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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Mason has hold of one of Estes's legs. Estes is fighting the takedown attempt but Mason gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Estes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mason pulls Estes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mason is looking to sweep but instead, Estes has passed into half guard.
Estes uses his free foot to push down on Mason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mason.
Estes prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Estes looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Mason tries to buck Estes off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Estes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Estes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Estes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Estes prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
We've been informed that Estes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mason tries to hold on but Estes pushes him away.
Mason is squirming around, avoiding Estes's attempts to control the action.
Estes avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Mason doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#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.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Estes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Estes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
Mason bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason is looking to pass into half guard but Estes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Estes is in guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Estes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Estes fails with the takedown#TD#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason tries to stand but Estes is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estes is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mason 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.
Mason tries to stand but Estes is controlling his head. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Estes trying to remain calm as Mason controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Mason forces Estes back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Mason has hold of one of Estes's legs. Estes is fighting the takedown attempt but Mason gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Estes is trying to keep Mason in close.
#T2#
Estes is controlling Mason's posture.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Estes controlling Mason's posture.
Mason throws an elbow that misses. Estes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mason's guard. Nice move by Estes!#REVB#
Estes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Estes can do to turn this around?#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Estes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mason looking for subs off his back but Estes has passed one foot through into half guard.
#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.
Mason has his hands clasped together around Estes's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Mason dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into Estes's guard.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Estes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Curtis Mason 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.
Mason forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Estes wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Estes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mason.
Estes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mason wants to stand and escape but instead Estes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
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.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Estes passes into side control.
Mason is holding Estes down, trying to stall.
Estes trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mason holds on to Estes's head and controls the position momentarily.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Estes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Estes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Mason rushes Estes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mason pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Estes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Mason!
Curtis Mason spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SFL 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Wright pushes Will up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Will shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Will is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Will wants to pass the guard but Wright is defending well.
Will missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wright controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright tries to kick Will off in order to stand up. Will Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Will tries to move to mount but Wright blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SU#
Will stands up and beckons Wright to his feet. #TD#
Wright tries to sprawl but Will drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wright is trying to escape back to his feet but Will uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wright is not content to let Will control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Will.#SUB#
Will working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Will has control of an arm but Wright manages to advance to Will's back!#T2#
Will is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wright.
Wright not allowing Will to control his hands.
Wright lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a choke. Will gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Will manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Will wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving. #T3#
Will slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Will advances to full mount.
Wright tries to control the position but Will now has his back.
Wright looking very determined here, making life difficult for Will.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Will has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Wright is in real trouble here. Will gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Wright is tapping out! Will wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steel Will!
A less than humble Steel Will 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:
SFL 1
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Brown has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mason is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brown tries to stall but Mason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Mason tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Mason dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination. #T1#
A head kick from Brown lands but Mason takes it in his stride.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curtis Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Brown.#TD#
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason 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.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there. #T2#
Brown 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brown tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mason controls his leg.
Mason desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
#TD2#
Brown pulls Mason into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mason swivels and escapes.#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mason manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mason has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Mason manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Mason working away.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mason controls the position.
Brown looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mason sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Mason goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
#T2#
Brown wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.#T3##SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Mason wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Mason pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Curtis Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Brown.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Mason dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Mason is working Brown over against the cage.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Curtis Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
#TD#
Mason works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brown wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Brown is working an open guard so Mason takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Mason clinches.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Mason tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Mason throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brown trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T2##ES#
Mason pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Mason rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Mason pulls Brown into guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason controlling the position.#T3##SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown wanted to stand there but Mason had control of the position.
Mason wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?#TD#
Mason tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Mason'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Mason!
Curtis Mason was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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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