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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Lowe jabs Pace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pace moves forwards but Lowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Julio Pace has been cut.
Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pace.
As Lowe backs off Pace throws a huge counter combo but Lowe manages to avoid it all.
Pace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowe misses with a body shot
and Pace counters with a left and a right that stings Lowe. #KD#
Lowe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pace sprawling to the canvas! Pace rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lowe finish him?!
#ROC#Pace is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Lowe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pace is still on wobbly legs! Can Lowe finish him?
Pace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lowe sprawls well. Lowe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pace gets slowly back to his feet.
Pace seems to have recovered his senses.
Pace throws a chopping leg kick but Lowe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lowe throws an overhand right that drops Pace like a sack of potatoes! Lowe dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Lowe! |
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Event:
IFMMA 3: Uprising
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Shimomura. Those never looked like landing.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shimomura lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shimomura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Shimomura moves out of range easily.
Shimomura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Shimomura stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimomura lands a lovely overhand right.
Shimomura throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shimomura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Brown pulls Shimomura into guard.
Shimomura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shimomura rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Shimomura is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Brown!
In his post fight interview, Harry Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
IFMMA 3: Uprising
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chambers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Margumedovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Margumedovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chambers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Margumedovic, into his guard. #REVB#
Margumedovic keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Chambers stands up and waves to Margumedovic to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margumedovic moves in looking to clinch but Chambers pushes him off.#TD#
Chambers gets caught napping as Margumedovic dives in and scores a takedown. Chambers manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Margumedovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chambers dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Chambers trying to control but Margumedovic is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chambers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chambers looking to pass the guard.
Margumedovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chambers looking to sit in guard and control but Margumedovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chambers tries to strike from the bottom.
#ES2#
Chambers wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Chambers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##TD2#
Chambers jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Margumedovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Chambers is looking to advance position but Margumedovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chambers regains half guard.
Margumedovic prevents Chambers from standing back up.
Chambers tries to roll over but Margumedovic keeps him under control.#SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura but Chambers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Margumedovic to get the leverage. #SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chambers wants to improve his position but Margumedovic is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Margumedovic.
Margumedovic is breathing heavily.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura but Chambers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Margumedovic to get the leverage. #SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Margumedovic. #SUB#
Margumedovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chambers has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Margumedovic is working for a kimura here but Chambers manages to reverse the position and he's now in Margumedovic's guard.
Margumedovic keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Chambers controlling from the top position.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Margumedovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chambers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Margumedovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Margumedovic. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
Chambers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Margumedovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chambers somewhat.#TD#
Margumedovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chambers defends it well. #SUB#
Margumedovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Chambers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Margumedovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chambers is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chambers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chambers 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.
Chambers controls Margumedovic momentarily but Margumedovic frees himself. #SUB#
Margumedovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chambers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chambers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chambers! #REVB#
Chambers trying to control the action but Margumedovic is working from the bottom.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Margumedovic is not content to let Chambers control the position.
Chambers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chambers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chambers wants to control but Margumedovic is keeping him busy. #T3#
Chambers tries to move to mount but Margumedovic blocks the move with his legs.
Chambers throws a strike aimed at the side of Margumedovic's head but Margumedovic avoids it well.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Margumedovic keeps working. #SU2#
Chambers decides to stand back up. Chambers steps back and let's Margumedovic get back to his feet.
Margumedovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chambers.
Islam Margumedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Chambers.
Chambers swats away the attempt to clinch by Margumedovic.
Chambers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Margumedovic.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chambers goes for a double leg but Margumedovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Margumedovic continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Margumedovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Margumedovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Margumedovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away.
Chambers tries to bum rush Margumedovic with a series of wild strikes but Margumedovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chambers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Margumedovic's waist but Margumedovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chambers off to one side.
Chambers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Margumedovic closes the distance and clinches up with Chambers, looking for a takedown. Margumedovic pushes Chambers against the cage but Chambers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Margumedovic moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Margumedovic swivels and escapes.
Margumedovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chambers as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chambers tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Chambers forces Margumedovic back against the cage and clinches.
Margumedovic is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chambers tries to break the clinch but Margumedovic is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chambers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Chambers darts in and clinches Margumedovic up against the cage.
