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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourtwenty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Facino!
Facino bucks up and tries to throw Fourtwenty off but instead Fourtwenty has got his back!
Facino showing good submission defense here.
Fourtwenty not allowing Facino to control his hands.
Fourtwenty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Facino trying to get back to his feet but Fourtwenty is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fourtwenty's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fourtwenty is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Facino tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Facino is keeping busy.
Fourtwenty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Facino defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Facino trying to control the action but Fourtwenty just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Facino right now.
Fourtwenty is looking for the choke from the back position but Facino is controlling his hands well.
Facino is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fourtwenty is punishing Facino with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facino wants to control his opponent's hands but Fourtwenty gets his hands free.
Facino tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fourtwenty gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fourtwenty drives through with a takedown into Facino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Facino trying to keep a closed guard but Fourtwenty is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Facino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fourtwenty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Facino keeping moving, preventing Fourtwenty from controlling successfully.
Facino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Facino working a defensive guard but Fourtwenty passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourtwenty wants to pass to mount but Facino is defending the position.
Facino looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fourtwenty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Facino sees it coming and defends easily.
Facino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Facino taking some punishment here, with Fourtwenty in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fourtwenty trying to pass the guard but Facino defending well.
Facino trying to hold on to Fourtwenty's head to control him but Fourtwenty postures up.
Facino wants to get back to his feet.
Fourtwenty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Facino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Facino is trying to maintain the position but Fourtwenty is very close to passing his half guard.
Facino looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fourtwenty wants to control but Facino is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wat Fourtwenty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Facino. Those never looked like landing.
Fourtwenty drives through with a takedown into Facino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fourtwenty wants to control from the top but Facino keeps moving.
Fourtwenty lands a couple of digs.
Facino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fourtwenty is aware though and is defending well.
Facino is trying to hold Fourtwenty in close to prevent damage but Fourtwenty has managed to pass into half guard.
Fourtwenty stalling.
Fourtwenty escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fourtwenty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Facino is looking to stand back up but Fourtwenty counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Facino.
Facino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourtwenty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Facino actively working from the bottom here.
Fourtwenty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fourtwenty wants to free his trapped foot but Facino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Facino has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fourtwenty. Oh but Facino has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fourtwenty goes limp - he's gone! Facino jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Horrio Facino! |
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Event:
Gladius | 4: McKean vs Salim
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Vermer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vermer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vermer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vermer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Sik tries to clinch but Vermer is having none of it.
Vermer lands a nice looking body kick.#KD#
Vermer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sik sprawling to the canvas! Sik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vermer finish him?!
#ROC#
Sik is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dat Sik has been cut.
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!
Sik drops his hands momentarily. Vermer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sik staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sik doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luuk Vermer!
During a confident post fight interview, Luuk Vermer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Brien dodges the punch combination from Brown.
O Brien connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by O Brien there.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A cross from O Brien lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for O Brien.
Brown throws a right and a left that O Brien avoids nicely.
O Brien throws a monster overhand right that drops Brown! O Brien follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo O Brien! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rulla misses with an uppercut. Sik saw that one coming.
Sik with a poor takedown
letting Rulla counter with a right hand.
Rulla lands with a nice body punch.
Sik tries for a takedown but Rulla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sik tries to close the distance and clinch but Rulla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rulla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sik shoots for a double leg takedown but Rulla sprawls well. He's pushed Sik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kana Rulla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dat Sik.
Sik tries to clinch but Rulla is having none of it.
Rulla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rulla jabs Sik right on the nose. Sik blinks but takes it well.
Rulla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sik in his tracks.
Sik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rulla.
Rulla throws a shot from downtown. Sik moves away and avoids it.
Rulla misses with a lunging right hand
and Sik counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sik.
The fighters circling - Rulla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sik tries to clinch there but Rulla circles away.
Sik tries to clinch there but Rulla circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sik stalks Rulla and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rulla's face. Rulla staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kana Rulla has been cut.
Sik is looking to clinch.
Sik slips under a jab.
Sik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crunch! Sik slams his shin into Rulla's torso.
Sik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Dat Sik has been cut.
Sik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rulla tries to avoid it but Sik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rulla to the ground. Rulla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sik looks winded!
Rulla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kana Rulla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rulla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rulla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sik is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rulla counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Sik has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kana Rulla!
An out of breath Kana Rulla 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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