 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
SAFO 58 Frost v IsMore II
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Dorticos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorticos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bridges throws a lazy uppercut
and Dorticos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dorticos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dorticos misses the shot to the body.
Dorticos wants to clinch.#CL#
Bridges has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bridges gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bridges is just content to waste time from the top position. Dorticos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bridges trying to control but Dorticos is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bridges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bridges trying to control but Dorticos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges stops Dorticos from standing up.
Bridges throws a big elbow that misses.
Dorticos controlling Bridges's posture.
Bridges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bridges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorticos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dorticos tries to clinch up#TD#
and Bridges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bridges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dorticos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bridges takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bridges sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dorticos defending well though.
Dorticos trying to control but Bridges postures up.
Bridges is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorticos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dorticos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Dorticos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dorticos is trying to stand back up but Bridges is controlling him
Dorticos is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.
Bridges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dorticos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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. Bridges connects with a nice short shot to Dorticos's temple.
Bridges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dorticos is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bridges not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bridges thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorticos's head.
Dorticos trying to control but Bridges postures up.
Dorticos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bridges scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bridges throwing shots but Dorticos is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bridges in particular looking to stall.
Bridges is thwarting Dorticos's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Bridges dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dorticos throws a right and a left that Bridges avoids nicely.
Bridges fails to land the takedown.
Dorticos shoots in but Bridges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dorticos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bridges circles away quickly and effectively.
Bridges half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Dorticos gets caught napping as Bridges dives in and scores a takedown. Dorticos manages to retain guard.
Dorticos wants to sweep but no luck.
Bridges looking to sit in guard and control but Dorticos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bridges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dorticos is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bridges controls Dorticos momentarily but Dorticos frees himself.
Bridges 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.
Trey Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dorticos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorticos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bridges will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bridges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Dorticos controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dorticos keeps the fight on the outside.
And Dorticos tries to counter it with a takedown but Bridges pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bridges takes a swing at Dorticos's ribcage but misses.
Bridges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trey Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bridges has Dorticos up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Bridges pulls guard effortlessly.
Bridges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bridges tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Dorticos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bridges has wrist control.
Dorticos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dorticos is looking to stand up but Bridges won't let him.
Bridges 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.
Bridges is trying to keep Dorticos in close.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck.
Dorticos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bridges misses with a straight right.
Bridges throws a leg kick but Dorticos checks it.
Dorticos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bridges's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Dorticos.
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorticos can do to turn this around?
A jab from Bridges misses.
Bridges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorticos.
Sloppy strikes from Dorticos. Those never looked like landing.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dorticos but Dorticos pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Bridges has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dorticos just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dorticos up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Germaine Dorticos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dorticos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bridges is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorticos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorticos's back!
Dorticos covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bridges throwing sloppy strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges controlling well, preventing Dorticos from escaping the position.
Bridges cracks Dorticos with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dorticos from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dorticos tries to roll but Bridges sticks to his back.
#T1#
Good control from Bridges.
Bridges lands shots from the back.
Will Bridges go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bridges throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dorticos!
Dorticos prevents Bridges from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Dorticos is trapped and Bridges is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bridges has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Dorticos.
Dorticos covers up after that shot from Bridges.
Bridges wants to control the position but Dorticos frees himself and scrambles - Bridges manages to regain control in side control.
Bridges lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dorticos down.
Bridges lands an elbow.
Dorticos is not content to let Bridges control the position.
Dorticos tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Bridges is chipping away with strikes.
Dorticos is looking to regain half guard here but Bridges keeps moving and retains side control.
Dorticos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bridges connects with a decent elbow.
Bridges throws a strike aimed at the side of Dorticos's head but Dorticos avoids it well.
Bridges wants to control but Dorticos is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bridges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bridges trying to control the position but Dorticos is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dorticos to see if he's OK.
Bridges throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bridges 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Bridges!
