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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Byzantium XI
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pace lands a nice leg kick that just misses And Win P's sensitive parts.
Pace throws a leg kick which misses And Win P's front leg but catches the back leg as And Win P tries to avoid it.
Pace throws a nice inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that And Win P has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pace misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and And Win P counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pace! #SUB2#
And Win P thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
And Win P is trying to get an arm triangle but Pace is defending well.
Pace is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Viking Bizorkers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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!#SUB2#
And Win P is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
And Win P is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
And Win P is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pace is trying to escape and And Win P transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pace is forced to tap! Nice work there by And Win P! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). I Just Fight And Win P!
I Just Fight And Win P took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFN2: Lundgren vs. Conway
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Primarini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Primarini wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Primarini dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Primarini is having none of it.
Primarini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Primarini tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Primarini tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Primarini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Primarini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Primarini counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Primarini stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
Primarini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Primarini moves into the clinch.#T2#
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Primarini manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2#
Primarini is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primarini has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bill Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federico Primarini.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Primarini takes an elbow to the temple.
Primarini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Primarini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Primarini gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Primarini.
#TD2#
Primarini has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately. #ES#
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Primarini looks winded!#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Primarini swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Primarini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Primarini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Primarini persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Primarini sneaks out the side door and pushes Johnson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Primarini to the ground. Johnson is now in Primarini's guard.
Primarini wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Federico Primarini will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Primarini to stand up.
Bill Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Primarini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Primarini's face.
Johnson taking a breather.
Primarini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Primarini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Primarini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Primarini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Primarini is breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Primarini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Primarini 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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Primarini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - Primarini follows without any prompting.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson. #CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Primarini up against the cage.
Primarini wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bill Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federico Primarini.#T2##BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Primarini is looking for the big counter here.
Primarini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a quick counter head kick but Primarini was just out of range.
Primarini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a body shot.#TD#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Primarini is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Primarini's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Johnson working for the choke. #T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Primarini as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Johnson!
Bill Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson biding his time, controlling Primarini.
Johnson tries to keep control of the position but Primarini is staying busy.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Primarini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Primarini's guard.
Primarini managing to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Primarini is working from the bottom.
Primarini wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes to side control. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Primarini is defending well.
Primarini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Primarini is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Primarini wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Primarini to take his back!
Primarini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Primarini preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
Johnson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Johnson controlling the positon.#T3#
Johnson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Johnson looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Primarini tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Primarini right now.
#SUB#
Johnson working for the choke. #T4#
Primarini trying to control but not successfully.
Primarini is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
#SUB#
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Primarini is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is punishing Primarini with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Johnson!
An intense looking Bill Johnson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I have proven, I, Pill, is the true chad among us, and he was the virgin fighter.'.
In defeat, Federico Primarini stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the first and last time that I let you win!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
And Win S fails to land the takedown.
And Win P fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
And Win S gets caught flat footed, as And Win P shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And Win P wants to pass the guard but And Win S is keeping the position.#SUB#
And Win S working for a triangle but And Win P defends it easily.
#SUB2#
And Win P drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and And Win P jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
And Win S looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And Win P slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB#
And Win S looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
And Win P postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! And Win S is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of And Win P, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
And Win P had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. And Win S defends it easily.#SUB2#
And Win P has an active guard here but And Win S has managed to pass into half guard.
And Win P tries to get to full guard but And Win S has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
And Win P looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
And Win S is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And Win P is trying to stand up here but And Win S is controlling him well. #SUB#
And Win S is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
And Win P looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
And Win P 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 And Win S. Oh but And Win P has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! And Win S goes limp - he's gone! And Win P jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). I Just Fight And Win P!
I Just Fight And Win P took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Chapman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Chapman.
Chapman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Chapman.
Chapman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
Richards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chapman smiles and moves away.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Chapman misses.
Richards slips under a jab from Chapman.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#Richards is rocked!
Richards misses with a shot to the body
and Chapman counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Richards off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Chapman follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Richards was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Chapman! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1002 Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heikkinen tries to avoid it but Muru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heikkinen to the ground. Heikkinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heikkinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Muru. Muru gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Heikkinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Heikkinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heikkinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muru is looking to improve his position.
Muru wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping busy.
#T1#
Heikkinen trying to control the pace.
Muru is trying to control but can't.
Muru wants to get back to full guard.
Muru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heikkinen.
Muru wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heikkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Muru backs off Heikkinen throws a huge counter combo but Muru manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanjiang Muru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Muru off balance momentarily.
Heikkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muru.
Heikkinen leaves Muru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muru takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Muru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heikkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Heikkinen throws a head kick but Muru moves out of range.
Muru fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Heikkinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Heikkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heikkinen.
Muru is trying to control Heikkinen's posture but Heikkinen avoids it.
Heikkinen working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muru is trying to get back to half guard.
Heikkinen working away.#T4#
Muru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heikkinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muru can't do much from the bottom here.
Heikkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Heikkinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heikkinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heikkinen working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Heikkinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Muru tries for a takedown but Heikkinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heikkinen tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Muru shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Muru drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Muru as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Heikkinen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Muru! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hanjiang Muru!
Hanjiang Muru decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Emil Heikkinen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like you were able to survive the hurricane...'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1002 Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Primarini closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Primarini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Primarini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Valle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Valle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Primarini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
De Valle is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Primarini frees his head nicely. Oh but De Valle has switched to an armbar! Primarini is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Spiro De Valle!
During a confident post fight interview, Spiro De Valle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Federico Primarini had this to say: 'This is the first and last time that I let you win!'. |
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