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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AFC2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bruce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bruce shoots in looking for a takedown but Date manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Date has managed to clinch.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date lands a left hand.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Date stops a takedown attempt from Bruce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Bruce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Date avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date prevents the takedown attempt.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruces head.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. #T1#
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Date.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Bruce's head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. #ROC2#
Bruce is rocked!
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Bruce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a right hand.
Bruce takes a shot to the head.
Date creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bruce with a big uppercut! Bruce tries to clinch up but Date pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bruce to the mat! Bruce covers up and Date unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Date!
Joseph Bruce was interviewed post fight and said 'MMFWCL'.
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Event:
GAMMA MT 2 - Wells Vs Florenzi
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Gates misses with a left hand
and Shibaloma counters with a head kick. That will keep Gates thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gates looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gates takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gates throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shibaloma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shibaloma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shibaloma lands a leg kick that knocks Gates off balance momentarily.
Jab by Shibaloma.
Shibaloma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shibaloma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gates misses with a body shot
and Shibaloma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shibaloma.
Shibaloma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shibaloma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gates's head.
Shibaloma digs a good hook to Gates's body.
Shibaloma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gates throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shibaloma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Gates is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Shibaloma and Gates falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Shibaloma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Amir Shibaloma!
After winning the bout, Amir Shibaloma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Mateo Gates had this to say: 'MMFWCL'.
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Event:
GAMMA MT 1 - Kane Vs Menace
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Suleiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gates looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Suleiman tries to clinch but Gates is having none of it.
Gates went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gates throws a jab but it's blocked by Suleiman.
Gates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suleiman.
Gates blocks a head kick by Suleiman.
Suleiman tries to close the distance and clinch but Gates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suleiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suleiman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suleiman tries to close the distance and clinch but Gates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suleiman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suleiman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suleiman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Gates was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Suleiman is looking to clinch but Gates is avoiding it.
Suleiman tries to close the distance and clinch but Gates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suleiman tries to clinch but Gates moves out of range.
Suleiman wants to clinch but Gates slips to the side
and Suleiman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suleiman throws a body kick that misses.
Suleiman wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Gates both land. Nice combination.
Suleiman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gates looks to land a combination but Suleiman avoids it well.
Gates keeps the fight on the outside.
Suleiman wants to clinch up but Gates keeps it at a distance.
Suleiman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Gates was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mateo Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Suleiman is looking to clinch.
Suleiman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gates swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Suleiman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Suleiman.
A knee to the head by Suleiman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleiman lands a good knee to the midsection. Gates won't want to take too many of those.
Gates takes an elbow to the temple.
Suleiman lands an elbow inside that Gates shrugs off.
Suleiman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suleiman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suleiman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suleiman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gates wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suleiman lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hamza Suleiman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gates walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Suleiman and drops face first to the floor! Gates's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Gates in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hamza Suleiman!
In defeat, Mateo Gates stepped up to the mic, saying 'MMFWCL'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Grundy throws a series of punches but Goodman avoids them all with ease.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grundy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darrick Goodman has been cut.
Goodman has a takedown stuffed.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Grundy. That snapped Goodman's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Goodman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodman lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Grundy pushes Goodman off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Grundy is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Goodman hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colton Grundy!
A very excited looking Colton Grundy 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: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Gates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gates misses with the combination.
Hunt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt avoiding damage.
#TD#
Hunt decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #SU2#
Hunt is working an open guard so Gates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gabriel Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Gates scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hunt rushes Gates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Gates tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Hunt drags the fight down to the ground.
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Gates gets to his feet. Hunt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gates has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gates looks winded!
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gates.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Gates.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
A cross from Hunt lands.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gates to the mat! Gates manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gates can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Hunt postures up and lands a big shot to Gates's brow.
Hunt is in close to Gates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gates's head.
Hunt stands up over Gates, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunt cracks Gates with a solid left hand.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt works over Gates with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Gates has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Gates has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gates has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3##TD#
Hunt manages to pull guard.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates wants to stand but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt distracts Gates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Hunt stops Gates from standing up.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gates wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him. #SU#
Hunt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gates, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt is working for takedown but Gates is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt prevents Gates from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Hunt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Gates stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt tries to clinch but Gates moves away
and Gates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gates misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Gates throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gates looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Gates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Hunt decides to pull guard.
Hunt is controlling Gates's posture.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES#
Hunt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gates is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gabriel Gates seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Gates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunt lands in his opponent's guard.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gates's head.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gates's head.
Gates is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt is in close to Gates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gates's head.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt is in close to Gates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
Titus Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt cracks Gates with a solid left hand.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt stands up over Gates, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunt is in close to Gates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt stops Gates from standing up.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gates can do to turn this around?
