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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1# Ephieldifos keeps the fight on the outside. Ephieldifos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Wockhardt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ephieldifos on his heels. He'll look to pass Ephieldifos's guard now, I'm sure. Wockhardt wants to pass the guard but Ephieldifos is keeping the position. Ephieldifos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Wockhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ephieldifos is keeping the position for now. Wockhardt controls from within his opponent's guard. Wockhardt wants to control from the top but Ephieldifos keeps moving. Ephieldifos wants to sweep here but Wockhardt controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ephieldifos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Wockhardt trying to control but Ephieldifos is working from the bottom. Wockhardt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1# Ephieldifos keeping full guard, as Wockhardt tries to pass. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ephieldifos can do anything to dispel that myth. Wockhardt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wockhardt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD# Wockhardt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wockhardt showed some decent athleticism there. Ephieldifos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wockhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ephieldifos keeps working. Wockhardt scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Wockhardt trying to mount his opponent but Ephieldifos defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wockhardt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# Ephieldifos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ephieldifos is staying active underneath Wockhardt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wockhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ephieldifos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB# Wockhardt wants to work for an arm triangle but Ephieldifos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wockhardt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ephieldifos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wockhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ephieldifos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wockhardt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ephieldifos on the ground. Wockhardt is looking to take a break and control but Ephieldifos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wockhardt tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ephieldifos controls his leg. Wockhardt blocks the strikes from Ephieldifos.
Wockhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ephieldifos keeps working. #T3# Wockhardt wants to free his trapped foot but Ephieldifos is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Wockhardt seems to be looking for submissions.
Wockhardt blocks the strikes from Ephieldifos.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Ephieldifos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wockhardt avoids it really well and circles away. Wockhardt thows a body kick. Ephieldifos tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wockhardt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ephieldifos has time to react.#T4# No joy there for Wockhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wockhardt or perhaps it was just good defense by Ephieldifos, which made it look bad. #TD2# Ephieldifos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ephieldifos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ephieldifos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ephieldifos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ephieldifos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ephieldifos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ephieldifos throwing strikes but missing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ephieldifos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wockhardt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ephieldifos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wockhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Wockhardt dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Ephieldifos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wockhardt circles away. Wockhardt fails with a takedown attempt. Wockhardt shoots in for a takedown but Ephieldifos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ephieldifos feints the counter takedown. Ephieldifos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD# Ephieldifos tries to sprawl but Wockhardt drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Wockhardt seems to be looking for submissions.
Wockhardt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ephieldifos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wockhardt trying to control the action but Ephieldifos is working from the bottom. Wockhardt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Ephieldifos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Ephieldifos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wockhardt is trying to control. Ephieldifos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wockhardt wants to pass the guard but Ephieldifos is defending well. Ephieldifos wants to get back to full guard. Wockhardt lands with a punch from half guard. Wockhardt blocks the strikes from Ephieldifos.
Ephieldifos landing rabbit punches to the side of Wockhardt's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Wockhardt gets a takedown into half guard. Ephieldifos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2# Ephieldifos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wockhardt is trying to control the action in half guard but Ephieldifos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ephieldifos punching from the bottom.
Wockhardt blocks the strikes from Ephieldifos.
#SUB# Wockhardt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wockhardt is figuring out what he wants to do next. It looks like Wockhardt is going to stand back up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Wockhardt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3# Ephieldifos fails with the takedown. Wockhardt moves in looking to clinch but Ephieldifos pushes him off. Ephieldifos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wockhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wockhardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ephieldifos shoots for a double leg takedown but Wockhardt sprawls well. He's pushed Ephieldifos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. James Wockhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ephieldifos. Ephieldifos darts in looking for a takedown but Wockhardt gets double underhooks and turns Ephieldifos into the cage. Wockhardt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Ephieldifos tries to keep at a distance but Wockhardt has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Wockhardt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Wockhardt trying to control the position.
#T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ephieldifos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ephieldifos throwing strikes from guard but Wockhardt blocks nicely. Ephieldifos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wockhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ephieldifos lands a couple of digs. Ephieldifos throws a big elbow that misses. Ephieldifos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ephieldifos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Wockhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ephieldifos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ephieldifos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Wockhardt dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# Wockhardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ephieldifos as he avoids it easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ephieldifos. James Wockhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wockhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Wockhardt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ephieldifos defends it nicely. Ephieldifos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. James Wockhardt is winning the standup battle so far. Wockhardt misses with a body shot.
