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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FSF 7: Valhalla
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Gutz tries to close the distance and clinch but Dren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dren.
Gutz looks for a takedown but Dren sprawls well.
Dren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gutzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gutz slips a jab from Dren.
Gutz defending well as Dren loads up on a big left hand.
Gutz slips a straight right by Dren.
Dren misses with a body kick.
Dren scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Dren. Beautiful body shot.
Dren throws a head kick but Gutz moves out of range.
Dren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dren.#CL2#
Gutz has closed the distance and engaged Dren in a clinch.
Gutz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Dren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gutz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dren's brow. #BC#
Dren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dren throws a nice looking combination but Gutz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gutz's head.
Dren misses with a looping left.
Gutz shoots in and drives through. Dren sprawls well.
No luck for Gutz with that takedown attempt.
Zdravko Dren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Gutz.
Dren throws a hook but Gutz avoids it easily.
Dren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutz manages to avoid it.
Gutz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dren swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Gutz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dren trying to keep a closed guard but Gutz is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Gutz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dren, up you get!
Dren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dren lands a jab to Gutz's midsection.
Dren lands a high kick!
Dren cracks Gutz with an open hand slap.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Dren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Gutz with that takedown attempt.
Dren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutz has a takedown stuffed.
Gutz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dren.
Dren throws a chopping leg kick but Gutz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#KD#
Dren lands a big head kick that sends Gutz tumbling to the mat! Dren takes a step backwards and waves Gutz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Apollo Gutz has been cut.#T3##KD#
Dren sends Gutz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dren is motioning to the referee to let Gutz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Gutz is rocked!
Gutz leaves his chin hanging out and Dren seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gutz crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Dren!
Zdravko Dren retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Zdravko Dren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TIT 48 - Chow v Dennis
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Leeroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leeroy sprawls and moves away.
Leeroy with a poor takedown #TD#
and Dee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Leeroy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leeroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee lands a couple of elbows.
Dee gets to his feet and stands over Leeroy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Leeroy felt that one! Dee unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Leeroy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Dee!
An out of breath Micky Dee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Raymond Leeroy spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens you know. I'm devastated, but I'm gonna do what champions do. Learn from my losses, go back to the gym, train harder and smarter so next time, I'll get my hand raised.'.
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Event:
TIT 41 Battock v Fawce
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Leeroy throws a series of strikes that have Hodge backpedaling.
Leeroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hodge.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leeroy.
A jab from Leeroy does it's job there.
Hodge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hodge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leeroy.
Hodge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leeroy misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Hodge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hodge trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodge preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Hodge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hodge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hodge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hodge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hodge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hodge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hodge working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Leeroy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hodge defends it easily.#SUB#
Leeroy is looking for a triangle but Hodge pushes his legs off easily.
Leeroy is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Leeroy working for a triangle but Hodge defends it easily.
#T2#
Hodge distracts Leeroy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hodge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leeroy is keeping the position for now.
Leeroy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leeroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hodge manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hodge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Hodge 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.
Leeroy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leeroy working away.#SUB#
Leeroy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hodge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hodge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leeroy is looking for a kimura but Hodge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leeroy to get the leverage.
Hodge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hodge is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hodge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Hodge passes Leeroy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hodge wants to free his trapped foot but Leeroy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hodge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hodge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leeroy is pressing down on Hodge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leeroy keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully.
Hodge landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hodge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Hodge will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Leeroy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hodge counters with a takedown into side control.
Leeroy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hodge creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hodge tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hodge landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Hodge is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Leeroy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hodge gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Leeroy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hodge lets go of the hold and Leeroy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mason Hodge!
The defeated Raymond Leeroy had this to say: 'Shit happens you know. I'm devastated, but I'm gonna do what champions do. Learn from my losses, go back to the gym, train harder and smarter so next time, I'll get my hand raised.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tavau enables Gutz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tavau manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gutz postures up.
Tavau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutz wants to get up but he can't break Tavau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Gutz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tavau, up you get! #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tavau.
Tavau throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tavau tries to score with some ground and pound. Gutz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Tavau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tavau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gutz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tavau grinds an elbow into Gutz's temple. #T1#
Gutz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ES2#
Gutz throws Tavau to one side and escapes!#TD#
Tavau shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Gutz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Tavau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavau throwing shots but Gutz is blocking nicely.
Gutz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tavau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gutz pushes Tavau off looking to stand but Tavau dives back in and keeps control.
