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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Minus darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
Minus managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Minus blocks a body shot from Richards.
Richards tries to work over Minus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richards wants to take the fight to the mat but Minus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minus jumps guard but Richards stands there with Minus around his waist. Minus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minus avoids it.
Minus is trying to pull guard but Richards has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Richards has Minus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Richards pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Minus tumbling to the mat - Richards dives into Minus's guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Minus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Richards throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Richards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Minus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Minus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Minus can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minus has a hand on Richards's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Richards takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Richards avoids the attempt from Minus to control.#SUB#
Richards is working for a guillotine from mount but Minus frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Richards is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Minus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Minus!
Richards is trying to control the position but Minus postures up. #SUB#
Minus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minus has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minus trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Richards is trying to control the position but Minus postures up.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minus is aware though and is defending well.
Minus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Minus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minus wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Minus is proving a slippery customer.
Minus is looking to stand up but Richards won't let him.
Minus wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards has his hands on Minus's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Minus gets caught flat footed, as Richards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minus is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minus! #REVB#
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Minus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Richards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Minus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minus can do to turn this around?
Minus in side control, throwing shots but Richards defends. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richards is trying to control Minus's posture but Minus avoids it.
Minus lands a few punches from side control.
Minus wants to stand but Richards is controlling his arm.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Richard Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Minus tries to stand but Richards is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minus's elbow.
Richards tries to score a body lock takedown but Minus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Minus drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richards postures up.
#T4#
Richards lands a couple of digs.
Minus is trying to hold Richards in close to prevent damage but Richards has managed to pass into half guard.
Minus controlling the position for now.
Minus is in trouble now - Richards has advanced to mount!
Richards wants to control the pace but Minus is squirming around nicely.
Minus is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards tries to control but Minus wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Richards will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Minus closes the distance and clinches up with Richards, looking for a takedown. Minus pushes Richards against the cage but Richards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richards is looking to counter the offense by Minus and move into the clinch.
Minus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richards pinned against the cage. Richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minus staying out of range there.#CL2#
Minus moves into the clinch.
Minus taking a breather.
Richards tries a body shot but Minus blocks it.
Richards looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Minus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Minus slowing the pace effectively.
Minus is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richard Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Minus.#T1##TD#
Richards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Richards working away.
Minus is being controlled here. #SUB#
Richards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minus, who protects the arm well.
Minus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Minus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage. #SUB#
Richards looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richards passes to full mount! #T2#
Richards avoids the attempt from Minus to control.
Richards throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Richards trying to control but Minus is having none of it. #SUB#
Minus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richards. #T3##SUB#
Richards looking to secure an arm triangle but Minus defends it well. #SUB#
Richards has hold of Minus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Minus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Richards has control of Minus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Minus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Richards working for a guillotine from mount but Minus is in no mood to give up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Richards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minus is surviving well by controlling Richards's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Richards has hold of Minus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Minus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Minus is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus tries to hold on but Richards postures up.
Collin Minus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minus swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Richard Richards!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Richard Richards!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Richard Richards!
Richard Richards wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Richard Richards thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Duke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Farnan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duke fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Farnan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Duke moves into the clinch.
Farnan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duke prevents it.
#TD2#
Farnan pulls guard successfully.
Duke postures up in Farnan's guard and throws a big left but Farnan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Duke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farnan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duke has managed to get both his arms back between Farnan's legs - danger averted.
Farnan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farnan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Duke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farnan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Farnan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duke is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Farnan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Duke is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Farnan.
Duke controlling from side mount. #SU#
Duke decides to stand back up. #T2##CL#
Duke rushes Farnan and presses him up against the cage.
Farnan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farnan looking to stall.
Farnan is trying to pull guard but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Farnan backwards.
Duke fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farnans head.
Farnan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duke after a bit of a struggle.
Farnan is trying to pull guard but Duke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
Duke goes for a takedown attempt but Farnan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Duke has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Duke leaves Farnan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duke shoots in but Farnan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Farnan is trying to break the clinch but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Duke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farnan to keep the fight standing.
Farnan avoids the elbow strike from Duke, against the cage.
#T4#
Farnan misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Farnan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farnan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duke circles away.
Duke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duke wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Farnan clinches with his opponent.
Duke is trying to break free.#TD2#
Farnan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Farnan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Duke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farnan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farnan looks winded!
Duke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farnan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Farnan stuffs the takedown attempt from Duke. Duke gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duke Duke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Duke swats away the attempt to clinch by Farnan.
Duke shoots in for a takedown but Farnan shows good takedown defense.
Farnan tries to close the distance and clinch but Duke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farnan avoids it really well and circles away.
Farnan is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Farnan circles away.
Farnan throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farnan throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Duke moves into the clinch.
Farnan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duke is trying to pull guard but Farnan has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Farnan jumps guard but Duke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Duke fails to pull guard.
Farnan tries to score a body lock takedown but Duke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Farnan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farnan as he jumps to the side.
Duke Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farnan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duke as he jumps to the side.
Duke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farnan swivels and escapes.#T2#
Duke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farnan but Farnan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Duke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Farnan manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Duke instigates a clinch.
Farnan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duke Duke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farnan can't find room to land a body shot as Duke controls the action.
Duke jumps guard but Farnan stands there with Duke around his waist. Duke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Farnan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duke is keeping busy.#T3#
Duke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farnan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farnan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farnan tries to pull guard but Duke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Farnan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farnan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duke swivels and escapes.
Duke shoots in for a takedown but Farnan shows good takedown defense.
Duke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Farnan fails with the takedown.#T4##TD#
Duke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Farnan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Farnan is working an open guard so Duke takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Duke as Farnan shoots in.#CL#
Duke darts in and clinches Farnan up against the cage.
Duke wants to break free but Farnan has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Duke Duke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Duke closes the distance and pushes Farnan back into the cage.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farnan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Farnan wants to clinch.
Duke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farnan is fending him off so far but Duke persists. Nope, Farnan circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Duke clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farnan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Farnan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duke lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Duke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Duke controlling the pace.
Duke stops Farnan from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Farnan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Farnan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Farnan on the ground.
Farnan is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Duke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farnan to keep the fight standing.
Farnan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Farnan lands a good knee to the midsection. Duke won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Farnan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farnan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Duke has Farnan up against the cage in a clinch.
Duke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farnan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Farnan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Duke misses with a combination
and Farnan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Farnan shoots in for a takedown but Duke shows good takedown defense.
Farnan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duke looks for a takedown but Farnan sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Duke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duke Duke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Duke Duke!
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