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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SFL 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Rob darts in and clinches O Dowd up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rob.
#TD2#
O Dowd gets control of Rob's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Dowd will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rob 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.
Rob won't allow O Dowd to get back to his feet.
Rob tries to free his leg and advance position but O Dowd is retaining full guard.
Rob is looking to work some ground and pound but O Dowd has wrist control.
Rob throwing strikes from guard but O Dowd blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob stops O Dowd from standing up.
Rob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rob won't allow O Dowd to get back to his feet. #T1#
Rob postures up.
O Dowd can't keep his opponent in guard - Rob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rob landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rob content to control rather than advance.
Rob scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rob works his way into full mount!
O Dowd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Rob keeping moving, preventing O Dowd from controlling successfully.
Rob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rob tries to get out of the position.
Rob pulls O Dowd in to control the position. #SUB#
Rob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Dowd won't allow Rob to sweep him here.
O Dowd tries to stand but Rob is controlling from the bottom.
O Dowd won't allow Rob to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
O Dowd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Dowd is looking to stand up but Rob won't let him. #SUB#
Rob is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Dowd defends well.
Rob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Dowd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rob keeping moving, preventing O Dowd from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from O Dowd.
Rob fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Rob moves into range and clinches up with O Dowd.
O Dowd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rob to keep the fight standing.
O Dowd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rob prevents it.
Rob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
O Dowd is trying to break the clinch but Rob has him pressed against the cage.
O Dowd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Rob dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Rob has managed to clinch.
Rob lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Dowd.
A frustrated look appears on O Dowd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Dowd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Dowd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rob changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Dowd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Rob closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as O Dowd walks away with a smile on his face. Rob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob shoots in looking for a takedown. O Dowd tries to sprawl out of it but Rob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Dowd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
O Dowd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rob as he jumps to the side.
Rob shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Dowd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Dowd swivels and escapes.#CL2#
O Dowd moves into the clinch.
O Dowd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rob to keep the fight standing.
Rob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Dowd can do to turn this around?
Rob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Dowd tries to pull guard but Rob forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Dowd's efforts to push away.
Rob is trying to break the clinch but O Dowd is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Rob tries to score a body lock takedown but O Dowd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rob stops a takedown attempt from O Dowd.
O Dowd is trying to stall.
Rob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Dowd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rob.
#TD#
Rob pulls guard effortlessly.
Rob has his hands on O Dowd's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
O Dowd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Rob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rob wants to get back to his feet but O Dowd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rob is pulling down on O Dowd's head to control his posture.
O Dowd looking to pass the guard.
Rob wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rob throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Rob had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Dowd defends it easily.
O Dowd is working Rob over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rob pulls O Dowd in close to prevent any damage.
O Dowd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob has his hands on O Dowd's head, controlling the position.
Rob's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Rob dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rob misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Dowd.
O Dowd tries to clinch up but Rob circles away and keeps his distance.
Dave Rob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Dowd throws a head kick that misses.
Rob darts in looking for a takedown but O Dowd gets double underhooks and turns Rob into the cage.
Rob stops a takedown attempt from O Dowd.
O Dowd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dave Rob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John O Dowd.
O Dowd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob blocks a body shot from O Dowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rob taking a breather.#T1#
Rob drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rob tries to break the clinch but O Dowd is controlling the position.
Rob is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Dowd tries to break free but Rob pushes him back against the cage.
Rob tries to break free but O Dowd pushes him back against the cage.
O Dowd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Dowd tries to score a body lock takedown but Rob shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
O Dowd is trying to pull guard but Rob turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rob tries to pull guard but O Dowd holds him up against the cage and eventually Rob drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Rob gets control of O Dowd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rob will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rob pulls O Dowd in close to his closed guard and prevents O Dowd from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Dowd preventing the sweep.
Rob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Further stalling from Rob.#T3#
O Dowd wants to pass the guard but Rob is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rob has control of O Dowd's left arm, preventing O Dowd from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rob rushes O Dowd and presses him up against the cage.
O Dowd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rob after a bit of a struggle.