Margumedovic is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Margumedovic tries to pull guard but Chambers holds him up against the cage and eventually Margumedovic drops back down to his feet.
Margumedovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chambers just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Margumedovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margumedovic jumps guard but Chambers stands there with Margumedovic around his waist. Margumedovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chambers digs a right hand into Margumedovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Margumedovic's gas tank.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Margumedovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Margumedovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margumedovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Chambers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chambers drives through and clinches with Margumedovic against the cage.
Margumedovic fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Chambers.
#T1#
Chambers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Margumedovic after a bit of a struggle.
Chambers avoiding damage.
Chambers lands a right hand. #BC2#
Chambers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Margumedovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chambers as he avoids it easily.
Chambers throws a fast counter high kick but Margumedovic manages to duck under it in time.
Nice takedown defense from Margumedovic. No joy for Chambers on that attempt. #TD2#
Margumedovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chambers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chambers trying to control but Margumedovic is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chambers wants to stand and escape but instead Margumedovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chambers is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Margumedovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Margumedovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Margumedovic keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Alex Chambers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chambers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Margumedovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chambers postures up in Margumedovic's guard and throws a big left but Margumedovic blocks it.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Margumedovic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Chambers.
Chambers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Chambers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chambers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Chambers!
In his post fight interview, Alex Chambers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024 |
#R1#
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from High finds it's target.
High scores with a jab. Donovan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donovan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for High.#TD2#
Donovan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. High sprawls well initially but Donovan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan thows a huge punch but High dodges it nicely.
Donovan trying to control the pace.
Donovan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Donovan wants to stand but High has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Donovan throwing shots but High is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
High connects with the punch.
High lands with an overhand left.
Jab by High.
High slaps away a takedown attempt from Donovan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Donovan or perhaps it was just good defense by High, which made it look bad. #T2#
Donovan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
High lands a nice looking body shot.
Donovan misses with a takedown attempt - High sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dave High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Donovan.
Donovan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donovan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
High ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and High counters with a lovely shot to the body.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
Donovan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Donovan closes the distance looking to clinch
and High counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donovan looks winded!
Donovan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donovan there as he acknowledges the shot.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan tries to clinch but High is having none of it.
High fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donovan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch but High swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donovan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and High connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donovan scrambles back to his feet.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as High lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donovan doesn't seem phased though.
High lands a glancing blow to the side of Donovan's head.#ROC#Donovan is rocked!
Donovan misses with a few strikes there.
Donovan is still on wobbly legs! Can High finish him?
High is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan fails with the takedown
and High counters with a straight right hand.
High fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donovan on the side of the head.
High cracks Donovan with a hook to the temple - Donovan is on wobbly legs here! High swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Donovan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! High wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dave High! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Barnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnett misses with a hook
and Lowe counters with a stiff right hand.
Lowe cracks Barnett with an open hand slap.
Lowe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Barnett misses with a body shot
and Lowe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Lowe.
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!
Barnett throws the left hand but Lowe avoids the punch easily.
Barnett jabs at Lowe's body.
Lowe scores with the left hand. Barnett knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lowe connects with a looping right hand.
Dave Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett lands a glancing blow to the side of Lowe's head.#CUT#It looks like Dave Lowe has been cut.#T1#
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Lowe moved out of range.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lowe! But no joy.
Barnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lowe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lowe lands a nice looking body shot.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Barnett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnett throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it.
Lowe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barnett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnett looks to throw the jab but Lowe is out of range.
Lowe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Lowe.
Barnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lowe. #T2#
A jab lands there for Lowe.
Barnett misses with an uppercut
and Lowe counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lowe's hands.
Barnett throws a right hand that misses
and Lowe counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Lowe lands.
Lowe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lowe staying out of range there.
Barnett throws a jab when Lowe was well out of range.
Barnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lowe connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lowe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lowe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnett. Barnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Barnett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
Barnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lowe lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
Lowe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lowe scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Lowe.#ROC2#Barnett is rocked!
Lowe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Barnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lowe lands a jab to the head.
Barnett gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lowe gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Lowe! |
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