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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WPFA XXXIV: Man vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amish seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amish.
Gabriel Amish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amish is defended easily by Barnes.
Amish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Amish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes punishes Amish's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amish or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amish takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Amish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.#T1#
Amish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amish.
Amish looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amish tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Amish's body.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Amish doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Amish is breathing heavily.
Amish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes punishes Amish's body with a nice straight punch.
Amish with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Amish's belly button to the back.#T2#
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Amish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amish rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Barnes has knocked Amish down with a huge combo! Barnes steps away and waves a wobbly Amish back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Amish is rocked!
Amish get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Amish stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Barnes runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Barnes!
A less than humble Sam Barnes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WPFA XXX: Man vs Man Iii
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amish fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Winchester finds it's way through Amish's defenses.
Amish tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winchester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amish somewhat.
Winchester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amish.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Amish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amish fails with the takedown
and Winchester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Amish tries to keep at a distance but Winchester has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winchester lands an elbow that stopped Amish in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Amish has been cut.
Winchester unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Amish is breathing heavily.#T1#
Winchester lands a body punch.
Amish takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winchester lands a knee to the body.
Winchester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winchester lands a damaging elbow.
Winchester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Winchester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Winchester.
A knee to the head by Winchester.
#ROC2#Amish is rocked!
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!
Winchester lands an elbow inside that Amish shrugs off.
Oh Amish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winchester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD2#
Winchester drops Amish onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Amish is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Winchester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Winchester is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Winchester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winchester lands a big knee to the head and Amish goes down! Winchester pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Winchester!
After the fight, Sam Winchester 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Rosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daddy's waist but Daddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing La Rosa off to one side.
Daddy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
La Rosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Daddy darts in and clinches La Rosa up against the cage.
Daddy lands a body shot.
La Rosa takes a shot to the head.
La Rosa tries for a takedown but Daddy manages to get underhooks.
Daddy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daddy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from La Rosa.
Mac Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian La Rosa.
Daddy lands with a left to the head.
La Rosa is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Daddy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, La Rosa regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daddy wants to control from the top but La Rosa keeps moving.
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Daddy landing some decent shots from guard.
Daddy wants to control from the top but La Rosa keeps moving.
Daddy pushing down on La Rosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
La Rosa looks winded!
Daddy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Rosa is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daddy is nestled in close to La Rosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daddy working the head and body with strikes.
Daddy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#La Rosa is rocked!
Daddy lands a big elbow - La Rosa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Daddy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Daddy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genova's waist but Genova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amish off to one side.
Genova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Genova wants it to stay on the feet.
Amish misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Genova counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Amish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Genova breaks from the clinch.
Amish tries for a takedown but Genova circles away easily
and Genova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amish shoots and misses #CL2#
and Genova counters by moving into the clinch.
Genova will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Amish up against the cage.#BC2#
Genova manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Genova.
Nice sprawl there from Genova as Amish shoots in.#T1#
Amish tries for a takedown but Genova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Genova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Genova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amish but Amish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Genova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amish darts in looking for a takedown but Genova gets double underhooks and turns Amish into the cage.
Amish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amish is breathing heavily.
Amish closes the distance and clinches up with Genova, looking for a takedown. Amish pushes Genova against the cage but Genova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Genova shoots in but Amish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amish shoots in for a takedown but Genova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Genova closes the distance and pushes Amish back into the cage.#TD2#
Genova pulls Amish into guard.
#SUB#
Amish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Genova 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.#T2#
Genova pulls Amish in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Amish postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Genova is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Amish, into his guard. #REVB#
Genova is looking to stand up but Amish won't let him.
Genova tries to free his leg and advance position but Amish is retaining full guard. #T3#
Amish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Genova controls the pace.#SUB#
Genova stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Amish has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Genova manages to get his head free but now Amish has transitioned to an armbar! Genova grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Amish! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Amish!
Gabriel Amish spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Eric Genova had this to say: 'Poop'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly takes a swing at La Rosa's ribcage but misses.
Kelly cracks La Rosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
La Rosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than La Rosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
La Rosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no La Rosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kelly is trying to control La Rosa's posture but La Rosa avoids it. #SUB#
La Rosa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kelly is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. La Rosa yanks on the arm and Kelly is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by La Rosa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cristian La Rosa!
Cristian La Rosa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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