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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC 3 Malikov vs Liberti
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rurung dives in and scores a takedown into Retsu's guard.
Rurung trying to control the position from guard on top but Retsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retsu has control of Rurung's left arm, preventing Rurung from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rurung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Retsu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Retsu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Retsu! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Retsu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rurung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Retsu's guard! Nice work there by Rurung!
Rurung trying to control but Retsu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retsu working a defensive guard but Rurung passes into half guard.
#T1#
Rurung trying to pass the guard but Retsu defending well.
Rurung prevents Retsu from improving his position.
Rurung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Retsu defending well though.
Rurung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Retsu's head.
Rurung wants to stand up but Retsu has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rurung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rurung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Retsu keeps working. #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.
Rurung seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Retsu is not content to let Rurung control the position.
Retsu is looking to control Rurung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Retsu avoid being mounted?
Rurung prevents Retsu from improving his position.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rurung.
Rurung wants to stand but Retsu is controlling his arm.
Retsu is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rurung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Rurung tries for a kimura but Retsu is defending well. #T4#
Retsu is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rurung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Retsu is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurung tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daeng Rurung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rurung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Retsu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Retsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Rurung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rurung won't allow Retsu to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurung wants to pass the guard but Retsu is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rurung has gone for a leg lock! Retsu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rurung's guard.#REVR#
Retsu throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Retsu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rurung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Retsu, into his guard. #REVB#
Rurung wants to pass the guard but Retsu is keeping the position.
Rurung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rurung wants to control from the top but Retsu keeps moving.
Rurung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Rurung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rurung wants to stand but Retsu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Retsu is pulling down on Rurung's head. It's preventing any offense from Rurung, at least for the moment.#T3#
Rurung throws a strike but Retsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Retsu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rurung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Retsu wants to control from the top but Rurung keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rurung pulls Retsu in close to his closed guard and prevents Retsu from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4##SUB#
Retsu drops back looking for a leg! Rurung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rurung manages to kick Retsu off! Retsu jumps back into Rurung's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Retsu closes the distance and clinches up with Rurung, looking for a takedown. Retsu pushes Rurung against the cage but Rurung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Retsu tries to sprawl but Rurung drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rurung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Retsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Retsu is doing well to control the position and prevent Rurung from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daeng Rurung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Retsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rurung swivels and escapes.
Rurung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rurung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Retsu drags the fight down to the ground.
Rurung throwing strikes from guard but Retsu blocks nicely.
Rurung throwing strikes but missing.
Rurung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Retsu wants to sweep here but Rurung controlling him for the moment.
Rurung wants to stand but Retsu has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Rurung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Retsu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rurung stays in close to Retsu's body and controls the position.
Retsu keeping full guard, as Rurung tries to pass. #T2#
Retsu is pulling down on Rurung's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rurung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Retsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rurung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rurung showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Rurung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rurung is taking a breather. Retsu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Rurung in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Retsu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rurung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daeng Rurung!
Daeng Rurung was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Engelmann misses with a two punch combination.
Engelmann scores with a hook.
Engelmann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Engelmann closes the distance and clinches.
Engelmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Retsu's defenses.
Engelmann working hard to break the clinch.
Retsu wants to take the fight to the mat but Engelmann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Engelmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Engelmann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Engelmann tries to break free but Retsu pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Retsu jumps guard and drags Engelmann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Retsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Engelmann's guard. #REVR#
Retsu throws a big right hand that misses.
Engelmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Retsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Retsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Retsu scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Retsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Retsu stands up over Engelmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Retsu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Retsu drops back looking for a leg! Engelmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Engelmann manages to kick Retsu off! Retsu jumps back into Engelmann's guard.
Retsu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB#
Retsu drops back looking for a leg! Engelmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Engelmann manages to kick Retsu off! Retsu jumps back into Engelmann's guard.
Retsu stops Engelmann from standing up.
Retsu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Retsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Retsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Retsu 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#
Retsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Retsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Retsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Retsu 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.
Retsu controlling from the top position.
Retsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Retsu working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Retsu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Retsu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Retsu controlling from the top position.
Retsu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Engelmann being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Engelmann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Retsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Retsu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Retsu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Engelmann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Retsu managing to control the position.
Retsu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelmann postures up in Retsu's guard and throws a big left but Retsu blocks it.
Retsu pulls Engelmann in to control the position.
Engelmann throws an elbow that misses. Retsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Engelmann's guard. Nice move by Retsu!#REVR#
Retsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Engelmann's head.#T1#
Retsu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Retsu drops back looking for a leg! Engelmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Engelmann manages to kick Retsu off! Retsu jumps back into Engelmann's guard. #SUB#
Retsu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Retsu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Engelmann screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Retsu! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryu Retsu!
Ryu Retsu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Golden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
As Gonzalez tries to get set, Golden tries to push him back and clinch up but Gonzalez manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzalez lands in his opponent's guard.
Golden wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Golden is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Gonzalez is going to stand back up.
Gonzalez slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Golden tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gonzalez manages to move to mount!
Golden's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Golden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Golden is trying to stand up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golden is working to get back to half guard.
Golden is trying to stand up.
Gonzalez controlling from mount.
Golden really wants to buck Gonzalez off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Gonzalez controlling from mount.
Gonzalez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Golden is working to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Golden is looking to escape.
Gonzalez controlling from mount. #T4#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Golden bucks Gonzalez off and manages to get back to his feet!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golden throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Golden is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Golden eats them both and turns towards Gonzalez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Golden is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gonzalez 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#
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golden lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oh Golden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez throws a powerful right kick. Golden tried to block low but the kick was high! Golden was taken right off of his feet! Gonzalez jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Gonzalez!
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