Ephieldifos moves out of range of the body kick from Wockhardt.
#TD# Wockhardt drives through with a takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom.
Ephieldifos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Ephieldifos striking off his back but it's not causing Wockhardt any problems. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ephieldifos tries to land a sweep but no joy. James Wockhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ephieldifos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1# Ephieldifos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom.
Ephieldifos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Wockhardt shoots in and bounces Ephieldifos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Wockhardt controlling from the top position. Ephieldifos lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Wockhardt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ephieldifos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2# Wockhardt stands and throws Ephieldifos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Wockhardt is looking to take a break and control but Ephieldifos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wockhardt working the ground and pound. Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Ephieldifos throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Wockhardt is looking to take a break and control but Ephieldifos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wockhardt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ephieldifos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Wockhardt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ephieldifos is avoiding damage well.
#T3# Ephieldifos throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SU# Wockhardt stands up and beckons Ephieldifos to his feet. Ephieldifos fails with a takedown attempt. Wockhardt misses with a takedown attempt - Ephieldifos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wockhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Ephieldifos gets a double leg takedown into Wockhardt's guard. Ephieldifos throws an elbow that misses. Wockhardt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ephieldifos's guard. Nice move by Wockhardt!#REVR# Wockhardt stands up out of Ephieldifos's guard for a moment - Ephieldifos manages to land a nice upkick. Ephieldifos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ephieldifos is striking off his back. Wockhardt thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4# Wockhardt wants to pass to mount but Ephieldifos is defending the position. Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Ephieldifos gets full guard. Ephieldifos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ephieldifos trying to strike off his back.
Ephieldifos punching from the bottom. Wockhardt is looking to stand up but Ephieldifos won't let him. Ephieldifos being controlled here, momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ephieldifos striking off his back but it's not causing Wockhardt any problems.
And that's the end of the fight! James Wockhardt showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wockhardt 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Wockhardt! |
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Event:
ACA 17: Wolf vs Herc
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1# Ephieldifos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ephieldifos off to one side. It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ephieldifos shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense. #TD# Ramirez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ephieldifos on his heels. He'll look to pass Ephieldifos's guard now, I'm sure. Ephieldifos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound. Ramirez distracts Ephieldifos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ephieldifos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ramirez distracts Ephieldifos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ephieldifos keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ephieldifos swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ramirez trying to control but Ephieldifos is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ephieldifos can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Ephieldifos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ephieldifos keeps moving. Ephieldifos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ephieldifos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ephieldifos, not yet. Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ephieldifos on the ground. Ephieldifos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ephieldifos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ephieldifos. Ephieldifos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ephieldifos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ephieldifos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ephieldifos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ephieldifos throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Ephieldifos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ephieldifos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ephieldifos is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control. Ephieldifos postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Ephieldifos throws an elbow that misses. Ramirez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ephieldifos's guard. Nice move by Ramirez!#REVR# Ramirez content to stall in guard here. Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ephieldifos keeps moving. Ramirez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ephieldifos. Ephieldifos is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #T3# Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Ephieldifos manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ephieldifos keeps moving. Ephieldifos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ephieldifos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ramirez trying to control but Ephieldifos is working from the bottom. Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ephieldifos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ramirez tests Ephieldifos's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ephieldifos doesn't seem phased though.#TD2# Ephieldifos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ephieldifos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ephieldifos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ephieldifos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ephieldifos looks winded! Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ephieldifos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ramirez has momentary wrist control but Ephieldifos slips an elbow through the middle. Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Ramirez will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# Ephieldifos fails with the takedown and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand. Ephieldifos dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Ephieldifos with a lazy takedown attempt and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Manny Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ephieldifos. Ramirez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramirez. Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ephieldifos keeps working. Ephieldifos throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T1# Ephieldifos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ephieldifos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Ramirez wants to control but Ephieldifos is keeping him busy. Ephieldifos is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Ephieldifos manages to get back to half guard. Ephieldifos gets full guard. Ramirez trying to control but Ephieldifos is working from the bottom. Manny Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ephieldifos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ephieldifos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2# Ephieldifos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ephieldifos swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ramirez trying to control but Ephieldifos is working from the bottom. Ephieldifos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ephieldifos shoots in and bounces Ramirez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Ephieldifos throws a big right hand that misses. Ephieldifos is breathing heavily. Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Ephieldifos throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ephieldifos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ephieldifos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ephieldifos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ephieldifos scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ephieldifos postures up.
