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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Zoro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zoro is in Peterson's guard.
Zoro looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peterson working for a triangle but Zoro defends it easily.
#SUB#
Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Zoro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Peterson working for a triangle but Zoro defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zoro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Peterson wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Peterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
Zoro wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
#T3#
Zoro is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Zoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zoro is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.
Zoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Zoro defends it.
Peterson trying to control the action but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Peterson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zoro!
Zoro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Peterson moves nicely into side control.
Peterson working the strikes but Zoro uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Zoro actively working from the bottom here.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson prevents Zoro from improving his position.
Peterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peterson is pressing down on Zoro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zoro is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Zoro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peterson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Zoro is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peterson gets full guard.#SUB#
Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Casey Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close.
#SUB2#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Peterson has his foot on Zoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close.
#SUB2#
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Zoro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Zoro drops back looking for a leg! Peterson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peterson manages to kick Zoro off! Zoro jumps back into Peterson's guard.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Peterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zoro defends it easily.#SUB#
Peterson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zoro has his hands clasped together but Peterson extends and breaks Zoro's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peterson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Peterson!
The defeated Roronoa Zoro had this to say: 'I'll win next time'. |
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Event:
MMAH 75
Date: Sep 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Ayuba lands with an uppercut that bounces Pachanski off the cage and back into range.
We've been told by Ayuba's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ayuba! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Omari Ayuba! |
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Event:
HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Fergusson tries for a takedown but Corn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fergusson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Corn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corn.
Fergusson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corn cracks Fergusson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fergusson.
Fergusson dodges the punch combination from Corn.
Fergusson attempts a counter takedown but Corn avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Fergusson looking to score a takedown here. Corn is defending well but Fergusson drives through and ends up in Corn's guard.
Corn wants to stand up but Fergusson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Corn working for a triangle but Fergusson defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Fergusson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Corn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fergusson is looking to defend but Corn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fergusson! Corn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fergusson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pop Corn!
An out of breath Pop Corn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Reztsov connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Pachanski to the floor! Reztsov dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Pachanski is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Fred Pachanski has been cut.
Reztsov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pachanski is still in real trouble! Can Reztsov finish him?
Pachanski is trying to maintain the position but Reztsov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pachanski is trying to get back to full guard.
Reztsov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pachanski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reztsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reztsov controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Pachanski is out! Reztsov gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Niktia Reztsov! |
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Event:
RSE 7: Unchained
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab from Ikeman.
Ellis slips a jab and a cross from Ikeman.
Ellis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Ikeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ikeman jabs at Ellis's body.
Ellis shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown but Ikeman shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Ikeman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Ikeman.
Ikeman lands with a nice body punch.
Ellis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ikeman circles away.
Logan Ikeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ellis.
Ellis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Ikeman. 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!
Ikeman misses the shot to the body.
Ikeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Ikeman does no damage.
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt - Ikeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Ikeman misses the shot to the body.
Ikeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ellis misses.
Ellis ducks right into an uppercut from Ikeman.
Nice takedown defense from Ikeman. No joy for Ellis on that attempt.
Logan Ikeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ikeman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ellis slips under a jab from Ikeman.
Ikeman looks to land a left hand but Ellis moved out of range nicely.
Ellis is looking for the big counter here.
Ellis slips a jab from Ikeman.
Ellis darts in looking for a takedown but Ikeman gets double underhooks and turns Ellis into the cage.
Logan Ikeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis looks winded!
Ikeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ikeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
Jab from Ikeman.#T2#
Ikeman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ellis on the side of the head.
Ellis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ikeman's waist but Ikeman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellis off to one side.
Ellis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ikeman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Ellis is rocked!
It looks like Ikeman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Crack! Ikeman connects with the perfect overhand right and Ellis falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Ikeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Ikeman! |
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Event:
HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Corn.
Corn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corn avoids the body shot from Kusogaki.
#CL#
Kusogaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corn can't break the clinch.
Kusogaki stalling.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Kusogaki wants the takedown. Corn is fighting it off but Kusogaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Corn's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Corn has his foot on Kusogaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kusogaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Corn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kusogaki rolls with it to try and escape but Corn cranks on the arm and Kusogaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pop Corn!
Pop Corn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Pachanski tests Mota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mota fails with the takedown.
Mota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pachanski circles away.
Mota looks for a takedown but Pachanski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mota. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mota closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pachanski's guard.
