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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Infinity: Destruction
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnett or perhaps it was just good defense by Kota, which made it look bad.
Kota is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnett with a body shot.
Barnett misses with a double jab.
Kota wants to counter the offense by Barnett and move into the clinch position.
Barnett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.
Barnett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kota is fending him off so far but Barnett persists. Nope, Kota circles away and we're back to standing.
Kota is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Kota shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barnett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kota tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett working away.
Kota tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Kota takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnett cracks Kota with a big elbow.
Kota taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnett working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kota manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kota working Barnett over with strikes.
Kota is nestled in close to Barnett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Kota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Kota is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Kota throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Kota controlling the action here.
Kota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kota takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Kota is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Kota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kota landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Kota.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kota slips a nice elbow through Barnett's hands, connecting with Barnett's forehead.#T3#
Kota lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kota working Barnett over with strikes.
Kota landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kota lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kota.
Kota wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Barnett trying to control but Kota postures up.
Barnett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kota scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kota thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnett's head. #SUB#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Kota has control of the leg.
Kota looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kota is nestled in close to Barnett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Kota connects with a nice short shot to Barnett's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kota dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kota's waist but Kota gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnett off to one side.
Barnett slaps away a takedown attempt from Kota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnett shoots and misses #CL2#
and Kota moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Kota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnett tries to clinch but Kota is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kota defends it nicely.
Barnett shoots in but Kota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
No luck for Barnett with that takedown attempt.
Barnett shoots and misses
and Kota counters with a good low kick that Barnett was not able to check.
Kota closes the distance and clinches up with Barnett, looking for a takedown. Kota pushes Barnett against the cage but Barnett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kota changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to avoid it but Kota manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnett to the ground. Barnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kota scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kota working over Barnett with some ground and pound. Barnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Kota working over Barnett with some ground and pound. Barnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kota wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kota trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Kota scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Kota.
Kota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kota drops an elbow to the side of Barnett's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Barnett taking some punishment here, with Kota in his half guard. #SUB#
Barnett has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kota. Oh but Barnett has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kota goes limp - he's gone! Barnett jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Barnett!
A victorious Josh Barnett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Kota moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Kota shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. BigMan is trying to defend but Kota finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
BigMan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kota in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. BigMan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kota!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rham Kota!
An out of breath Rham Kota 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: Mar 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Spartak gets caught flat footed, as Kota shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Leonid Spartak has been cut.#ES2#
Spartak has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kota is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Kota wants the takedown. Spartak is fighting it off but Kota persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Spartak's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Spartak has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kota has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kota wants the takedown. Spartak is fighting it off but Kota persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Spartak's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Spartak manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Spartak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Kota looking to score a takedown here. Spartak is defending well but Kota drives through and ends up in Spartak's guard.
Kota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Spartak working for a triangle but Kota defends it easily.
Kota has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kota throwing strikes but missing.
Spartak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kota scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spartak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kota cracks Spartak with a solid left hand.
Kota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kota chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Spartak pushes Kota off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Kota closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spartak's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spartak holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Kota lands a couple of elbows.
Spartak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kota lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kota 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.
Spartak trying to control the position.
Kota stands up over Spartak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Kota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kota throwing strikes from guard but Spartak blocks nicely.
Spartak wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kota cracks Spartak with a solid left hand.
Kota working some strikes from top position.
Kota landing with the ground and pound.
Kota lands a couple of digs.
Kota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kota lands a couple of digs.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spartak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Kota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartak pulls his head out easily.
Spartak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Kota is looking to improve his position.
Spartak wants to take a breather but Kota is having none of it.
Spartak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spartak is keen to just control but Kota is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartak pulls his head out easily.
Spartak wants to pass to mount but Kota is defending the position. #SUB#
Kota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Spartak.
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 Rham Kota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonid Spartak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spartak scores with a sloppy right hand. Kota should have avoided that one. #TD#
Kota shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spartak is trying to defend but Kota finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Kota is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kota throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spartak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rham Kota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Kota. #SUB2#
Spartak actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kota has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Spartak defend it? Kota steps over the head and cranks it - Spartak is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kota!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rham Kota!
A relieved looking Rham Kota 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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