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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 5
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Zima rushes Fury and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Fury's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Zima has clasped his hands together around Fury's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Zima has hold of Fury's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fury tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Zima cranks the arm and Fury screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fury, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dominic Zima! |
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Event:
MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Krajisnik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Angle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Angle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Krajisnik sends Angle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krajisnik is motioning to the referee to let Angle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Angle is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kirk Angle has been cut.
Krajisnik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Angle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krajisnik throws a front kick that sends Angle stumbling back into 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!
Angle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krajisnik walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Angle drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Krajisnik swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Angle's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nedjeljko Krajisnik! |
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Event:
ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fury looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Fury's guard.
Oliveira is working Fury over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fury has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Fury is rocked!
Oliveira cracks Fury with a solid left hand.
Oh Fury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fury might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Fury is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fury manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Fury's guard.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira stands up over Fury, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Oliveira postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fury covers up, he's hurt! Oliveira keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Oliveira and the ref steps in to end the fight! Oliveira can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira! |
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Event:
SUF 7: Monster Mash
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Gracie is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Attachai Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit finds Gracie's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gracie flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Sitsongrit lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gracie will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attachai Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Noland looking to score a takedown here. Regal is defending well but Noland drives through and ends up in Regal's guard.
Regal looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Regal is trying to keep Noland in close.
Noland throws a big elbow that misses.
Noland wants to control from the top but Regal keeps moving.
Noland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Regal is keeping the position for now.
Noland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regal is proving hard to escape from.
Noland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Noland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Regal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Regal can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Noland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Regal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noland tries to move to full mount but Regal actually manages to regain half guard.
Regal wants to control but Noland is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES2#
Regal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Noland keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Noland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Noland gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Noland is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Regal trying to control but Noland postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Noland thows a huge punch but Regal dodges it nicely.
Noland stops Regal from getting back to his feet.
Noland with the ground and pound but Regal uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3##SUB2#
Noland is posturing up here but Regal has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Noland tries to roll out but it's too tight and Noland has to tap! Slick submission there by Regal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billiam Regal!
Billiam Regal opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Nap tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fury looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nap pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fury back to the cage. Nap follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nap scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Fury is rocked!
Fury throws out a leg kick but Nap moves out of range and Fury only half commits.
Nap throws a big counter combination but Fury scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nap tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nap to the ground. Nap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nap lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Nap finish him?
Fury finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Nap's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Fury falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glob Nap! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sampson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunt looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sampson advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sampson lands a nice forearm strike.
Sampson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Sampson has hold of Hunt's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hunt seems comfortable defending it but Sampson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hunt is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hunt is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sampson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eden Sampson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Rhodes lands a big uppercut and Hunt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunt looks OK. Rhodes waves Hunt back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Rhodes misses the jab.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Rhodes pushes him away.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Rhodes.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhodes.
Hunt is looking for the big counter here.#KD#
Rhodes cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rhodes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hunt to stand back up!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt backs away from a small jab... but Rhodes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hunt crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rhodes with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Artemis Rhodes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Artemis Rhodes made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Apuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Angle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Apuro is trying to trip Angle. He has hold of a leg but Angle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Apuro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing.
Apuro distracts Angle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apuro content to stall in guard here.
Apuro scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro slips nicely into half guard.
Apuro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Apuro working over Angle with some ground and pound. Angle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Apuro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Angle is rocked!
Angle looks winded!
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. Apuro connects with a nice short shot to Angle's temple.
Angle is still in real trouble! Can Apuro finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apuro lands a nice short elbow.
Angle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Angle! More strikes land and this one is all over! Apuro jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sakura Style, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Fury wants to clinch up but Lansky keeps it at a distance.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Lansky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lansky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fury tries to clinch up but Lansky circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury darts in trying to clinch
and Lansky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lansky.#CL#
Fury closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lansky managing to block the knees to the body from Fury.
Fury tries to land knees in the clinch but Lansky avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lansky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lansky pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lansky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Lansky scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lansky.
Lansky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lansky keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Fury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lansky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lansky.
Lansky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Lansky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fury misses with an elbow over the top.
Lansky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lansky lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lansky scores with a shoulder strike.
Lansky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lansky lands a shoulder strike.
Lansky scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lansky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lansky trying to land knees to the body.
Lansky presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lansky lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Fury is rocked!
Fury tries to break free but Lansky pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Fury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansky's elbow.
Fury seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Lansky.
Lansky scores with a hook to the body.
Fury takes a shot to the head.
Lansky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lansky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lansky avoiding damage.
Lansky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lansky lands with a short shot to the head.
Lansky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Lansky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lansky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lansky manages to avoid it.
Lansky cracks Fury with an open hand slap.
Lyman Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lansky goes for a small jab and connects. Now Lansky goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Fury stumbles back but Lansky runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Fury to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Fury will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Lansky! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Lamb shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lamb is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lamb has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Lamb looking to score a takedown here. Hunt is defending well but Lamb drives through and ends up in Hunt's guard.
Lamb won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Lamb stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lamb connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lamb has an Americana. Hunt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lamb is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lamb hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mitchell Lamb! |
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Event:
MMAH 75
Date: Sep 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Regal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Perkalla counters with a shoot takedown. Regal fights it but they end up in guard.
Perkalla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Regal trying his best to control but Perkalla has mounted him.
Perkalla lands a couple of good shots and Regal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Perkalla biding his time, looking for the opening.
Perkalla lands punches and elbows.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Perkalla.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkalla has good solid back control here.
Regal trying to control the hands but Perkalla won't let him. #T1#
Regal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Perkalla.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkalla is not going to allow Regal to sit and survive in this position.
Perkalla lands punches and elbows.
Perkalla is punishing Regal with strikes - can he finish him?!
Perkalla biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Regal covers up after that shot from Perkalla.
Perkalla lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Perkalla.
Perkalla looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#ROC#Regal is rocked!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Perkalla. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Regal is still in real trouble! Can Perkalla finish him?
Regal covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkalla scoring with big shots to the body. Regal is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Regal was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Perkalla! |
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