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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Weeks misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
Harper has Weeks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weeks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Harper missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Harper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Harper is trying to drag Weeks to the mat but Weeks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Weeks manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks scores with a hook to the body.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
Harper is trying to break free.#TD2#
Weeks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weeks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Weeks controlling the position.#T1#
Weeks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Weeks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harper being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Weeks 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.
It looks like Weeks 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.#SUB2#
Weeks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Harper working for submissions but it's allowed Weeks to get to half guard.
#T2#
Weeks controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Weeks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harper defends it well.
Weeks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Weeks works his way into full mount!
Weeks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT2#It looks like Bryce Harper has been cut.
Weeks controlling his opponent.
Harper is bucking up trying to escape but Weeks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Weeks dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Weeks is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harper can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Weeks punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Harper is rocked!
Weeks lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Harper! Weeks sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Harper and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blaze Weeks! |
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Event:
Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Simon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows House to score an easy takedown into full guard.
House tries to stand but Simon is controlling from the bottom.
Simon pulls House in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as House accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
House pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simon is keeping the position for now. #T1#
House is looking to pass into half guard but Simon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simon is in guard.#REVR#
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simon working away.
House is looking to reverse the position.
House is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Simon tries to advance to mount but can't.
House is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Simon advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
House is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Simon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Simon blocks House's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
House tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Simon working for a submission but House is keeping him at bay.
Simon is breathing heavily.
House is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Simon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
House is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if House can do anything to dispel that myth.
House is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Simon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
House is looking to get to half guard.
House wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
House really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Simon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but House is surviving well by controlling Simon's body position as best he can.
House tries to buck Simon off but he can't manage it.
House wants to control but Simon is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Simon avoids the attempt from House to control.#T4##SUB#
Simon has hold of House's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and House manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
House is looking to get to half guard.
House tries to hold on but Simon postures up.
House tries to buck Simon off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Simon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Simon has hold of House's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and House manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simon working for a submission but House is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Simon dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Simon avoids the head kick by House.
Simon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
House displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
House moves in looking to clinch but Simon pushes him off.
House misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
House shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
House wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House taking a break here but Simon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
House thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
House is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
House is keen to just control but Simon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Simon is defending against the submission attempts here by House.
House thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
House thows a huge punch but Simon dodges it nicely.
House is just content to waste time from the top position. Simon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
House stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
House trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
House looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
House throwing shots but Simon is blocking nicely. #T3#
House thows a huge punch but Simon dodges it nicely.
House is keen to just control but Simon is a slippery customer.
Simon is holding on to half guard well.
House is looking to stall here but Simon recovers full guard.
House trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
House looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
House is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simon defends well.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Simon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karter House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
House looking to score a takedown here. Simon is defending well but House drives through and ends up in Simon's guard.
House wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Simon has House pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
House might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
House must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
House tries to close the distance and clinch but Simon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
House manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simon on his heels. He'll look to pass Simon's guard now, I'm sure.
House sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
House throws a strike but Simon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Simon passes into half guard. #SUB2#
House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
Simon is looking to advance position but House won't allow it.
House wants to get back to his feet.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but House defends it. #T3#
House keeping hold of Simon's head, controlling as best he can.
Simon prevents House from improving his position.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
House is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Simon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can House defend it? Simon steps over the head and cranks it - House is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Simon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Simon!
An intense looking Jake Simon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"Alright, alright, settle down everyone! First things first, I gotta give the biggest respect to my opponent right here. You came out here, you fought your heart out, and you pushed me every step of the way. Thank you for that. You made me a better fighter tonight. This wasn't just about winnin'. |
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Event:
Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Ayako lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ayako lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Carey moves into the clinch.
Ayako tries to pull guard but Carey won't allow it.
#TD2#
Ayako pulls Carey into guard.
Ayako controlling Carey's posture.
Ayako keeping full guard, as Carey tries to pass.