Gutz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tavau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tavau prevents Gutz from standing back up.
Tavau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutz's head.
Tavau 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.#T2#
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Tavau tries to pass to full mount but Gutz defends it. #SUB#
Tavau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavau. #SUB#
Tavau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tavau prevents Gutz from standing back up.
Gutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavau.
Tavau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tavau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutz pushes Tavau off looking to stand but Tavau dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Gutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavau.
Tavau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutz's head.
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. Tavau connects with a nice short shot to Gutz's temple.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Tavau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gutz is looking to escape.
Gutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavau.
Gutz is looking to escape.
Tavau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavau throwing shots but Gutz is blocking nicely.
Tavau missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gutz is looking to escape.
Gutz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavau working Gutz over with strikes.
Gutz looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Tavau is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tavau throws a big elbow that misses.
Tavau won't allow Gutz to get back to his feet.
Tavau distracts Gutz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tavau stands up over Gutz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tavau won't allow Gutz to get back to his feet.
Tavau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gutz's head.
Gutz keeping full guard, as Tavau tries to pass.
Gutz wants to stand but Tavau is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siva Tavau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gutz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Gutz gets to his feet - Tavau follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Gutz clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gutz obliges.#TD#
Tavau wants the takedown. Gutz is fighting it off but Tavau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gutz's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Gutz has his feet on Tavau's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.#TD#
Tavau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gutz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gutz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavau working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tavau working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tavau prevents Gutz from escaping the position.
Tavau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Gutz wants to get back to his feet but Tavau drags him back down.
Tavau cracks Gutz with a big elbow.
Gutz is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Gutz throws Tavau to one side and escapes!#TD#
Tavau looking to score a takedown here. Gutz is defending well but Tavau drives through and ends up in Gutz's guard.#ES2#
Gutz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tavau off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Gutz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gutz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Gutz decides to stand back up. Gutz steps back and let's Tavau get back to his feet.#TD#
Tavau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutz's half guard.
Tavau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutz defending well though.
Gutz pushes Tavau off looking to stand but Tavau dives back in and keeps control.
Tavau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gutz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Tavau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gutz is trying to stand.
Tavau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutz defending well though.
Gutz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tavau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Siva Tavau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Tavau.
Tavau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gutz is trying to stand back up but Tavau is controlling him
Tavau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##ES2#
Gutz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tavau keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gutz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gutz landing knees to the head.
Gutz lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Gutz.
Gutz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gutz lands a knee to the body.
Gutz scores a nice knee to the body.
Gutz lands an elbow just above Tavau 's eye.
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!#BC2#
Gutz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gutz has closed the distance and engaged Tavau in a clinch.
Gutz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gutz lands a knee to the body.
Gutz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tavau's defenses.
Tavau takes an elbow to the temple.
Gutz scores with a knee to the head.
Gutz working Tavau over with knees to the body.
Gutz connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Gutz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Tavau has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gutz regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Gutz pushes Tavau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gutz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Gutz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tavau manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Gutz manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Tavau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gutz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tavau postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet but Tavau drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavau postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tavau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tavau throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gutz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Gutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Siva Tavau's cut.
That's time! Tavau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Gutz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tavau's guard.
Gutz wants to stand but Tavau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tavau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gutz wants to stand but Tavau has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Gutz stands up and waves to Tavau to follow him.
Gutz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavau's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Tavau tries to sprawl but Gutz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gutz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tavau wants to improve his position but Gutz is controlling well.
#T1#
Tavau is trying to control but can't.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Tavau is trying to control but can't.
Gutz wants to stand up but Tavau manages to regain full guard.
Gutz tries to stand but Tavau is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Gutz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Tavau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gutz quickly recovers to half guard.
Tavau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gutz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Gutz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gutz on the ground.
Tavau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tavau prevents Gutz from standing back up.
Tavau lands strikes from half guard.
Tavau working Gutz over with strikes. #SUB#
Tavau is looking for a kimura but Gutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tavau to get the leverage.
Gutz is trying to stand back up but Tavau is controlling him
Gutz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gutz is trying to stand up here but Tavau is controlling him well. #ES2#
Gutz pushes Tavau off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Gutz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tavau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gutz wanted to stand there but Tavau had control of the position.
Gutz stopping the sweep attempt from Tavau.#T3##SU2#
Tavau is working an open guard so Gutz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Apollo Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gutz. #SU2#
Gutz stands up and beckons Tavau to his feet. #CL2#
Gutz moves into range and clinches up with Tavau.
