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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Kings 9: Mongrel vs Chief
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Lock gets caught flat footed, as Venter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lock looking for a triangle here. Venter is fighting it but it looks tight! Lock pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Venter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Lock!
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Event:
WCF WNF 5: Petrov vs Champlain
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Weber throws a head kick but Anthony moves out of range.
#TD#
Weber tries to sprawl but Anthony drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weber is looking to improve his position.
Weber gets back to full guard.
Weber managing to control the position.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anthony manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber controlling from the top position. #T1#
Anthony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weber on the ground.
Weber postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Weber passes into half guard.
Anthony is holding on to half guard well.
Anthony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weber. #SUB2#
Weber wants to work for an arm triangle but Anthony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Weber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anthony wants to get back to full guard.
Weber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anthony is refusing to be controlled, as Weber sits in half guard.
Anthony is trying to maintain the position but Weber is very close to passing his half guard.
Weber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anthony does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anthony on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anthony tries to get out of the position.
Weber uses his free foot to push down on Anthony's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anthony.
Weber throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anthony can't escape the position.
Anthony wants to hold on but Weber pushes him away.
Anthony is squirming around, avoiding Weber's attempts to control the action.
Anthony is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Anthony tries to hold on but Weber pushes him away.
Weber trying to control but Anthony is having none of it.
Weber thowing shots but they're missing.
Weber controlling his opponent.
Anthony is looking to improve his position but Weber isn't that keen on the idea.
Weber controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weber throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Weber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anthony really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weber controlling from the full mount.
Weber raining down hammerfists from mount.
Anthony keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber scoring with strikes but Anthony is staying in there.
Anthony tries to reverse the position but Weber maintains control.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Weber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anthony darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Anthony shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weber tries to roll over but Anthony keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Weber tries to get to full guard but Anthony has control of the leg.
Weber has his hands clasped together around Anthony's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Weber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anthony controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anthony manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Weber won't allow Anthony to get back to his feet.
Weber throwing strikes from guard but Anthony blocks nicely.
Weber is pushing down on Anthony's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anthony is fighting to maintain full guard but Weber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Weber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anthony defending well though.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Weber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been informed that Weber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Weber is trying to control. Anthony wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Weber winds up and cracks Anthony with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weber is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Weber looking to ground and pound but Anthony is blocking nicely.
Weber throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Weber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weber throws some wild stikes that Anthony manages to avoid easily.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Anthony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anthony keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weber controlling from mount.
Anthony tries to hold on but Weber postures up.
Weber throwing strikes here but Anthony is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anthony takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Weber thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Weber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Weber looking to control but Anthony is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weber throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anthony because Weber loaded up on that one.
Anthony tries to hold on but Weber postures up.
Weber tries to control but Anthony wriggling away.
Anthony avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weber.
Weber tries to control but Anthony wriggling away.
Georg Weber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anthony is squirming around, avoiding Weber's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Weber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Anthony gets a takedown into half guard.
Weber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anthony's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anthony's back!
Weber tries to keep control of the position but Anthony is staying busy.
Weber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Weber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Weber throwing sloppy strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anthony's body.
#T1#
Anthony is really stuck here.
Weber struggling to land strikes to the head as Anthony covers up.
Anthony is keeping busy.
Weber is hanging on to Anthony's back as he tries to escape.
Weber punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Weber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Anthony covering up well and avoiding damage.
Weber missing with strikes.
Anthony avoids the strikes from Weber.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Weber missing with strikes from the back. #T2#
Anthony turns into Weber and is now in his guard.
Anthony being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Anthony stands up and waves to Weber to follow him. #TD#
Anthony darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weber gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Weber is controlling Anthony's posture.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anthony manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Anthony has control of Weber's left arm, preventing Weber from doing any damage.
Weber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weber postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Weber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weber is controlling him.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Weber from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.
Weber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Weber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mark Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weber wants to control but Anthony is keeping him busy.
Anthony is trying is best to control the position here.
Weber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Georg Weber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anthony punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georg Weber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georg Weber!
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Event:
Kings 3: Aurelios vs Zhao
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Alexio tries to close the distance and clinch but Venter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Venter looking to score a takedown here. Alexio is defending well but Venter drives through and ends up in Alexio 's guard.
Venter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Venter slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venter slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Venter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alexio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Venter has cracked it and Alexio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Venter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Koos Venter!
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Event:
KOBK tune up fight 1
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
deRidder misses with a double jab
and Jackmen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
deRidder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
deRidder looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jackmen scores with a jab. deRidder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
deRidder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of deRidder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
deRidder fails with the takedown
and Jackmen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps deRidder thinking.
