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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Torcida 3 - Lashley Vs Martin
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Wolf looks to land a combination but Ty avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ty is defended easily by Wolf.
Wolf fails with the takedown
and Ty counters with a nice uppercut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ty has eaten all the pies!
Wolf looks for a takedown but Ty sprawls well.
Ty throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Ty moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ty pulls Wolf into guard.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Wolf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ty has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Ty stays in close to Wolf's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ty defends well.
Ty 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. #SUB#
Wolf looking for a guillotine here but Ty defends easily.
#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.#SUB#
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ty defends well.#SUB#
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ty controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ty throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB#
Wolf isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ty stacks Wolf on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ty!
Ty trying to control the position but Wolf is working away.
Wolf is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Ty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wolf is trying to get back to half guard.
Wolf is trying to control Ty's posture but Ty avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Wolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ty is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ty creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wolf is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ty tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Ty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolf.
Wolf shoots in but Ty avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Ty forces Wolf back against the cage and clinches.
Ty misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Ty is trying to trip Wolf. He has hold of a leg but Wolf is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ty persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wolf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ty advances to half guard.
Ty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ty avoids the attempt from Wolf to control.
Ty is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T1#
Wolf is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Ty looking to secure an arm triangle but Wolf defends it well.
Ty avoids the attempt from Wolf to control.
Wolf is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolf really wants to buck Ty off and get back to his feet.
Wolf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Wolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment.
Ty pulls Wolf in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ty can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Wolf has gone for a leg lock! Ty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wolf's guard.#REVB#
Wolf striking off his back. #T3##SUB#
Wolf has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ty should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wolf has tightened it up now! Ty should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chief Wolf!
A relieved looking Chief Wolf 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Quack cracks Rocket with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Quack has managed to clinch.
Quack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
Quack scores with a shoulder strike.
Quack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quack.
Rocket takes a shot to the head.
Quack digs a right hand into Rocket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocket's gas tank.
Quack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Quack.
Rocket is breathing heavily.
Quack lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Quack.
Quack pushes Rocket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Rocket is rocked!
Quack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Rocket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quack dips a shoulder and cracks Rocket with a mighty uppercut! Rocket falls back against the cage and Quack unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rocket 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 - Quack screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quack Quack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Maw drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Rodriguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Maw from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maw stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Maw wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rodriguez is tightening it up a little... Maw has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maw reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maw taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Twister Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Rocket instigates a clinch.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Cruz pulls Rocket into guard.
Rocket sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocket throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocket's guard. Nice move by Cruz!#REVR##SUB2#
Rocket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rocket has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cruz has passed into side control.
#SU#
Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rocket dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Rocket closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.#TD#
Cruz pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Rocket pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SUB#
Rocket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Rocket defends easily.
Cruz really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rocket has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Cruz tries to kick Rocket off but Rocket keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Rocket seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocket throws a strike but Cruz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Rocket defends easily.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Rocket from standing up.
Rocket throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rocket pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz is looking to clinch but Rocket is avoiding it.
Cruz leaves Rocket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rocket forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cruz pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Rocket stands up from Cruz's guard - Rocket perhaps looking for a knockout.
Otto Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Rocket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rocket pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket trying to stall but Cruz improves his position.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Rocket tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Ezequiel Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Rocket.#T1#
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocket walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Rocket tightens his grip and picks Cruz up, before dumping him to the ground. Cruz manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Rocket drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz! #REVR#
Rocket is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz wants to stand but Rocket is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Rocket is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Cruz decides to stand back up.
Rocket shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Rocket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocket is breathing heavily.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ezequiel Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocket tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ezequiel Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rocket's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cruz grinds an elbow into Rocket's temple. #T4#
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.
Rocket is trying to improve his position.
Rocket on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rocket is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Cruz decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Rocket moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocket did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rocket keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rocket trying to control but Cruz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz winds up and cracks Rocket with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Rocket wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocket doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocket trying to control but Cruz postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Rocket's head.
Rocket taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Rocket taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Rocket is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz 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.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Rocket is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rocket has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SU#
Cruz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rocket tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Rocket's guard.
Rocket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocket looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is in close to Rocket's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rocket is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL2#
Rocket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rocket stalling against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocket walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Rocket sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rocket feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Rocket closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Rocket forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Cruz jumps into guard, dragging Rocket to the mat.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rocket postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rocket, into his guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodriguez scores with a hook.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Finch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up but Finch is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Finch decides to return to a standing position.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Finch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leroy Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twister Rodriguez.#T1#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Finch pulls Rodriguez into guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Finch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Finch postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finch is controlling him.
Finch wants to get up but he can't break Rodriguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finch is controlling him.
