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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RMMA 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Czerw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Zepplin jumps guard but Czerw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Von Zepplin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Czerw lands a nice shot to the body. Von Zepplin is breathing heavily. Czerw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Czerw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Zepplin backwards. Czerw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Czerw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Zepplin or not. Czerw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Zepplin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Czerw lands with a light punch inside. Czerw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Tobi Von Zepplin has been cut. Czerw lands with a short head shot on the inside. Czerw pushes Von Zepplin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Czerw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Zepplin. Czerw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Zepplin backwards. #KD2# Czerw drops Von Zepplin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Von Zepplin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Von Zepplin is rocked! Czerw has a couple of punches blocked by Von Zepplin.
Oh Von Zepplin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Czerw pushes Von Zepplin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Czerw lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Von Zepplin to his knees! Czerw keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Czerw! A relieved looking Roman Czerw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
#R1# Falker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schaffer defends well and Falker ends up having to push Schaffer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Falker walks into a left hand. Schaffer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falker avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Schaffer tries to keep at a distance but Falker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Falker is trying to trip Schaffer. He has hold of a leg but Schaffer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Falker persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Falker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Falker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Falker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Falker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1# Schaffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaffer 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. Falker trying to control but Schaffer is working from the bottom. Falker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaffer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Falker trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schaffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Schaffer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Falker controls the pace. Falker wants to control from the top but Schaffer keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Schaffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falker. Falker wants to counter with a clinch but Schaffer pushes him away. Falker dives in for a single leg takedown but Schaffer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Schaffer throws a right and a left that both miss. Falker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schaffer defends well and Falker ends up having to push Schaffer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Noah Schaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredi Falker. Schaffer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schaffer lands an overhand right. Falker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2# Falker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Falker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3# Schaffer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2# Falker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Schaffer is looking to reverse the position. Falker wants to take a breather but Schaffer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Falker. #SUB2# Falker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Falker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4# Falker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaffer is keeping the position for now. Schaffer wants to stand up but Falker is controlling him. Schaffer is trying to keep Falker in close.
Falker passes Schaffer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Falker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schaffer sees it coming and defends easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Noah Schaffer will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Falker shoots for a takedown but Schaffer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Falker drives through and clinches with Schaffer against the cage.
Schaffer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Falker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schaffer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Schaffer's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Falker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Schaffer scores with a four punch combination! The fighters circle momentarily. Schaffer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Falker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schaffer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Falker somewhat. Noah Schaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredi Falker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schaffer tries to bum rush Falker with a series of wild strikes but Falker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2# Falker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1# Schaffer wants to control but Falker is keeping busy and won't allow it. Falker trying to control the action but Schaffer is working from the bottom. Falker content to control rather than advance. Schaffer is looking to improve his position.
Falker is keen to just control but Schaffer is a slippery customer. Falker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Schaffer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falker on the ground. Falker trying to control from half guard but Schaffer is working away. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Schaffer is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Schaffer looks to land a combination. Falker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Falker closes the distance and clinches up with Schaffer, looking for a takedown. Falker pushes Schaffer against the cage but Schaffer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Schaffer digs a good hook to Falker's body.
#CL2# Falker moves into the clinch. Schaffer tries to break free but Falker pushes him back against the cage. Schaffer is pressed up against the cage. Falker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schaffer down to the mat. Schaffer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Noah Schaffer is winning the standup battle so far. Falker is breathing heavily. Donk. Schaffer catches Falker right on the button with a cross. Falker fails with the takedown. Schaffer is looking for a counter combo.#T3# Falker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A right-left combo lands from Schaffer. Schaffer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schaffer duly obliges. Schaffer connects with a single shot there. Falker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Schaffer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Falker eats them both and turns towards Schaffer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Schaffer misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schaffer jabs at Falker's body. Falker moves to clinch but Schaffer breaks away and Schaffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL2# Falker gets a clinch. Schaffer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schaffer working hard to break the clinch. Falker is trying to stall.
Schaffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falker can do to turn this around? Falker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schaffer's efforts to push away.#BC2# Falker manages to break the clinch.
Schaffer misses with a wild combination.
Noah Schaffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Falker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Schaffer dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Falker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schaffer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Nice sprawl there from Schaffer as Falker shoots in. The crowd cheers as Schaffer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falker doesn't seem phased though. Schaffer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Falker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Schaffer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schaffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falker. Falker wants to clinch up but Schaffer keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Falker has Schaffer up against the cage in a clinch.
Falker throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC2# Falker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaffer cracks Falker with an open hand slap. Schaffer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Schaffer misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# Falker gets a double leg takedown into Schaffer's guard. Falker won't allow Schaffer to sweep him here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Falker pushes down on Schaffer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2# Falker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schaffer trying to control here.
Schaffer is trying to stand back up but Falker is controlling him
#SUB2# Falker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Falker is looking to advance position but Schaffer won't allow it. Schaffer is looking for a sweep. Falker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Schaffer pushes Falker off looking to stand but Falker dives back in and keeps control.
Schaffer tries to get to full guard but Falker has control of the leg. Falker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Falker seems to be working for a kimura but Schaffer defends the submission attempt. Falker prevents Schaffer from improving his position.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Falker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaffer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Schaffer punching from the bottom.