Jackmen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed deRidder momentarily.
Jackmen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackmen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but deRidder was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackmen.
deRidder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackmen works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
deRidder tries to move into range but Jackmen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
deRidder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackmen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jackmen lands with a hook. deRidder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
deRidder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
deRidder takes one on the button.
deRidder avoids a punch combination nicely.
deRidder quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
deRidder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackmen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackmen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackmen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
deRidder throws a right hand that misses
and Jackmen counters with a nice uppercut.
deRidder swings widly with a right hand
and Jackmen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
deRidder throws a right and a left that Jackmen avoids nicely.
Jackmen works deRidder's body with a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
deRidder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackmen!
deRidder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackmen connects with a jab.
Jackmen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackmen lands the left hand.
Jackmen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! deRidder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
deRidder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
deRidder misses with a leg kick
and Jackmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackmen connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
deRidder is rocked!
Jackmen lands a jab to the head.
Oh deRidder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
deRidder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackmen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackmen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between deRidder's hands.
Hugh Jackmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Jackmen.#T3#
Jackmen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops deRidder to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! deRidder looks to clinch but Jackmen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! deRidder taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hugh Jackmen!
A victorious Hugh Jackmen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Fujinuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Fujinuma. No joy for Mark on that attempt. #TD#
Fujinuma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mark sprawls well initially but Fujinuma persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Fujinuma seems to be working for a kimura but Mark defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mark is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujinuma.
#SUB#
Fujinuma seems to be working for a kimura but Mark defends the submission attempt.
Fujinuma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Fujinuma is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fujinuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mark is just riding it out for now. Fujinuma eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Fujinuma is looking for a kimura here.
Mark wants to control but Fujinuma is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Fujinuma is trying for a kimura here. Mark looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fujinuma wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hajimaro Fujinuma!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
Akinaga connects with a right that clearly hurt duPreez. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Akinaga proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till duPreez collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiso Akinaga!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Olympus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naude.
Olympus scores with a jab to the body.
Ares Olympus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olympus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naude will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olympus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Olympus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Naude misses with a hook
and Olympus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naude needs to keep his hands up - Olympus had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Naude 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olympus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olympus avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olympus lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Naude clinches with his opponent.
Olympus managing to block the knees to the body from Naude.
#BC#
Naude breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Olympus misses with a double jab.
Olympus connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Naude closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naude keeps control of Olympus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Naude decides to pull guard.
Olympus wants to control from the top but Naude keeps moving.
Olympus being controlled here momentarily.
Naude continues to stall.#ES#
Naude manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Olympus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Naude moves into range and clinches up with Olympus.
Naude leaning his opponent against the cage.
Naude has Olympus pressed against the cage, preventing Olympus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olympus tries to circle away but Naude has him pinned against the cage.
Olympus tries to break free but Naude pushes him back against the cage.
Naude missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Naude manages to break the clinch.
Ares Olympus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olympus lands a nice shot to the body.
Naude walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naude gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olympus.
Olympus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Olympus. #T3#
Olympus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naude stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olympus cracks Naude with a right hand to the side of the head.
Olympus throws out a powerful jab.
Olympus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olympus misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Olympus.
Naude takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Naude has Olympus up against the cage in a clinch.
Naude leaning against his opponent.
Naude keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olympus's efforts to push away.#BC#
Naude manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Olympus throws a nice looking combination but Naude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olympus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olympus misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Naude takes the fight into the clinch.
Naude tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olympus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Naude manages to break the clinch.
Naude closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olympus circles away.
Olympus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Naude is breathing heavily.
Olympus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Naude takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Naude clinches up with Olympus and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Naude pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Naude pushes Olympus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Olympus dominated that round.
That's time! Naude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Olympus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Olympus. That snapped Naude's head back.
#CL#
Naude darts in and clinches Olympus up against the cage.
Olympus tries to break the clinch but Naude is controlling the position.
Olympus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Naude jumps guard and drags Olympus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Olympus is looking to stand up but Naude won't let him.
Naude has control of Olympus's left arm, preventing Olympus from doing any damage.
Olympus is looking to stand up but Naude won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naude tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Naude keeping full guard, as Olympus tries to pass.
Olympus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olympus wants to control from the top but Naude keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olympus dips to his left and cracks Naude with an uppercut!
Olympus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naude throws a right and a left that Olympus avoids nicely.
Olympus tests Naude's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naude tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olympus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Naude somewhat.
