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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WEC 14: Wacker vs La Grande 2
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith sizes up Lesnar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lesnar swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith slips under a jab from Lesnar .
Lesnar throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar .
Lesnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith scores with a jab. Lesnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Lesnar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnar .
Lesnar wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lesnar misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lesnar misses with a double jab
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Lesnar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Smith sends Lesnar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Lesnar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a crisp right that sends Lesnar to the canvas! Smith follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daryl Smith!
Daryl Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Cole finds it's way through Van Halen's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Halen.
Van Halen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Van Halen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Halen.
Van Halen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cole wants to stand and escape but Van Halen is having none of it.
Van Halen chips away with some ground and pound.
Van Halen works over Cole with some ground and pound from guard.
Van Halen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Van Halen postures up and lands a big shot to Cole's brow.
Van Halen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard.
Van Halen trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Van Halen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cole defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Cole has one foot on Van Halen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cole throws a series of punches but Van Halen moves out of range.
Van Halen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
#CL#
Van Halen gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole. #BC#
Van Halen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Halen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Van Halen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cole is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cole has momentary wrist control but Van Halen slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Van Halen cracks Cole with a solid left hand.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Van Halen from controlling successfully.
Van Halen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Halen is aware though and is defending well.
Van Halen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cole's head.
Cole wants to stand but Van Halen is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Halen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Halen landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Van Halen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van Halen preventing the sweep. #T3#
Van Halen postures up and lands a big shot to Cole's brow. #SUB#
Van Halen 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.
Van Halen 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.
Van Halen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cole's head.
Van Halen advances to half guard.
Van Halen trying to control the pace.
Van Halen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole taking some punishment here, with Van Halen in his half guard.
Van Halen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Halen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Van Halen there. #T4#
Ground and pound from Van Halen.
Cole is trying to stand back up but Van Halen is controlling him
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Van Halen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Van Halen slips a nice elbow through Cole's hands, connecting with Cole's forehead.
Van Halen working the head and body with strikes.
Van Halen lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Cole manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Van Halen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Van Halen jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Halen holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Van Halen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cole doesn't defend quickly enough and Van Halen has managed to lock this one up! Can Cole escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Van Halen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dom Van Halen!
Jermaine Cole spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time he won't be so lucky...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Agatupu swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Agatupu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Agatupu moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Agatupu breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Agatupu. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agatupu's waist but Agatupu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agatupu swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with a body kick.
Black throws a wild body kick that Agatupu sees coming a mile off.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agatupu is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Agatupu circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agatupu as he jumps to the side.
Black misses with the combination.
Agatupu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Agatupu with that takedown attempt.
Agatupu avoids the head kick by Black.
#CL2#
Agatupu has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
#T2#
Agatupu is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
Agatupu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black tries to pull guard but Agatupu won't allow it.
Black fails to pull guard.
Black wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Agatupu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black goes for a takedown attempt but Agatupu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Agatupu gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Agatupu counters by moving into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Agatupu breaks the clinch.
Agatupu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Agatupu wants it to stay on the feet.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Black is looking to clinch but Agatupu is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Agatupu. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agatupu.
Agatupu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlack.
Agatupu slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agatupu circles away.
Black shoots in and drives through. Agatupu sprawls well.
Agatupu throws a fast counter high kick but Black manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Agatupu, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Agatupu against the cage but Agatupu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Agatupu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black tries to clinch up but Agatupu circles away and keeps his distance.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agatupu sprawls well. Agatupu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agatupu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Agatupu 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#
Black tries to clinch there but Agatupu circles away.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agatupu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
And Agatupu tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agatupu defends well and Black ends up having to push Agatupu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Agatupu feints the counter takedown.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Agatupu moves out of range of the body kick from Black.
Agatupu throws a big counter head kick but Black avoids it with no problem.
Agatupu is breathing heavily.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Agatupu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Black fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Agatupu moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Agatupu breaks the clinch.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agatupu.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Agatupu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Agatupu.#T2#
Black shoots in but Agatupu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Agatupu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Black has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Agatupu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Black stalling in the clinch but Agatupu improves position.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Agatupu smiles and moves away.
Agatupu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agatupu circles away.#T3#
Agatupu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Agatupu unleashes a big counter combination but Black bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agatupu defends it nicely.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agatupu counters with a straight right hand.
Black scores with a one two! Agatupu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Agatupu moves out of range of the body kick from Black.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Agatupu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agatupu. #T4#
Black missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Agatupu breaks from the clinch.
Mitch Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Agatupu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Black is looking to stand back up but Agatupu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
Black is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Agatupu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Agatupu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Black throws a body kick that misses.
Agatupu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Agatupu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agatupu. #BC2#
Agatupu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agatupu defends it nicely.
And Agatupu tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Agatupu shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Agatupu wants to counter with a clinch but Black pushes him away.
Black tries to clinch up but Agatupu circles away and keeps his distance.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black throws a series of punches but Agatupu moves out of range.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agatupu as he jumps to the side.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Agatupu moves out of range easily.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Agatupu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Agatupu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black wants to clinch up but Agatupu keeps it at a distance.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agatupu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Agatupu avoids the body shot from Black.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Agatupu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agatupu is looking for the big counter here.
Agatupu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Black shoots for a takedown but Agatupu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black. #CL2#
Agatupu gets a clinch.
Black looking to stall.
Agatupu prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Agatupu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black thuds his right hand into Agatupu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Black moves in looking to clinch but Agatupu pushes him off.
Agatupu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Agatupu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Agatupu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Black tries to clinch but Agatupu moves out of range.
Agatupu throws a big counter head kick but Black avoids it with no problem.
Black shoots for a takedown but Agatupu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Black tries for a takedown but Agatupu circles away easily#CL2#
and Agatupu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Black wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agatupu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ian Agatupu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Black is trying to pull guard but Agatupu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Agatupu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Agatupu 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Agatupu!
A determined Ian Agatupu didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Wong with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Van Halen counters with a shoot takedown. Wong fights it but they end up in guard.
Van Halen works over Wong with some ground and pound from guard.
Van Halen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wong's head.
Wong trying to control the position.
Van Halen with a nice head shot there.
Van Halen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Wong is rocked!
Van Halen landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Wong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Halen gets to his feet and stands over Wong, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wong felt that one! Van Halen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wong from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Van Halen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Carrillo misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Lesnar clinches up with Carrillo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Carrillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
Carrillo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Lesnar clinches.
Lesnar wants to break free but Carrillo has control.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carrillo has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar wants to break free but Carrillo has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carrillo has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carrillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Jewell Carrillo has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Lesnar clinches.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carrillo has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar tries to break the clinch but Carrillo is controlling the position. #TD#
Carrillo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is trying to escape back to his feet but Carrillo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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#
Lesnar wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Carrillo seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Lesnar is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Jewell Carrillo!
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