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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CCF FN 04:McDonald vs Temby
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1# A punch combination from Boatman misses. Good shot there by Simpson.#CUT# It looks like Barney Boatman has been cut. The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boatman lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Simpson drives through and clinches with Boatman against the cage.
Boatman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Boatman. Boatman swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it. Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Boatman misses with a short punch on the inside. Boatman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson lands with a left to the head. Boatman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it. Boatman misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Boatman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson. Boatman misses with a body punch.
#T1# Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Boatman cracks Simpson with a nice body shot. Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
Boatman throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson. Boatman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boatman throws a head punch that misses. Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch. Boatman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson. Boatman throws a head punch that misses. Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boatman. Good body shot from Boatman.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land. Boatman throws a head punch that misses. Boatman has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boatman swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson. Good body shot from Boatman.
Boatman takes a shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boatman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Boatman fails to land. Boatman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Boatman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Boatman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it. Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson blocking some punches.
#T3# Boatman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boatman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head. Simpson working aggressively here.
Boatman has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Boatman throws a head punch that misses. Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boatmans head. Boatman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike. Boatman working aggressively here.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it. Boatman misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Boatman lands a nice uppercut. Boatman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
We've been informed that Boatman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Boatman misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boatman. Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Boatman tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Boatman throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson. Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Boatman. Boatman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson. Boatman misses with a hook from the clinch. Boatman blocking some punches.
Boatman misses with a short punch on the inside. Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Simpson lands an uppercut. Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside. Simpson misses with some punches.
Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boatman. A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land. Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boatman backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Simpson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Barney Boatman's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpson lands with a left to the head. Simpson scores with a shoulder strike. Simpson misses with some punches.
Boatman misses with some punches.
Boatman struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Boatman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boatman swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it. Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it. Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Simpson pressing his opponent against the cage. Richie Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Simpson blocking some punches.
#T1# Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
Boatman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut. Boatman working aggressively here.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside. Simpson misses with the head strike.
Boatman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Simpson is pushing Boatman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Boatman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Boatman misses with a short punch on the inside. Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boatman backwards. Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boatman can do to turn this around? Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Boatman.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boatman misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson. Boatman blocking some punches.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson lands with a left to the head. Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Simpson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boatman. Boatman scores with a nice hook to the head. Simpson tries to work over Boatman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Boatman throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson. A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land. A right hook to the body lands for Boatman.
Boatman blocks an uppercut.
Boatman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson. Simpson tries to work over Boatman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch. Boatman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Simpson lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Simpson. #ROC# Boatman is rocked! Simpson throws a big uppercut that drops Boatman! More strikes from Simpson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boatman lies dazed against the cage as Simpson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!
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Event:
RISE 4 - Bravo vs Favorite
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1# Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Heath scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard. Heath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Heath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Heath drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Heath off! Heath jumps back into Taylor's guard. Taylor keeping full guard, as Heath tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor wants to stand up but Heath is controlling him. #T1# Heath controls from within his opponent's guard. Heath trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. Heath might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Heath is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Heath passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard. Heath uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Heath is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Taylor is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Taylor flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Heath anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Taylor and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Heath slips an arm under Taylor chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Heath has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Heath is squeezing on Taylor like an anaconda would it's prey. Taylor fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Heath ! A very excited looking Josh Heath made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IHOF 1.0
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1# Bala misses with the combination.
Sheedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bala. Bala circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bala throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bala throws an overhand right that lands on Sheedy's shoulder, as Sheedy tries to avoid the shot. Bala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sheedy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bala counters with a three punch combo that has Sheedy backing up. Sheedy nods at Bala to acknowledge the strikes. Bala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bala misses with a double jab.
Bala swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheedy. Sheedy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bala under the eye. Bala swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Bala. Beautiful body shot. 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! Sloppy strikes from Bala. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Jab by Sheedy. Bala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sheedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sheedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sheedy tries to clinch there but Bala circles away.
Bala throws a big shot that misses. Sheedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bala. Sheedy tries to clinch up but Bala circles away and keeps his distance. Sheedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sheedy scores with a nice head shot. Sheedy takes a swing at Bala's ribcage but misses. Bala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheedy manages to avoid it. Sheedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bala circles away quickly and effectively. Bala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheedy.
Sheedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bala paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sheedy tries to clinch but Bala is having none of it. Sheedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Sheedy tries to clinch there but Bala circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sheedy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Kevin Sheedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bala throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A little jabbing left from Sheedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sheedy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bala's hands. Bala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bala misses the shot to the body. Bala keeps the fight on the outside. Sheedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bala swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheedy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bala scores with a jab. Sheedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bala lands with a straight right. Sheedy didn't see that one coming. Sheedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little feinted left hand from Bala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sheedy momentarily.
Bala walks into a stiff left hand from Sheedy. Sheedy tries to clinch letting Bala counter with a right hand. #T3# Bala misses the jab. Bala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sheedy throws a nice looking combination but Bala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bala works the jab nicely. Sheedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheedy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bala throws a body shot but no joy. Sheedy misses with a double jab.
Sheedy lands an overhand right. Sheedy tries to clinch but Bala moves out of range. Sheedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheedy counters with a series of strikes. Bala will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sheedy cracks Bala with a right hand to the side of the head. Bala misses the jab.#T4# Bala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A punch combination from Sheedy misses. Sheedy throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Sheedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bala throws a body punch but Sheedy moves out of range. #KD2# Sheedy drops Bala with a beautiful combination! Bala stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sheedy is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Bala is rocked! Sheedy lands with a right and another and another! Bala is in big trouble! Sheedy lands again and this time it's lights out for Bala! A quality knockout there for Sheedy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Sheedy! Kevin Sheedy retains his lightweight title!
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