Mota connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mota preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota stays in close to Pachanski's body and controls the position.
Mota is pushing down on Pachanski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pachanski is fighting to maintain full guard but Mota has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mota working Pachanski over with strikes. #ROC#Pachanski is rocked!#SUB#
Mota has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pachanski defend it? Mota steps over the head and cranks it - Pachanski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mota!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitor Mota! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Corn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Lester seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Corn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice cross by Corn.
Corn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Corn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corn lands with a good body shot.
Corn just misses with a punch to the body.
Corn slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Corn. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Corn misses.
Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Corn walks into a stiff left hand from Lester.#ROC#Corn is rocked!
Corn walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Lester swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Moe Lester!
A victorious Moe Lester 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: Jul 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Bryzgalov misses.
Bryzgalov swings widly with a right hand
and Corn counters with a three punch combo that has Bryzgalov backing up. Bryzgalov nods at Corn to acknowledge the strikes.
Corn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right-left combo lands from Corn.
Corn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corn counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryzgalov throws a lazy head kick
and Corn counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryzgalov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corn.
Bryzgalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corn counters with a straight right hand.
Bryzgalov seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Corn shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bryzgalov is backing up but Corn catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bryzgalov covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Corn Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pop Corn!
An out of breath Pop Corn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Burns clinches.
Pachanski blocking some punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pachanski has eaten all the pies!
Pachanski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
Pachanski lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns.
Pachanski looks winded!
A hook to the body from Burns.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns.
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!
A short left from Burns. #KD#
Burns drops Pachanski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pachanski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Pachanski is rocked!
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pachanski with a big uppercut! Pachanski tries to clinch up but Burns pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pachanski to the mat! Pachanski covers up and Burns unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barry Burns! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Corn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corn.
Bryzgalov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Corn jabs Bryzgalov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Corn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Corn connects with a crisp jab.
Bryzgalov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryzgalov misses with a right hand
and Corn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corn lands with a nice combination. Bryzgalov backs away looking to recover.
Corn looks to land a combination. Bryzgalov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Corn lands with a nice combination. Bryzgalov backs away looking to recover.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Corn drops Bryzgalov with a left and a right! Oh, Bryzgalov is hurt - Corn dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!#SUB2#
Corn is working to tighten his grip on Bryzgalov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bryzgalov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Corn is really squeezing tight and eventually Bryzgalov passes out! Corn breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pop Corn!
A very excited looking Pop Corn 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: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Horsten rushes Ellis and presses him up against the cage.
Horsten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ellis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horsten pushes off an throws an elbow but Ellis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Horsten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Horsten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis goes for a takedown attempt but Horsten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ellis has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Horsten counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis wants a takedown but no success here.
Henk Horsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ellis.
Ellis tries to score a body lock takedown but Horsten shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ellis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellis throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Horsten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horsten wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Horsten pulls Ellis into guard.
#SUB#
Horsten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Horsten is looking for a triangle but Ellis pushes his legs off easily.
Horsten is trying to keep Ellis in close.
Ellis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Horsten keeps moving.
Ellis preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horsten pulls Ellis in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Horsten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horsten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horsten darts in looking for a takedown but Ellis gets double underhooks and turns Horsten into the cage.
The referee calls for Horsten to work.
Horsten is trying to pull guard but Ellis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Ellis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horsten avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Horsten successfully pulls guard.
Ellis trying to control but Horsten is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ellis is pushing down on Horsten's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horsten is fighting to maintain full guard but Ellis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ellis winds up and cracks Horsten with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horsten works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Horsten is retaining full guard.
Horsten keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully. #T4#
Horsten has a closed guard, preventing Ellis from standing up. #SUB#
Horsten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ellis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ellis is in close to Horsten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horsten keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis trying to move into half guard but instead Horsten has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henk Horsten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horsten fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horsten defends it well.#CL#
Horsten has closed the distance and engaged Ellis in a clinch.
Ellis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horsten.
Horsten pressing his opponent against the cage.
Horsten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ellis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horsten gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Horsten gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Ellis wants a takedown.
Henk Horsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ellis.#TD#
Horsten pulls Ellis into guard.
#SUB#
Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horsten pulls Ellis in to control the position.
Ellis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horsten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ellis cracks Horsten with a solid left hand.
