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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 37
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mac scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smithers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mac's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smithers moves into full guard.
Mac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac being controlled here momentarily.
Smithers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithers controlling Mac's posture.
Smithers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB2#
Smithers is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mac throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Smithers's body to avoid the submission. Smithers has instead reached around Mac's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Smithers arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brady Smithers! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bautista enables Mantiinium to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bautista manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mantiinium is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bautista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantiinium defends well.
Bautista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mantiinium's guard. #REVR#
Mantiinium is adopting a defensive guard.
Bautista wants to control from the top but Mantiinium keeps moving.
Bautista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bautista.
Mantiinium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bautista is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bautista drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bautista jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bautista is in close to Mantiinium's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bautista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bautista postures up.
Bautista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bautista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bautista postures up and lands a big shot to Mantiinium's brow.
Bautista has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Bautista thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bautista landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Bautista stands up from Mantiinium's guard - Bautista perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bautista avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antilliar Mantiinium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD2#
Mantiinium shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bautista manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bautista manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bautista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mantiinium after a bit of a struggle.
Bautista wants a takedown but no success here.
Mantiinium stops a takedown attempt from Bautista.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mantiinium has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bautista regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Bautista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mantiinium is sitting in close to Bautista's body. Bautista has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mantiinium is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mantiinium is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bautista.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manuel Bautista!
Manuel Bautista made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSDFN 4
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Wakunda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malinowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wakunda closes the distance but Malinowski moves to the side
enabling Malinowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Wakunda moves out of range as Malinowski strikes.
Malinowski lands a slapping body shot.
Wakunda misses with the body kick
and Malinowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Malinowski - just one landing. #KD2#
Malinowski drops Wakunda with a beautiful combination! Wakunda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Malinowski is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Wakunda is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malinowski pounces like a tiger and cracks Wakunda with a vicious hook! Wakunda is down but not out! Malinowski follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cyprian Malinowski!
After winning the bout, Cyprian Malinowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Good falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Round counters with a head kick that drops Good to the mat! Good scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Round with the inside leg kick.
Good throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Round dives in for a single leg takedown but Good sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Round lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Good is rocked!
Round feints a jab and as Good dips his head, Round unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Good right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Good falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Round smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). First Round! |
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Event:
SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Touch is defended easily by Despo.
Touch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Touch moves away.
Touch tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Despo has knocked Touch down with a huge combo! Despo steps away and waves a wobbly Touch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Midas Touch has been cut.
Despo misses with a double jab.
Touch has a takedown stuffed.
Despo slaps away a takedown attempt from Touch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henrico Despo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Midas Touch.
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!
Despo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Touch connects with a body shot.
Despo connects with a body shot.#KD#
Despo drops Touch with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Touch looks back up at him and smiles so Despo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Touch is rocked!#T1#
Touch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Touch is still on wobbly legs! Can Despo finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Despo ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Touch clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrico Despo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Zouga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Round tries to clinch up.
Zouga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Round scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zouga doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Zouga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zouga controlling the position.
Zouga works to advance to full mount. Round defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Round knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zouga on the ground.
Round tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Zouga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Round has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zouga is landing with some decent strikes but Round is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Zouga content just to control the position here.
Zouga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Round is trying to reverse the position but instead Zouga has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Zouga sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Round taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonny Zouga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Round is defended easily by Diaz.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Round gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
And Round tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz just leaning against Round, taking a breather.
Diaz taking a breather.
Round trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Round tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Round escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Round counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Round to acknowledge the strikes.
Round throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Round.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Round.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Round fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vincent Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Round.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Round moves away and avoids it.
Round avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Diaz clinches.
Round tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Round is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Round has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Round.
Round is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Round counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Round looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Round.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Round's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Round taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Round can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz controlling the position.
Diaz really is a fat lump.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Round denies him.
Diaz lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Round on the ground.
Diaz taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Round looking to stall.
#BC2#
Round breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Round's waist but Round gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Round's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Round stuffs the takedown.
