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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1# Williams shoots and misses and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A punch combination from Williams misses. Williams is looking to clinch. Zamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but Zamu moves away and Zamu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Zamu misses with a straight right. Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zamu. Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt and Zamu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams takes one on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Terrance Williams's cut even more. Williams fails with the takedown and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Williams misses the body punch and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Williams tries to bum rush Zamu with a series of wild strikes but Zamu uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Phishiji Zamu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Williams. Zamu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Zamu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Terrance Williams's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Zamu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Williams looks winded! Williams with a poor takedown and Zamu counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Zamu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zamu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#Terrance Williams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Zamu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye. Zamu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Zamu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Zamu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zamu duly obliges.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Terrance Williams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phishiji Zamu! |
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Event:
Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Li looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gustaffson! Li is working Gustaffson over with some ground and pound from side control. Li is working Gustaffson over with some ground and pound from side control. Li scores with a couple of short elbows. A big shot lands for Li! That's hurt Gustaffson! Will he recover? Li fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuchung Li! A very excited looking Yuchung Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Williams prevents Makers from escaping the position. Makers is looking to get back to his feet here but Williams is keeping cool and he's managed to take Makers's back. Williams trying to control momentarily.
Makers is trying to stand back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Williams working for a choke but Makers is defending well. #T1# Makers trying to get back to his feet but Williams is in full control for now. #SUB2# Makers showing good submission defense here.
Makers trying to get back to his feet but Williams is in full control for now. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Williams tries to keep control of the position but Makers is staying busy. Makers is trying to get back to his feet but Williams has full control of the position and if anything, Makers has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2# Williams looking for the choke but no joy. Williams keeps control of the position easily here as Makers tries to buck him off.
Makers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3# Makers looking very determined here, making life difficult for Williams.
Makers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Williams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Makers is trying to stand back up. #SUB2# Williams working for a choke but Makers is defending well. Williams looking to hold on to the position here but Makers rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Williams wants to control from the top but Makers keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Williams dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Makers catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Terrance Williams has been cut. Williams shoots in for a takedown but Makers shows good takedown defense. Williams shoots in but Makers avoids the takedown attempt easily. No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt. Jethro Makers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Williams. Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makers. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams slips under a jab from Makers. Despite the aggression on Williams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Makers throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily. Williams slips a jab and a cross from Makers.
Jethro Makers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Makers misses with a straight right. Makers misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a straight right hand. Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Makers avoids the head kick by Williams.
Makers is looking to counter punch. Makers throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it. Williams ducks under a wild hook from Makers. Jethro Makers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Makers looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range. Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makers but Makers pushes him off and we're back to square one. Williams is breathing heavily. Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Makers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A slow jab from Makers misses its intended target. Williams moves away from the strike by Makers. Makers looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely. Makers sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Makers avoids it this time. Terrance Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Makers loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.#T2# Makers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Makers throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Makers moves into range and clinches up with Williams. A short right from Makers. Makers misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Makers wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position. Makers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground. Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makers is controlling him. Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3# Williams has a closed guard, preventing Makers from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Nice shot by Makers. Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Williams blocks a jab. Makers sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Makers avoids it this time. A big left from Makers misses. #CL# Makers drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Makers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Makers lands with a right to the head. Makers lands with a right to the head. Makers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not. Makers cracks Williams with a nice body shot. Makers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards. A short uppercut from Makers. Still in the clinch, Makers scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Terrance Williams's cut even more. Makers cracks Williams with a nice body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Makers dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Terrance Williams's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Williams defending well as Makers loads up on a big left hand. Williams defending well as Makers loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed right hand from Makers misses the target. Makers throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand! Makers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Makers rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage. Makers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makers lands a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Makers fails to land. Makers lands with a short shot to the head. Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Makers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makers. Williams prevents a body shot from Makers. Makers lands an uppercut. Williams working hard to break the clinch. Makers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makers lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards. A short right from Makers. Makers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Makers.
Makers lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Good body shot from Makers.
Makers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Makers on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Makers.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Makers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Williams takes a shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Makers.
Makers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#The cut above Terrance Williams's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Makers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short right from Makers on the inside. #T3# Makers misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Makers scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Williams is rocked!#CUT#Terrance Williams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Makers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Makers finish him? Makers dips a shoulder and cracks Williams with a mighty uppercut! Williams falls back against the cage and Makers unloads with a barrage of strikes! Williams is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Makers screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Makers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
#R1# Mata avoids the head kick by Gustaffson.
