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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Snijders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sawyer as he jumps to the side.
Snijders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sawyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snijders thinking.
Snijders tries to clinch but Sawyer moves out of range. #CL#
Sawyer gets tackled into the cage by Snijders. Snijders maintains the clinch.
Snijders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sawyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sawyer cracks Snijders with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snijders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Sawyer.
Snijders wants to clinch up but Sawyer keeps it at a distance.
Sawyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Snijders throws a head kick but Sawyer moves out of range.
Sawyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snijders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sawyer circles away.
It seemed like Sawyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zep Snijders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Sawyer - just one landing.
Snijders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sawyer stuffs the takedown.
Sawyer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snijders with a body shot.
Yair Sawyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snijders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Sawyer as he connects with a hook.
Sawyer leaves Snijders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Sawyer does no damage.
Snijders tries to clinch but Sawyer moves away
and Sawyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Snijders with a poor takedown
and Snijders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawyer stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Sawyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sawyer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snijders had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Snijders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Sawyer. Beautiful body shot.
Snijders wants to clinch.
Sawyer lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Snijders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snijders throws a leg kick
enabling Sawyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Snijders tries for a takedown but Sawyer circles away easily
and Sawyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snijders darts in trying to clinch
and Sawyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Snijders misses the body punch
and Snijders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snijders closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sawyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Snijders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sawyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sawyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snijders momentarily.
Snijders misses with a takedown
and Sawyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Snijders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sawyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snijders somewhat.
Snijders is breathing heavily.
Snijders tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yair Sawyer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Snijders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snijders takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sawyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snijders shoots in but no luck this time.
Snijders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snijders throws a jab when Sawyer was well out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sawyer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sawyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snijders's hands.
Snijders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snijders tries to clinch but Sawyer moves out of range.
Snijders closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sawyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zep Snijders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snijders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Sawyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snijders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snijders moves to clinch but Sawyer breaks away
and Sawyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Snijders doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sawyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zep Snijders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Snijders misses
and Sawyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sawyer, as that shot connected.
Sawyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Snijders's head.
Snijders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snijders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Sawyer thuds his right hand into Snijders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sawyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sawyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Sawyer cracks Snijders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snijders tries to close the distance and clinch but Sawyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sawyer lands a jab to Snijders's midsection.
Snijders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sawyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sawyer punishes Snijders's body with a nice straight punch.
Sawyer lands with a good body shot.
Snijders tries to land a front kick but Sawyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Sawyer checks a leg kick.
Zep Snijders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snijders fails with the takedown
and Sawyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snijders with a poor takedown
and Sawyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Sawyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snijders at a distance.
Snijders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snijders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snijders takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sawyer lands with a shot to the body.
Snijders misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Sawyer lands a right hook to the body.
Sawyer lands with a right hand.
Sawyer lands a jab to Snijders's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snijders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sawyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sawyer wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snijders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sawyer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Snijders. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Snijders misses with a double jab.
Sawyer tests Snijders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snijders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sawyer circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yair Sawyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sawyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snijders tries to clinch
and Sawyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snijders thinking.
Sawyer thuds a left hand into Snijders's body.
Snijders looks to clinch
and Sawyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snijders shoots in for a takedown but Sawyer shows good takedown defense.
Sawyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snijders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for Sawyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snijders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sawyer avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sawyer misses.#T1#
Snijders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sawyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snijders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sawyer's waist but Sawyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snijders off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zep Snijders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sawyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sawyer throws a one two combo.
Sawyer lands a nice hook to Snijders's body. Snijders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snijders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snijders takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Snijders wants to clinch
and Sawyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Sawyer - just one landing.
Snijders walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sawyer connects with the punch.
Snijders fails with a takedown attempt.
Snijders moves to clinch but Sawyer breaks away
and Sawyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snijders closes the distance but Sawyer moves to the side
and Snijders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Sawyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snijders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sawyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sawyer throws out a powerful jab.
Snijders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sawyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snijders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sawyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sawyer dips to his left and cracks Snijders with an uppercut!
