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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Winter Is Coming
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Fellows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Babow. Beautiful body shot.
Babow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fellows.
Fellows working away.
Fellows scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fellows is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Babow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Fellows crashes against the mat.
Babow struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Fellows are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Fellows working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fellows is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fellows lands a decent elbow from side control.
Babow gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babow is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fellows is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babow has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Fellows is taking a breather. Babow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Babow is defending against the submission attempts here by Fellows.
Fellows working Babow over with strikes.
Babow is looking for a sweep. Fellows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fellows trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Fellows is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Babow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Babow trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fellows manages to pass to mount!
Babow wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fellows tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fellows with the ground and pound from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Fellows working for a guillotine from mount but Babow is in no mood to give up.
A nice elbow there by Fellows.
Fellows content just to control the position here.
Babow can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fellows is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Babow to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Babow shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fellows controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Fellows working for a guillotine from mount but Babow is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Fellows dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fellows showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babow.
Fellows looks for the body kick but Babow saw that one coming.
Babow misses with a few strikes there.
Fellows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Babow scores with a four punch combination!
Fellows moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kapow Babow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Babow works over Fellows's head and body with a nice combination.
Babow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fellows unleashes a big counter combination but Babow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fellows looks for a takedown but Babow sprawls well.#TD2#
Fellows closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fellows advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fellows controlling the position easily from mount.
Babow is looking to improve his position but Fellows isn't that keen on the idea.
Fellows controlling from mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fellows landing punches.
Fellows controlling from mount.
Fellows is continuing to stall.
Fellows dominating with strikes here.
Fellows controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Fellows working for a submission but Babow is keeping him at bay.
Fellows unloading with bombs!
Fellows breaks from Babow's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4##SUB2#
Fellows jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Babow manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SU2#
Fellows decides to stand back up.
Fellows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Fellows closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Babow to the mat! Babow manages to get full guard.
Fellows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fellows sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Babow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryce Fellows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Babow scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Fellows changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Babow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Babow is trying to control Fellows's posture but Fellows avoids it.
Babow is trying to buck Fellows off.#SUB2#
Fellows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows staying calm.#T1#
Babow manages to get back to half guard.
Fellows controlling the pace. #SU2#
Fellows stands up from half guard.
Babow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fellows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fellows! But no joy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fellows showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babow.
Fellows takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Babow leaves Fellows with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fellows shoots for a takedown but Babow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fellows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babow throws a series of strikes that have Fellows backpedaling.
Babow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fellows counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babow thinking.
Babow jabs at Fellows's body.#T3#
Babow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babow throws a nice looking combination but Fellows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fellows throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Babow. Those never looked like landing.
Babow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babow moves in looking to clinch but Fellows pushes him off.#TD2#
Fellows drives through with a takedown into Babow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fellows content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Babow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kapow Babow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fellows sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kapow Babow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fellows 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Fellows!
Bryce Fellows seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GENERATION #17
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pants.
Pants lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Troy Alexander has been cut.
Pants moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pants paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pants swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pants.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pants bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexander's head.#KD#
Pants feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alexander sprawling to the canvas! Alexander rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pants finish him?!
#ROC#
Alexander is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pants scores with a kick to the body.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Pants finish him?
Pants is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pants lands a big right hook! Alexander looks hurt but is still standing! Pants lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Alexander falls down and Pants dives in with a huge hammer fist! Alexander's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Pants runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ripped Pants!
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Event:
HI38: Supremacy at the Knocks
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Zopittybop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zopittybop moves out of range of the body kick.
Zippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zopittybop's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zopittybop's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zopittybop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Zippo. Beautiful body shot.
Zopittybop walks into a straight right hand from Zippo.
Zopittybop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zippo lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zippo.
Zippo connects with the 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!
Zopittybop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Zippo.
Zippo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Zippo scores with a hook.
Zippo scores with a jab to the head.
Zippo lands the left hand.
Zippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zippo.
Zippo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zopittybop needs to keep his hands up - Zippo had a free shot at his head there.
Zippo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zippo scores with a nice strike.
Zopittybop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zippo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Zippo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Zippo.
Zopittybop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Zopittybop is rocked!
Zippo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zopittybop is still on wobbly legs! Can Zippo finish him?
Zippo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zippo scores with a punch to the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Zippo! Zopittybop is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pippo Zippo!
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Event:
North Paw
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Babow.
As Babow looks to move away, Lager throws a big counter combo but Babow just gets out of the way.#TD#
Lager shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babow is looking to get back to his feet here but Lager is keeping cool and he's managed to take Babow's back.#SUB#
Lager looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Babow taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stein Lager!
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Event:
Highland Island 24
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Zopittybop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zopittybop controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zopittybop on the ground.#SUB2#
Zopittybop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Zopittybop is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Zopittybop 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Zopittybop decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Zopittybop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
McGinnis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McGinnis tries to clinch there but Zopittybop circles away.
#CL2#
Zopittybop drives through and clinches with McGinnis against the cage.
McGinnis wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Zopittybop lands a takedown into guard.
Zopittybop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGinnis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zopittybop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinnis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
McGinnis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGinnis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zopittybop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGinnis is keeping the position for now.
McGinnis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zopittybop is now in half guard.
Zopittybop uses his free foot to push down on McGinnis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGinnis. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zopittybop controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Zopittybop looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zopittybop content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zopittybop looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
McGinnis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zopittybop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beezow Zopittybop dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
McGinnis moves into the clinch.
Zopittybop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zopittybop drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGinnis pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGinnis is looking to clinch but Zopittybop is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Zopittybop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGinnis is trying to defend but Zopittybop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zopittybop trying to control the pace.
