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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Arthritis dives in for a single leg takedown but Hefferman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arthritis jumps guard but Hefferman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hefferman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arthritis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arthritis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hefferman goes for a double leg but Arthritis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arthritis continues to drive forward.
Hefferman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arthritis.
Arthritis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hefferman throws a body shot but no joy.
Arthritis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hefferman throws a head kick that misses.
Hefferman throws a sloppy head kick and Arthritis moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hefferman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arthritis feinted with a counter takedown.
Arthritis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arthritis throws a sloppy head kick and Hefferman moves out of range easily.
Arthritis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hefferman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL2#
Hefferman moves into the clinch successfully.
Arthritis managing to block the knees to the body from Hefferman.
Arthritis misses with a punch to the body.
Arthritis has had enough of the clinch but Hefferman keeps him there for the moment.
Hefferman trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Arthritis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arthritis.
Arthritis wants to clinch up but Hefferman keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Arthritis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hefferman is trying to defend but Arthritis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hefferman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Arthritis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hefferman looks winded!#T2#
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!
Arthritis wants to stall.
Arthritis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rheumatoid Arthritis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arthritis is trying to push Hefferman away but Hefferman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hefferman is trying to break the clinch but Arthritis is controlling him.
Hefferman tries to pull guard but Arthritis holds him up against the cage and eventually Hefferman drops back down to his feet.
Arthritis tries to pull guard but Hefferman won't allow it.
Arthritis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hefferman prevents it.
Hefferman leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Arthritis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hefferman smiles and moves away.
Hefferman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arthritis swivels and escapes.
Hefferman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arthritis thows a leg kick but Hefferman checks it
and Hefferman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hefferman.
Arthritis shoots and misses #CL2#
and Hefferman counters by moving into the clinch.
Hefferman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthritis has him pressed against the cage.
Hefferman has had enough of the clinch but Arthritis keeps him there for the moment.
Hefferman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arthritis working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Hefferman is stalling here.
Arthritis prevents the takedown attempt.
Arthritis tries a knee to the head but Hefferman blocks it.
Arthritis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hefferman or not.
Arthritis gets underhooks to prevent Hefferman's takedown attempt.
Arthritis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hefferman's efforts to push away.
Hefferman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hefferman lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxton Hefferman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hefferman shoots in and drives through. Arthritis sprawls well.
Arthritis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arthritis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hefferman sprawls well. He's pushed Arthritis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arthritis shoots in but Hefferman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hefferman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arthritis as he avoids it easily.
Arthritis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hefferman circles away.
Hefferman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arthritis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rheumatoid Arthritis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hefferman slaps away a takedown attempt from Arthritis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthritis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hefferman tries to sprawl out of it but Arthritis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hefferman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Hefferman throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arthritis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Hefferman moves into the clinch.
Hefferman is trying to break the clinch but Arthritis has him pressed against the cage.
Hefferman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arthritis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hefferman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Hefferman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hefferman clinches.
Hefferman is working for takedown but Arthritis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hefferman looking for a takedown. #BC#
Arthritis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hefferman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Arthritis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hefferman but Hefferman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hefferman lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Hefferman rushes Arthritis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hefferman has Arthritis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hefferman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arthritis tumbling to the mat - Hefferman dives into Arthritis's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arthritis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arthritis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hefferman holds on and takes a little breather.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Hefferman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hefferman keeping full guard, as Arthritis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Arthritis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hefferman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Arthritis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hefferman pulls down on the head and he's put Arthritis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxton Hefferman!
Maxton Hefferman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Kyokusei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Gill moves into range and clinches up with Kyokusei.
Gill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gill wants to get back to striking at distance but Kyokusei won't allow it.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Gill has him pressed against the cage.
Kyokusei wants to get back to striking at distance but Gill won't allow it.
#BC#
Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kyokusei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gill counters with a three punch combo that has Kyokusei backing up. Kyokusei nods at Gill to acknowledge the strikes.
Gill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyokusei throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Kyokusei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Gill.
Kyokusei misses with a body shot.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gill keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyokusei misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Kyokusei looks for the body kick but Gill saw that one coming.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses
and Gill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gill shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyokusei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kyokusei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kyokusei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gill's head.
Kyokusei blocks a head kick by Gill.
Kyokusei is looking to counter the offense by Gill and move into the clinch.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick
and Gill counters with a nice body shot.
Kyokusei is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Kyokusei. No joy for Gill on that attempt.
Gill slips a jab from Kyokusei.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theadore Gill.
Gill keeps the fight on the outside.
Gill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gill moves into range and clinches up with Kyokusei.#T2#
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Gill jumps into guard, dragging Kyokusei to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyokusei wanted to stand there but Gill had control of the position.