Snijders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snijders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sawyer is fending him off so far but Snijders persists. Nope, Sawyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Sawyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yair Sawyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Snijders darts in trying to clinch
and Sawyer counters with a nice body shot.
Sawyer lands with a nice body punch.
Sawyer connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for Snijders with that takedown attempt.
Sawyer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snijders with a body shot.
Sawyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yair Sawyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sawyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yair Sawyer!
A very excited looking Yair Sawyer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Mpohammed misses with a takedown attempt - Bent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bent works the jab nicely.
Bent blocks a head kick by Mpohammed.
Bent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bent.
Bent scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Mpohammed pushes Bent up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bent wants to stall.
Bent gets through Mpohammed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mpohammed missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Mpohammed wants a takedown but no success here.
Mpohammed effectively controlling the action here.
Bent keeps control of Mpohammed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mpohammed looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gazaloev Mpohammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mpohammed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mpohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gazaloev Mpohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Bent lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mpohammed doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Mpohammed misses with a takedown attempt
and Bent counters with a straight right hand.
Mpohammed misses with a kick to the body.
Bent throws out a counter right but Mpohammed avoids it with no problem.
Mpohammed with a poor takedown
and Bent counters with a stiff right hand.
Mpohammed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bent scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Mpohammed is rocked!
Mpohammed misses with a head kick.
Oh Mpohammed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mpohammed throws a head kick that misses
and Bent scores with a counter punch that sends Mpohammed to the canvas! Bent smells blood - he's punishing Mpohammed with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mpohammed has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Bent! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura gets caught flat footed, as Van Marken shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nakamura seems keen to control Van Marken's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Marken trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Van Marken pushes his legs off easily.
Van Marken scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Marken postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Marken scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Nakamura has his foot on Van Marken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Marken works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Marken wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Van Marken from controlling successfully.
Van Marken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Marken trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakamura's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Marken trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Marken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Marken tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Nakamura. No joy for Van Marken on that attempt.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Marken changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jab by Van Marken.
Van Marken tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Van Marken tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Van Marken counters with a one-two to the body.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Marken.
Van Marken misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura is looking to counter the offense by Van Marken and move into the clinch.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Marken. Van Marken gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenji Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jen Van Marken.#TD#
Nakamura looking to score a takedown here. Van Marken is defending well but Nakamura drives through and ends up in Van Marken's guard.#T3#
Van Marken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Van Marken controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Van Marken thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakamura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakamura pushes down on Van Marken's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Van Marken is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
Van Marken wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Marken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Marken.
Van Marken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Marken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jen Van Marken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Van Marken misses #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Marken is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Van Marken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Marken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Marken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kenji Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Marken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura tries to stand but Van Marken is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Marken tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Marken shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Marken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Nakamura. No joy for Van Marken on that attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakamura.
Van Marken bucks up and tries to throw Nakamura off but instead Nakamura has got his back!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Marken just trying to survive but Nakamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Van Marken preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nakamura.
Van Marken wants to control his opponent's hands but Nakamura gets his hands free.
Van Marken rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
Nakamura scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Van Marken is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Nakamura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Marken has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Van Marken covers up after that shot from Nakamura.
Van Marken manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakamura's guard. Nice work there by Van Marken.
#SUB#
Nakamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Marken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Marken passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Van Marken tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Marken is keen to just control but Nakamura is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Van Marken looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Nakamura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Marken thows a leg kick but Nakamura checks it #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Marken missing with punches from the bottom.
Nakamura is thwarting Van Marken's attempts to control the position.
Van Marken tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Marken is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Marken avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Van Marken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Marken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakamura connects with a nice short shot to Van Marken's temple.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Marken tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenji Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Van Marken instigates a clinch.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Van Marken holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Marken prevents it.
#T3##TD2#
Van Marken jumps guard and drags Nakamura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Marken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Marken has wrist control.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Marken is looking to sweep but instead, Nakamura has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Nakamura not doing much here.
Van Marken moves into full guard.
Van Marken wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Marken holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Nakamura! |
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