Horsten trying to control the position.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Horsten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Horsten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horsten keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horsten shoots in looking for a takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl out of it but Horsten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ellis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Ellis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Horsten keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #ES#
Horsten pushes Ellis off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Ellis scores with a takedown into Horsten's guard.
Horsten has his feet on Ellis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Horsten. No joy for Ellis on that attempt. #CL#
Horsten moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horsten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Ellis tries to pull guard but Horsten holds him up against the cage and eventually Ellis drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Horsten jumps guard.
#SUB#
Horsten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Horsten pulls Ellis in close to prevent any damage.
Henk Horsten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellis postures up in Horsten's guard and throws a big left but Horsten blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis trying to control but Horsten is working from the bottom.
Ellis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Horsten is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henk Horsten dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt - Horsten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horsten gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ellis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horsten won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Ellis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Horsten. Horsten gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horsten or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellis, which made it look bad.
Horsten throws the kick towards the body but Ellis avoids it.#T1##CL#
Ellis gets tackled into the cage by Horsten. Horsten maintains the clinch.
Horsten gets underhooks to prevent Ellis's takedown attempt.
Henk Horsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ellis.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Horsten won't allow it.
Horsten can't get the takedown.
Ellis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horsten smiles and moves away.
Horsten throws a head kick but Ellis moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horsten.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Horsten gets a clinch. #T2#
Horsten is working Ellis over against the cage.#BC2#
Ellis breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Horsten closes the distance and clinches.
Horsten can't get the takedown.
Ellis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horsten lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Horsten is trying to pull guard but Ellis has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Horsten is trying to pull guard but Ellis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horsten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellis avoids it.#BC2#
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horsten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Ellis moves into the clinch.#TD#
Horsten manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Horsten is working an open guard so Ellis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Horsten gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ellis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Horsten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horsten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horsten trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ellis trying to control but Horsten is working from the bottom.
Ellis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Darius Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Horsten kicks Ellis off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henk Horsten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horsten, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henk Horsten! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ellis clinches up with Massiwan and pushes him back against the cage.
Massiwan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Darius Ellis has been cut.
Ellis's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ellis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knees to the body from Massiwan.
Ellis looks winded!
Massiwan scores with a knee to the head.
Massiwan pushes Ellis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Massiwan lands a big knee to the head and Ellis goes down! Massiwan pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Massiwan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2017 |
#R1#
McNee lands a slapping body shot.
McNee lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darius Ellis has been cut.
Ellis avoids the body shot from McNee.
McNee digs a good hook to Ellis's body.
McNee scores with a nice strike.
McNee tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellis attempts a counter takedown but McNee avoids it well and moves away.
McNee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ellis under the eye.
TJ McNee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNee throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Ellis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
McNee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis misses with a takedown
and McNee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Ellis is rocked!#T1#
McNee lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ellis up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McNee from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ellis's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). TJ McNee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ellis enables Halo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ellis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellis keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Ellis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ellis wants to stand up but Halo is controlling him.
Halo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellis trying to control the position.
Ellis has momentary wrist control but Halo slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Halo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ellis's head.
Ellis trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Ellis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo stays in close to Ellis's body and controls the position.
Ellis wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ellis wants to stand and escape but Halo is having none of it.
Halo lands a couple of digs.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Halo wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dominick Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ellis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Halo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halo tries to get out of the position.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Ellis wants to take a breather but Halo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ellis. #T3#
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Ellis stops Halo from standing up.
Ellis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halo has momentary wrist control but Ellis slips an elbow through the middle.
Halo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ellis trying to move into half guard but instead Halo has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Halo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Ellis has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ellis has momentary wrist control but Halo slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo connects with a couple of short punches.
Ellis has momentary wrist control but Halo slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Halo dominated that 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.
#R2#
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellis can do to turn this around?
Ellis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Ellis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Halo was covering up waiting for the punch and Ellis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Halo 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#
Dominick Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halo working Ellis over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo is thwarting Ellis's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halo trying to control the action but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Halo working over Ellis with some ground and pound. Ellis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ellis is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo working over Ellis with some ground and pound. Ellis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Halo connects with a nice short shot to Ellis's temple.
Ellis is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Halo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Halo with a couple of short strikes.
Halo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Halo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Halo landing strikes from the mount and Ellis is in trouble! #ROC#
Ellis is rocked!
Ellis takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Halo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Halo!
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