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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TFI 2
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Ram decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Power looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ram connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple. Ram takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ram is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ram trying to control the pace. Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ram on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ram scores with a couple of nice shots. Power trying to control from the bottom.
#T1# Ram takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2# Ram decides to stand up. Power goes for a double leg but Ram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ram continues to drive forward. Ram wants to counter with a clinch but Power pushes him away. Ram tries for a takedown but Power manages to get underhooks.
Power has had enough of the clinch but Ram keeps him there for the moment.#TD2# Ram pulls guard effortlessly. Ram wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Ram looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Power is defending well. Ram quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Power has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ram celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Ram! Our winner, George Ram, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TFI 1
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1# Scarfo throws the kick towards the body but Elle avoids it. Despite the aggression on Elle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Nice takedown defense from Elle. No joy for Scarfo on that attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elle. Scarfo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Scarfo shoots in but no luck this time. Elle fails with a takedown attempt. Scarfo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scarfo is fending him off so far but Elle persists. Nope, Scarfo circles away and we're back to standing. Nicodimus Scarfo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Elle.#CL2# Elle clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scarfo works on Elle's body with a couple of short punches. Scarfo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elle is defending well. Elle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1# Scarfo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elle misses with an elbow over the top. Elle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Elle manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Scarfo has closed the distance and engaged Elle in a clinch.
Elle wants to stall.
Scarfo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Elle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Scarfo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Scarfo slaps away a takedown attempt from Elle, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2# Elle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Elle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scarfo tries to avoid it but Elle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scarfo to the ground. Scarfo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Scarfo takes a kick to the side of the head. Alexander Elle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Elle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Elle looks winded! Elle wants to clinch up but Scarfo keeps it at a distance.#CL# Scarfo takes the fight into the clinch. Scarfo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Elle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Elle gets underhooks to prevent Scarfo's takedown attempt.
#T3# Elle letting Scarfo take a breather here. Scarfo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scarfo just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Scarfo breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Elle has Scarfo up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarfo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scarfo prevents a body shot from Elle. Scarfo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Elle to keep the fight standing. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scarfo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4# Scarfo gets underhooks to prevent Elle's takedown attempt.
Elle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scarfo's efforts to push away. Scarfo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Scarfo tries to pull guard but Elle holds him up against the cage and eventually Scarfo drops back down to his feet.
Elle wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Scarfo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elle avoids it. Elle looking for a takedown. 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 Nicodimus Scarfo will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Elle tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scarfo is defended easily by Elle. Scarfo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elle moves in looking to clinch but Scarfo pushes him off. Elle fails with a takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scarfo is defended easily by Elle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scarfo misses with a head kick.
Elle moves in looking to clinch but Scarfo pushes him off. Scarfo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1##TD# Scarfo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Elle's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2# Elle wriggles free and stands up. Elle misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elle or perhaps it was just good defense by Scarfo, which made it look bad. Elle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scarfo pinned against the cage. Scarfo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nicodimus Scarfo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Elle.#TD# Scarfo drives through with a takedown into Elle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Elle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scarfo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scarfo throws a big elbow that misses. Elle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Scarfo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Elle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Elle postures up.
#SUB# Scarfo working for a triangle but Elle defends it easily.
#SUB# Scarfo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Elle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scarfo.#T3# Scarfo is trying to improve his position. Scarfo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Elle lands some shots froms side control. Scarfo tries to improve position but can't. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Elle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Scarfo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Elle.
Elle cracks Scarfo with an elbow. That is naaassty. Elle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scarfo some visible discomfort.
Elle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scarfo is avoiding damage well.
Elle trying to control the position but Scarfo is working away. Elle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scarfo is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Scarfo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Elle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Elle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scarfo defends it nicely. Nicodimus Scarfo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Elle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Elle scores with a nice body kick.
Elle tries to close the distance and clinch but Scarfo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Elle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scarfo pinned against the cage. Scarfo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Elle throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1# Elle tries to clinch up but Scarfo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Scarfo takes the fight into the clinch. Elle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nicodimus Scarfo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Elle. Elle jumps guard but Scarfo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Elle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Scarfo wants a takedown but no success here.
Scarfo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elle tries to pull guard but Scarfo won't allow it.
Elle has had enough of the clinch but Scarfo keeps him there for the moment. Elle stalling in the clinch but Scarfo improves position. Elle letting Scarfo take a breather here.#T2# Elle has had enough of the clinch but Scarfo keeps him there for the moment. Scarfo stalling the fight.
Elle is pressed up against the cage. Scarfo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elle down to the mat. Elle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. No luck for Scarfo with that takedown attempt. Elle closes the distance but Scarfo moves to the side and Scarfo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL# Scarfo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elle, pushing him back against the cage. Scarfo leaning his opponent against the cage. Elle goes for a takedown attempt but Scarfo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3# Scarfo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Elle shoots in for a double leg but Scarfo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Elle tries to clinch but Scarfo moves out of range. #CL2# Elle gets in close and instigates a clinch. Elle prevents Scarfo from breaking the clinch. Scarfo scores with a hook to the body. Elle is trying to push Scarfo away but Scarfo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A hook to the body from Scarfo.