Tavau takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Tavau has clasped his hands together around Gutz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gutz is trying to buck Tavau off.
Tavau creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gutz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet but Tavau drags him back down.
Tavau scores with punches from side control.
Tavau creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tavau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tavau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gutz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tavau throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Tavau in side control, throwing shots but Gutz defends.
Gutz tries to escape but Tavau is in control.
The ground and pound from Tavau seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gutz pushes Tavau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tavau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gutz dodges the ground and pound from Tavau.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Gutz.
I think Gutz 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Apollo Gutz!
After the fight, Apollo Gutz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Siva Tavau spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat myself tonight, I will look to improve on that.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gutz enables Gauthier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gutz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Gutz pushes Gauthier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gauthier looks winded!#CL#
Gutz darts in and clinches Gauthier up against the cage.
Gutz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD#
Gutz tightens his grip and picks Gauthier up, before dumping him to the ground. Gauthier manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Gutz stands up from Gauthier's guard - Gutz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Apollo Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gutz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gauthier quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Gutz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gauthier to get to his feet. #TD#
Gutz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ROC#
Gauthier is rocked!#SU#
Gutz decides to stand up.
Gauthier is still on wobbly legs! Can Gutz finish him?
Gutz throws a quick head kick that knocks Gauthier silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Gutz is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Apollo Gutz!
Apollo Gutz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TIT 30 - Bell v Battock
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Kurosaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leeroy throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Leeroy misses with an uppercut
and Kurosaki counters with a straight right hand.
Leeroy swinging wildly here.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leeroy 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.
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Leeroy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeroy throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leeroy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ichigo Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leeroy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leeroy moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeroy.#T1#
Leeroy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurosaki's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Kurosaki. Beautiful body shot.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Leeroy.
Leeroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leeroy looks winded!#CL2#
Leeroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki gets through Leeroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leeroy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands an elbow inside that Leeroy shrugs off.
Kurosaki digs a right hand underneath Leeroy's ribcage. Leeroy let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands with a left to the head.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leeroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosaki has Leeroy pushed against the cage.
Kurosaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leeroy backwards.
Good body shot from Kurosaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosaki.
A short body shot lands from Kurosaki as the two fighters clinch.
Kurosaki avoiding damage.
Kurosaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leeroy being controlled against the cage.
Kurosaki lands an elbow inside that Leeroy shrugs off. #T3#
Kurosaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurosaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a body punch.
Kurosaki digs a right hand underneath Leeroy's ribcage. Leeroy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kurosaki lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Raymond Leeroy has been cut.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands an elbow that stopped Leeroy in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#
Leeroy is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Nice elbow from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slowing the pace effectively.
Kurosaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kurosaki lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands with a light punch inside.
Kurosaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kurosaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leeroys head.
Kurosaki pushes Leeroy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Kurosaki lands with a light punch inside. #KD#
Kurosaki lands a vicious elbow to the side of Leeroy's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Kurosaki tries to finish him with strikes but Leeroy still seems able to defend himself so Kurosaki steps back and lets Leeroy get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Leeroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Ichigo Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Leeroy's ribs.
Leeroy misses with a takedown attempt - Kurosaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leeroy misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki finds Leeroy's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Leeroy flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kurosaki lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Leeroy will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichigo Kurosaki!
Raymond Leeroy spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens you know. I'm devastated, but I'm gonna do what champions do. Learn from my losses, go back to the gym, train harder and smarter so next time, I'll get my hand raised.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Meyer takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Gutz closes the distance and pushes Meyer back into the cage.
Gutz with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Gutz tries a knee to the head but Meyer blocks it.
Gutz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Meyer looks winded!#TD#
Gutz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gutz manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Gutz is working to tighten his grip on Meyer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Meyer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gutz is really squeezing tight and eventually Meyer passes out! Gutz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Apollo Gutz!
A very excited looking Apollo Gutz 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:
Wed Night Fights 8
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Dawson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and The Blitz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Blitz is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Blitz on the ground.
Dawson won't allow The Blitz to pass to mount.
Dawson is in trouble now - The Blitz has advanced to mount!
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Dawson has given up his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - The Blitz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The Blitz controlling the position well here. Dawson rolled but The Blitz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
The Blitz has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dawson is in real trouble here. The Blitz gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dawson is tapping out! The Blitz wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose The Blitz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dawson feints and as Lada raises his hands in defense, Dawson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lada looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Dawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Lada is working an open guard so Dawson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Dawson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lada keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
Lada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dawson is stalling in the full guard.
