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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TGC 4: Knocksville vs Beaver
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Pheonix throws a leg kick but Shelf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shelf lands a body shot.
Pheonix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelf tries to bum rush Pheonix with a series of wild strikes but Pheonix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Shelf tries to get set, Pheonix tries to push him back and clinch up but Shelf manages to avoid the attempt.
Shelf cracks Pheonix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pheonix shoots in for a takedown but Shelf shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Shelf finds it's way through Pheonix's defenses.
Shelf scores with a jab to the head.
Shelf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pheonix throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shelf avoids it.
Shelf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pheonix.
Shelf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Pheonix scores with a takedown into Shelf's guard.
Shelf wants to stand up but Pheonix is controlling him. #T1#
Pheonix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pheonix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shelf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pheonix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shelf's head.
Shelf wants to get back to his feet but Pheonix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pheonix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pheonix throws a big right hand that misses.
Pheonix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pheonix won't allow Shelf to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pheonix is looking to work some ground and pound but Shelf has wrist control.
Pheonix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pheonix fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Pheonix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelf works the jab nicely.
Shelf lands a right hook to the body.
Shelf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shelf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shelf swinging wildly here.
Pheonix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shelf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pheonix circles away quickly and effectively.
Pheonix avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Shelf looks to land a combination but Pheonix avoids it well.
A punch combination from Shelf misses.
Pheonix tries to clinch but Shelf is having none of it.
Shelf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pheonix is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pheonix fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shelf avoids it really well and circles away.
Pheonix fails to land the takedown.
Pheonix wants to clinch
and Shelf counters with a right hand to the body.
Shelf scores with a sloppy right hand. Pheonix should have avoided that one.
Shelf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shelf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pheonix.#T4#
Shelf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pheonix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shelf tries to avoid it but Pheonix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shelf to the ground. Shelf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pheonix dodges the punch combination from Shelf.
Shelf misses with a two punch combination.
Shelf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pheonix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pheonix jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shelf connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shelf connects with a body shot.
A combination from Shelf does no damage.
Shelf misses with the combination.
Shelf scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Top Shelf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shelf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Pheonix is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Pheonix throws a wild hook but Shelf just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Pheonix gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Shelf raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Top Shelf!
Top Shelf really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SHINTO logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Peel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baldwin tries to pull guard but Peel won't allow it.
Baldwin slowing the pace effectively.
Baldwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peel walks away with a smile on his face. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Peel forces Baldwin back against the cage and clinches.
Peel lands a right hand.
Baldwin is trying to pull guard but Peel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baldwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Peel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baldwin working aggressively here.
Baldwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Baldwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baldwin throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peel lands a shoulder strike.
Baldwin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peel.
Peel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Baldwin pulls Peel into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin has a closed guard, preventing Peel from standing up. #T1#
Peel prevents Baldwin from getting back to his feet.
Baldwin looking to control.
Peel wants to stand and escape but instead Baldwin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Baldwin won't allow Peel to get back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baldwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Peel wants to stand and escape but Baldwin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baldwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peel counters with a huge left! Baldwin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Peel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Baldwin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Peel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Peel!
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Event:
TGC 3: FW Title GP Round 1
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ebbitt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pheonix's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lewis Pheonix has been cut.
Pheonix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ebbitt looks to score with a jab to the body but Pheonix is just out of range.#TD#
Ebbitt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pheonix's guard.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pheonix holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebbitt trying to control but Pheonix is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt preventing the sweep.
Ebbitt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheonix is pulling down on Ebbitt's head. It's preventing any offense from Ebbitt, at least for the moment.#T1#
Pheonix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ebbitt's guard. #REVB#
Pheonix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pheonix is looking to work some ground and pound but Ebbitt has wrist control.
Ebbitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pheonix scoring with some ground and pound.
Pheonix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pheonix advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Pheonix has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ebbitt is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pheonix yanks on the arm and Ebbitt is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pheonix.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lewis Pheonix!
Tommy Ebbitt spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back'.
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Event:
VTT 2: OBT Total Elimination
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Joshua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vega lands a jab to Joshua's midsection.#CL#
Vega clinches.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua trying to stall but Vega improves his position.
#BC#
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Joshua tries to keep at a distance but Vega has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joshua doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
Joshua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vega throws out the jab.
Vega scores with a jab.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega thuds a left hand into Joshua's body.#T1#
Joshua tries to clinch up.#CL#
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Vega manages to break the clinch.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joshua is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Vega tries to keep at a distance but Joshua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vega holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Vega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
A combination from Vega does no damage.
Randy Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.
Joshua tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Vega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vega throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Vega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vega misses with a series of wild punches.
Vega thuds his right hand into Joshua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Joshua is rocked!
Vega works Joshua's body with a nice hook.
Joshua is still on wobbly legs! Can Vega finish him?
Vega looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Vega. Joshua falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Vega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Vega!
