 |
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
VF 5: Gilmore Vs. Tesla
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Gilmore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilmore tries to clinch but Tesla moves out of range.
Tesla blocks a jab.
Gilmore misses with a takedown #CL#
and Tesla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tesla. #BC#
Tesla breaks from the clinch.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Tesla has Gilmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore is trying to force a seperation but Tesla has the dominant position.#BC#
Tesla manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to clinch.
Gilmore jabs Tesla to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gilmore has a takedown stuffed.
Tesla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilmore's head.
Tesla scores with a head kick. Gilmore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Tesla clinches.
Gilmore tries to pull guard but Tesla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pablo Tesla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weston Gilmore.
Gilmore is trying to pull guard but Tesla has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tesla breaks from the clinch.
Tesla punishes Gilmore's body with a nice straight punch.
Tesla is pawing at Gilmore, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Gilmore's nose. Gilmore is badly hurt! Tesla pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Gilmore tries desperately to hold on but Tesla is relentless in his assault! As Gilmore receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Tesla away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Tesla! |
|
|
|
Event:
VF 5: Gilmore Vs. Tesla
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Allen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loo to the mat! Loo manages to get full guard.
Loo wants to stand and escape but Allen is having none of it. #SUB2#
Loo is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen passes into half guard.
Allen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Loo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Loo controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loo is looking to control Allen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loo avoid being mounted?
Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Loo wants to control but Allen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loo is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allen is trying to control. Loo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Allen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Allen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Allen enables Loo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Allen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Loo wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Loo wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Loo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Allen is trying to keep Loo in close.
Loo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Allen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Loo.#TD2#
Loo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Loo is now in Allen's guard.
Loo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Allen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Loo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Loo from controlling successfully.
Loo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Loo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Allen keeping full guard, as Loo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Allen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Allen is tightening it up a little... Loo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Loo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Loo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Allen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derrick Allen!
A less than humble Derrick Allen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Loo gets a double leg takedown into Kimura's guard.
Loo controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Ocean Ripples inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Loo connects with a couple of short punches.
Loo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loo 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.
Loo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Loo drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Loo off! Loo jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Loo stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB#
Loo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Loo 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.#SUB#
Loo tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Loo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Loo's guard! Nice work there by Kimura! #SUB2#
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loo! #REVR#
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loo controlling from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Loo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura tries to buck Loo off but Loo is having none of it.
Loo controlling from side mount.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Loo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Loo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Loo advances to mount.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Loo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kimura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Loo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loo scoring with strikes but Kimura is staying in there. #SUB#
Loo looking for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is having none of it.
Loo controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwong Loo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kimura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loo is fending him off so far but Kimura persists. Nope, Loo circles away and we're back to standing.
Loo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kimura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kimura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Loo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Loo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loo.
Loo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Loo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Loo is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Loo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Loo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kwong Loo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kimura is trying to stand back up but Loo is controlling him
Loo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura has hold of Loo's hands but Loo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Loo seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loo in particular looking to stall.
Kimura taking some punishment here, with Loo in his half guard. #SUB#
Loo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kimura tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Loo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kwong Loo! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Tesla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rashford at a distance.
Rashford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Tesla both land. Nice combination.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Tesla moves out of range easily.
Tesla avoids the head kick by Rashford.
#CL2#
Tesla clinches.
Rashford prevents Tesla from breaking the clinch.
Tesla takes an elbow to the temple.
Tesla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rashford's efforts to push away.
Rashford keeps control of Tesla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rashford wants to take the fight to the mat but Tesla manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rashford keeps control of Tesla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rashford tries for a takedown but Tesla manages to get underhooks.
Tesla can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Rashford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tesla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Tesla fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick from Rashford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rashford connects with an inside leg kick.
Rashford dives in and grabs Tesla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tesla pushes down on Rashford's head and hops out.
As Rashford backs off Tesla throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rashford shoots in for a double leg but Tesla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Tesla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rashford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Tesla lands.
Tesla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tesla.#CL2#
Tesla moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rashford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rashford is trying to keep Tesla in close.
Tesla is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rashford trying to keep a closed guard but Tesla is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rashford looking for a guillotine here but Tesla defends easily.
Rashford working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Tesla trying to control but Rashford is working from the bottom.
Tesla is looking to work some ground and pound but Rashford has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rashford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rashford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tesla.
#CL2#
Tesla has managed to clinch.
Tesla tries to break free but Rashford pushes him back against the cage.
Rashford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rashford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rashford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tesla is keeping busy.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tesla wants to break free but Rashford has control.
#TD#
Rashford gets control of Tesla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rashford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tesla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rashford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tesla stands up over Rashford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tesla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tesla trying to control the position from guard on top but Rashford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Tesla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rashford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rashford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rashford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tesla steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rashford.
Tesla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rashford.
Tesla stuffs the takedown attempt from Rashford. Rashford gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tesla!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tesla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tesla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#Rashford is rocked!#CL2#
Tesla instigates a clinch.
Oh Rashford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tesla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Tesla is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rashford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rashford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rashford trying to stall but Tesla improves his position.
Tesla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tesla tries to break the clinch but Rashford is controlling the position.
Tesla is trying to break the clinch but Rashford is controlling him.
Tesla is trying to push Rashford away but Rashford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rashford is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Tesla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rashford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tesla smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Tesla has Rashford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rashford keeps control of Tesla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Tesla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tesla closes the distance and pushes Rashford back into the cage.
Rashford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tesla working hard to break the clinch.
Tesla wants to get back to striking at distance but Rashford won't allow it.
Tesla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rashford tries to pull guard but Tesla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rashford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tesla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rashford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tesla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rashford has him pressed against the cage.
Rashford is trying to break the clinch but Tesla is controlling him.
Rashford wants to take the fight to the mat but Tesla manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tesla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rashford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tesla is trying to break the clinch but Rashford is controlling him.#T3#
Rashford keeps control of Tesla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rashford has Tesla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tesla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tesla is trying to break the clinch but Rashford is controlling him.
Rashford has Tesla pressed against the cage, preventing Tesla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tesla tries to circle away but Rashford has him pinned against the cage.
Rashford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Rashford decides to pull guard.
Rashford keeping full guard, as Tesla tries to pass.
Tesla trying to control the position from guard on top but Rashford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tesla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Tesla gets to his feet. Rashford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tesla slaps away a takedown attempt from Rashford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Tesla.
Decent striking displayed by Tesla there.#CL2#
Tesla moves into the clinch.
Rashford has Tesla pressed against the cage, preventing Tesla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tesla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rashford tries to pull guard but Tesla won't allow it.
Rashford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rashford trying to stall but Tesla improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Tesla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rashford throws a one two combo.
Rashford misses with an uppercut
enabling Tesla to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Tesla. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tesla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tesla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rashford.
Rashford misses with a takedown
and Tesla counters with a left and a right that stings Rashford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla feints with a jab and clips Rashford right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rashford is sent crashing into the canvas and Tesla leaps in for the kill! Rashford tries to get to his feet but Tesla is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rashford is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Tesla!
Marcus Rashford spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time we will be better'. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