Round dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Round scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Round slips a straight right by Diaz.
Round throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Round is breathing heavily.
Diaz misses the jab.
Round moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Round but Round pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Round.
Round tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Round is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Diaz is working for takedown but Round is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Round tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Round manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Round, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Round breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Round breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Diaz clinches up with Round and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Round can do to turn this around?
Round misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
#BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Round takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4##CL#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Round against the cage.
Diaz has Round pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Round breaks from the clinch.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Round circles away easily
and Round counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Round tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Diaz clinches up with Round and pushes him back against the cage.
Round is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Round.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Round avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Vincent Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Round counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Round to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Round avoids it really well and circles away.
Round scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Round shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Round throws an elbow that misses.
Round wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Round fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Round takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Round misses with a two punch combination.
Round throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to bum rush Round with a series of wild strikes but Round uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Round feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Round unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz throws a hook but Round blocks it.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Round steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Round has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Round is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Round slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Round throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Round is defended easily by Diaz.#CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Round uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
First Round seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Round is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Diaz clinches.
Round fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Diaz leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Round trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Round misses.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Round's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Round trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vincent Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Vincent Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Mantiinium has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Laxson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mantiinium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantiinium trying to control the position from guard on top but Laxson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantiinium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laxson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Laxson working for a triangle but Mantiinium defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mantiinium avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mantiinium looking to sit in guard and control but Laxson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Laxson looking to pass the guard.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Mantiinium keeps moving.
Laxson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mantiinium.
Laxson trying to control the action but Mantiinium is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mantiinium trying to control here.
Laxson is taking a breather. Mantiinium 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.
Laxson prevents Mantiinium from improving his position.
Laxson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mantiinium pushes Laxson off looking to stand but Laxson dives back in and keeps control.
Laxson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB#
Mantiinium actively working from the bottom here.
Mantiinium tries to get to full guard but Laxson has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Laxson moves into range and clinches up with Mantiinium.
Mantiinium wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laxson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Laxson breaks from the clinch.
Mantiinium shoots in and drives through. Laxson sprawls well.
Mantiinium scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Mantiinium misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laxson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mantiinium - the referee stops the clock and Laxson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mantiinium. Laxson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laxson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantiinium.
Mantiinium is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Laxson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Laxson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantiinium trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Laxson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mantiinium fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laxson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mantiinium.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Laxson shoots in but Mantiinium avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantiinium fails to land the takedown.
Mantiinium connects with a single shot there.
Laxson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mantiinium to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Laxson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantiinium is trying to defend but Laxson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium is looking to control Laxson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantiinium avoid being mounted?#T1#
Laxson is pressing down on Mantiinium's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mantiinium is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Laxson seems to be working for a kimura but Mantiinium defends the submission attempt.
Mantiinium tries to get to full guard but Laxson has control of the leg.
Dalton Laxson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laxson is keen to just control but Mantiinium is a slippery customer.
Mantiinium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mantiinium keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laxson wants to free his trapped foot but Mantiinium is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laxson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantiinium doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laxson.
Mantiinium is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Laxson is taking a breather. Mantiinium 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.
Mantiinium wants to improve his position but Laxson is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mantiinium gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laxson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laxson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Laxson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Laxson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Laxson feints and as Mantiinium raises his hands in defense, Laxson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laxson stopping the sweep attempt from Mantiinium.#SUB2#
Laxson drops back looking for a leg! Mantiinium is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mantiinium manages to kick Laxson off! Laxson jumps back into Mantiinium's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantiinium lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson 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#
Mantiinium doesn't manage to clinch there - Laxson circles away.
Mantiinium defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laxson.
Laxson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laxson is looking to clinch.
Laxson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mantiinium is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium fails to pull guard.
Come on Mantiinium - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laxson is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Mantiinium fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antilliar Mantiinium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantiinium gets underhooks to prevent Laxson's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Laxson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mantiinium tries to clinch but Laxson moves out of range.
Laxson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantiinium.
Laxson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laxson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantiinium tries to counter by clinching up but Laxson breaks away and moves out of range.