Scarfo goes for a takedown attempt but Elle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4# Elle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scarfo avoids it really well and circles away.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Scarfo lands a body punch. Elle gets underhooks to prevent Scarfo's takedown attempt.
Nicodimus Scarfo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Elle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elle throws a head punch that misses. Elle is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Nicodimus Scarfo showed his dominance in that final round. I think Scarfo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodimus Scarfo! |
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Event:
TFI 1
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1# Big tries to clinch up. Murray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Big is able to avoid easily. Murray leaves Big with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Big connects with a body shot that sends Murray's belly button to the back.#TD2# Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Big bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Big tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Big to the ground. Big escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A good leg kick by Big. Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Big sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Big. Big gets slowly back to his feet. Murray fails with a takedown attempt. Luka Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.#T1# Big throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2# Murray shoots in and bounces Big off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Murray passes easily into side control. Nice work. Big tries to bench press Murray off him but Murray keeps the position. Big wants to control but Murray postures up. Big is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Murray controlling from side mount. It looks like Murray might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2# Let's hope that Murray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Big is trying to get back to half guard. Murray controls the position from side control. Murray misses with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Big is breathing heavily.#T3# Big trying to remain calm as Murray controls from the top position. Big stops Murray from passing to mount. A lull in the action here as Murray stalls from top position. Big managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murray.
Murray controls the position from side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Big fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# Murray drives through with a takedown into Big's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Murray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Murray sitting in guard, not really doing much. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murray is continuing to stall. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Murray will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Murray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Big pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray throws out a counter right but Big avoids it with no problem. Big misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Murray tried to score with a low kick but Big checks it.#TD2# Murray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Big did well to prevent Murray getting side control. James Murray has got the better of the ground game so far. Murray is pressing down on Big's thigh, looking to free his foot. Big is holding on for now. Murray controlling the action here. Murray's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# More stalling from Murray.#SUB# Big looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Murray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Murray throws a lazy right hand but Big sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Big shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense. Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Murray scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Big shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Big's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Murray flicks out a counter leg kick but Big steps away. Big blocks a head kick by Murray.
A big left from Murray misses. Murray throws a lazy right hand but Big sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Big. #TD2# Big tries to sprawl but Murray drives through with a takedown into half guard. Murray content to control rather than advance. Big avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murray. Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big defending well though. Murray working over Big with some ground and pound. Big looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Big tries to kick Murray off but Murray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3# Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Murray performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Big is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Murray not doing much here.
Murray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Murray tries to pass to full mount but Big defends it. Murray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Murray throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely. Murray content to control rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Big defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murray. Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Big momentarily.
#TD2# Murray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big! Murray slows the pace down. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Murray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Big manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Murray controlling from the top position. Murray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murray is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Big's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1# You can see the frustration on Big's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Murray controls the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Big gets caught napping as Murray dives in and scores a takedown. Big manages to retain guard. Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Murray controlling from the top position. Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Big is keeping the position for now. Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Big keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Murray misses. Big takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murray thows a leg kick but Big checks it and Big counters with a solid body kick. Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Big drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Murray scores with a push kick. Murray cracks Big with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2# Murray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murray lands in his opponent's guard. Big on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big tries to get out of the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! James Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Murray 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1042 Round 1
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Ram throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lomare was covering up waiting for the punch and Ram finishes the takedown easily into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lomare holds on and takes a little breather. Ram in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lomare keeping moving, preventing Ram from controlling successfully. Lomare trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Lomare might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ram is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Lomare keeping moving, preventing Ram from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB# Ram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lomare wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ram shoots in looking for a takedown. Lomare tries to sprawl out of it but Ram keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lomare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lomare misses with a two punch combination.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A thudding body kick lands there by Ram!
Ram shoots in but Lomare avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ram shoots in but Lomare avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kendrick Lomare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Ram. Lomare throws a series of punches but Ram moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Lomare. Those never looked like landing. Ram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomare. Ram walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lomare. Ram darts in looking for a takedown but Lomare gets double underhooks and turns Ram into the cage. #TD2# Ram shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lomare is trying to defend but Ram finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Lomare manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3# Lomare goes for a double leg but Ram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ram continues to drive forward.#TD# Lomare pulls Ram into guard.
Ram working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ram sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lomare keeping moving, preventing Ram from controlling successfully. #T4# Ram looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lomare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Ram has gone for a leg lock! Lomare slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ram's guard.#REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Lomare dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# Ram clinches up with Lomare and pushes him back against the cage. Lomare looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Lomare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Lomare drives through and clinches with Ram against the cage.
Lomare is trying to force a seperation but Ram has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Ram decides to pull guard. Lomare showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Lomare being controlled here momentarily. Lomare landing with the ground and pound. Ram striking off his back. Ram keeping moving, preventing Lomare from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lomare landing with the ground and pound. Ram looking to control.