Mata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gustaffson defends it well.#TD# Gustaffson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mata's guard. Gustaffson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gustaffson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gustaffson wants to stand but Mata is controlling his posture from full guard. Gustaffson trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustaffson content to stall in guard here. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1# Gustaffson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mata for as long as he can get away with.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Gustaffson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Mata tries to kick Gustaffson off in order to stand up. Gustaffson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. You can see the frustration on Mata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gustaffson just content to control the position. #SU# Gustaffson stands up. #T2# Mata tries to clinch up but Gustaffson circles away and keeps his distance. Gustaffson feinted with a counter takedown. Gustaffson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mata darts in looking for a takedown but Gustaffson gets double underhooks and turns Mata into the cage. Sheldon Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice takedown defense from Gustaffson. No joy for Mata on that attempt. #CL# Gustaffson drives through and clinches with Mata against the cage.
Mata jumps guard but Gustaffson stands there with Mata around his waist. Mata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peter Gustaffson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Mata. Mata managing to block the knees to the body from Gustaffson.
#TD# Gustaffson successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gustaffson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3# Gustaffson controlling the position. Mata preventing the sweep. Gustaffson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Mata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustaffson's head. Gustaffson wants to get back to his feet but Mata is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mata drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gustaffson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mata has Gustaffson in his guard.#REVR##T4# Gustaffson throws a big right hand that misses. Gustaffson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Gustaffson 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gustaffson dominated that round. That's time! Gustaffson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Mata is looking to clinch but Gustaffson is avoiding it.
Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mata but Mata pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gustaffson throws a nice head kick!
Gustaffson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mata is fending him off so far but Gustaffson persists. Nope, Mata circles away and we're back to standing. Mata is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mata but Mata pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Gustaffson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mata scores with a leg kick.
#CL# Gustaffson drives through and clinches with Mata against the cage.
#TD# Gustaffson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mata is trying to keep an underhook but Gustaffson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mata manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1# Gustaffson shoots in but no luck this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustaffson avoids the body shot from Mata.
Gustaffson tries to counter by clinching up but Mata breaks away and moves out of range. Mata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustaffson tries to avoid it but Mata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustaffson to the ground. Gustaffson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. As Mata backs away, Gustaffson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Mata doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustaffson circles away.
Mata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mata fails with the takedown. Gustaffson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mata finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustaffson's head. #T2# Mata misses with a wild combination.
As Mata looks to move away, Gustaffson throws a big counter combo but Mata just gets out of the way. Gustaffson blocks a jab. Gustaffson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Mata with a poor takedown and Gustaffson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Sloppy strikes from Gustaffson. Those never looked like landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustaffson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mata somewhat.#TD# Gustaffson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mata to the mat! Mata manages to get full guard. #T3# Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gustaffson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Mata keeping moving, preventing Gustaffson from controlling successfully. Gustaffson content to stall in guard here. Gustaffson works over Mata with some ground and pound from guard.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Mata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustaffson defends well. Gustaffson trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom. Gustaffson pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gustaffson wants to pass to mount but Mata is defending the position. Ground and pound from Gustaffson. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gustaffson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Gustaffson fails to land the takedown. Gustaffson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mata sprawls well. He's pushed Gustaffson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mata is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD# Gustaffson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Mata is refusing to be controlled, as Gustaffson sits in half guard. Peter Gustaffson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gustaffson sitting and controlling from the half guard. Mata trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gustaffson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustaffson. #T1##SUB# Gustaffson is working for a kimura but Mata is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gustaffson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mata trying to control from the bottom.
Gustaffson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mata won't allow Gustaffson to pass to mount. Gustaffson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Gustaffson darts in and clinches Mata up against the cage. Gustaffson tries to pull guard but Mata forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Gustaffson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Gustaffson breaks the clinch.
#CL# Gustaffson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mata gets underhooks to prevent Gustaffson's takedown attempt.
Gustaffson is pressed up against the cage. Mata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gustaffson down to the mat. Gustaffson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Gustaffson closes the distance and clinches up with Mata, looking for a takedown. Gustaffson pushes Mata against the cage but Mata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3# Mata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustaffson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mata darts in looking for a takedown but Gustaffson gets double underhooks and turns Mata into the cage. Mata scores with a three punch combo!
Mata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gustaffson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mata swivels and escapes. Mata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gustaffson. Mata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustaffson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Gustaffson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Gustaffson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mata looks to land a combination. Gustaffson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Mata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustaffson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2# Mata clinches with his opponent.
#T4##TD# Gustaffson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mata uses from the top position. Gustaffson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mata can do to turn this around? Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mata's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2# Mata gets to his feet - Gustaffson follows without any prompting. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mata lands a nice looking body shot.
Mata throws a front kick that sends Gustaffson stumbling back into the cage. Mata fails to land the takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. No luck for Mata with that takedown attempt. Sheldon Mata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Peter Gustaffson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# Gustaffson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mata quickly recovers to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sheldon Mata. I think Gustaffson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Gustaffson! |
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