Hunt distracts Gates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Hunt cracks Gates with a solid left hand.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gates wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
Gates has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Gates is looking to stand up but Hunt isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Gates has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gates slips under a jab from Hunt.#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Hunt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gates scores with a three punch combo!
Gabriel Gates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gates throws a combination. Hunt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Gates and move into the clinch.
Gates misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Gates against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gates prevents it.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Hunt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Gates is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Gates is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt pulls Gates in close to his closed guard and prevents Gates from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gates won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hunt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hunt wants to take the fight to the mat but Gates manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunt cracks Gates with a nice body shot.
Hunt jumps guard but Gates turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hunt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gates uses from the top position.
Hunt 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.#SU2#
Gates stands up from Hunt's guard - Gates perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Gates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt. #T3#
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Hunt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gates uses from the top position.
Hunt 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.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Hunt is working an open guard so Gates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gates ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Gates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.#T4##CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gates, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.#TD#
Hunt gets control of Gates's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Gates stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gates throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hunt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gates's half guard.#ES2#
Gates kicks off Hunt and gets to his feet.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Hunt tries to clinch but Gates is having none of it.
Gates appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gabriel Gates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titus Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gates throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Gates.
I think Hunt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Hunt!
Gabriel Gates was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck lol'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Zimmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruce drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zimmer sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Zimmer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Bruce is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zimmer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Bruce has clasped his hands together around Zimmer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee asks Bruce politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bruce prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Bruce tries for a kimura but Zimmer is defending well. #SUB#
Zimmer is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bruce take his back! Uh oh - Bruce has got a rear naked choke here! Zimmer is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Bruce!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Sutton moves out of range of the body kick.
Gates throws a nice looking combination but Sutton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gates misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Sutton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Sutton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gates wanted to stand there but Sutton had control of the position.
Gates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sutton has an active guard here but Gates has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU2#
Gates stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sutton to get to his feet. #T1#
Gates fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Sutton moves into the clinch.
Gates wants to get back to striking at distance but Sutton won't allow it.
Sutton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sutton tries for a takedown but Gates manages to get underhooks.
Gates has had enough of the clinch but Sutton keeps him there for the moment.
Gates wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mateo Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Gates.
Sutton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gates.
Sutton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gates.#T2#
Gates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gates misses with a double jab.
Gates falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Sutton counters with a single leg into guard. Gates didn't expect that. #ES2#
Gates wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sutton drops his hands momentarily and Gates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gates loads up on a big right hand but Sutton slips the punch.
Sutton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gates avoids it really well and circles away.
Gates follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sutton is defended easily by Gates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gates stuffs the takedown.
Sutton avoids the body shot from Gates.
Sutton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gates misses with a double jab
and Sutton counters with a left and a right that stings Gates.
Gates misses with a series of wild punches.
Gates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gates looks winded!
Gates misses the body punch #CL#
and Sutton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Sutton breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Sutton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gates sprawls well. Gates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sutton gets slowly back to his feet.
Sutton walks into a straight right hand from Gates.
Gates jabs at Sutton's body.
Gates misses with a wild body shot.
Sutton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sutton or perhaps it was just good defense by Gates, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sutton manages to avoid it.
Gates misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Gates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sutton counters with a good low kick that Gates was not able to check.
Gates throws a body shot but no joy.
Gates lands a nice shot that snaps Sutton's head back.
Gates is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sutton rather than just go for the knockout.
Gates fails to land with a series of punches.
Sutton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gates throws a right hand that Sutton ducks under and follows up with a left that Sutton also avoids with ease.
Sutton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gates throws a hook to the side of Sutton's head but Sutton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Gates looks to move away, Sutton throws a big counter combo but Gates just gets out of the way.
Gates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sutton.
Gates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sutton.
Sutton tries to counter with a takedown but Gates is quick to defend against it.
Gates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sutton shoots in and drives through. Gates sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick
and Sutton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gates is breathing heavily.
Gates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Gates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sutton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gates stuffs the takedown attempt from Sutton. Sutton gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Sutton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sutton lands in his opponent's guard.
Sutton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Sutton stands up from Gates's guard - Sutton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sutton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gates fails to land with a series of punches.
Gates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sutton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates misses the shot to the body.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gates as he jumps to the side.
Gates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gates misses with a head kick.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense.
Gates throws a counter combo.#T3#
Gates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sutton counters with an inside leg kick.
Gates punishes Sutton's body with a nice straight punch.
Mateo Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gates enables Sutton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gates manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sutton is standing up over Gates. Gates looks to escape but Sutton dives into side control.
#REVB#
Gates wants to get back to his feet.
Sutton is putting a hurting on Gates here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutton working the head with strikes. #T4#
Gates wants to get back to his feet but Sutton is dominant here and he's now got Gates's back!