Ephieldifos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ephieldifos looking to pass the guard. Ephieldifos throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely. Ephieldifos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ephieldifos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ephieldifos is working Ramirez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Ephieldifos postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it. Ephieldifos throwing strikes but missing. Ephieldifos cracks Ramirez with a solid left hand. Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ephieldifos throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ephieldifos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ephieldifos goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ramirez continues to drive forward. Ramirez cracks Ephieldifos with a right hand to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Ramirez dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ephieldifos's guard. Ephieldifos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Ephieldifos throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely. Ephieldifos with a nice head shot there. Ephieldifos landing some decent shots from guard. Ephieldifos is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ephieldifos throwing strikes but missing. Ephieldifos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ephieldifos throws an elbow that misses. Ramirez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ephieldifos's guard. Nice move by Ramirez!#REVR# Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Ephieldifos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ramirez trying to control but Ephieldifos is working from the bottom. Ephieldifos keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. Ephieldifos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ephieldifos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Ephieldifos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ephieldifos keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ephieldifos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Ephieldifos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramirez quickly recovers to half guard. Ramirez trying to control here.
Ephieldifos not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ramirez is controlling Ephieldifos's trapped leg to prevent Ephieldifos from advancing to side control. Ramirez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ephieldifos. Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ephieldifos throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Ephieldifos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ephieldifos postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it. Ephieldifos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ephieldifos throws a strike but Ramirez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Ephieldifos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ephieldifos wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ephieldifos there! Ephieldifos gets back to half guard. Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Ephieldifos is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4# Ramirez trying to control the action but Ephieldifos is working from the bottom. Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Ephieldifos is working away. Ephieldifos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Ephieldifos wants to get back to full guard. Ramirez is nestled in close to Ephieldifos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ephieldifos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ephieldifos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Ephieldifos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ephieldifos, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Marco Ephieldifos. I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Ramirez! |
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Event:
ACA 12: Spliffs vs Khufu
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1# Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Ephieldifos drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
#TD2# Morgan jumps guard and drags Ephieldifos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ephieldifos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ephieldifos throws a big right hand that misses. Ephieldifos scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ephieldifos landing some decent shots from guard. Ephieldifos throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ephieldifos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ephieldifos chips away with some ground and pound. Ephieldifos is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control. Ephieldifos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've been hearing that Ephieldifos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1# Ephieldifos postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it. #SUB2# Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Morgan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ephieldifos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Morgan has tightened it up now! Ephieldifos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Morgan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1# Ephieldifos avoids the body shot from Aroo.
Ephieldifos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Aroo throws a head kick that misses. Ephieldifos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Aroo stalks Ephieldifos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ephieldifos's face. Ephieldifos staggers backwards, shaken.#KD2# Aroo drops Ephieldifos with a beautiful combination! Ephieldifos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aroo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Ephieldifos is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aroo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ephieldifos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Aroo connects with a right that clearly hurt Ephieldifos. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Aroo proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ephieldifos collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kang Aroo! Kang Aroo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1# Bleeble is looking to clinch but Ephieldifos is avoiding it.
Bleeble has a takedown stuffed. Bleeble goes for a double leg but Ephieldifos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ephieldifos continues to drive forward.#TD# Ephieldifos looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Ephieldifos lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Ephieldifos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleeble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ephieldifos has managed to get both his arms back between Bleeble's legs - danger averted. Ephieldifos scoring with punches to the head and body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ephieldifos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ephieldifos scoring with punches to the head and body. Ephieldifos is in close to Bleeble's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Bleeble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ephieldifos works over Bleeble with some ground and pound from guard.#T1# Ephieldifos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ephieldifos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ephieldifos scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Bleeble is rocked! Ephieldifos arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bleeble's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marco Ephieldifos! |
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