Mantiinium tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Laxson pushes Mantiinium up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantiinium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laxson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laxson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Laxson jumps guard but Mantiinium turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laxson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mantiinium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laxson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantiinium wants to stall.
Mantiinium wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Mantiinium pulls guard successfully.
Mantiinium wants to stand and escape but Laxson is having none of it.
Laxson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Laxson stands up and waves to Mantiinium to follow him. #T3#
Laxson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mantiinium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mantiinium shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laxson but Laxson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Laxson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mantiinium tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Laxson moves to back control.
Laxson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mantiinium's body.
Mantiinium trying to control the position but Laxson manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB2#
Laxson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mantiinium is doing well to defend. Laxson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mantiinium is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dalton Laxson!
Dalton Laxson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Typhoon throws an overhand right that lands on Touch's shoulder, as Touch tries to avoid the shot.
Typhoon misses with a body shot.
Typhoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Touch.
Touch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Typhoon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Typhoon misses with a wild body shot.
Touch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Touch looks for a takedown but Typhoon sprawls well.
Typhoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Touch is just out of range.
Typhoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Touch is just out of range.#KD#
Typhoon drops Touch with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Touch looks back up at him and smiles so Typhoon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Midas Touch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Touch ducks under a wild hook from Typhoon.
Typhoon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Typhoon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Typhoon misses with a wild body shot.
Touch moves to clinch but Typhoon breaks away #KD#
and Typhoon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Touch! Typhoon lets Touch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Touch is rocked!
Myke Typhoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Typhoon misses with a hook
and Touch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Myke Typhoon has been cut.
Touch tries to bum rush Typhoon with a series of wild strikes but Typhoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Touch shoots for a takedown but Typhoon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Touch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Typhoon tries to avoid it but Touch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Typhoon to the ground. Typhoon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Myke Typhoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Midas Touch.
Touch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Typhoon backs up against the cage.
Touch tries to clinch there but Typhoon circles away.
Touch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Typhoon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Touch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Typhoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Touch.
A big left from Typhoon misses.
Typhoon misses with a hook.
Typhoon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Typhoon throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Touch shoots in looking for a takedown but Typhoon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Touch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Typhoon is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Typhoon.
Touch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Touch shoots in looking for a takedown but Typhoon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Touch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Typhoon cracks Touch with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Touch looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Typhoon finish him?
Touch is still on wobbly legs! Can Typhoon finish him?
Touch looks winded!
Touch is aggressively charging in as Typhoon backs up avoiding any damage. Typhoon tosses out a jab and Touch runs right into it face first! Touch is out cold! Typhoon dropped down on all fours and is barking in Touch's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Myke Typhoon! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Iron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mantiinium throws a body punch but Iron moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Iron enables Mantiinium to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Iron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mantiinium throwing strikes from guard but Iron blocks nicely.
Mantiinium controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Mantiinium stands up from Iron's guard - Mantiinium perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mantiinium shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Iron napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Mantiinium creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Mantiinium is trying to get an arm triangle but Iron is defending well.
Iron trying to control but Mantiinium flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Mantiinium has got one arm under Iron's chin. This could be trouble... Iron trying to control the other hand but Mantiinium gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Iron has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antilliar Mantiinium! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
White forces Mac back against the cage and clinches.
White stalling against the cage.
Mac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Mac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
White jumps into guard, dragging Mac to the mat.
Mac preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
White looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mac is defending well. White quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mac has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! White celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caghan White!
Post fight, Caghan White stared into the camera and said 'Kolaydı'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Cannon swings for the body but Wakunda moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cannon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannon.
Wakunda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wakunda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannon has him pressed against the cage.
Cannon lands with a light punch inside.
Cannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cannon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Cannon on the inside.
Wakunda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cannon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cannon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cannon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##KD2#
Cannon drops Wakunda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wakunda is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Wakunda is rocked!#BC2#
Cannon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Wakunda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wakunda looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cannon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wakunda. Cannon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Cannon!
Todd Cannon gave a mention to WW clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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