Finch wants to get up but he can't break Rodriguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodriguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Finch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing Finch from standing up.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Finch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodriguez is proving hard to escape from.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finch is one step ahead there.
Finch wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Finch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finch shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Finch as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Rodriguez tightens his grip and picks Finch up, before dumping him to the ground. Finch manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Finch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez passes Finch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Finch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
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 Leroy Finch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Finch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finch jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Finch around his waist. Finch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finch tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Finch drops back down to his feet.
Finch jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finch blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Finch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Finch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Rodriguez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Rodriguez is now in Finch's guard.#T1#
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez passes Finch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
Rodriguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Finch defends it.
Finch tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Finch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
Rodriguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3##SU2#
Rodriguez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Twister Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodriguez works his way into full mount!
Rodriguez content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to secure an arm triangle but Finch defends it well.
Rodriguez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez tries to control but Finch wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twister Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Finch throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Finch gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Finch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Finch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Finch as Rodriguez shoots in.
Leroy Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twister Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Finch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Rodriguez wants to control but Finch postures up.
Rodriguez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Rodriguez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Finch.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Finch has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Finch pulls guard.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Finch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing Finch from standing up.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Finch's head to control his posture. #SU#
Finch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
Finch is looking to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leroy Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Finch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Finch has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4##TD#
Finch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Finch stands up.
Finch throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range. #TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finch is trying to defend but Rodriguez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Finch is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Rocket shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rocket drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Finch is trying to force a seperation but Rocket has the dominant position.
Finch tries to pull guard but Rocket holds him up against the cage and eventually Finch drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Rocket manages to break the clinch.
Rocket dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket throws a big counter head kick but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Rocket thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finch if he has to take too many more of those.
Rocket dives in and grabs Finch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finch pushes down on Rocket's head and hops out.
Leroy Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Rocket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Finch eats them both and turns towards Rocket to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Leroy Finch has been cut.
Rocket scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocket fails with the takedown.#T1#
Finch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rocket's waist but Rocket gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finch off to one side.
Finch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rocket's waist but Rocket gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finch off to one side.
Finch stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocket. Rocket gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Rocket finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
Finch attempts a counter takedown but Rocket avoids it well and moves away.
Rocket throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocket off to one side.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch shoots and misses #CL2#
and Rocket holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Rocket escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Rocket shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Rocket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finch tries to avoid it but Rocket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finch to the ground. Finch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocket blocks a head kick by Finch.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Finch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rocket napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rocket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Finch is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rocket is trying to escape and Finch transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rocket is forced to tap! Nice work there by Finch! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leroy Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Rodriguez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grant uses from the top position.
Grant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodriguez is controlling Grant's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant stops Rodriguez from standing up. #T1#
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Grant misses. #TD2#
Rodriguez feints and as Grant raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Grant being controlled here, momentarily.
Grant has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grant's guard.#T3#
Grant controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez stands and throws Grant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodriguez working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grant trying to control but Rodriguez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Grant is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Rodriguez has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Grant taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Twister Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lindham!#SUB#
Ty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lindham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Ty decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Ty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lindham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lindham felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ty controls the position.
Ty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ty working away.
The referee asks Ty politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ty prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Ty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lindham looking for a sweep but Ty has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #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.
Ty really is a fat lump.
Lindham is bucking up trying to escape but Ty cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ty with the ground and pound from mount.
Ty controlling the pace for now.
Ty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Ty is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lindham to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lindham shrugs it off. #T3##SUB#
Lindham defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ty.
Lindham wants to hold on but Ty pushes him away.
Ty content just to control the position here.
Ty raining down shots from the mount!
Ty content just to control the position here. #T4#
Ty unloading with bombs!
Lindham tries to control the position but Ty now has his back.
#SUB#
Ty is looking for the choke from the back position but Lindham is controlling his hands well.
Ty throwing sloppy strikes.
Lindham is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lindham is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Lindham right now.
Lindham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ty lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Ty dominated that round.
That's time! Ty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Lindham pushes Ty up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindham smiles and moves away.
Ty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindham can do to turn this around?
Ty fails to land the takedown.
Lindham steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ty.
Lindham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lindham gets a clinch.
Ty blocking some punches.
Ty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lindham is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrus Ty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lindham to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lindham tries to work over Ty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindham lands a body shot.
Ty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lindham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindham.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Lindham.
Lindham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindham is trying to pull guard but Ty has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Lindham.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindham.
Still in the clinch, Lindham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lindham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lindham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lindham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ty backwards. #ROC2#
Ty is rocked!
Lindham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Ty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindham lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindham gets through Ty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
William Lindham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lindham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindham dips a shoulder and cracks Ty with a mighty uppercut! Ty falls back against the cage and Lindham unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ty 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 - Lindham screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Lindham!
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