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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
That kick from Shore tenderised Kerr's leg. Kerr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shore with a hook.
Shore misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kerr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Shore keeps moving.
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore wants to stand up but Kerr is controlling him.
Kerr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerr landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shore can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Kerr works over Shore with some ground and pound from guard.
Kerr controlling from the top position.
Kerr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Shore blocks nicely.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Shore blocks nicely.
Kerr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Shore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
Kerr throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Kerr lands a couple of elbows.
Kerr looking to pass the guard.
Kerr distracts Shore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kerr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerr is in close to Shore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kerr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Kerr advances to half guard.
Kerr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kerr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like North Shore has been cut.
Shore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shore defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shore is not content to let Kerr control the position.
Shore pushes Kerr off looking to stand but Kerr dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kerr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on North Shore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kerr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shore throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Kerr landing with the ground and pound.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shore keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr with a nice head shot there.
Kerr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kerr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Kerr pushes down on Shore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kerr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerr scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Shore is rocked!
Kerr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shore is still in real trouble! Can Kerr finish him?
Shore is breathing heavily.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shore defending well though.
Shore seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerr lands a big elbow - Shore 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 Kerr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
Highland 11
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Shore takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Shore jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Shore manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shore. #CL#
Shore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzgerald, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Fitzgerald. #T1#
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Shore closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Shore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Shore persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore shoots in for a double leg but Fitzgerald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzgerald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzgerald.
North Shore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Shore persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crunch! Fitzgerald slams his shin into Shore's torso.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzgerald!
#CL#
Shore moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shore as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up.
Shore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shore can't get the takedown.
Fitzgerald managing to block the knees to the body from Shore.
Shore misses with a punch on the inside.
Shore is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Shore is controlling him.#T3#
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is trying to stall.
#BC#
Shore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Fitzgerald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shore dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shore looking for a takedown.
Shore stalls.
Fitzgerald is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Shore jumps guard.
#T4#
Fitzgerald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Shore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzgerald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzgerald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fitzgerald 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.
Shore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shore tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shore has his foot on Fitzgerald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzgerald works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fitzgerald - that will leave a mark!
Shore fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald checks a leg kick nicely.
Shore throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shore somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Shore misses with a head kick.
Fitzgerald is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Shore with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Shore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shore throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Shore misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fitzgerald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald scores with a spinning back kick!
Shore with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Shore throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Shore's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzgerald scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald lands a high kick!
Shore keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Shore shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgerald scores with a spinning back kick!
Shore is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzgerald wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Shore tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Shore rushes Fitzgerald and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to break free but Shore has control.
Fitzgerald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Shore blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Shore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shore prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Shore wants a takedown.
Shore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Shore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shore throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a head kick. That will keep Shore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
Shore throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Shore clinches.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shore tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitzgerald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Shore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Shore shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Shore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shore somewhat.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shore fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick that knocks Shore off balance momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shore.#CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crunch! Fitzgerald slams his shin into Shore's torso.
Shore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzgerald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shore tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Shore. #T3#
Shore throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a low kick, right behind Shore 's knee.
Shore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shore shoots in but Fitzgerald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Shore misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Shore has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgerald is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Fitzgerald lands a high kick!
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body kick.
Shore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shore somewhat.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzgerald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Shore lands a big uppercut and Jacobson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jacobson looks OK. Shore waves Jacobson back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Jacobson has been cut.#TD2#
Shore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacobson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jacobson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Shore avoids the head kick by Jacobson.
Shore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobson as he avoids it easily.
Jacobson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Shore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacobson's guard.#ROC2#Jacobson is rocked!#SU2#
Jacobson is working an open guard so Shore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shore throws a shot from downtown. Jacobson moves away and avoids it.
Shore fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jacobson moves into the clinch.
Marcus Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of North Shore.
Jacobson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shore to keep the fight standing.
Jacobson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Shore is having none of it. #T1#
Shore misses with a hook to the body
and Jacobson counters with a two punch combo.
Shore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jacobson.#TD2#
Shore looking to score a takedown here. Jacobson is defending well but Shore drives through and ends up in Jacobson's guard.
Shore won't allow Jacobson to sweep him here.
Shore stands up over Jacobson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shore won't allow Jacobson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jacobson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shore connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Jacobson working for a triangle but Shore defends it easily.
#SU2#
Shore stands up from Jacobson's guard - Shore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shore misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shore but Shore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shore shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacobson tries to sprawl out of it but Shore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacobson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Shore moved away.#TD2#
Shore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2#
Shore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jacobson to his feet.
Jacobson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shore as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Jacobson has closed the distance and engaged Shore in a clinch.
Shore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Jacobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobson or perhaps it was just good defense by Shore, which made it look bad.
Shore steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jacobson.
Jacobson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobson wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Jacobson closes the distance and clinches up with Shore, looking for a takedown. Jacobson pushes Shore against the cage but Shore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Shore closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacobson did well to prevent Shore getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jacobson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobson is trying to control but Shore passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shore is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but North Shore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Jacobson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Jacobson.
Jacobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Jacobson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
North Shore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shore. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shore is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jacobson is defending against the submission attempts here by Shore.
#T1#
Shore controlling the action here.
Jacobson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shore moves nicely into side control.
Jacobson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shore is controlling him well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacobson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacobson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacobson tries to get out of the position.
Shore looks up at the clock and then as Jacobson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shore smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacobson is looking for a sweep.
Jacobson trying his best to control but Shore has mounted him.
Jacobson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jacobson wants to escape the position.
Shore slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Shore working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Jacobson is doing well to defend. Shore seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Jacobson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). North Shore! |
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