Gill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Gill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Kyokusei stands up and waves to Gill to follow him.
Gill blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Kyokusei pushes Gill away with a front kick.
Kyokusei misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Gill forces Kyokusei back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Gill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kyokusei smiles and moves away.
Kyokusei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyokusei tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyokusei fakes the leg kick and cracks Gill in the body.
Kyokusei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gill's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Gill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyokusei wants to break free but Gill has control.
Gill is trying to force a seperation but Kyokusei has the dominant position.
Gill is trying to drag Kyokusei to the mat but Kyokusei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Kyokusei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyokusei misses the shot to the body.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Kyokusei throws the kick towards the body but Gill avoids it.
Gill blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Gill moves away from the strike by Kyokusei.
Kyokusei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Kyokusei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gill pulls guard.
Gill 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyokusei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kyokusei stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Daiboru Kyokusei will probably get the nod.
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#
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Daiboru Kyokusei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gill misses with a series of wild punches.
Daiboru Kyokusei is winning the standup battle so far.
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyokusei swivels and escapes.
Gill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKyokusei.
Kyokusei misses with a body kick.
Gill wants to counter the offense by Kyokusei and move into the clinch position.
Gill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gill avoids the head kick by Kyokusei.
Gill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyokusei doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Gill. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei has Gill pressed against the cage, preventing Gill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gill tries to pull guard but Kyokusei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theadore Gill.#BC#
Kyokusei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill is breathing heavily.#T1#
A punch combination from Kyokusei misses.
Kyokusei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daiboru Kyokusei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill with the counter takedown but Kyokusei avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gill jumps guard but Kyokusei stands there with Gill around his waist. Gill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kyokusei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyokusei moves in looking to clinch but Gill pushes him off.
Kyokusei moves in looking to clinch but Gill pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei. #T2#
Kyokusei scores with a shot to the body.
Kyokusei throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
Kyokusei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gill.
Kyokusei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyokusei looks for the body kick but Gill saw that one coming.
Gill throws a wild body kick that Kyokusei sees coming a mile off.
As Gill looks to move away, Kyokusei throws a big counter combo but Gill just gets out of the way.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyokusei defends it well.
Gill shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyokusei throws a lazy head kick
and Gill counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Gill clinches with his opponent.
Kyokusei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kyokusei wants to break free but Gill has control.
Kyokusei can't break the clinch.
Gill is trying to break the clinch but Kyokusei has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Gill avoiding damage.
Kyokusei is trying to force a seperation but Gill has the dominant position.
Gill prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Gill tries to pull guard but Kyokusei holds him up against the cage and eventually Gill drops back down to his feet.
Kyokusei is trying to break free.
Gill wants to get back to striking at distance but Kyokusei won't allow it.
Gill leaning against his opponent.
Kyokusei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyokusei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Gill clinches up with Kyokusei and pushes him back against the cage.
Gill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyokusei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Kyokusei breaks from the clinch.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyokusei lands with a slapping head kick.
Gill throws a head kick that misses.
Kyokusei stuffs the takedown.
Kyokusei is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kyokusei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyokusei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daiboru Kyokusei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyokusei tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyokusei to the ground. Kyokusei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyokusei is looking to wear down Gill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kyokusei lands a nice looking body kick.
Kyokusei thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gill if he has to take too many more of those.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill wants to counter with a clinch but Kyokusei pushes him away.
Gill misses with a takedown attempt - Kyokusei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gill blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theadore Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses
and Gill counters with a three punch combo that has Kyokusei backing up. Kyokusei nods at Gill to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kyokusei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyokusei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gill.
A jab from Kyokusei misses.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill with the counter takedown but Kyokusei avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gill takes the fight into the clinch.
Gill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyokusei avoids it.
Kyokusei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyokusei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Gill is controlling him.
Kyokusei tries to stall but Gill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyokusei wants to clinch.#T2#
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kyokusei tries a head kick but it misses.
Gill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyokusei throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
And Gill tries to counter it with a takedown but Kyokusei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kyokusei.
Kyokusei leaves Gill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Kyokusei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill shoots in for a double leg but Kyokusei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyokusei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill swings for the body but Kyokusei moves out of range.
#T3##CL2#
Gill has closed the distance and engaged Kyokusei in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyokusei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gill prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gill tries to pull guard but Kyokusei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyokusei blocks a body shot from Gill. #T4#
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.
Gill wants a takedown.
#BC#
Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
Gill feints the counter takedown.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyokusei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Kyokusei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Theadore Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daiboru Kyokusei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyokusei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daiboru Kyokusei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kyokusei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daiboru Kyokusei!
A very excited looking Daiboru Kyokusei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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