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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SFL 3
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Brooks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frank throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Frank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brooks walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank shoots and misses #CL2#
and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch.
Frank trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
Frank working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brooks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Frank regains guard immediately.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard. #T1#
Brooks passes Frank's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frank moves into full guard.
Frank throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brooks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brooks advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks tries to stand but Frank is controlling his head.
Brooks tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brooks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
Brooks taking a breather here.
Brooks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brooks happy to just control the position for now.
Frank is trying to control Brooks's posture but Brooks avoids it. #T3#
Brooks throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Frank works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Brooks tries to pass to full mount but Frank defends it.
Brooks slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brooks prevents Frank from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frank tries to clinch #TD2#
and Brooks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brooks throws an elbow that misses. Frank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brooks's guard. Nice move by Frank!#REVR#
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks pulls Frank in to control the position.
Brooks wants to stand but Frank is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Frank is looking to slow Brooks down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Brooks forces Frank back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frank tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Frank won't allow Brooks to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks misses with a head shot. Frank uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frank wants to control the position but Brooks says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frank defending well though.
Brooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frank trying to control but Brooks postures up.
#SU2#
Brooks stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Frank throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank tries to clinch there but Brooks circles away.
#TD2#
Brooks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frank did well to prevent Brooks getting side control.
Frank has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
Brooks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Frank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Brooks has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Frank works to full guard.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Frank has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture.
Gerry Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
Frank managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Brooks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brooks manages to end up in side control.
Frank wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is dominant here and he's now got Frank's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks has the hooks in. Frank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Frank wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1#
Frank trying to control but not successfully.
Frank is trying to get back to his feet but Brooks has full control of the position and if anything, Frank has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Frank covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Brooks throwing sloppy strikes.
Brooks avoiding Frank 's attempts to control his hands.
Brooks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Frank.#T2#
Brooks gets his hands free as Frank looks to control.
Brooks just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Even with his hooks in, Brooks manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Brooks punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3##SUB2#
Frank defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frank trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frank is trying to get back to his feet but Brooks has full control of the position and if anything, Frank has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Brooks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brooks keeps control of the position easily here as Frank tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Frank defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brooks biding his time, controlling Frank.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank covering up well and avoiding damage.
Brooks keeps control of the position easily here as Frank tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brooks 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Brooks!
Gerry Brooks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Atherton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mark Atherton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atherton misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods feinted with a counter takedown.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Woods has been cut.
Atherton misses with a body shot.
Atherton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods feinted with a counter takedown.
Atherton looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Woods moves out of range as Atherton strikes.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atherton is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, Atherton circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Atherton misses with a series of wild punches.
Atherton throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Atherton throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Atherton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Atherton.
Atherton lands a nice shot that snaps Woods's head back.
Atherton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atherton throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Atherton. Beautiful body shot.
Atherton missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atherton scores with a shot to the body.
Woods moves forwards but Atherton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mark Atherton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
Atherton lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
Atherton misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Atherton with a jab.
Atherton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woods on the side of the head.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atherton.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton scores with a jab to the body.
Atherton misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Atherton misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Atherton throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods attempts a counter takedown but Atherton avoids it well and moves away.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atherton throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods defending well as Atherton loads up on a big left hand.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Atherton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Woods's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods attempts a counter takedown but Atherton avoids it well and moves away.
Woods avoids the body shot from Atherton.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton misses with a two punch combination.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Atherton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atherton.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Atherton takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Mark Atherton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atherton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Atherton.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Atherton.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
Atherton scores with a sloppy right hand. Woods should have avoided that one.
Atherton dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut!
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atherton.
Atherton loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Atherton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
Atherton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
A big right from Atherton misses.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton lands with a good body shot.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Atherton.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods shoots for a takedown but Atherton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atherton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Woods gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atherton.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Woods might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Atherton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atherton throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atherton throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Woods counters with a shoot 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.#SU#
Woods decides to return to a standing position.
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Atherton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atherton.
The fighters circling - Atherton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
Atherton throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Atherton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dexter Woods's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atherton throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Atherton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atherton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Atherton catches Woods right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Atherton.#T1#
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Atherton misses with a wild combination.
Woods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atherton.
Atherton scores with a jab.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Mark Atherton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Atherton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woods in his tracks.
A slow jab from Atherton misses its intended target.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Woods moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atherton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woods moves away from the strike by Atherton.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Atherton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atherton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atherton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
Woods avoids the body shot from Atherton.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Atherton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Atherton.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A lazy left from Atherton finds it's target.
Atherton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atherton.
Atherton throws a good cross that connects.
Atherton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atherton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atherton throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atherton.
Woods attempts a counter takedown but Atherton avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Atherton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atherton 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Atherton!
Mark Atherton 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:
SFL 1
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Favre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burke counters with a left and a right that stings Favre.
Nice takedown defense from Favre. No joy for Burke on that attempt.
Burke scores with a three punch combo!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burke.
Burke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Favre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Favre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burke swivels and escapes.
Burke checks the leg kick.#CL#
Burke clinches up with Favre and pushes him back against the cage.
Burke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Favre prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Burke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Favre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burke.#T1#
Burke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Favre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burke somewhat.
Favre shapes to counter with a head kick.
No luck for Favre with that takedown attempt.
Burke is looking to counter with a body kick.
Burke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Burke has closed the distance and engaged Favre in a clinch.
Burke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Favre pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Burke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Favre is looking to clinch but Burke is avoiding it.
Burke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burke wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Burke. That snapped Favre's head back.
Burke throws a one two combo.
Favre tries to close the distance and clinch but Burke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Favre tries to clinch up.
Favre dives in for a single leg takedown but Burke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Favre pinned against the cage. Favre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Burke darts in and clinches Favre up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Burke manages to break the clinch.
Favre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burke under the eye.
Burke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Favre as he jumps to the side.
Favre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burke defends it nicely.#T3#
Favre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burke but Burke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Favre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Burke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Favre's guard.
Favre is wriggling around but Burke manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Favre wants to control but Burke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Favre taking some punishment here, with Burke in his half guard. #T4#
Favre gets full guard.#SUB2#
Favre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Favre is tightening it up a little... Burke has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Burke reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Burke taps out! Nice BJJ there by Favre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexis Favre!
Alexis Favre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Tapia gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tapia is working for a kimura but Guzman is defending it quite comfortably.
Tapia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tapia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guzman defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Tapia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guzman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tapia.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Tapia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tapia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guzman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tapia. #T2##SUB2#
Guzman is defending against the submission attempts here by Tapia.
Tapia is taking a breather. Guzman 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.#SUB2#
Tapia is trying for a kimura here. Guzman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tapia wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dario Tapia! |
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