In his post fight interview, Randy Vega started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Peel moves into the clinch.
Carrillo being controlled against the cage.
Peel prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Carrillo wants the takedown. Peel is fighting it off but Carrillo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peel's guard against the cage.#SU#
Carrillo stands up and waves to Peel to follow him. #CL2#
Peel moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Peel holds him up against the cage and eventually Carrillo drops back down to his feet.
Carrillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weldon Carrillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peel lands a left hand.
Peel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Carrillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Peel has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Peel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carrillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peel lands with a light punch inside.
Carrillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peel is struggling to control the position.#T2#
A short left from Peel.
Carrillo is trying to pull guard but Peel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peel scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Carrillo is rocked!
Peel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Carrillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peel lands a big right hand that drops Carrillo! The killer instinct kicks in and Peel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Peel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Peel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Dickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Peel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dickson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Dickson takes the fight into the clinch.
Peel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dickson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peel has a couple of punches blocked by Dickson.
Peel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peel scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peel tries to clinch but Dickson moves out of range. #CL2#
Peel moves into the clinch.
Dickson jumps guard but Peel stands there with Dickson around his waist. Dickson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Dickson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Dickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dickson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Dickson moves into range and clinches up with Peel.
Dickson is trying to pull guard but Peel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Dickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peel.
Dickson misses with a punch to the body.
Peel lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Dickson is rocked!
Dickson jumps guard but Peel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oh Dickson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dickson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Peel is unloading with more strikes now! Dickson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Peel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
For Real tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from For Real.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed For Real momentarily.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by For Real.#CUT2#
It looks like Curtis Johnson has been cut.#CL2#
For Real gets a clinch. #KD2#
For Real drops Johnson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Johnson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
For Real misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!#KD2#
For Real drops Johnson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Johnson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
For Real tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from For Real as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
For Real throws a head punch that misses.
For Real lands a left hand.
For Real throws a big uppercut that drops Johnson! More strikes from For Real and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson lies dazed against the cage as For Real celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). For Real For Real!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Peel scores with a hook.#CL2#
Peel forces Potter back against the cage and clinches.
Peel controlling the action here for a moment.
Potter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potter misses with some punches.
Potter jumps guard but Peel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peel walks away with a smile on his face. Potter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Booker Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Peel clinches. #T1#
Potter taking a breather.
Peel throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter.
Potter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peel walks away with a smile on his face. Potter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peel dodges the punch combination from Potter.
#CL#
Potter clinches up with Peel and pushes him back against the cage.
Potter tries to pull guard but Peel won't allow it.
Peel stalling in the clinch.
Peel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potter blocking some punches.
#T2#
Peel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peel throws a head punch that misses.
Potter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peel has Potter pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Peel.
Potter taking a breather.#TD#
Potter jumps guard and drags Peel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Potter striking off his back but it's not causing Peel any problems.
Potter wants to stand but Peel is controlling the position. #T3#
Potter is trying to keep Peel in close.
Potter wants to stand and escape but Peel is having none of it.
Potter striking off his back but it's not causing Peel any problems.
Potter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Potter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Peel wants to get up but he can't break Potter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Potter wants to get back to his feet but Peel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Peel lands.#ROC2#
Potter is rocked!#CL2#
Peel clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Potter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Peel misses with a punch on the inside.
Peel swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peel dips a shoulder and cracks Potter with a mighty uppercut! Potter falls back against the cage and Peel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Potter is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Peel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Peel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Zachariah Sutton has been cut.
Sutton jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson pushes Sutton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Sutton is rocked!
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sutton's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sutton drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Coffey #TD2#
and Pheonix counters with a shoot takedown. Coffey fights it but they end up in guard.
Pheonix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pheonix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pheonix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coffey is adopting a defensive guard.
Pheonix passes Coffey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coffey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Coffey is rocked!
Coffey is in trouble now - Pheonix has advanced to mount!
Oh Coffey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pheonix controlling from mount.
Pheonix connects with a bit shot that sees Coffey covering up! More strikes from Pheonix and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pheonix is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Pheonix!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Creed misses the jab.
Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Creed takes the fight into the clinch.
Creed is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Creed taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Creed after a bit of a struggle.
Creed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Creed slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Creed prevents it.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joan Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wilson is working for takedown but Creed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Creed effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Creed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Creed is trying to break free.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Creed stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Creed tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Creed tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.
Creed working hard to break the clinch.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilson letting Creed take a breather here.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Creed won't allow it.
Creed is pushing Wilson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Creed prevents the takedown attempt.
Creed taking a breather.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Creed pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Creed clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Creed wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson is working Creed over against the cage.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Creed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Creed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Creed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Creed as Wilson tries to tie him up.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creed fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Creed moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Creed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson takes one to the chin there.
Creed connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Wilson tumbling to the canvas! Creed pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Wilson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apollo Creed!
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