Grant with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Grant has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Datu Rizalia!
Our winner, Datu Rizalia, 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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Event:
Monday Night Fights
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Bain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bain there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Leo Bain has been cut.
Robert Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Harper.
Harper scores with a nice head shot.
Bain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bain.
Harper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bain on the side of the head.#TD#
Harper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bain napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ROC#
Bain is rocked!
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!
Bain is looking for a sweep.
Harper advances nicely into full mount.
Bain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Harper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bain has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Harper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bain turns into him and now he's in Harper's guard.
Harper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Harper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bain sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Harper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bain actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bain looking for submissions off his back.
Bain tries to get to full guard but Harper has control of the leg. #SUB#
Harper wants to work for an arm triangle but Bain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Harper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harper is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bain wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
#SUB#
Harper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harper tries to pass to full mount but Bain defends it. #SUB#
Harper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bain wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Harper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Bain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Bain.
Bain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harper scores with a nice right hand.
Bain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harper lands with a shot to the body.
Harper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harper looks to score with a jab to the body but Bain is just out of range.
Harper scores with a hook to the body. Bain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper scores with a decent looking hook.
Bain ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Bain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Harper catches Bain napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bain to the canvas!
Bain is still in real trouble! Can Harper finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Leo Bain's cut even more.
Harper tries to free his leg and advance position but Bain is retaining full guard.
Bain seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Harper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bain is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Harper has gone for a leg lock! Bain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harper's guard.#REVB##T1#
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet. #SUB2#
Bain drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Bain off! Bain jumps back into Harper's guard. #SUB#
Harper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bain defends it easily.#SUB#
Harper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harper is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Harper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bain has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Bain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Bain from controlling successfully.
Harper keeping full guard, as Bain tries to pass.
Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bain manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Harper has gone for a leg lock! Bain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harper's guard.#REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bain tries to free his leg and advance position but Harper is retaining full guard.
Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bain manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Harper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Harper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo Bain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harper scores with the left hand. Bain knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Harper as he connects with a hook.
Harper looks to land a right hand but Bain moved out of range.
Harper dips to his left and cracks Bain with an uppercut!#KD#
Harper bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bain! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Harper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harper has Bain in his guard.#REVB#
Harper wants to sweep here but Bain controlling him for the moment.
Harper can't keep his opponent in guard - Bain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leo Bain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Harper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robert Harper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harper wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Bain looking for the RNC.
Harper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harper breaks Bain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Harper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harper has Bain in his guard.#REVB#
Bain wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Harper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Harper drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Harper seems to have locked his on tight now - Bain screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Harper, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Robert Harper!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Harper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Mid Week Mashups
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montanyo, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Lochlan Grant has been cut.
Montanyo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montanyo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montanyo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Montanyo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Montanyo misses.
Grant wants to counter with a clinch but Montanyo pushes him away.
No joy there for Montanyo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Israel Montanyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant misses with a hook.
Montanyo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montanyo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Montanyo misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montanyo throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montanyo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montanyo just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Montanyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Grant pulls guard effortlessly.
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Montanyo's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grant slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Grant maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Montanyo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Grant has cracked it and Montanyo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lochlan Grant!
Israel Montanyo was interviewed post fight and said 'You know, it is what it is. I lost. I'll be back.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 1
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Razeby scores with a nice strike.
Razeby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Razeby has Bain up against the cage in a clinch.
Bain misses with a punch to the body.
Razeby misses with a body punch.
Razeby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Razeby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bain.
Razeby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Razeby fails to land.
Bain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Razeby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Razeby cracks Bain with a nice body shot.
Razeby lands with a short shot to the head.
Bain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bain swings wildly with an uppercut but Razeby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Razeby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bain tries to pull guard but Razeby won't allow it.
Bain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Razeby fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Razeby.
Razeby misses with a punch on the inside.
Bain swings wildly with an uppercut but Razeby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Razeby cracks Bain with a nice body shot.
Razeby throws a punch but it's blocked by Bain.
A nice left hand lands by Razeby.
Bain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Razeby fails to land.
Bain jumps guard but Razeby stands there with Bain around his waist. Bain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Razeby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Razeby throws a head punch that misses.
Bain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Razeby misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Razeby.
Bain tries to throw a body punch but Razeby avoids it by throwing Bain back against the cage.
Bain tries to work over Razeby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Razeby working aggressively here.
Razeby blocks a body shot from Bain.
A short right from Razeby on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Razeby.
Razeby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Razeby misses with the head strike.
Bain blocks an uppercut.
Bain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shas Razeby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Bain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Razeby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bain tries to pull guard but Razeby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Razeby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Razeby.
Bain tries to work over Razeby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Razeby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Razeby.
#T3#
Bain tries to throw a body punch but Razeby avoids it by throwing Bain back against the cage.
Bain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Razeby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Razeby lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Razeby fails to land.
Razeby presses Bain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Razeby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bain is trying to pull guard but Razeby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Razeby misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Razeby fails to land.
Bain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Razeby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bain backwards.
Bain throws a punch but it's blocked by Razeby.
Razeby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Razeby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Razeby working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Razeby.
Razeby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Razeby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bain pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bain looking for a triangle here. Razeby is fighting it but it looks tight! Bain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Razeby is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leo Bain!
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