Zopittybop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopittybop stalling. #T1#
Zopittybop moves into full mount! McGinnis won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Zopittybop is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGinnis is surviving well by controlling Zopittybop's body position as best he can.
Zopittybop with shots to the head and body - McGinnis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zopittybop controlling from the full mount.
McGinnis has given up his back. Will we see Zopittybop going for some submissions?
#T2#
McGinnis tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Zopittybop has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zopittybop has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McGinnis's body.
Zopittybop is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Zopittybop is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McGinnis is defending well though. Zopittybop let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Zopittybop is looking for the choke from the back position but McGinnis is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Zopittybop working for a choke but McGinnis is defending well. #SUB2#
Zopittybop looking to break McGinnis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McGinnis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zopittybop will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Zopittybop working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
McGinnis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zopittybop. #SUB2#
Zopittybop sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! McGinnis taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beezow Zopittybop!
A very excited looking Beezow Zopittybop 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:
PFC 32: Parker vs. Vontavious
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Corrigan throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Corrigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Corrigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corrigan misses the jab.
Tsuyoshi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Corrigan.
Corrigan misses with a looping left.
Corrigan throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Corrigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsuyoshi connects with a jab.
Tsuyoshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Corrigan strikes.
Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a clinch but Corrigan shakes him off and moves away.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corrigan.
Corrigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsuyoshi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corrigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Corrigan misses.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corrigan.#T1#
Corrigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Corrigan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Corrigan misses.
A swing and a miss from Corrigan.
Corrigan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corrigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuyoshi wants to counter with a clinch but Corrigan pushes him away.
Corrigan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mark Corrigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands a front kick.
Tsuyoshi connects with a crisp jab.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corrigan has time to react.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Corrigan loads up on a big left hand.
Corrigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tsuyoshi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corrigan's calf.
Tsuyoshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Tsuyoshi coming out on top.
Corrigan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Corrigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Corrigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuyoshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corrigan misses with a hook.
Tsuyoshi feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Corrigan has been cut.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi avoiding damage as Corrigan throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Corrigan 's eye.
Corrigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Corrigan throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the body.
Corrigan has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Corrigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Corrigan in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corrigan's defenses. #ROC2#
Corrigan is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tsuyoshi.
Oh Corrigan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corrigan blocks an elbow strike.
Corrigan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Corrigan blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Tsuyoshi.
#CUT2#
Mark Corrigan's cut is getting worse.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Corrigan.
Tsuyoshi lands a big knee to the head and Corrigan goes down! Tsuyoshi pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi! Fujiwara Tsuyoshi retains his bantamweight title!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Again misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Again gets caught flat footed, as Kent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Again is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kent preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Again holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Again can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Again looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Again is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kent wants to get up but he can't break Again's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Again looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Kent moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Again is trying to trip Kent. He has hold of a leg but Kent is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Again persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Again 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.
Kent trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Again drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kent manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Again has Kent in his guard.#REVR#
Again controlling Kent's posture. #T3#
Kent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Again is looking for a triangle but Kent pushes his legs off easily.
Again is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Again trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kent stopping the sweep attempt from Again.
Again has Kent pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Again working for a triangle but Kent defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Again throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Del Kent will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Kent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kent successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Again wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.
Again slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Again has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Again with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kent keeping moving, preventing Again from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Again drops back looking for a leg! Kent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kent manages to kick Again off! Again jumps back into Kent's guard.
Again sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Again drops back looking for a leg! Kent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kent manages to kick Again off! Again jumps back into Kent's guard.
Again throws an elbow that misses. Kent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Again's guard. Nice move by Kent!#REVR##SUB2#
Again escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Again has his hands on Kent's head, controlling the position.
Again's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kent wants to control from the top but Again keeps moving.
Again tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Again pulls Kent in close to prevent any damage.
Again thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kent clinches up with Again and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kent has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Again clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Again is trying to break free.
#T4#
I would not like to be Again right now.
Again turns into Kent and is now in his guard.
Again sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Again wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Kent dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Kent gets caught napping as Again dives in and scores a takedown. Kent manages to retain guard.
Kent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Again controls the pace.#SUB#
Kent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Again defends it easily.
Again throws an elbow that misses. Kent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Again's guard. Nice move by Kent!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Again is looking for a triangle but Kent pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Again looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Again is pulling down on Kent's head. It's preventing any offense from Kent, at least for the moment.
Kent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Again works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Again is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kent trying to control but Again is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB2#
Again throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kent escapes and throws Again's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Again holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Again trying to control but Kent flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Again really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Kent's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Kent trying to control momentarily.
Again breaks Kent's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Again stands and throws Kent's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Again seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Again just content to control the position.
Kent throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kent is not content to let Again control the position. #SUB2#
Again wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kent, who protects the arm well.
Again slows the pace down.
Reborn Again has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Del Kent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Again tries to score with some ground and pound. Kent controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reborn Again comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kent 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Del Kent!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Again shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strong as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Strong rushes Again and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Again gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Again content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Again seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Again sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strong defending well though. #T1#
Again seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Again trying to advance position but Strong counters by regaining guard.
Strong has momentary wrist control but Again slips an elbow through the middle.
Again seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Again might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Again forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Again 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.
#SUB2#
Again is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Again is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Again.
Strong is looking to escape.#T3#
Again passes the guard and advances to mount!
Again controlling the position easily from mount.
Strong is trying to stand up.
Again controlling from the full mount.
Again prevents Strong from getting the reversal.#T4#
Again sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Again looking to isolate an arm here. Strong doesn't see it coming and as Again extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Again!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reborn Again!
A relieved looking Reborn Again 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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