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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 2
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Correa avoids the head kick by Luffy.
It seemed like Correa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luffy stuffs the takedown attempt from Correa. Correa gets slowly back to his feet.
Luffy throws a quick counter head kick but Correa was just out of range.
Correa shoots in for a double leg but Luffy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luffy throws a big counter combination but Correa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Correa feints and as Luffy raises his hands in defense, Correa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Luffy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Correa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luffy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Luffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correa advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luffy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Correa.
Luffy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Correa throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Correa stands up and waves to Luffy to follow him.
Luffy throws a lazy head kick
and Correa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luffy lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Joaquin Correa has been cut.
Correa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luffy defends well and Correa ends up having to push Luffy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monkey D Luffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Correa.#TD2#
Correa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Luffy is looking to control Correa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luffy avoid being mounted?
Correa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Luffy is in trouble now - Correa has advanced to mount!
Luffy taking shots to the head.
Luffy is looking to get to half guard.
Luffy is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correa looking to finish Luffy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Luffy!
Correa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Correa controlling the pace for now. #T3#
It looks like Correa 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.
Correa scoring with strikes but Luffy is staying in there.
Correa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Luffy is trying to escape the mount.
Luffy wants to hold on but Correa pushes him away.
Correa controlling from the full mount.
Correa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4##SUB2#
Correa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luffy taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Correa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Luffy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Luffy and Correa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SU2#
Correa stands up and beckons Luffy to his feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luffy enables Correa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luffy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Luffy wants to get back to his feet but Correa passes into half guard.
#T5##REVR#
Correa stalling. #SU2#
Correa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Luffy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Correa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Correa.
Luffy wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Correa jumps into guard, dragging Luffy to the mat.
Correa pulls Luffy in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Correa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Luffy preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Correa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Luffy doesn't defend quickly enough and Correa has managed to lock this one up! Can Luffy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Correa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joaquin Correa!
Joaquin Correa 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: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Bridges goes for a double leg but Mode avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mode continues to drive forward.
Mode looks winded!#TD#
Bridges gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mode regains guard.
Bridges content to stall in guard here.
Bridges'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.
Bridges 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.
Bridges slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bridges shoots in and bounces Mode off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bridges is standing up over Mode. Mode looks to escape but Bridges dives into side control.
#REVB#
Bridges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Bridges is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mode will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bridges moves into full mount!
Bridges controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Bridges wants to finish this one by submission but Mode is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bridges. #T3#
Bridges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mode can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridges lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bridges dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Bridges gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges is taking a breather. Mode says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Bridges seems to be working for a kimura but Mode defends the submission attempt.
Bridges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bridges content to control rather than advance.
Billy Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mode is looking to improve his position.
Bridges is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bridges passes to full mount!
Bridges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Bridges working for a submission but Mode is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Bridges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Bridges working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mode turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bridges off and cradles Mode's limp body as Bridges celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Billy Bridges! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1168 Round 1
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Hollywood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hollywood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams goes for a double leg but Hollywood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hollywood continues to drive forward.#CL#
Hollywood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Hollywood lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Williams sprawling to the canvas. Hollywood follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Williams hang on? #ROC#Williams is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tank Williams has been cut.
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!
Hollywood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Hollywood finish him?
Hollywood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hollywood! Williams is hurt baaadly! Hollywood is firing away with more strikes - Williams is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Hollywood! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1167 Round 1
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bridges darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bridges not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bridges'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.
Bridges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leeuwenhoek for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bridges shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bridges showed some decent athleticism there.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to get back to is feet but Bridges passes into side control.
#T2#
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain half guard here but Bridges keeps moving and retains side control.
Bridges in side control, throwing shots but Leeuwenhoek defends.
Leeuwenhoek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek struggling a bit here.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain half guard here but Bridges keeps moving and retains side control.
Bridges is staying tight to Leeuwenhoek's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Bridges is trying to get an arm triangle but Leeuwenhoek is defending well.
Bridges tries to advance to mount 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.
Bridges sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leeuwenhoek is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges throws a strike aimed at the side of Leeuwenhoek's head but Leeuwenhoek avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Leeuwenhoek's face as Bridges controls the position.
An elbow from Bridges crashes against the mat.
Bridges working the ground and pound but Leeuwenhoek is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridges wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bridges dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bridges takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Bridges has been cut.
Leeuwenhoek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#KD2#
Leeuwenhoek lands a big uppercut and Bridges crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bridges looks OK. Leeuwenhoek waves Bridges back to his feet!#ROC2#Bridges is rocked!
Bridges has his takedown stuffed
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Bridges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges leaves his chin hanging out and Leeuwenhoek seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bridges crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirk Leeuwenhoek! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1167 Round 1
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
James scores with a one two! Davis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Rhino Davis has been cut.
James shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Davis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from James.
Davis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis really is a fat lump.
James tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Davis manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
James tries to kick Davis off in order to stand up. Davis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Davis advances to full mount.
Davis controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Davis throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! James has his hands clasped together but Davis breaks the hold and James is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhino Davis!
The defeated LeBron James had this to say: 'Im tired man.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luffy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luffy moves away.
Luffy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.#TD2#
Luffy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Luffy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Luffy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luffy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Luffy wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Luffy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Luffy wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Luffy is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luffy to get the leverage.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Luffy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Graves has his feet on Luffy's thighs here. He's pushed Luffy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Luffy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deon Graves! |
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