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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Sucker Punch 265# CSS RD1
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Ballsawash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olmos. As Olmos backs off Ballsawash throws a huge counter combo but Olmos manages to avoid it all.#CL2# Ballsawash darts in and clinches Olmos up against the cage.#BC# Olmos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Olmos misses with a looping left. A big left from Olmos misses. #CL2# Ballsawash instigates a clinch. Olmos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Olmos is looking to control Ballsawash's arms but Ballsawash gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olmos has his back to the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Ballsawash decides to pull guard. Ballsawash is pulling down on Olmos's head to control his posture. Ballsawash is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1# Ballsawash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ballsawash with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ballsawash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olmos defending well though. Ballsawash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2# Ballsawash escapes and gets back to his feet. Ballsawash tries to clinch up and Olmos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Olmos darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2# Ballsawash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olmos has time to react. Ballsawash throws a head kick that misses. Victor Ballsawash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olmos throws a jab when Ballsawash was well out of range. Ballsawash shoots in looking for a takedown. Olmos tries to sprawl out of it but Ballsawash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olmos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Olmos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ballsawash moves away from the strike by Olmos. Ballsawash darts in trying to clinch and Olmos counters with a two punch combo. Olmos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Ballsawash fails miserably with a takedown attempt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ballsawash throws a push kick but Olmos slaps the foot to one side. #T3# Olmos throws a lazy right hand but Ballsawash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Olmos lands with a straight right. Ballsawash didn't see that one coming. Olmos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ballsawash. Carlos Olmos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ballsawash. Ballsawash scores with a nice right hand.
Ballsawash ducks under a wild hook from Olmos. Olmos throws a jab when Ballsawash was well out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Ballsawash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Ballsawash closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Ballsawash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olmos looks to land a right hand but Ballsawash moved out of range. Ballsawash wants to counter with a clinch but Olmos pushes him away.#T4# Olmos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olmos wants it to stay on the feet. Ballsawash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Olmos stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballsawash. Ballsawash gets slowly back to his feet. Olmos is looking to counter punch. Olmos stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballsawash. Ballsawash gets slowly back to his feet. Ballsawash tries to clinch there but Olmos circles away.
Olmos misses with a straight right. Ballsawash ducks right into an uppercut from Olmos. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ballsawash shoots in for a double leg but Olmos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. It looked like Olmos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Olmos dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Ballsawash moves away from the strike by Olmos. Ballsawash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olmos. Olmos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2# Ballsawash moves into the clinch. Ballsawash missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olmos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ballsawash is trying to force a seperation but Olmos has the dominant position. Olmos is looking to control Ballsawash's arms but Ballsawash gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olmos has his back to the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ballsawash scores with a nice hook to the head. Olmos is trying to maintain a safe position but Ballsawash gets an underhook and turns Olmos into the cage. Ballsawash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ballsawash has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olmos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1# Ballsawash has had enough of the clinch but Olmos keeps him there for the moment.#TD2# Ballsawash pulls Olmos into guard.
Ballsawash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olmos is one step ahead there. Olmos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballsawash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ballsawash is looking to sweep but instead, Olmos has passed into half guard.
#SUB2# Ballsawash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Olmos drops an elbow to the side of Ballsawash's head. Ballsawash punching from the bottom.
Ballsawash wants to control but Olmos is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ballsawash gets full guard. Olmos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Olmos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballsawash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ballsawash tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ballsawash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Ballsawash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ballsawash lands a body shot.
Ballsawash misses with a takedown attempt and Olmos counters with a nice uppercut. Ballsawash shoots in for a double leg but Olmos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Carlos Olmos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ballsawash. Olmos dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Olmos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Olmos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Carlos Olmos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ballsawash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olmos avoids it really well and circles away. Olmos is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ballsawash is breathing heavily. Olmos stuffs the takedown.#T4# Ballsawash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olmos circles away. Olmos lands with a cross. Ballsawash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olmos.
Olmos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ballsawash fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Olmos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ballsawash slips under a jab from Olmos. Ballsawash shoots in looking for a takedown but Olmos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ballsawash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ballsawash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olmos. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Olmos loads up on a big right hand but Ballsawash slips the punch. Olmos avoids the head kick by Ballsawash.
Ballsawash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Olmos dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ballsawash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olmos as he avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Olmos misses the target. Olmos connects with a looping right hand.
Ballsawash misses with a series of wild punches.
Ballsawash wants to clinch. Olmos throws a hook but Ballsawash blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olmos throws a lazy right hand but Ballsawash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ballsawash doesn't succeed with the takedown and Olmos counters with a straight right hand. Good work by Olmos as he checks the leg kick.#T1# Olmos lands a head shot. Ballsawash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ballsawash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Olmos misses with the combination.
