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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slater throws a head kick that misses.
Slater lands with a right hand.
Geisler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Geisler misses the target.
Slater bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Geisler's head.#KD#
Geisler lands a head kick that stumbles Slater and the fighters go to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geisler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Geisler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Geisler tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard.
Geisler's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES2#
Slater scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Slater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Geislers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slater walks into a straight right hand from Geisler.
Geisler blocks a leg kick.
Slater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater lands a leg kick that knocks Geisler off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Geisler.
A big left from Slater misses.
Slater avoids the body shot from Geisler.
A little jabbing left from Slater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slater misses with a kick to the body.
Geisler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Slater on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slater throws the left hand but Geisler avoids the punch easily.
Geisler takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Geisler counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geisler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slater doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slater takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Geisler lands a body shot.
Slater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Geisler sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Geisler throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater unleashes a big counter combination but Geisler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Slater lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Slater misses the jab.
Geisler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater throws a lazy head kick
and Geisler counters with a body kick that stops Slater in his tracks momentarily.
Geisler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slater scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#
Geisler is rocked!
Geisler moves out of range of the body kick.
Geisler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geisler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slater has time to react.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Slater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Slater tries a quick counter leg kick but Geisler is wise to it.
Slater tries to score with a low kick but Geisler moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Geisler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Slater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Geisler scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Slater misses with a jab to the body
and Geisler counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Slater misses
and Geisler counters with a nice leg kick.
Geisler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Geisler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater lands a nice shot that snaps Geisler's head back.
Geisler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.
Geisler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geisler blocks a jab.
Slater throws a right hand that Geisler ducks under and follows up with a left that Geisler also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Geisler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Geisler throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.
Slater takes a kick to the side of the head.
Geisler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Geisler.
Slater is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Geisler with a body shot.
Geisler slips under a jab.
Geisler is looking to counter punch.
Slater thumps Geisler with a low kick.#KD2#
Slater drops Geisler with a beautiful combination! Geisler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slater is looking for the KO!
Oh Geisler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Geisler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater throws a shot to the body.
Slater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Geisler staying out of range there.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geisler.
Slater walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Geisler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Slater swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Geisler's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Slater!
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Event:
Trials By Fire II
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Cohohnas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cohohnas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cohohnas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cohohnas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laperierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cohohnas defending well as Laperierre loads up on a big left hand.
Laperierre sets himself, and Cohohnas steps forward looking for the clinch! Laperierre avoids it this time.#CL#
Laperierre has Cohohnas up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Laperierre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Laperierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Laperierre 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre wants to stand but Cohohnas is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laperierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Laperierre clinches up against the cage.
Laperierre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Laperierre breaks the clinch.
Cohohnas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laperierre.
Laperierre swings for the body but Cohohnas moves out of range.
Cohohnas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Cohohnas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre throws a body kick that misses.
Cohohnas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Laperierre cracks Cohohnas with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Laperierre rushes Cohohnas and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Laperierre pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laperierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cohohnas's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laperierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cohohnas's brow.
Laperierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cohohnas tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Laperierre breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Laperierre - just one landing.
Laperierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laperierre misses the jab.
Cohohnas feints the counter takedown.
Cohohnas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Laperierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohohnas, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Laperierre avoiding damage.
Laperierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Laperierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cohohnas backwards.
Laperierre lands a left hand.
Laperierre controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laperierre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Laperierre has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cohohnas is trying to keep an underhook but Laperierre manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Laperierre trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Laperierre throws a shot from downtown. Cohohnas moves away and avoids it.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cohohnas moves away from the strike by Laperierre.
Laperierre swings for the body but Cohohnas moves out of range.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laperierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laperierre throwing shots but Cohohnas is blocking nicely.
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Cohohnas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laperierre.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cohohnas wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Cohohnas is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cohohnas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laperierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Cohohnas blocks the low kick.
