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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barton.
Barton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Buster Barton has been cut.
Barton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Barton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ali sprawls well initially but Barton persists and gets the takedown into half 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.
Barton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barton controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Barton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barton trying to control the pace. #T1#
Ali won't allow Barton to pass to mount.
Barton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barton on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barton controlling the position easily from mount.
Barton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton avoids the attempt from Ali to control.
Ali is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barton with shots to the head and body - Ali looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barton working the ground and pound effectively.
Barton controlling the position easily from mount.
Barton lands with some strikes.#T4#
Barton landing strikes from the mount and Ali is in trouble!
Barton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ali looks a forlorn figure.
Barton controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Barton wants to finish this one by submission but Ali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Barton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Barton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Ali lands with a cross.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barton circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali sets himself, and Barton steps forward looking for the clinch! Ali avoids it this time.#CL2#
Barton moves into the clinch.
Barton jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barton stalling in the clinch.
Ali prevents the takedown attempt.
Barton fails to pull guard.
Muhammed Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Barton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Barton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barton shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muhammed Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ali connects with the punch.
Barton shoots and misses
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Barton's head back.
Barton is looking to clinch.
Barton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Barton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ali's guard.
Barton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Ali is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Barton works to advance to full mount. Ali defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barton with good strikes from the mount here!
Barton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Barton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ali to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ali shrugs it off.
Barton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barton dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Barton controlling from mount.
Buster Barton has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Barton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ali?
Barton landing strikes from the mount and Ali is in trouble!
Barton landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Ali defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barton.
Ali is bucking up trying to escape but Barton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Barton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ali and Barton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barton throws a strike aimed at the side of Ali's head but Ali avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Barton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buster Barton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barton throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Barton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muhammed Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali clobbers Barton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barton takes one on the button.#CL2#
Barton has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Barton pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Barton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barton prevents Ali from improving his position.
Barton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Barton is working for a kimura but Ali is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ali is just riding it out for now. Barton eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Barton controlling the action here. #SU2#
Barton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Barton shoots for a takedown but Ali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muhammed Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Barton.
Barton tries for a takedown but Ali circles away easily
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barton is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ali moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammed Ali! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
James leaves Desjardins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Desjardins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
As James looks to move away, Desjardins throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Desjardins tries to clinch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James moves in looking to clinch but Desjardins pushes him off.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desjardins as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches.
Desjardins has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James taking a breather.
James tries to pull guard but Desjardins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
A short right from James.
James has Desjardins pressed against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Desjardins gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Desjardins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Desjardins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desjardins looking to control.
Desjardins trying to control the position here.
Desjardins wants to sweep but no luck.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desjardins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desjardins 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.#T2#
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James slips under a jab from Desjardins.
A jab from James finds it's way through Desjardins's defenses.
Desjardins shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Desjardins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Desjardins.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As James looks to move away, Desjardins throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Desjardins throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws a right hand that Desjardins ducks under and follows up with a left that Desjardins also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Desjardins.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Desjardins is rocked!
James dances in with a quick combination. Desjardins is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from James snaps Desjardins's head back. Desjardins stumbles backwards against the cage. James steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Desjardins's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Desjardins just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arlo James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kuznetsov gets the takedown into side control.
Zemlak tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuznetsov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zemlak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zemlak shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov controlling from the full mount.
Zemlak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov working Zemlak over with strikes here.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuznetsov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zemlak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov is landing with some decent strikes but Zemlak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Kuznetsov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuznetsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zemlak is trying to escape the mount.
Kuznetsov controlling from the full mount. #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.
Zemlak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the head.
Zemlak is looking to get to half guard.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Kuznetsov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kuznetsov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuznetsov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kuznetsov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov lands a heavy elbow.
Kuznetsov controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Kuznetsov 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.#T4#
Kuznetsov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kuznetsov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zemlak hang on?
Kuznetsov lands a heavy elbow.
Zemlak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.
Kuznetsov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zemlak's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zemlak misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Kuznetsov scores with a takedown into Zemlak's guard.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuznetsov with a nice head shot there.
Kuznetsov working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to stand but Zemlak is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov pushes down on Zemlak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuznetsov not doing much here.
#T1#
Kuznetsov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maksim Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuznetsov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Zemlak looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kuznetsov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maksim Kuznetsov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Suzuki is looking to clinch but Barton is avoiding it.
#CL#
Barton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suzuki pushes off an throws an elbow but Barton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Barton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Suzuki trying to control but Barton postures up.
Barton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Barton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Barton wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is defending well.
Suzuki is pressing down on Barton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU#
Barton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barton moves out of range of the body kick from Suzuki.
#CL#
Barton has closed the distance and engaged Suzuki in a clinch.
#T2##BC#
Barton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Barton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Barton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suzuki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suzuki is being controlled here.
Suzuki is looking to regain half guard here but Barton keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SU#
Barton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Barton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barton showed some decent athleticism there.
Barton working Suzuki over with strikes.
Barton slips a nice elbow through Suzuki's hands, connecting with Suzuki's forehead.#ES2#
Suzuki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Suzuki shoots in but Barton avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Suzuki rushes Barton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Barton manages to break the clinch.
Barton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suzuki.#TD#
Barton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suzuki!
Suzuki looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Check out the look on Barton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Suzuki!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Barton dominated that round.
That's time! Barton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Suzuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Suzuki tries to get set, Barton tries to push him back and clinch up but Suzuki manages to avoid the attempt.
Barton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?#CL#
Barton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suzuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barton smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Barton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suzuki is trying to defend but Barton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Barton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suzuki is just riding it out for now. Barton eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton prevents Suzuki from improving his position.#T1#
Suzuki wants to control the action here but instead Barton manages to pass to full mount!
Suzuki tries to reverse the position but Barton maintains control.
Suzuki tries to hold on but Barton pushes him away.
Barton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suzuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Barton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suzuki is surviving well by controlling Barton's body position as best he can.
Barton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suzuki is trying desperately to improve position.
Barton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Barton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barton landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Suzuki taking shots to the head.
Suzuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barton raining down shots from the mount!
Barton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suzuki tries to hold on but Barton postures up.
Barton controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Barton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Suzuki looks to land a combination but Barton avoids it well. #CL2#
Suzuki has closed the distance and engaged Barton in a clinch.
Suzuki tries to pull guard but Barton won't allow it.
#TD#
Barton pulls guard successfully.
Barton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Barton pushes Suzuki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Suzuki slips under a jab from Barton.
Buster Barton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suzuki tries to clinch there but Barton circles away.
#CL#
Barton clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barton walks away with a smile on his face. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Barton is having none of it.
Barton throws a chopping leg kick but Suzuki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suzuki slips a straight right by Barton.#T1##TD#
Barton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Suzuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barton lands strikes from half guard.
Barton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Suzuki is trying to maintain the position but Barton is very close to passing his half guard.
Barton is nestled in close to Suzuki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SU#
Barton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barton tries a head kick but it misses.
Barton throws a sloppy head kick and Suzuki moves out of range easily.
Suzuki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barton throws a head kick but Suzuki moves out of range.
Barton misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Barton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suzuki wants to get back to his feet but Barton passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Suzuki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Barton working the head and body with strikes.
Barton moves into full mount! Suzuki won't be happy about that!
Barton controlling from mount.
Suzuki is bucking up trying to escape but Barton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barton landing strikes from the mount and Suzuki is in trouble!
Barton controlling his opponent. #T4#
Barton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suzuki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barton dominating with strikes here.
Barton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Barton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Suzuki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barton advances to full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Barton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barton 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Barton! |
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