Falker moves into full mount! Schaffer won't be happy about that! Schaffer is desperately trying to improve his position but Falker has a good base and remains in mount. Falker controlling from mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Falker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schaffer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Fredi Falker. I think Schaffer 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Schaffer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
#R1# Bouabek scores with the left hand. Klen knows he should have avoided that one. Nice shot by Bouabek.#TD2# Bouabek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Klen won't allow Bouabek to get back to his feet. Bouabek is trying to keep Klen in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bouabek keeping moving, preventing Klen from controlling successfully. Klen is looking to stand up but Bouabek won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bouabek keeping moving, preventing Klen from controlling successfully. Klen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bouabek being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Klen wants to pass the guard but Bouabek is keeping the position.#SUB# Bouabek working for submissions but it's allowed Klen to get to half guard.
Klen is looking to advance position but Bouabek won't allow it. Bouabek tries to get to full guard but Klen has control of the leg. Klen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2# Klen looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2# Klen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Klen looking to control but Bouabek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bouabek tries to improve his position but instead Klen has taken his back! #T3# Bouabek prevents Klen from getting a body triangle.#SUB2# Klen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bouabek defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Klen is looking to control Bouabek but Bouabek is wriggling around and keeping busy. Bouabek manages to reverse the position and now he's in Klen's guard. Nice work there by Bouabek.
#T4##SUB2# Klen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bouabek frees his head nicely. Oh but Klen has switched to an armbar! Bouabek is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Loris Klen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Schafer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Afgahni, pushing him back against the cage. Afgahni working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Schafer manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Afgahni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Schafer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schafer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Afgahni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schafer on the ground. Schafer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Schafer is looking for a triangle but Afgahni pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Afgahni sitting in guard, not really doing much. Afgahni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB2# Schafer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Afgahni is aware though and is defending well. Afgahni wants to control from the top but Schafer keeps moving. Schafer controls Afgahni momentarily but Afgahni frees himself. Afgahni stops Schafer from standing up. #SU# Schafer is working an open guard so Afgahni takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Afgahni closes the distance and clinches up with Schafer, looking for a takedown. Afgahni pushes Schafer against the cage but Schafer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Afgahni throws a right and a left that both miss. Schafer tries to counter with a clinch but Afgahni shakes him off and moves away. Schafer has his takedown stuffed and Afgahni counters with a one-two to the body. #T2# Afgahni misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Schafer.
Afgahni throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Afgahni looks for a takedown but Schafer sprawls well.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Schafer. Schafer wants to stand but Afgahni is controlling his arm.#T3# Afgahni is looking to regain half guard here but Schafer keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Schafer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Afgahni, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Schafer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Afgahni is trying to control Schafer's posture but Schafer avoids it. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Afgahni is looking to regain half guard here but Schafer keeps moving and retains side control. Schafer advances to full mount. Afgahni is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Schafer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Afgahni to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Afgahni shrugs it off. Schafer looking to control but Afgahni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Schafer wants to get back to his feet but Afgahni is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hannes Schafer will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Afgahni fails with a takedown attempt. Afgahni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schafer was well out of range. Poor timing from Afgahni. Afgahni misses with a series of wild punches.
Elyat Afgahni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Afgahni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schafer is fending him off so far but Afgahni persists. Nope, Schafer circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2# Schafer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Afgahni to the mat! Afgahni manages to get full guard.
Afgahni is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schafer jumps guard but Afgahni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Afgahni prevents the takedown attempt.
Afgahni is looking to break free of the clinch but Schafer has double underhooks. #T1##TD2# Schafer jumps guard.
#SUB2# Schafer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Afgahni defends it easily. Schafer keeping full guard, as Afgahni tries to pass. Afgahni wants to control from the top but Schafer keeps moving. Schafer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# Afgahni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Afgahni passes easily into side control. Nice work. Schafer parries the strikes from Afgahni easily there. Afgahni is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schafer to escape.
#SU# Afgahni decides to stand up, so the ref orders Schafer to his feet. Schafer wants to clinch. Afgahni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3# Afgahni looks to land a combination but Schafer avoids it well. Schafer throws out a counter right but Afgahni avoids it with no problem. Schafer fails with a takedown attempt. Elyat Afgahni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Schafer. Schafer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Schafer goes for a double leg but Afgahni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Afgahni continues to drive forward. Afgahni shoots in for a takedown but Schafer shows good takedown defense. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Afgahni fails with a takedown attempt. Schafer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Afgahni.#T4# Afgahni shoots for a takedown but Schafer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2# Schafer looking to score a takedown here. Afgahni is defending well but Schafer drives through and ends up in Afgahni's guard. Afgahni keeping moving, preventing Schafer from controlling successfully. Hannes Schafer has got the better of the ground game so far. Afgahni wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schafer is now in half guard. Schafer not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Schafer is looking for a kimura but Afgahni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schafer to get the leverage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannes Schafer will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Afgahni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Schafer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Afgahni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Schafer is trying to pull guard but Afgahni has him pressed against the cage. Afgahni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Afgahni has had enough of the clinch but Schafer keeps him there for the moment. Afgahni is trying to push Schafer away but Schafer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2# Schafer drags the fight down to the ground.
Afgahni wants to control from the top but Schafer keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schafer pulls Afgahni in close to his closed guard and prevents Afgahni from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2# Schafer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Afgahni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Afgahni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Schafer is trying to keep Afgahni in close.
Afgahni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Schafer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Afgahni's guard. #REVB##SUB# Afgahni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schafer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schafer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Afgahni trying to control the position.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Afgahni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schafer escapes and throws Afgahni's legs to the side, diving into side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Schafer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Afgahni keeps working. Afgahni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Schafer wants to control but Afgahni is keeping him busy. Afgahni is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Schafer tries to stand but Afgahni is controlling his head. #SUB2# Schafer has hold of Afgahni's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Afgahni tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Schafer cranks the arm and Afgahni screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Afgahni, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hannes Schafer! |
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