Cohohnas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laperierre throws the left hand but Cohohnas avoids the punch easily.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cohohnas moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.#CL#
Laperierre moves into range and clinches up with Cohohnas.
Laperierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Laperierre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cohohnas uses from the top position.
Laperierre is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cohohnas defends it easily.
Cohohnas trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre pulls Cohohnas in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Laperierre'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.
Cohohnas postures up in Laperierre's guard and throws a big left but Laperierre blocks it.
Laperierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laperierre continues to stall.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cohohnas can do to turn this around?
Cohohnas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cohohnas throwing strikes from guard but Laperierre blocks nicely.
Cohohnas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laperierre has control of Cohohnas's left arm, preventing Cohohnas from doing any damage.
Cohohnas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cohohnas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cohohnas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laperierre has Cohohnas pulled in close to control his posture.
Laperierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ian Laperierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cohohnas connects with a couple of short punches.
Cohohnas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Laperierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but Cohohnas slips the punch.#TD#
Laperierre shoots in and bounces Cohohnas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laperierre controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laperierre stands and throws Cohohnas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laperierre remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cohohnas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laperierre.
Laperierre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cohohnas is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Ian Laperierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
More hug and hope from Laperierre.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cohohnas slips a straight right by Laperierre.
Cohohnas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Cohohnas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laperierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Cohohnas off the cage and back into range.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. Cohohnas saw that one coming.
Cohohnas drops his hands momentarily and Laperierre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cohohnas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
Nice jab there from Laperierre.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Cohohnas moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre throws a leg kick that misses.
Laperierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Cohohnas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cohohnas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laperierre trying to control the position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laperierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deanda Cohohnas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laperierre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laperierre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 846 Round 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Dhawan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cohohnas. #CL2#
Dhawan clinches up against the cage.
Dhawan misses with the head strike.
Dhawan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cohohnas takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Deanda Cohohnas has been cut.
Dhawan has a couple of punches blocked by Cohohnas.
Dhawan pushes Cohohnas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dhawan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cohohnas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Dhawan.
Dhawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cohohnas's elbow.
Cohohnas can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Dhawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dhawan lands with a short shot to the head.
Cohohnas blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhawan.
Dhawan misses with some punches.
Dhawan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dhawan has a couple of punches blocked by Cohohnas.
Dhawan lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cohohnas.
Cohohnas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cohohnas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cohohnas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cohohnas.
Dhawan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cohohnas backwards.
A short right from Dhawan on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohohnas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dhawan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanda Cohohnas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhawan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cohohnas backwards.
Cohohnas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhawan throws a head punch that misses.
Dhawan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cohohnass head. #T3#
Dhawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cohohnas's elbow.
Cohohnas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#KD2#
Dhawan drops Cohohnas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cohohnas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cohohnas is rocked!
Dhawan misses with a body punch.
Dhawan prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Dhawan.
Dhawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cohohnas's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhawan.
Dhawan lands a body shot.
Cohohnas is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Dhawan drops Cohohnas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cohohnas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Cohohnas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Deanda Cohohnas's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhawan working aggressively here.
Dhawan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dhawan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Dhawan has a couple of punches blocked by Cohohnas.
Dhawan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dhawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cohohnas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cohohnas seems to have got his legs back now.
Dhawan throws a big uppercut that drops Cohohnas! More strikes from Dhawan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cohohnas lies dazed against the cage as Dhawan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shikhar Dhawan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Six lands a left and a right that send Kindler crashing to the mat, dazed. Six thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Damian Kindler has been cut.
Kindler slips a jab from Six.
Kindler walks into a straight right hand from Six.#ROC2#
Kindler is rocked!
Six fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kindler out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Test Six!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Herman leaves Dean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Herman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jim Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean shoots in for a double leg but Herman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vicente Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Dean.
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dean closes the distance and clinches up with Herman, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes Herman against the cage but Herman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vicente Herman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herman's waist but Herman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dean goes for a double leg but Herman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Herman continues to drive forward.
