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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ESFC 1: The Dawn of a New Era
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Valenzuela connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Valenzuela and Raymond goes tumbling to the canvas! Valenzuela follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Raymond controlling the position well.
Raymond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raymond tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Valenzuela there.
Valenzuela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Raymond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valenzuela.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raymond gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Raymond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valenzuela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raymond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valenzuela manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Raymond content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Raymond prevents Valenzuela from getting back to his feet.
Valenzuela controlling the position.
Raymond's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raymond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raymond wants to pass the guard but Valenzuela is keeping the position.
Raymond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raymond tries to free his leg and advance position but Valenzuela is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Raymond moves forwards but Valenzuela connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Raymond scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raymond sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raymond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valenzuela is just riding it out for now. Raymond eventually gives up the hold.
Raymond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Raymond passes to full mount!
Raymond landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Raymond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Raymond controlling the pace for now.
Raymond is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conner Valenzuela will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Raymond scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raymond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raymond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valenzuela for as long as he can get away with.
Valenzuela trying to hold on to Raymond's head to control him but Raymond postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Raymond trying to pass the guard but Valenzuela defending well.
Valenzuela is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valenzuela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raymond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raymond looks for a takedown but Valenzuela sprawls well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raymond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valenzuela swivels and escapes.
Valenzuela goes for a double leg but Raymond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raymond continues to drive forward.
Valenzuela lands with a nice combination. Raymond backs away looking to recover.
Kevin Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valenzuela jabs Raymond right on the nose. Raymond blinks but takes it well.
Raymond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Raymond darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raymond trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Raymond seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Valenzuela is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Raymond!
An out of breath Kevin Raymond 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 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Morrow misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrow . That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva moves out of range as Morrow strikes.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrow as he avoids it easily.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Tony Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Silva.
Silva looks winded!
Morrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD#
Morrow cracks Silva with a big right hand and Silva goes down!#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Morrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morrow wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Morrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrow postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Morrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrow wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Morrow wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Morrow throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Morrow .
Silva wants to control from the top but Morrow keeps moving.
Silva stands and throws Morrow 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morrow is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Morrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva working away.
Morrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva trying to control the action but Morrow is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morrow is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morrow lands with a nice body kick.
Morrow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Morrow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Morrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silva dodges the punch combination from Morrow .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Morrow .
Morrow lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morrow misses with a head kick.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morrow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Morrow .#T1#
Morrow 's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrow finish him?
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tony Morrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva moves away from the strike by Morrow . #KD#
Morrow bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Silva! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrow wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morrow looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Morrow landing with the ground and pound.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrow trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrow throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morrow trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Morrow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Morrow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morrow tries to get out of the position.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morrow is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Morrow is keeping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morrow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Tony Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Silva.
Morrow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tony Morrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva avoids the body shot from Morrow .
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrow defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Morrow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Morrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva glances at the clock... BAM! Morrow nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Silva crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Silva is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Morrow !
Tony Morrow 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:
QFC Tournament 980 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Palooka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ward walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palooka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palooka lands a head shot.
Palooka scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Palooka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ward's head backwards.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Palooka drops Ward with a beautiful combination! Ward stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Palooka is looking for the KO!
Palooka steps in with a hook that catches Ward right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Palooka follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ward looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy Palooka!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 980 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Hagel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hagel throws a right hand that misses
and Fernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hagel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Fernandez tries to sprawl but Hagel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hagel.
Hagel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hagel lands with a punch from half guard.
Hagel thows a huge punch but Fernandez dodges it nicely.
Hagel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
Hagel decides to stand and escape the position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez. Hagel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Fernandez catches Hagel right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Hagel rushes Fernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hagel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Fernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Fernandez there.#CL#
Hagel moves into range and clinches up with Fernandez.#BC#
Hagel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez moves out of range as Hagel strikes.
Fernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hagel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hagel clinches. #BC#
Hagel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hagel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Hagel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hagel throwing shots but Fernandez is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hagel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Fernandez is rocked!
Hagel winds up and cracks Fernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez is still in real trouble! Can Hagel finish him?
Hagel scores with a big shot! Fernandez's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Fernandez! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Hagel!
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