Nice shot by Olympus.#T2#
Naude will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Naude closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Olympus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olympus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naude keeps control of Olympus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Naude drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olympus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Naude. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Naude manages to break the clinch.
Olympus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Olympus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naude backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Olympus gets tackled into the cage by Naude. Naude maintains the clinch. #BC#
Naude breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Naude shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olympus defends it nicely.
Olympus thuds a left hand into Naude's body.
Olympus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Naude looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olympus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Naude under the eye.
Ares Olympus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olympus scores with a sloppy right hand. Naude should have avoided that one.
Naude takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Naude gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#
Naude is rocked!#KD2#
Olympus lands a big right hand that sends Naude crashing to the mat! Olympus stays standing though and waves Naude back to his feet!
Oh Naude 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!
Naude fails with the takedown
and Olympus counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ares Olympus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Slaughter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. deRidder is trying to defend but Slaughter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slaughter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Slaughter seems content to control.
Let's hope that Slaughter 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.
deRidder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Slaughter there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter is thwarting deRidder's attempts to control the position.
deRidder wants to improve his position but Slaughter is controlling well.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Slaughter is controlling the pace.
deRidder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slaughter slips a nice elbow through deRidder's hands, connecting with deRidder's forehead.
Slaughter winds up and cracks deRidder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
deRidder wants to get back to his feet.
deRidder trying to control but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
deRidder wants to control but Slaughter is keeping busy.
Slaughter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slaughter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
deRidder tries to get to full guard but Slaughter has control of the leg.
deRidder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slaughter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slaughter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
deRidder is rocked!
Slaughter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oh deRidder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
deRidder pushes Slaughter off but Slaughter dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Slaughter swings around for an armbar but deRidder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slaughter's guard.
deRidder seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
deRidder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slaughter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, deRidder has managed to get both his arms back between Slaughter's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Slaughter is looking for a triangle but deRidder pushes his legs off easily.
Slaughter has his hands on deRidder's head, controlling the position. #T4#
deRidder wants to control from the top but Slaughter keeps moving.
Slaughter is pulling down on deRidder's head. It's preventing any offense from deRidder, at least for the moment.
Slaughter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sgt Slaughter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
deRidder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Slaughter is defending against the submission attempts here by deRidder.
deRidder trying to control from Slaughter's half guard. Slaughter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slaughter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Slaughter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Slaughter looking to hit a scissor sweep but deRidder is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slaughter looks to land a combination but deRidder avoids it well. #TD2#
deRidder gets caught flat footed, as Slaughter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
deRidder is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##TD2#
Slaughter has deRidder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slaughter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending deRidder tumbling to the mat - Slaughter dives into deRidder's guard.
deRidder looking for a sweep. Not yet deRidder, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter connects with a couple of short punches.
deRidder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slaughter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Slaughter chips away with some ground and pound.
Slaughter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slaughter controlling from the top position.
Sgt Slaughter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slaughter won't allow deRidder to sweep him here.
deRidder trying to keep a closed guard but Slaughter is proving a slippery customer.
Slaughter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
deRidder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.
Slaughter scoring with some ground and pound.
deRidder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slaughter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
deRidder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaughter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
deRidder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Slaughter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
deRidder manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Slaughter keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sgt Slaughter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Slaughter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slaughter throws a hook to the side of deRidder's head but deRidder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mario deRidder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Slaughter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. deRidder is trying to defend but Slaughter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
deRidder wants to control but Slaughter passes into side.
Slaughter working the head and body with strikes.
Slaughter is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Slaughter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, deRidder has escaped the position, nice work there.
deRidder tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on deRidder's face as Slaughter controls the position. #SU2#
Slaughter decides to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - deRidder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
deRidder gets caught flat footed, as Slaughter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slaughter sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB#
deRidder is looking for a triangle but Slaughter pushes his legs off easily.
Slaughter is in close to deRidder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
deRidder pulls Slaughter in close to his closed guard and prevents Slaughter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slaughter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from deRidder is predictable there #CL2#
and Slaughter counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
deRidder has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slaughter is trying to keep an underhook but deRidder manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
Slaughter is trying to stand.
#T4#
Slaughter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slaughter.
Slaughter controlling the position.
Mario deRidder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaughter throws a couple of heel strikes.
deRidder trying to control but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slaughter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
deRidder looking to sit in guard and control but Slaughter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaughter is in close to deRidder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sgt Slaughter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slaughter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sgt Slaughter!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 973 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Gabriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Mark.
Gabriel swinging wildly here.