Gates is trying to get back to his feet but Sutton has full control of the position and if anything, Gates has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sutton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutton is looking to control Gates but Gates is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gates trying to get back to his feet but Sutton is in full control for now.
Gates is covering up but some of the strikes from Sutton are getting through and doing damage.
Sutton is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gates up.
#ES2#
Gates is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Sutton off. It looks like it's working - Sutton slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Gates displaying calm under pressure there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mateo Gates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gates just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gates looks to land a right hand but Sutton moved out of range.
Gates misses with a kick to the body.
Sutton shoots in and drives through. Gates sprawls well.
Gates rushes Sutton and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sutton is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Gates piles on the pressure and Sutton crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Gates!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bruce moves into range and clinches up with Lynch.
Lynch trying to stall but Bruce improves his position.
Lynch controlling the action here for a moment.
Bruce has had enough of the clinch but Lynch keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Bruce gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lynch regains guard.
Bruce slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bruce looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce passes Lynch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Bruce.
Lynch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Well, if Bruce is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Bruce there.
Bruce is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
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. Bruce connects with a nice short shot to Lynch's temple.
Bruce moves into full mount! Lynch won't be happy about that!
Lynch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Bruce swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Bruce!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Bear takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gates shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bear pinned against the cage. Bear gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bear tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gates closes the distance but Bear moves to the side #TD2#
and Bear counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bear seems content to control.
Gates on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gates tries to kick Bear off but Bear keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear wants to pass the guard but Gates is defending well.
Bear content to control rather than advance.
Bear seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Gates is trying to get back to full guard.
Gates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bear on the ground.
Bear controlling the action here.
Gates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bear working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Gates looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gates keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bear is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bear trying to mount his opponent but Gates defends it.
Bear seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Bear drops an elbow to the side of Gates's head.
Gates pushes Bear off looking to stand but Bear dives back in and keeps control.
Bear uses his free foot to push down on Gates's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gates.
Bear trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bear connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bear content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bear is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gates to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gates shrugs it off. #T4#
Bear looking to finish Gates with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gates!
Gates is looking to get to half guard.
Bear scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gates?
Bear lands a big elbow.
Bear lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gates hang on?
Bear raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Bear.#SUB2#
Bear looking to secure an arm triangle but Gates defends it well.
Gates taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jogi Bear 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#
Bear with a poor takedown
and Gates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Gates.
Bear feints the counter takedown.
Gates throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Bear counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bear's waist but Bear gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gates off to one side. #TD2#
Bear dives in and scores a takedown into Gates's guard.
Jogi Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bear landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear wants to control from the top but Gates keeps moving.
Bear is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Gates wants to control but Bear passes easily into half guard.
Bear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bear lands with a punch from half guard.
Bear is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gates taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard.
Bear working over Gates with some ground and pound. Gates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bear lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gates is trying to stand up here but Bear is controlling him well. #T2#
Gates is looking to improve his position.
Bear is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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. Bear connects with a nice short shot to Gates's temple.
Bear content to control rather than advance.
Bear is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working. #T3#
Bear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bear keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gates on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bear is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gates wants to get back to full guard but Bear has mounted him!
Bear is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bear with the ground and pound from mount.
Bear controlling from mount. #T4#
Bear landing strikes from the mount.
Gates is looking to get to half guard.
Bear lands with some strikes.
Bear looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bear punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gates is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bear has control of Gates's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gates regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jogi Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Gates misses #TD2#
and Bear counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bear.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gates throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bear uses it to pass to side control.
Gates tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bear presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bear lands a nice shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates is trying to escape the mount.
Bear breaks from Gates's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bear is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bear controlling the pace for now.
Gates wants to control but Bear is having none of it.
Bear looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bear lands a big elbow.
Gates is in a horrible position here. Bear smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bear lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
The referee warns Gates that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bear lands a nice shot to the head.
Bear looking to control but Gates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bear lands a heavy elbow.
Bear with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bear landing shots from mount.
Bear raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Gates that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bear tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Bear dominating with strikes here.
Bear lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bear with shots to the head and body - Gates looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gates takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bear with a couple of short strikes.
Bear landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bear breaks from Gates's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bear controlling from the full mount.
Gates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gates tries to get out of the position.
Bear with shots to the head and body - Gates looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Bear cracks Gates with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bear with a couple of short strikes.
Bear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear controlling his opponent.
Bear punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bear with shots to the head and body - Gates looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bear controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bear cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gabriel Gates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jogi Bear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bear is landing with some decent strikes but Gates is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jogi Bear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bear 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jogi Bear!
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