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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1# Wheels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD# Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wheels is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Wheels actively working from the bottom here. Magomedov is trying to control. Wheels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Wheels takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2# Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Wheels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1# Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheels swivels though and keeps the full guard. Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wheels keeps moving. #SUB2# Wheels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wheels keeps moving. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Wheels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Wheels looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#SUB# Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wheels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Wheels in his guard.#REVB# Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wheels is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wheels is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB# Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wheels trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. Wheels won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wheels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheels is one step ahead there. #ES# Magomedov pushes Wheels off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD# Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2# Wheels looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#SUB# Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Wheels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wheels manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Wheels's guard. Magomedov looking to pass the guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Wheels dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Wheels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD# Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wheels is not content to let Magomedov control the position. Wheels manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wheels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Wheels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2# Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wheels is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold. Wheels moves into full guard.
Wheels keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB# Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Wheels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVB##T2# Magomedov wants to sweep here but Wheels controlling him for the moment. Wheels trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Magomedov looking to control.
Wheels has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wheels postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it. Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Magomedov looking to control but Wheels passes into half guard.
#T3# Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheels on the ground. Magomedov is in trouble now - Wheels has advanced to mount! Wheels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Wheels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Wheels has a good base and remains in mount. Wheels looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely. Wheels looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely. #T4# Magomedov holds on to Wheels as tight as he can, avoiding damage. Wheels avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control. Wheels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Wheels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2# Wheels has control of Magomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Wheels pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Wheels trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away. Larry Wheels has got the better of the ground game so far. Wheels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Wheels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD# Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wheels is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB# Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Wheels defending well. #T1##SUB2# Wheels looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wheels is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Wheels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Wheels actively working from the bottom here. Wheels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Magomedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wheels.#SUB# Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well. #T3# Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Wheels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB# Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well. #SUB# Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there. Wheels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wheels gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Gadzhi Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wheels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Wheels! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 4
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knoetse tries to land a leg kick but Mustonen saw it coming and moves away.
Knoetse misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Mustonen moves into the clinch. Knoetse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mustonen to keep the fight standing. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knoetse. Knoetse taking a breather. Mustonen has Knoetse pushed against the cage. Mustonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knoetse's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Kallie Knoetse has been cut. Mustonen lands an elbow just above Knoetse 's eye. Mustonen landing knees to the head.
Mustonen landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Knoetse is rocked! Knoetse has had enough of the clinch but Mustonen keeps him there for the moment. Oh Knoetse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Good body shot from Mustonen.
Mustonen working the clinch nicely. Knoetse is working for position but Mustonen cracks him with a big knee to the head! Knoetse crumples up against the cage and Mustonen lands two more shots before the ref can save Knoetse! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Patrik Mustonen! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Mcleod moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Mcleod jumps guard and drags Buchan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Mcleod is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2# Mcleod is working an open guard so Buchan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Buchan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL# Buchan gets tackled into the cage by Mcleod. Mcleod maintains the clinch. Mcleod trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buchan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcleod keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Mcleod gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Mcleod pulls guard effortlessly. #T1# Buchan won't allow Mcleod to sweep him here. #SUB# Buchan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buchan looking to sit in guard and control but Mcleod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Mcleod slips nicely into half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buchan can do anything to dispel that myth. Mcleod trying to control the action but Buchan is working from the bottom. Buchan is looking to control Mcleod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buchan avoid being mounted?#T2# Mcleod is trying to control. Buchan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2# Buchan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcleod is on him like a limpet, forcing Buchan back against the cage.#BC2# Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Mcleod. Buchan shoots in but no luck this time. Wyatt Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Buchan.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mcleod has Buchan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buchan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mcleod just leaning against Buchan, taking a breather. Buchan tries to pull guard but Mcleod forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mcleod looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD# Mcleod jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mcleod looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcleod, not yet. #T3# Buchan prevents Mcleod from getting back to his feet. #ES# Mcleod wriggles free and stands up. #CL# Mcleod has Buchan up against the cage in a clinch.
Buchan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcleod backwards. Mcleod is trying to drag Buchan to the mat but Buchan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD# Mcleod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buchan uses from the top position. Buchan postures up.
#SU2# Buchan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4# Buchan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcleod pinned against the cage. Mcleod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Buchan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod avoids it really well and circles away. Buchan wants to clinch up but Mcleod keeps it at a distance.#CL# Mcleod gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Mcleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mcleod stuns Buchan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Buchan throws a nice head kick!
#CL# Mcleod closes the distance and clinches. Buchan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcleod walks away with a smile on his face. Buchan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Mcleod dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Mcleod misses with a wild body shot. Buchan shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod shows good takedown defense. #CL# Buchan gets tackled into the cage by Mcleod. Mcleod maintains the clinch. Buchan stops a takedown attempt from Mcleod.
Buchan prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcleod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buchan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buchan can't get the takedown.
Wyatt Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Buchan. Mcleod has Buchan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buchan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mcleod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchan can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buchan is trying to stall.