O Dowd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rob is stalling here.
#TD#
Rob manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Rob 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.
Rob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rob keeping moving, preventing O Dowd from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Rob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rob, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Rob!
Dave Rob bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Young Sook fails to land the takedown.
Young Sook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young Sook wants to clinch up but Rob keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Young Sook clinches with his opponent.
Young Sook goes for a takedown attempt but Rob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Young Sook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rob but Rob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Rob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pi Young Sook.#TD2#
Young Sook shoots in and bounces Rob off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob controlling Young Sook's posture. #T1#
Young Sook wants to get up but he can't break Rob's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Young Sook scoring with some ground and pound.
Young Sook must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young Sook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rob's guard.
Rob is trying to keep Young Sook in close.
Young Sook throws a big right hand that misses.
Rob looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young Sook throws a head kick but Rob moves out of range.
Rob blocks a head kick by Young Sook.
#TD#
Young Sook tries to sprawl but Rob drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rob is trying to control. Young Sook wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rob is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Young Sook is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Young Sook tries to improve his position but Rob has taken his back! Rob has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Young Sook tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rob pushes Young Sook away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Rob!
Matt Rob bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Powell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell wants to take a breather but Switch is having none of it.
Switch trying to control from the bottom.
Switch is controlling Powell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Powell is trying to control. Switch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell trying to pass the guard but Switch defending well.
Powell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Powell not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Powell is trying to work for a kimura but Switch is defending well.
Switch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powell.
Switch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Switch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell tries to stand but Switch is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Powell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Switch sprawls well initially but Powell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Powell wants to stand up but Switch has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Switch trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Switch is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Powell trying to control but Switch is having none of it.
Switch blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Powell looking to secure an arm triangle but Switch defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Switch is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Switch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Powell seems to be looking for submissions.
Powell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Switch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Switch tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Powell has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Powell looking to secure an arm triangle but Switch defends it well. #T4#
Powell wants to control the pace but Switch is squirming around nicely.
Powell wants to take Switch's back but he can't do it this time.
Powell throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powell looking to control but Switch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Switch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Powell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Switch has his takedown stuffed
and Powell counters with a three punch combo that has Switch backing up. Switch nods at Powell to acknowledge the strikes.
Switch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Powell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Switch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Powell to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Switch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell fails to land with a series of punches.
Switch is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Powell gets a takedown into half guard.
Switch tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.#T1#
Powell wants to free his trapped foot but Switch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Switch is looking to control Powell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Switch avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Powell is looking for a kimura but Switch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powell to get the leverage.
Powell moves into full mount! Switch won't be happy about that!
Powell looking to finish with strikes here!
Powell throwing strikes here but Switch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
Powell misses with a head shot.
Switch can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Powell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Switch has worked his arm free - good work by Switch!
George Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell working away.#SU2#
Powell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Switch dives in and grabs Powell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes down on Switch's head and hops out.
Powell feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Powell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powell lands in his opponent's guard.
Switch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Switch keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Switch can't keep his opponent in guard - Powell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Powell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Powell moves into full mount! Switch won't be happy about that!
Powell looking to finish with strikes here!
Powell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Switch is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell throws some wild stikes that Switch manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Powell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Powell gets control of Switch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Powell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Powell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Switch trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Powell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Switch trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switch forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Powell is trying to stand.
Switch blocks the strikes from Powell.
Powell tries to get to full guard but Switch has control of the leg.
Switch is stalling here. Powell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Switch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Powell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Powell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Switch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Switch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Powell off and has taken his back!#T2#
Switch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Powell.
Powell wants to escape the position.
Powell wants to control his opponent's hands but Switch gets his hands free.
Powell can't escape the position.
Powell turns into Switch and is now in his guard.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Switch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Powell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Powell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Switch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Powell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Switch is keeping the position for now.
Switch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Powell is now in half guard.
Switch wants to stand back up but Powell manages to pass into side control.
Switch can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell tries to stand but Switch is controlling his head.
Powell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Powell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Powell!
George Powell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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