Carey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carey trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayako is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayako looking for a sweep. Not yet Ayako, not yet.
Carey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Ayako throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ayako swivels and escapes.
Carey misses with a takedown attempt - Ayako sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Carey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Carey closes the distance and pushes Ayako back into the cage.
Ayako has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carey working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carey.
Carey wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Carey pulls Ayako into guard.
Carey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carey 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.#T3#
Carey has control of Ayako's left arm, preventing Ayako from doing any damage.
Carey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carey trying to keep a closed guard but Ayako is proving a slippery customer.
Carey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Carey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ayako frees his head nicely. Oh but Carey has switched to an armbar! Ayako is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mickey Carey! |
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Event:
VF 13: Castro Vs. Lowe
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
Lucas Lopez had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 148.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Jake Simon was cancelled. |
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Event:
VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Myikrmeh on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ecyeyr Myikrmeh has been cut.
Myikrmeh looks winded!
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Myikrmeh's head back.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Myikrmeh saw that one coming.
Perez misses with a hook. Myikrmeh ducked under it nicely.
Myikrmeh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Myikrmeh is just out of range.
Perez cracks Myikrmeh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Myikrmeh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
And Myikrmeh tries to counter it with a takedown but Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myikrmeh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.#CUT#That has opened up Ecyeyr Myikrmeh's cut even more.
Perez drops Myikrmeh with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Myikrmeh! Perez dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolis Perez!
A less than humble Adolis Perez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
Brooks Warner had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 175.5, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Matthew West was cancelled. |
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Event:
VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Simon with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril scores with a one two! Simon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Meril stuns Simon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meril is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Meril counter with a right hand. #T2#
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meril but Meril pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Simon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon Meril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Simon.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Meril scores with a three punch combo!
Simon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simon has his takedown stuffed
letting Meril counter with a right hand. #T4#
No joy there for Meril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meril duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Meril scores with a hook to the body. Simon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Meril gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril digs a right hand into Simon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simon's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Meril - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Meril looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Meril throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Meril.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Simon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Jon Meril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Simon.#T3#
Simon fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Meril.
Simon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meril walks away with a smile on his face. Simon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Simon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?#T4#
Simon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jon Meril is winning the standup battle so far.
Meril lands a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril works Simon's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Simon with a poor takedown
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Simon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meril quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meril has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meril!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon pulls Meril in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Meril is looking to stand up but Simon won't let him.
Simon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simon can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meril postures up.
Simon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simon has a closed guard, preventing Meril from standing up.
Simon seems keen to control Meril's posture.#T3#
Meril tries to stand but Simon is controlling from the bottom.
Meril being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.#T4#
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.
Simon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meril, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril retains his featherweight title!
As Jon Meril got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This is my championship belt!!! No one is taking it from me!'. |
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Event:
VF 9: Wilcox Vs. Fiend
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Perez.
Myikrmeh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Myikrmeh with the counter takedown but Perez avoids it easily.
Myikrmeh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Ecyeyr Myikrmeh has been cut.
A big right from Perez misses.
Myikrmeh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perez weaves into range and cracks Myikrmeh right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Myikrmeh goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Perez is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adolis Perez!
A very excited looking Adolis Perez 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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Event:
VF 9: Wilcox Vs. Fiend
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Harper's defenses.
Harper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Bryce Harper has been cut.
Stone fakes the body blow, causing Harper to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Harper goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Stone!
A relieved looking Brian Stone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VF 9: Wilcox Vs. Fiend
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Warner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carrillo has one foot on Warner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Warner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carrillo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Warner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warner tries to throw a body punch but Carrillo avoids it by throwing Warner back against the cage. #TD2#
Warner pulls Carrillo into guard.
#SU#
Carrillo stands and steps away. Warner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Warner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carrillo on his heels. He'll look to pass Carrillo's guard now, I'm sure.
Carrillo seems keen to control Warner's posture.