A very excited looking Trey Bridges made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Spencer throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Germaine Dorticos has been cut.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Dorticos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorticos attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Mark Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Dorticos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
Dorticos defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Dorticos tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spencer throws a hook but Dorticos avoids it easily.
Dorticos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Dorticos tries to counter with a takedown but Spencer is quick to defend against it.
Spencer scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorticos should have avoided that one.
Spencer misses with a straight right.
Dorticos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Dorticos tries to land a body kick
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorticos throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Spencer drops Dorticos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dorticos looks back up at him and smiles so Spencer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Dorticos is rocked!
Spencer darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Dorticos's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Spencer before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Spencer!
|
|
|
|
Event:
SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dorticos eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson with a jab.
Dorticos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson stuns Dorticos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dorticos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Julius Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorticos throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Dorticos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dorticos scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dorticos at a distance.
Dorticos swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Dorticos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dorticos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dorticos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Dorticos tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dorticos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorticos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Dorticos's leg but Dorticos calmly moves out of range.
Dorticos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorticos is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab from Dorticos.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dorticos doesn't seem phased though.
Dorticos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Dorticos tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dorticos avoids nicely.
Dorticos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Dorticos closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Julius Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorticos shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dorticos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson stuns Dorticos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Dorticos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dorticos looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Dorticos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dorticos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Dorticos prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Dorticos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dorticos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No joy there for Dorticos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dorticos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson jabs Dorticos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dorticos checks it well.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson clobbers Dorticos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dorticos looks to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Dorticos misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Julius Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dorticos's head backwards.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Dorticos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Dorticos is rocked!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorticos is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dorticos's head.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorticos can do to turn this around?
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dorticos.
Dorticos is breathing heavily.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Johnson throws an overhand right that drops Dorticos like a sack of potatoes! Johnson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Johnson!
|
|
|
|
Event:
SAFO 42 Frost vs Chaelsson II
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Dorticos misses.
Dorticos misses with a few strikes there.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dorticos as he avoids it easily.
Perry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorticos swivels and escapes.
Perry looks winded!
Perry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dorticos misses with a body kick.
Dorticos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Dorticos instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry tries to pull guard but Dorticos won't allow it.
Germaine Dorticos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Perry.
Perry is trying to drag Dorticos to the mat but Dorticos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perry tries to pull guard but Dorticos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Dorticos tries to score a body lock takedown but Perry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dorticos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dorticos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dorticos has Perry pressed against the cage, preventing Perry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Dorticos breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Dorticos misses. #T2#
Dorticos misses with a double jab.
Perry is looking for the big counter here.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
Dorticos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dorticos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dorticos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorticos throws a right hand that Perry ducks under and follows up with a left that Perry also avoids with ease.
Dorticos fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perry enables Dorticos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dorticos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorticos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorticos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perry's head.#ROC#
Perry is rocked!#T3#
Dorticos distracts Perry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Perry is still in real trouble! Can Dorticos finish him?
Dorticos working some strikes from top position.
Dorticos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dorticos cracks Perry with a solid left hand.
Dorticos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perry can't keep his opponent in guard - Dorticos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perry tries to get to full guard but Dorticos has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Dorticos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perry tries to roll over but Dorticos keeps him under control.
Dorticos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Dorticos is working for a kimura but Perry is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dorticos in particular looking to stall.
Dorticos working the head and body with strikes.
Dorticos is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Dorticos is working for a kimura but Perry is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Germaine Dorticos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dorticos looks to land a combination but Perry avoids it well. #TD#
Dorticos is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Perry is in big trouble! Dorticos is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Perry. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Germaine Dorticos!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Dorticos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Yakuza is rocked!
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dorticos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yakuza is still on wobbly legs! Can Dorticos finish him?#CL#
Dorticos moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dorticos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dorticos lands a strong strike to the head of Yakuza. That's dazed him! Dorticos looking to finish here. Yakuza is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dorticos lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Germaine Dorticos!
Ichi Yakuza spoke after the fight, saying 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
