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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
LAFC 6 Jackson vs Aurelius
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sabatory.
Sabatory tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily#CL2#
and Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Junior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Sabatory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabatory tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Junior successfully pulls guard.
Sabatory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior wants to stand but Sabatory is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to hit a sweep here but Sabatory passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Junior there!
Sabatory prevents Junior from getting the reversal.#T1#
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Sabatory controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabatory looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junior taking shots to the head.
Sabatory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Junior is looking to escape.
Sabatory can't control as he wanted to and Junior manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T3#
Junior tries to roll over but Sabatory keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sabatory manages to mount him!
Sabatory looking to finish with strikes here!
Sabatory controlling from the full mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junior is looking to improve his position but Sabatory isn't that keen on the idea.
Sabatory wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Sabatory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior is looking to improve his position but Sabatory isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Sabatory dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sabatory is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Sabatory throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Sabatory sits in half guard.
Lou Sabatory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabatory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Junior is trying to escape back to his feet but Sabatory uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Junior is trying to work for a sweep but Sabatory has mounted him!
Sabatory wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Junior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Junior wants to sweep but Sabatory has passed to side control!#T2#
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Sabatory wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior trying his best to control but Sabatory has mounted him.
Sabatory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Sabatory landing strikes from the mount and Junior is in trouble!
Junior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU2#
Junior stands up and waves to Sabatory to follow him. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Junior enables Sabatory to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Junior manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sabatory stops Junior from standing up.
Junior looking to control.
Sabatory stops Junior from standing up. #T4#
Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sabatory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sabatory passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabatory is staying tight to Junior's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Sabatory dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Lou Sabatory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Junior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Junior wants to control but Sabatory is keeping him busy.
Sabatory throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Sabatory tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.#SU2#
Junior decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sabatory to his feet. #TD2#
Junior dives in and scores a takedown into Sabatory's guard.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sabatory looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sabatory. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sabatory escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sabatory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junior controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sabatory throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sabatory can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sabatory tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabatory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Junior is taking a breather. Sabatory 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.
Junior tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3##SUB#
Sabatory actively working from the bottom here.
Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Sabatory is defending the position.
Sabatory is looking to improve his position.
Junior sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sabatory is in trouble now - Junior has advanced to mount!
Junior controlling the position easily from mount.
Sabatory 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.
Well, if Junior 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.
#SUB#
Sabatory looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandman Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lou Sabatory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabatory trying to control but Junior postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandman Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sabatory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Sabatory! |
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Event:
GDL 117: Biden VS Kogos
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Bruiser has a takedown stuffed.
Belleratti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruiser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Belleratti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belleratti lands with a nice body kick.
Belleratti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Belleratti clinches with his opponent.
Belleratti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruiser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belleratti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruiser taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bruiser has picked Belleratti up - he's going for a ride! Bruiser dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Belleratti makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Belleratti's coach down at Cozad Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Belleratti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bruiser closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Belleratti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Bruiser gets a clinch.
Bruiser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belleratti wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Bruiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belleratti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belleratti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruiser's waist but Bruiser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belleratti off to one side.
Bruiser swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nate Bruiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zora Belleratti.
Belleratti jabs Bruiser right on the nose. Bruiser blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Bruiser decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Belleratti is trying to stand up here but Bruiser is controlling him well. #SUB#
Bruiser is looking for a kimura but Belleratti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bruiser to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruiser trying to control from half guard but Belleratti is working away.
Bruiser tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Belleratti. #T2#
Bruiser slows the pace down in half guard.
Belleratti is pressing down on Bruiser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Belleratti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belleratti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bruiser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Bruiser is stalling in the full guard.
Belleratti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Belleratti not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Bruiser is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Belleratti has latched onto it... Big trouble! Belleratti pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bruiser is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Belleratti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zora Belleratti!
During a confident post fight interview, Zora Belleratti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH:Kelly vs Hakekia
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Jim leaves Poz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Poz defends it well.#CL2#
Jim has Poz up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Jim breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Jim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Poz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jim keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Poz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Poz is trying to pull guard but Jim has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Poz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poz is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Poz lands a takedown into guard.
Poz is standing up over Jim. Jim looks to escape but Poz dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Jim is trying to escape the position but Poz is controlling the position.
Poz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Poz'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.
Jim is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Poz happy to just control the position for now.
Poz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Further stalling from Poz.
Poz advances nicely into full mount.
Poz controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Poz is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jim is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Poz has taken his back!
Poz controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Poz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Poz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Poz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poz controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Poz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T1#
Poz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jim counter with a right hand.
Poz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jim can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Jim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Poz has one foot on Jim's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Jim shoots in and gets a takedown into Poz's guard.
Poz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jim off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jim flicks out a counter leg kick but Poz steps away.#T2#
Poz takes one to the side of the head.
Glass Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jim circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Poz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Poz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim won't allow Poz to pass to mount.
Poz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Poz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jim for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Poz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poz stalling.
Poz continues to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poz trying to control the pace.
More hug and hope from Poz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Poz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Poz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jim is trying to defend but Poz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Poz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poz passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poz controlling from mount. #T1##SUB#
Poz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jim has his hands clasped together but Poz breaks the hold and Jim is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Poz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Poz!
A victorious Jack Poz 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: Aug 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Gojo fails with the takedown
and Toyota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Gojo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toyota's half guard.
Gojo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gojo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gojo 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.
Gojo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gojo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gojo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gojo working the head and body with strikes.
Toyota has hold of Gojo's hands but Gojo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gojo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Toyota keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gojo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Gojo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gojo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gojo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Toyota is rocked!
Gojo unloads with some huge strikes here! Toyota is out! Gojo wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Satoru Gojo!
Satoru Gojo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gojo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gojo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Toyota that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2#
Gojo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Toyota looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gojo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Satoru Gojo!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoru Gojo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Toyota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Dai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toyota!
Dai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Toyota is holding Dai down, trying to stall.
Dai working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dai decides to stand up, so the ref orders Toyota to his feet. #T1#
Toyota lands a two punch combo.
Toyota is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toyota.
Dai shoots in looking for a takedown but Toyota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Dai has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Dai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Toyota is trying to keep an underhook but Dai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dai not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dai thows a huge punch but Toyota dodges it nicely.
Well, if Dai 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.
#T2#
Toyota tries to roll over but Dai keeps him under control.
Dai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Toyota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Dai stands up and beckons Toyota to join him on the feet. #T3##TD#
Dai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Dai tries for a kimura but Toyota is defending well.
Dai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Toyota will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dai working away.#SUB#
Dai has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Toyota is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dai yanks on the arm and Toyota is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kibe Dai! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1056 Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackal swings for the body but Jim moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Jackal closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Jackal.
Jackal tries a body shot but Jim blocks it.
Jackal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jim.
Jim is breathing heavily.
Jim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jim takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Glass Jim has been cut.
Jackal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackal lands a left hand.
Jackal presses Jim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackal lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Jim is rocked!
Jackal taking a breather.
Jackal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackal pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Jim! Jackal unloads with more strikes and Jim sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Jackal!
A victorious Benson Jackal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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