Ballsawash throws a head kick but Olmos moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Olmos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Olmos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballsawash can do to turn this around? Olmos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballsawash's hands. A big right from Olmos misses. Olmos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballsawash. No luck for Ballsawash with that takedown attempt. Carlos Olmos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ballsawash.#T2# Ballsawash tries for a takedown but Olmos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Olmos throws a series of punches but Ballsawash avoids them all with ease. Ballsawash throws a sloppy head kick and Olmos moves out of range easily. Nice defenses there by Ballsawash. Ballsawash moves in looking to clinch but Olmos pushes him off. Olmos misses with a looping left. And Ballsawash tries to counter it with a takedown but Olmos pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nice uppercut there from Olmos. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ballsawash tries to move into range but Olmos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Olmos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Olmos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olmos swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Ballsawash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olmos tries to avoid it but Ballsawash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olmos to the ground. Olmos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ballsawash shoots in looking for a takedown but Olmos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ballsawash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Victor Ballsawash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Olmos throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballsawash. Ballsawash drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olmos defends it well. Olmos throws an overhand right that lands on Ballsawash's shoulder, as Ballsawash tries to avoid the shot. Ballsawash throws out a counter right but Olmos avoids it with no problem. Ballsawash walks into a straight right hand from Olmos. Horrible takedown attempt by Ballsawash or perhaps it was just good defense by Olmos, which made it look bad. Olmos is looking to counter punch. Olmos scores with a hook to the body. Ballsawash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Olmos connects with a single shot there.#CUT# It looks like Victor Ballsawash has been cut.#T4# Ballsawash slips a jab from Olmos. Horrible takedown attempt by Ballsawash or perhaps it was just good defense by Olmos, which made it look bad. Ballsawash misses with a body kick. #TD2# Olmos gets caught flat footed, as Ballsawash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2# Ballsawash stands and steps away. Olmos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ballsawash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olmos defends it nicely. Olmos throws a big counter combination but Ballsawash scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Victor Ballsawash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carlos Olmos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Olmos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight! Carlos Olmos showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olmos, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Olmos! An out of breath Carlos Olmos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1##TD# Victor drives through with a takedown into guard. Victor is pushing down on Van Klaveren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Klaveren is fighting to maintain full guard but Victor has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Van Klaveren is defending against the submission attempts here by Victor.
Van Klaveren trying to hold on to Victor's head to control him but Victor postures up.
#SUB# Victor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Klaveren is just riding it out for now. Victor eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Victor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Victor is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Van Klaveren to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T1# Victor passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Victor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Klaveren has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Van Klaveren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB# Victor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Klaveren has escaped the position, nice work there. Van Klaveren is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB# Victor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Klaveren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Van Klaveren gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Van Klaveren defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Victor. #T3# Van Klaveren tries to hold on but Victor postures up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Klaveren can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Victor is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Victor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caio Victor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1# Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. Olmos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olmos lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand. #TD# Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olmos did well to prevent Johnson getting side control. Olmos is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control. Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olmos defending well though. Johnson throwing shots but Olmos is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Olmos is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
#T1# Johnson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Olmos works to full guard. Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Johnson won't allow Olmos to sweep him here. Johnson throwing strikes but missing. Olmos has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Olmos has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle. Johnson trying to control but Olmos is working from the bottom. #SUB# Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olmos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olmos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olmos! #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The strikes coming from Olmos are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Johnson struggling a bit here.#T3# Olmos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Johnson struggling a bit here.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Olmos taking a breather here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Olmos trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Olmos misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Olmos. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Olmos dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Olmos's legs. Olmos misses with a straight left. Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olmos circles away. Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Johnson feinted with a counter takedown. Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Olmos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Olmos is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Olmos's guard.#SU# Johnson gets to his feet - Olmos follows without any prompting. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Olmos is trying to escape back to his feet but Johnson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T1# Olmos wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SU# Johnson stands up. Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Olmos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A left lands for Olmos. Olmos tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot. No joy there for Olmos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Olmos scores with a hook.#ROC2# Johnson is rocked! Carlos Olmos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Olmos cracks Johnson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnson falls backwards against the cage. Olmos follows up with more strikes that drop Johnson to his knees. Olmos keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Olmos! A relieved looking Carlos Olmos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# Bolas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toca's guard. Toca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolas on the ground. Bolas stands and throws Toca's legs to the side, diving into side control. Bolas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. A lull in the action here as Bolas stalls from top position. Bolas looks up at the clock and then as Toca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bolas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toca is trying to control Bolas's posture but Bolas avoids it. #SUB2# Bolas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Toca is trying to escape and Bolas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Toca is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bolas! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicol Bolas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1# Spitsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobayashi. Spitsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kobayashi throws a jab when Spitsov was well out of range.#TD2# Spitsov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kobayashi's half guard. Kobayashi wants to control but Spitsov is keeping busy.
Spitsov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spitsov moves nicely into side control. Spitsov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1# Spitsov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2# Spitsov is working to tighten his grip on Kobayashi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kobayashi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Spitsov is really squeezing tight and eventually Kobayashi passes out! Spitsov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Spitsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1# Poeier thumps Piranha with a low kick. Piranha tries to move into range but Poeier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Poeier. #TD# Poeier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Piranha to the mat! Piranha manages to get full guard. Poeier showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Poeier stopping the sweep attempt from Piranha. Poeier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Piranha looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Piranha pulls Poeier in to control the position. #SUB2# Piranha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poeier defends it easily.#SUB2# Piranha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poeier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poeier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Poeier stays in close to Piranha's body and controls the position. Poeier wants to stand but Piranha is controlling his posture from full guard. Poeier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Poeier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piranha on the ground.#SUB2# Piranha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poeier defends well.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Poeier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Piranha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poeier defends it easily. Poeier 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. #SUB2# Piranha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2# Piranha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Poeier has his hands clasped together but Piranha extends and breaks Poeier's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Piranha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessandro Piranha! Don Poeier spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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