Mcleod wants to get back to striking at distance but Buchan won't allow it.
Mcleod taking a breather.#T1##BC2# Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL# Mcleod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Mcleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Buchan shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A clash of legs there as Buchan blocks the low kick. Buchan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcleod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buchan somewhat. Buchan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcleod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Mcleod has managed to clinch.
Buchan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcleod walks away with a smile on his face. Buchan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2# Buchan avoids the head kick by Mcleod.
Mcleod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Mcleod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Mcleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mcleod is looking to clinch. Mcleod tries to land a leg kick but Buchan saw it coming and moves away.
Wyatt Mcleod is winning the standup battle so far. Mcleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buchan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Mcleod tries a low kick but Buchan avoids it. Mcleod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buchan circles away quickly and effectively. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Mcleod closes the distance and pushes Buchan back into the cage. Buchan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcleod prevents it.
Buchan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcleod. #T3# Buchan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buchan is trying to pull guard but Mcleod has him pressed against the cage. Mcleod taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcleod gets underhooks to prevent Buchan's takedown attempt.
Mcleod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Buchan breaks from the clinch.
Buchan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcleod defends it nicely.#CL2# Buchan clinches up with Mcleod and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC# Mcleod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Buchan misses with a takedown attempt - Mcleod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A left and a right from Mcleod both land. Nice combination. Mcleod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL# Mcleod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buchan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Mcleod jumps guard.
Buchan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Mcleod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buchan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcleod is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Mcleod dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Buchan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcleod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mcleod is looking to clinch. Buchan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcleod sprawls well. Mcleod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchan gets slowly back to his feet. Buchan shoots for a takedown but Mcleod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wyatt Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Buchan. Buchan is looking to clinch. Mcleod throws a right and a left that Buchan avoids nicely. Buchan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mcleod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Mcleod closes the distance and clinches. Mcleod prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC# Mcleod manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Buchan dives in and grabs Mcleod's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcleod pushes down on Buchan's head and hops out.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Mcleod wants to take the fight to the mat but Buchan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Mcleod gets control of Buchan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcleod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Wyatt Mcleod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES# Mcleod pushes Buchan off and gets back to his feet.
Wyatt Mcleod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Buchan throws a head kick that misses. Wyatt Mcleod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Buchan tries to clinch up but Mcleod circles away and keeps his distance. Mcleod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mcleod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A left and a right from Mcleod both land. Nice combination. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Buchan throws a combination that misses and Mcleod counters with a lovely shot to the body. Buchan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Buchan fails in his attempt to clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Mcleod. Buchan does a little dance to reset his feet. Buchan fails with the takedown. Mcleod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buchan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Buchan blocks a head kick by Mcleod.
Buchan throws a solid leg kick but Mcleod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buchan. Mcleod tries to clinch up. Buchan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcleod swivels and escapes. Buchan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Buchan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcleod swivels and escapes.#T3# Mcleod is looking to clinch but Buchan is avoiding it.
Mcleod tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Mcleod moves into range and clinches up with Buchan. Mcleod avoiding damage.
Buchan keeps control of Mcleod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Mcleod pulls Buchan into guard.
#ES# Mcleod pushes Buchan off and gets back to his feet.
Mcleod wants to clinch up but Buchan keeps it at a distance. Buchan avoids the head kick by Mcleod.
Buchan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcleod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mcleod quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4# Buchan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcleod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A punch lands to the side of Buchan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mcleod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buchan.#CL# Mcleod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Buchan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2# Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchan tries for a takedown but Mcleod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Buchan shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Buchan tries to keep at a distance but Mcleod has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Mcleod pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Wyatt Mcleod showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mcleod has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Mcleod! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jetson misses with a kick to the body.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jetson checks it well. Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jetson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jetson defends it nicely. Jetson unleashes a big counter combination but Machado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Machado shoots for a takedown but Jetson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jetson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jetson wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him. Machado misses with a double jab
#KD2# and Jetson counters with a crisp one two that drops Machado! Jetson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machado to his feet! Machado is in big trouble!#ROC2#Machado is rocked! Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jetson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Machado! Jetson continues to tee off on Machado, landing with a left and a right! Jetson connects with a right hand that leaves Machado sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jetson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elroy Jetson! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Plaaitjies with that takedown attempt. Cruz is looking to clinch but Plaaitjies is avoiding it.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably and Plaaitjies counters with a stiff right hand. Plaaitjies fails with the takedown. Plaaitjies throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely. Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz is looking to clinch. Plaaitjies misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pinocchio Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Plaaitjies. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Plaaitjies tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plaaitjies. That did some damage! Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1# Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Plaaitjies dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter. Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Plaaitjies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Plaaitjies is rocked! Cruz lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Plaaitjies falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pinocchio Cruz! Pinocchio Cruz took some time post fight to say the following; 'My name is Pinocchio. They call me that because my nose was very big when I was a baby. I am very honest. Thank you to my opponent and fans and, of course, the ultimate funkmaster Vsevelod Kaufman. P-Cruz Out!'. |
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