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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFC 25: Wood vs Andarys
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# Dalal throws a series of punches but Wall avoids them all with ease. Wall looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Dalal looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Dalal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dalal trying to control the position from guard on top but Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dalal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1# Dalal looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dalal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dalal misses with a head kick.
Wall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD# Dalal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Wall won't allow Dalal to pass to mount. Dalal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2# Dalal seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dalal is looking to advance position but Wall won't allow it. Dalal is looking to take a break and control but Wall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dalal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Dalal scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Wall gets caught flat footed, as Dalal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Dalal forces his way into half guard. Wall wants to control but Dalal is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dalal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB# Dalal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wall sees it coming and defends easily.#SU# Dalal gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4# A decent looking body kick lands there for Dalal. Dalal scores with a spinning back kick! Dalal works Wall's body with a nice hook. Dalal lands a jab-cross combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Dalal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalal. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wall wants to control but Dalal is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Dalal dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Wall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD# Dalal gets a double leg takedown into Wall's guard. Dalal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dalal controlling from the top position. Dalal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Dalal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dalal's corner is telling him to maintain position. Wall is breathing heavily.#T1# Wall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Dalal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Dalal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dalal lands in his opponent's guard. Wall wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dalal manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Dalal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wall keeps working. #T2##SU# Dalal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD# Dalal drives through with a takedown into Wall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Wall keeping full guard, as Dalal tries to pass. Dalal wants to control from the top but Wall keeps moving. Dalal throwing strikes from guard but Wall blocks nicely. Wall being controlled here, momentarily. Dalal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wall can do to turn this around?#T3# Dalal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wall works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dalal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dalal wants to control from the top but Wall keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dalal throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Wall is rocked!#TD# Dalal closes the distance looking for a takedown. Wall stuffs it but Dalal still has hold of him. Dalal picks Wall up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Dalal slams Wall to the floor and that's really hurt Wall - he doesn't know where he is! Dalal throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yossi Dalal! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1# Leewood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Leewood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Jazz Leewood has been cut. Leewood throws a leg kick but Smirnov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Smirnov scores with a jab to the head.
Leewood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smirnov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Leewood tries to clinch up but Smirnov circles away and keeps his distance. Smirnov works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Leewood is rocked! Smirnov scores with a leg kick.
Oh Leewood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Leewood gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Smirnov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Leewood wakes up just in time to hear Smirnov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Smirnov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Forre pulls guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marsh wants to pass the guard but Forre is keeping the position. Marsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forre on the ground.#SUB2# Forre is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Marsh frees his head nicely. Oh but Forre has switched to an armbar! Marsh is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pau Forre! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1# Leewood drops his hands momentarily and George takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jazz Leewood has been cut. George lands a right hook to the body.
Leewood is breathing heavily. Leewood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from George. #CL2# George has Leewood up against the cage in a clinch.
George avoiding damage.
George stalling against the cage.
Leewood takes a shot to the head. George stalling against the cage.
George lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leewood. Leewood letting George take a breather here. George lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short uppercut from George. #ROC2#Leewood is rocked!#T1# George lands with a right to the head. Oh Leewood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! George swings wildly with an uppercut but Leewood uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# George breaks from the clinch.
George drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Leewood's head, knocking him out cold! George is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George George! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1116 Round 1
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1# Rizzuto Jr wants to clinch but Marsh slips to the side and Rizzuto Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Rizzuto Jr rushes Marsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Rizzuto Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marsh just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Rizzuto Jr jumps guard.
#SUB2# Rizzuto Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marsh throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rizzuto Jr's body to avoid the submission. Rizzuto Jr has instead reached around Marsh's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rizzuto Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vito Rizzuto Jr! Vito Rizzuto Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1# Thompson moves out of range as Wall throws a body kick.
#CL2# Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Wall. A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Thompson pulls guard. #SUB# Wall drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Wall seems to have locked his on tight now - Thompson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Wall, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mark Wall! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1# Rebernik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leewood moves away. Brane Rebernik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leewood moves away from the strike by Rebernik. Rebernik fails in his attempt to clinch. Rebernik throws out a loose jab but Leewood uses good head movement to avoid it. As Rebernik backs away, Leewood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Rebernik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leewood moves away. Leewood fails with the takedown. Leewood moves away from the strike by Rebernik. Leewood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rebernik circles away. Rebernik throws a shot to the body.
Rebernik lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rebernik. Rebernik throws a big shot that misses. Leewood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leewood is looking to land body kicks. Rebernik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rebernik misses with a body shot.
#T1# Rebernik throws a big shot that misses. Leewood moves out of range of the strikes. Leewood throws a big counter combination but Rebernik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Brane Rebernik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rebernik misses with a body shot.
Rebernik slaps away a takedown attempt from Leewood, before circling back to the center of the mat. Rebernik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leewood with a body shot. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jazz Leewood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rebernik misses with a hook. Leewood ducked under it nicely. Leewood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leewood has a takedown stuffed. Rebernik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rebernik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Rebernik. Leewood throws a solid leg kick but Rebernik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leewood. Rebernik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Leewood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2# Rebernik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leewood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rebernik smiles and moves away.
Rebernik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leewood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Leewood is breathing heavily. Rebernik throws the left hand but Leewood avoids the punch easily. Leewood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rebernik works the jab nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horrible takedown attempt by Leewood or perhaps it was just good defense by Rebernik, which made it look bad. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rebernik! But no joy. A punch combination from Rebernik misses. Leewood misses with a takedown attempt - Rebernik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rebernik misses with a body shot.
Leewood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rebernik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3# Rebernik misses the shot to the body. Leewood appears to be looking for a big counter. Rebernik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rebernik throws a hook but Leewood blocks it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rebernik, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Jazz Leewood has been cut. Leewood slips a straight right by Rebernik. Leewood slips under a jab. Rebernik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leewood.#CL# Leewood clinches. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Leewood wants to get back to striking at distance but Rebernik won't allow it.
Rebernik blocks a body shot from Leewood. #TD# Leewood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Rebernik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rebernik wants to get up but he can't break Leewood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Leewood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB# Leewood is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rebernik is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jazz Leewood! |
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