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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
3SD 2
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Disgoia. Beukes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Disgoia moves away. Disgoia dives in for a single leg takedown but Beukes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Beukes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disgoia moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Beukes blocks a head kick by Disgoia.
Beukes throws a right and a left that Disgoia avoids nicely. Nice sprawl there from Beukes as Disgoia shoots in.#CL2# Disgoia instigates a clinch. Disgoia is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Witse Beukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Disgoia. Disgoia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beukes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beukes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Beukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Disgoia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Disgoia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beukes smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Disgoia takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Disgoia gets through Beukes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Beukes tries to circle away but Disgoia has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2# Disgoia breaks from the clinch.
Beukes throws a head kick but Disgoia moves out of range.
Beukes tries to clinch up but Disgoia circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Disgoia clinches with his opponent.
Beukes is trying to push Disgoia away but Disgoia has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Beukes wants to break free but Disgoia has control.
Beukes is trying to break the clinch but Disgoia has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2# Disgoia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice body kick from Beukes. A punch combination from Beukes misses. Beukes is looking to slow Disgoia down with leg kicks. Witse Beukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Disgoia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beukes. #CL2# Disgoia pushes Beukes up against the ropes in a clinch. Beukes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Beukes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Disgoia has Beukes pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Beukes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Beukes has had enough of the clinch but Disgoia keeps him there for the moment. Disgoia has Beukes pressed against the ropes, preventing Beukes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Disgoia prevents Beukes from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Disgoia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Disgoia. Beukes is looking for a counter combo. Witse Beukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Disgoia shoots in looking for a takedown. Beukes tries to sprawl out of it but Disgoia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Beukes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Beukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Disgoia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Disgoia. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Beukes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Disgoia.
Beukes tries to circle away but Disgoia has him pinned against the ropes. Disgoia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Beukes tries to break free but Disgoia pushes him back against the ropes.#T3# Disgoia tries for a takedown but Beukes manages to get underhooks.
#TD2# Disgoia ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Disgoia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Beukes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Disgoia is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Disgoia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beukes defends it easily. Disgoia looks winded!#SU# Beukes stands and steps away. Disgoia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Disgoia gets a clinch. Disgoia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beukes's efforts to push away. Disgoia prevents Beukes from breaking the clinch. Disgoia is working for takedown but Beukes is calmly controlling the position for now. Beukes is trying to break free. Beukes wants to break free but Disgoia has control.
#T4##BC2# Disgoia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Disgoia closes the distance and clinches. Beukes tries to circle away but Disgoia has him pinned against the ropes. Beukes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Beukes can't break the clinch.
Beukes wants to break free but Disgoia has control.
Beukes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Disgoia has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2# Disgoia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Disgoia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beukes pinned against the ropes. Beukes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Disgoia circles away from the clinch attempt letting Disgoia counter with a right hand. Beukes is looking to slow Disgoia down with leg kicks. Beukes is looking to clinch but Disgoia is avoiding it.
#T5# Beukes thuds his shin into the meat of Disgoia's side. Beukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beukes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beukes throws a head kick that misses. Disgoia fails with the takedown. No luck for Disgoia with that takedown attempt. Beukes thuds his shin into the meat of Disgoia's side.#CL# Beukes rushes Disgoia and presses him up against the ropes.#T6# Beukes wants to get back to striking at distance but Disgoia won't allow it.
Disgoia is trying to drag Beukes to the mat but Beukes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Disgoia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Beukes to keep the fight standing. Beukes working hard to break the clinch. Beukes working hard to break the clinch. Beukes has had enough of the clinch but Disgoia keeps him there for the moment. Beukes is trying to break the clinch but Disgoia is controlling him.#TD2# Disgoia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Beukes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T7# Disgoia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beukes is one step ahead there. Beukes is looking to stand up but Disgoia won't let him. #SUB2# Disgoia working for a triangle but Beukes defends it easily.
Disgoia 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# Beukes pushes Disgoia off looking to stand but Disgoia dives back in and keeps control.
#T8# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Disgoia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Disgoia prevents Beukes from standing back up.
#SUB# Beukes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Beukes tries to kick Disgoia off but Disgoia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU2# Disgoia decides to return to a standing position. #CL2# Disgoia gets in close and instigates a clinch. Beukes is trying to break free. Beukes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Disgoia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Beukes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T9##TD2# Disgoia wants the takedown. Beukes is fighting it off but Disgoia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beukes's guard against the ropes. Disgoia pushes down on Beukes's leg and manages to get into half guard. Beukes wants to get back to his feet.
Beukes won't allow Disgoia to pass to mount. Disgoia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Beukes is trying to stand.
Disgoia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice strikes from Disgoia there.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Disgoia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Disgoia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 9:10 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Disgoia! |
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Event:
JF 9 - Harding v Einstein
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Harper tries to clinch up but Smealianenko circles away and keeps his distance. Smealianenko scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Harper has been cut. Harper tries to clinch but fails miserably and Smealianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Smealianenko lands with a good body shot. Dexter Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smealianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harper. Harper is breathing heavily. Smealianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Harper appears to be looking for a big counter. Smealianenko throws an overhand right that has Harper reeling! Smealianenko follows up with more punches and Harper is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vedor Smealianenko! |
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Event:
JF 9 - Harding v Einstein
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Blue thumps Silva with a low kick. Blue darts in trying to clinch#TD2# so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard. Silva is controlling the pace.
Blue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.#SUB2# Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blue doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now. #T1# Blue is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount! #SUB2# Blue defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva. Silva controlling his opponent. #SUB2# Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blue manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2# Silva trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom. Silva happy to just control the position for now. Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Silva advances to mount. #T3##SUB2# Silva looking to isolate an arm here. Blue doesn't see it coming and as Silva extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Silva! An out of breath Lucas Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1# Kramlik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kramlik.
Kramlik swinging wildly here.
#TD# Kramlik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Kramlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bond is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Kramlik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bond dives on top into guard.#REVB# Bond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Kramlik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2# Bond stands up from guard. Let's bang! A looping hook to the body misses from Kramlik. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD# Kramlik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Kramlik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bond is just riding it out for now. Kramlik eventually gives up the hold. Bond is trying to maintain the position but Kramlik is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Kramlik wants to work for an arm triangle but Bond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bond missing with punches from the bottom.
Bond wants to control but Kramlik is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Kramlik is trying to work for a kimura but Bond is defending well.
#SUB# Kramlik is trying to work for a kimura but Bond is defending well.
Bond wants to improve his position but Kramlik is controlling well.
#SUB# Kramlik is trying to work for a kimura but Bond is defending well.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kramlik prevents Bond from improving his position.#SUB# Kramlik wants to work for an arm triangle but Bond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bond manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Kramlik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramlik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bond can't keep his opponent in guard - Kramlik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kramlik passes to side control. #SUB# Kramlik is working to tighten his grip on Bond's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bond has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kramlik is really squeezing tight and eventually Bond passes out! Kramlik breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vladimir Kramlik! Vladimir Kramlik 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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