Carrillo wants to stand but Warner is controlling the position. #T1#
Warner connects with a couple of short punches.
Carrillo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Carrillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warner preventing the sweep.
Carrillo has his hands on Warner's head, controlling the position.
Carrillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carrillo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carrillo tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carrillo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Carrillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warner defends it easily.
Warner wanted to stand there but Carrillo had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Warner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carrillo on his heels. He'll look to pass Carrillo's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Carrillo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warner is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warner distracts Carrillo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Carrillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warner is aware though and is defending well.
Carrillo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carrillo is trying to control the position but Warner postures up.
Carrillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
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.
Carrillo controls Warner momentarily but Warner frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Warner.
Carrillo tries to control but Warner manages to take his back.
Carrillo just trying to survive but Warner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Carrillo staying busy and making it hard for Warner to control.
Warner controlling well, preventing Carrillo from escaping the position.
Warner avoiding Carrillo 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Warner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brooks Warner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Warner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carrillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carrillo is looking for a counter combo.
Warner tries to clinch there but Carrillo circles away.
Warner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carrillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Warner gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Carrillo is trying to stand up here but Warner is controlling him well.
Carrillo tries to roll over but Warner keeps him under control.
Carrillo is trying to control but can't.
Warner is trying to control. Carrillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Warner stops Carrillo from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Warner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carrillo!#T2#
Carrillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brooks Warner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carrillo stops Warner from passing to mount.
Carrillo tries to buck Warner off but Warner is having none of it.
Carrillo sneaks back into half guard.
Carrillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warner is working away from the top position though.
Carrillo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Warner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
Carrillo trying to control but Warner postures up.
Carrillo wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carrillo trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carrillo enables Warner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carrillo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Warner is breathing heavily.#T4#
Carrillo trying to keep a closed guard but Warner is proving a slippery customer.
Warner preventing the sweep.
Warner trying to control but Carrillo is working from the bottom.
Warner is looking to work some ground and pound but Carrillo has wrist control.
Carrillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carrillo controls Warner momentarily but Warner frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Carrillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Warner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Warner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Warner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Warner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carrillo's legs.
Warner working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner controls the position.
Carrillo tries to improve position but can't.
Carrillo regains half guard.
Warner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warner slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Carrillo trying to hold on to Warner's head to control him but Warner postures up.
Carrillo is looking to escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carrillo trying to control but Warner postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Warner feints and as Carrillo raises his hands in defense, Warner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carrillo is looking to stand back up but Warner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carrillo. #T2##REVR#
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
Carrillo trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carrillo is pressing down on Warner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carrillo wants to get back to his feet but Warner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carrillo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Carrillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warner prevents Carrillo from getting back to his feet.
Warner won't allow Carrillo to sweep him here.
Warner prevents Carrillo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Warner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carrillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Warner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carrillo has his hands clasped together around Warner's back. He's all about the action.
Carrillo gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Carrillo keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.
Warner passes Carrillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Carrillo looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrillo moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks Warner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brooks Warner! |
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Event:
VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Cunningham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warner but Warner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warner is looking to clinch. #TD#
Cunningham drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warner can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Cunningham stands up.
Warner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to avoid it but Warner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunningham to the ground. Cunningham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warner fails with the takedown
and Cunningham counters with a left and a right that stings Warner.
Cunningham goes for a double leg but Warner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warner continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cunningham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Warner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warner rolls, trying to escape but Cunningham keeps control of the position.
#T1##SUB#
Cunningham looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Warner taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blaze Cunningham! |
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Event:
VF 7: Khan Vs. Galanis
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castro lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Bryce Harper has been cut.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Harper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castro.
Harper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harper doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
Harper tries to clinch #KD#
and Castro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harper! Castro lets Harper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Harper is rocked!
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!
Castro misses with a hook. Harper ducked under it nicely.
Harper is still on wobbly legs! Can Castro finish him?
Castro closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Harper out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floy Castro!
Floy Castro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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