Mark tries to counter by clinching up but Gabriel breaks away and moves out of range.
Gabriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mark slips a jab and a cross from Gabriel.
Mark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Mark gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark jumps guard but Gabriel stands there with Mark around his waist. Mark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Gabriel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel tries to circle away but Mark has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Mark is trying to pull guard but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
Gabriel has had enough of the clinch but Mark keeps him there for the moment.
Mark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mark drives through and clinches with Gabriel against the cage.
#BC2#
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Didier Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark moves out of range as Gabriel throws a body kick.
Mark tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gabriel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Mark. Beautiful body shot.
Mark looks for a takedown but Gabriel sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mark, right into the meat.
No joy there for Gabriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Mark avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Mark clinches up against the cage.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark lands an elbow inside that Gabriel shrugs off.
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!
Mark tries to pull guard but Gabriel holds him up against the cage and eventually Mark drops back down to his feet.
Gabriel tries to circle away but Mark has him pinned against the cage.
Gabriel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mark keeps control of Gabriel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mark goes for a double leg but Gabriel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gabriel continues to drive forward.
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
Mark throws a combination. Gabriel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Gabriel throws a lazy head kick
and Mark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gabriel throws a right hand that Mark ducks under and follows up with a left that Mark also avoids with ease.
Gabriel looks winded!
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mark counters with a three punch combo that has Gabriel backing up. Gabriel nods at Mark to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark swinging wildly here.
Mark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gabriel circles away.
Gabriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Gabriel looks to move away, Mark throws a big counter combo but Gabriel just gets out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gabriel.
Mark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick from Mark lands but Gabriel takes it in his stride.
Didier Gabriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark misses with a two punch combination.
Gabriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mark counters with a series of strikes. Gabriel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Mark moves out of range. #T4#
Mark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gabriel walks away with a smile on his face. Mark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gabriel connects with the punch.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.
Mark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Gabriel moves out of range easily.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Gabriel moves out of range easily.
Mark fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Mark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
Anthony Mark is winning the standup battle so far.
Mark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gabriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Mark has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Mark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gabriel is defending well for now.
Mark digs a right hand into Gabriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabriel's gas tank. #BC#
Mark breaks the clinch.
Gabriel misses with a double jab
and Mark counters with a left and a right that stings Gabriel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Mark moves out of range.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mark moves in looking to clinch but Gabriel pushes him off.
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Mark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mark jumps guard but Gabriel stands there with Mark around his waist. Mark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gabriel is trying to force a seperation but Mark has the dominant position.
Mark tries to pull guard but Gabriel won't allow it.
Mark keeps control of Gabriel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Mark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gabriel uses from the top position.
Mark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Mark keeps moving.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Mark looking to control.
Mark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Mark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gabriel misses with a kick to the body.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mark cracks the inside of Gabriel's front leg.
Mark throws a combination. Gabriel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mark misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Mark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a combination
#CL#
and Mark counters by clinching up.
Mark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gabriel tries to break free but Mark pushes him back against the cage.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Gabriel breaks from the clinch.
Gabriel misses with a hook.
Crunch! Mark slams his shin into Gabriel's torso.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Gabriel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Mark closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark wants a takedown but no success here.
Mark lands a nice elbow.
Mark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mark jumps guard but Gabriel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mark tries to break free but Gabriel pushes him back against the cage.
Gabriel wants to break free but Mark has control.
#BC2#
Gabriel breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Mark dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gabriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Gabriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Mark moves into the clinch.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Gabriel.
Mark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gabriel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mark counters with a series of strikes. Gabriel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Mark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
A punch combination from Mark misses.
Mark wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.
Mark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gabriel can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Gabriel
and Mark counters with a three punch combo that has Gabriel backing up. Gabriel nods at Mark to acknowledge the strikes.
Gabriel looks to throw a body kick
and Mark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anthony Mark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gabriel's guard.
Mark trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Mark won't allow Gabriel to get back to his feet. #T2##ES2#
Gabriel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mark has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Mark wants to get back to striking at distance but Gabriel won't allow it.
Mark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Gabriel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabriel lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Mark.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gabriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Mark moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Mark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mark works his way into full mount!
Mark controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gabriel wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#ES2#
Gabriel bucks up and throws Mark to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Anthony Mark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Mark looks for a takedown but Gabriel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mark slips a jab and a cross from Gabriel.
Mark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Mark feints and as Gabriel raises his hands in defense, Mark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Didier Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gabriel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mark should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gabriel has tightened it up now! Mark 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 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Didier Gabriel!
A victorious Didier Gabriel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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