Dean looks winded!
Herman throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herman as he avoids it easily.
Dean tries to clinch but Herman is having none of it.
Herman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dean doesn't manage to clinch there - Herman circles away.
Dean tries to clinch up.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Herman counters by moving into the clinch.
Herman is looking for a takedown.#T2##TD#
Herman has clasped his hands together around Dean's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Herman 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 Dean's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU#
Herman stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Herman. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Herman defends well and Dean ends up having to push Herman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Herman gets a clinch.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dean walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Herman leaves Dean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Herman has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Dean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Herman to keep the fight standing.
Herman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dean is defending well.
Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dean smiles and moves away.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Herman misses its target.
Dean tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Herman counter with a right hand.
Herman takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Herman motions for Dean to come forward. Herman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herman as he jumps to the side.
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Herman moves out of range easily.
Dean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean looks to clinch
and Herman counters with a series of strikes. Dean will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Herman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Herman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean wants to counter with a clinch but Herman pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Dean there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Herman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dean. Dean obviously looking to wear him down.
Herman slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean tries for a takedown but Herman circles away easily#TD#
so Herman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Herman controlling from the top position. #T1#
Herman lands a couple of elbows.
Herman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Herman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herman slips nicely into half guard.
Dean is looking to improve his position.
Herman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nice strikes from Herman there.
Herman is taking a breather. Dean says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Dean is trying to maintain the position but Herman is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herman misses with a wild body shot.
Herman is looking to wear down Dean with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Herman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Herman throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dean is looking to clinch but Herman is avoiding it.
Dean shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Vicente Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Dean.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown but Herman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
As Dean backs away, Herman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Herman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Herman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dean can't fight it off and eventually Herman manages to take the fight to the floor. Dean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Herman 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Herman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dean throws a strike aimed at the side of Herman's head but Herman avoids it well.
Dean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Dean tries for a kimura but Herman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean looking to control but instead Herman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dean prevents Herman from improving his position.#T1#
Dean stops Herman from getting back to his feet.
Dean winds up and cracks Herman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Herman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dean is pressing down on Herman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herman is holding on for now.
Herman gets full guard.
Dean trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Herman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Herman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Herman distracts Dean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dean striking off his back but it's not causing Herman any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dean's guard.
Herman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Herman moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dean jumps guard but Herman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herman jumps guard but Dean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herman tries to pull guard but Dean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean leaning his opponent against the cage.
Herman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.#TD2#
Dean manages to pull guard.
Herman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Herman scoring with some ground and pound.
Dean working a defensive guard here.
Herman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vicente Herman.
Well Herman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Herman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kindler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Horn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horn is trying to stand up here but Kindler is controlling him well.
Horn is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Kindler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Kindler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Kindler is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kindler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Horn defends it well.
Kindler is nestled in close to Horn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Kindler is taking a breather. Horn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kindler.
Horn wants to improve his position but Kindler is controlling well.
Horn tries to kick Kindler off but Kindler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Kindler seems content to control.
Kindler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kindler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kindler lands a big elbow.
Kindler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Horn is desperately trying to improve his position but Kindler has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Kindler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Horn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Horn is trying to stand up here but Kindler is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kindler connects with a nice short shot to Horn's temple.
Kindler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Horn tries to buck Kindler off but he can't manage it.
Horn is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kindler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kindler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Horn is rocked!#T3#
Kindler unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Horn wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kindler celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Kindler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Cruz scores with a one two! Frank had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Frank.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank fails with the takedown.
Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyonda Frank. 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.
Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
#CL#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Frank's head and hops out.
As Frank backs off Cruz throws a huge counter combo but Frank manages to avoid it all.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.
Frank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Frank is rocked!
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Frank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz batters Frank with a massive right followed by a huge left! Frank is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Cruz lands a final crushing right hand to drop Frank to the mat with a gruesome thud! Cruz is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ted Cruz!
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