Lomare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lomare wants to control from the top but Ram keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. George Ram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomare seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Ram gets a clinch. Lomare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Lomare manages to break the clinch.
Ram lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Kendrick Lomare has been cut.#T3# Ram shoots in for a takedown but Lomare shows good takedown defense. Lomare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lomare counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ram thinking. Kendrick Lomare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Ram. Ram is breathing heavily. Ram throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lomare's waist but Lomare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ram off to one side. A lazy body kick from Ram #CL# and Lomare counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC# Lomare breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lomare. No joy for Ram on that attempt. A nice combination there by Lomare.
#CUT#It looks like George Ram has been cut.#CL# Lomare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ram, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC# Lomare manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Lomare has Ram up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Lomare pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lomare wants to sweep but no luck. Lomare is trying to control the position but Ram postures up. Ram really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lomare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lomare is pulling down on Ram's head to control his posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ram preventing the sweep. Ram looking to sit in guard and control but Lomare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Lomare dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Lomare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ram moves away. Ram throws a head kick that misses. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lomare. Ram sneaks out the side door and pushes Lomare away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Lomare lands with a straight right. Ram didn't see that one coming.#CL2# Ram clinches up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Lomare manages to break the clinch.
Ram moves in looking to clinch but Lomare pushes him off. Nice takedown defense from Lomare. No joy for Ram on that attempt. Lomare is looking for a counter combo. Ram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Ram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lomare counters with a series of strikes. Ram will be more careful next time no doubt. Ram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ram shoots for a double leg takedown but Lomare sprawls well. He's pushed Ram's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kendrick Lomare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Ram.#CL# Lomare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Lomare breaks from the clinch.
Ram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ram wants it to stay on the feet. Ram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lomare counters with a left to the body. Lomare shoots in but no luck this time. Lomare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ram paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lomare. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ram wants to control but Lomare postures up.#SU# Lomare stands up. Ram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Lomare. No joy for Ram on that attempt. Lomare throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD# Lomare manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ram on his heels. He'll look to pass Ram's guard now, I'm sure. Ram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomare is one step ahead there. #T3# Lomare lands a couple of elbows. Ram is trying to control the position but Lomare postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lomare wants to control from the top but Ram keeps moving. #SU# Lomare gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Lomare clinches. Lomare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC# Lomare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lomare tries for a takedown but Ram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ram misses with a head kick.
Lomare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ram can do to turn this around? Lomare tries to bum rush Ram with a series of wild strikes but Ram uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ram keeps the fight on the outside. Ram is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lomare doesn't manage to clinch there - Ram circles away.
Lomare misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ram wants to clinch. Lomare attempts a counter takedown but Ram avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Kendrick Lomare showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lomare 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Kendrick Lomare! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kendrick Lomare! Judge George Francis scores the fight for Kendrick Lomare!
Kendrick Lomare wins by unanimous decision! Kendrick Lomare 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Big looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!#ES# Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Silva tries to clinch but Big is having none of it. #CL# Silva rushes Big and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Big throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Big lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Big drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Luka Big has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva lands a body shot. Silva lands an elbow just above Big 's eye. Big is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Silva. Silva has Big pushed against the cage.#T1# Silva stops a takedown attempt from Big.
Big looks winded! Silva avoiding damage.
Big managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a damaging elbow. Silva lands with a short shot to the head. Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Silva lands an elbow inside. Silva lands a knee to the body.
Big's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Silva. A short left from Silva. Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Big is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Big takes a knee to the side of the body. Big is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?#T2# Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Big seems to have recovered his senses. Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Big lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Silva just leaning against Big, taking a breather. Silva lands a shoulder strike. Nice elbow from Silva. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Silva pressing his opponent against the cage. Silva lands an elbow inside that Big shrugs off. #T3# A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva. Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch. Silva trying to control the position but instead, Big has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage. Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Silva lands with a short shot to the head. Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.#KD# Silva drops Big with a big knee straight up the middle! Big is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#That has opened up Luka Big's cut even more. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Silva darts in and clinches Big up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Big! Silva unloads with more strikes and Big sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Silva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2021 |
#R1# Cockerspaniel throws a half hearted mid kick. Cockerspaniel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Elle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cockerspaniel - the referee stops the clock and Elle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cockerspaniel. Elle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Cockerspaniel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cockerspaniel misses with a body kick. Elle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cockerspaniel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Cockerspaniel throws a wild body kick that Elle sees coming a mile off. Elle tries to counter by clinching up but Cockerspaniel breaks away and moves out of range. Cockerspaniel misses with a looping left. Cockerspaniel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cockerspaniel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cockerspaniel throws a wild body kick that Elle sees coming a mile off.#TD# Elle gets the takedown into side control. Cockerspaniel tries to get back to half guard but can't. Elle wants to control but Cockerspaniel is keeping him busy. 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! Cockerspaniel is looking for a sweep.#T1# Elle scoring with punches from side control. Cockerspaniel is trying to improve his position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cockerspaniel can do anything to dispel that myth. Cockerspaniel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Cockerspaniel wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Elle has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cockerspaniel's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cockerspaniel is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Elle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Elle! |
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