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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Raksha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Raksha pulls Gaster into guard.
Gaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raksha is keeping the position for now.
Raksha controlling Gaster's posture. #SUB2#
Gaster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Raksha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaster won't allow Raksha to get back to his feet.
Raksha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Raksha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Raksha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaster to the mat! Gaster manages to get full guard.
Gaster tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gaster is looking for a triangle but Raksha pushes his legs off easily.
Raksha throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Gaster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raksha defends well.#SUB2#
Gaster is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Raksha frees his head nicely. Oh but Gaster has switched to an armbar! Raksha is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bruton Gaster! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Skalugro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NumberFIve, pushing him back against the cage.
NumberFIve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skalugro blocks it with crossed arms.
NumberFIve 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.#BC#
Skalugro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skalugro shoots in looking for a takedown. NumberFIve tries to sprawl out of it but Skalugro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NumberFIve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
NumberFIve wants to clinch.#CL#
Skalugro has NumberFIve up against the cage in a clinch.
NumberFIve prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skalugro tries to pull guard but NumberFIve holds him up against the cage and eventually Skalugro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunden Skalugro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NumberFIve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
NumberFIve misses with a knee to the head.
NumberFIve misses with a knee strike.
Skalugro fails to pull guard.
Skalugro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NumberFIve smiles and moves away.
Skalugro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with NumberFIve but NumberFIve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skalugro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NumberFIve tries to avoid it but Skalugro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NumberFIve to the ground. NumberFIve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
NumberFIve flicks out a counter leg kick but Skalugro steps away.#TD2#
NumberFIve shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than NumberFIve was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Skalugro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
NumberFIve looks winded!#CL#
Skalugro forces NumberFIve back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skalugro goes for a takedown attempt but NumberFIve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skalugro thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Skalugro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NumberFIve manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from NumberFIve.
NumberFIve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Skalugro drives through and clinches with NumberFIve against the cage.
Skalugro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables NumberFIve to keep the fight standing.
NumberFIve tries to land a knee to the head but Skalugro blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skalugro darts in looking for a takedown but NumberFIve gets double underhooks and turns Skalugro into the cage.
NumberFIve misses with a knee to the head.
Skalugro can't get the takedown.
NumberFIve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
NumberFIve is defending well against a takedown attempt.
NumberFIve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skalugro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Skalugro is trying to drag NumberFIve to the mat but NumberFIve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
NumberFIve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Skalugro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
NumberFIve throws a knee to the head but misses.
NumberFIve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skalugro blocks it with crossed arms.
Skalugro has NumberFIve pushed against the cage.#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch.
NumberFIve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skalugro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skalugro keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Skalugro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NumberFIve sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
NumberFIve gets tackled into the cage by Skalugro. Skalugro maintains the clinch.
Skalugro tries to pull guard but NumberFIve won't allow it.
NumberFIve misses with a knee to the head.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but Skalugro blocks it.
NumberFIve looking to throw knees to the head but Skalugro is blocking nicely.
Skalugro fails to pull guard.
Skalugro controlling the action here for a moment.
Skalugro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skalugro lands with a light punch inside.
NumberFIve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skalugro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Skalugro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shunden Skalugro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skalugro is defended easily by NumberFIve.#CL#
Skalugro has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Skalugro manages to break the clinch.
Skalugro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but NumberFIve avoids it really well and circles away.
Skalugro misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NumberFIve tries to clinch there but Skalugro circles away.
A combination from Skalugro does no damage.
Skalugro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunden Skalugro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Skalugro moves out of range of the leg kick from NumberFIve.
The fight stays on the outside here - NumberFIve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skalugro.
NumberFIve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Skalugro forces NumberFIve back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Skalugro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skalugro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. NumberFIve defends it nicely.
Shunden Skalugro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NumberFIve throws a leg kick which misses Skalugro's front leg but catches the back leg as Skalugro tries to avoid it. #T2#
NumberFIve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skalugro.
NumberFIve wants to clinch up but Skalugro keeps it at a distance.
NumberFIve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shunden Skalugro is winning the standup battle so far.
Skalugro connects with a body shot.
NumberFIve is breathing heavily.
Skalugro circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Skalugro gets a clinch. #BC#
Skalugro breaks from the clinch.
Skalugro fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skalugro fails with the takedown.
NumberFIve wants to clinch up but Skalugro keeps it at a distance.
Skalugro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
NumberFIve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skalugro. #T3##CL2#
NumberFIve closes the distance and clinches.
Skalugro tries to pull guard but NumberFIve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Skalugro wants a takedown.
Skalugro wants a takedown.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but Skalugro blocks it.
Skalugro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables NumberFIve to keep the fight standing.
Skalugro tries to pull guard but NumberFIve holds him up against the cage and eventually Skalugro drops back down to his feet.
Skalugro fails to pull guard.
Skalugro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NumberFIve has him pressed against the cage.
NumberFIve looking to throw knees to the head but Skalugro is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Skalugro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
NumberFIve blocks a head kick by Skalugro.
Skalugro throws a head kick but NumberFIve moves out of range.
As Skalugro backs off NumberFIve throws a huge counter combo but Skalugro manages to avoid it all.
Skalugro tries a head kick but it misses.
Skalugro throws a series of punches but NumberFIve avoids them all with ease.
Skalugro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skalugro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
NumberFIve wants to clinch.
NumberFIve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skalugro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Skalugro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
NumberFIve looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Skalugro!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
NumberFIve decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shunden Skalugro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
NumberFIve moves into the clinch.
NumberFIve tries to land a knee to the head but Skalugro blocks with his arms.
NumberFIve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skalugro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
NumberFIve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
NumberFIve tries to clinch there but Skalugro circles away.
Skalugro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skalugro or perhaps it was just good defense by NumberFIve, which made it look bad.
NumberFIve tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
NumberFIve throws a front kick that sends Skalugro stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skalugro has a takedown stuffed.
NumberFIve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skalugro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunden Skalugro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
NumberFIve fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Skalugro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skalugro closes this distance looking for a takedown but NumberFIve circles away.
NumberFIve tries to clinch up.
Skalugro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but NumberFIve swivels and escapes.
NumberFIve moves in looking to clinch but Skalugro pushes him off.#CL#
Skalugro moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Skalugro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. NumberFIve is trying to defend but Skalugro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
NumberFIve makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
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!#CL#
Skalugro rushes NumberFIve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
NumberFIve looking to throw knees to the head but Skalugro is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch.
NumberFIve tries to clinch up but Skalugro circles away and keeps his distance.
Skalugro looks to score with a jab to the body but NumberFIve is just out of range.
NumberFIve is looking to clinch. #TD#
Skalugro gets a takedown into half guard.
Skalugro is looking to stall here but NumberFIve recovers full guard.
Skalugro trying to control but NumberFIve is working from the bottom. #T3#
Skalugro throws a big right hand that misses.
Skalugro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skalugro tries to free his leg and advance position but NumberFIve is retaining full guard. #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.
Skalugro trying to control the position from guard on top but NumberFIve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
NumberFIve shoots in for a takedown but Skalugro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skalugro tries to counter with a takedown but NumberFIve is quick to defend against it.
NumberFIve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skalugro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NumberFIve feints a counter leg kick.
NumberFIve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skalugro tries a head kick but it misses.
Skalugro tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Skalugro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows NumberFIve to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Skalugro pushes NumberFIve off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunden Skalugro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skalugro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunden Skalugro! |
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