Dawson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lada for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Dawson postures up.
Dawson 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.
Dawson distracts Lada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dawson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dawson is pushing down on Lada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lada is fighting to maintain full guard but Dawson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dawson in particular looking to stall.
Dawson slips a nice elbow through Lada's hands, connecting with Lada's forehead.
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. Dawson connects with a nice short shot to Lada's temple. #SUB#
Dawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lada sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Dawson is controlling the pace.
Dawson wants to free his trapped foot but Lada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dawson works his way into side control.
Dawson advances to full mount.
Dawson working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Lada is in a horrible position here. Dawson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dawson lands a heavy elbow.
Dawson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lada looks a forlorn figure.
Dawson lands a couple of good shots and Lada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Lada showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lada. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Dawson dominated that round.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lada but Lada pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Dawson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lada napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dawson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dawson lands an elbow.
Lada is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dawson connects with a decent elbow.
Dawson advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson breaks from Lada's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Lada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dawson.
Lada working to try and regain half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Dawson working for a submission but Lada is keeping him at bay.
Dawson breaks from Lada's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dawson controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lada tries to hold on but Dawson postures up.
Dawson controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Dawson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lada hang on?
Dawson working the ground and pound effectively.
Dawson scoring with strikes but Lada is staying in there. #T3#
Dawson with good strikes from the mount here!
Lada is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dawson with a couple of short strikes.
Lada in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dawson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lada's face.
Dawson with shots to the head and body - Lada looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Lada is rocked!
Dawson landing strikes from the mount and Lada is in trouble!
Lada is still in real trouble! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson controlling the pace for now.
Lada is in a horrible position here. Dawson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dawson landing shots from mount.
Jackson Dawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dawson has control of Lada's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lada regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dawson looking to finish Lada with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lada!
Dawson scoring with strikes but Lada is staying in there.
Dawson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lada looks a forlorn figure.
Dawson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dawson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lada is working to get back to half guard.
Dawson unloading with bombs!
Dawson landing strikes from the mount and Lada is in trouble!
Dawson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Dawson wants to finish this one by submission but Lada is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dawson.
Lada is in a horrible position here. Dawson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Dawson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dawson shoots in and bounces Lada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Dawson stands up from Lada's guard - Dawson perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Dawson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson stays in close to Lada's body and controls the position.
Lada wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling him.
Lada seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawson controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson is working Lada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dawson 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.
Dawson slips nicely into half guard.
Dawson wants to free his trapped foot but Lada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dawson in particular looking to stall.
Dawson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Dawson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lada is just riding it out for now. Dawson eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson trying to control the pace.
Dawson works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Dawson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Lada is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dawson controlling the position easily from mount.
Lada wants to hold on but Dawson pushes him away.
Dawson controlling the pace for now.
Dawson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lada can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dawson dominating with strikes here.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lada can do to turn this around?
Dawson controlling from the full mount.
Lada is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lada is bucking up trying to escape but Dawson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawson scoring with strikes but Lada is staying in there.
Caroline Lada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lada is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dawson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Dawson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dawson feints and as McKenney raises his hands in defense, Dawson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McKenney has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dawson looking to sit in guard and control but McKenney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McKenney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dawson striking off his back but it's not causing McKenney any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing McKenney from controlling successfully.
McKenney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
McKenney passes into half guard.
McKenney works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
McKenney throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dawson has his hands clasped together but McKenney breaks the hold and Dawson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by McKenney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bud McKenney!
Bud McKenney thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Leeroy darts in looking for a takedown but Mandukvong gets double underhooks and turns Leeroy into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandukvong misses the target.
Mandukvong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leeroy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mandukvong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mandukvong catches Leeroy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Mandukvong cracks Leeroy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Leeroy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mandukvong finish him?
#ROC#
Leeroy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leeroy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mandukvong points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Leeroy wakes up just in time to hear Mandukvong thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Mandukvong!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tong Mandukvong thanked After School Syndicate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Raymond Leeroy spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens you know. I'm devastated, but I'm gonna do what champions do. Learn from my losses, go back to the gym, train harder and smarter so next time, I'll get my hand raised.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Leeroy scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Leeroy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diaz looks winded!#KD#
Leeroy lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Leeroy takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Leeroy doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Diaz crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Diaz's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raymond Leeroy!
A relieved looking Raymond Leeroy 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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