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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Gannon.
Lawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gannon defends well and Lawson ends up having to push Gannon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Gannon looking to score a takedown here. Lawson is defending well but Gannon drives through and ends up in Lawson's guard.
Gannon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gannon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lawson, up you get! #TD#
Lawson gets the takedown into side control.
Gannon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Lawson wants to take a breather but Gannon is having none of it.
Gannon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lawson wants to free his trapped foot but Gannon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gannon is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawson from advancing position.
Lawson stalling away here and it's allowed Gannon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gannon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gannon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Gannon is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lawson throws a strike but Gannon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Gannon drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Gannon off! Gannon jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Gannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gannon has gone for a leg lock! Lawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gannon's guard.#REVR#
Lawson slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Gannon wants to get back to full guard.
Gannon controlling the position well.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gannon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gannon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Lawson is looking for a kimura here.
Lawson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Gannon manages to get to full guard.
Lawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gannon is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gannon wants to get back to his feet but Lawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gheorge Gannon dominated that round.
That's time! Lawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lawson with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Gannon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawson's guard.
Lawson wants to stand and escape but Gannon is having none of it.
Gannon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gannon preventing the sweep.
Gannon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gannon is pushing down on Lawson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gannon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gannon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawson is just riding it out for now. Gannon eventually gives up the hold.
Lawson is trying to maintain the position but Gannon is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gannon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Lawson is not content to let Gannon control the position.
Gannon works his way into full mount!
Gannon is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Gannon working for a submission but Lawson is keeping him at bay.
Lawson working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gannon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lawson has worked his arm free - good work by Lawson!
#T2#
Gannon advances nicely into full mount.
Lawson is looking to get to half guard.
Gannon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lawson because Gannon loaded up on that one.
Gannon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gannon punching from mount but Lawson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lawson tries to lock up and control but Gannon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gannon has taken his back.
Well, with Gannon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lawson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Gannon working for a choke but Lawson is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Gannon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lawson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gannon tries to keep control of the position but Lawson is staying busy.
Gannon has good solid back control here.
Gannon is looking to control Lawson but Lawson is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gannon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lawson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Gannon controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Gannon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gannon avoids the attempt from Lawson to control.
Lawson is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gannon goes for an armbar but Lawson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gheorge Gannon 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson tries to clinch up.
Gannon blocks a head kick by Lawson.
Lawson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Gannon gets tackled into the cage by Lawson. Lawson maintains the clinch.
Gannon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gannon tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gannon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Lawson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bobby Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gheorge Gannon.
Gannon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gannon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gannon prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Gannon goes for a takedown attempt but Lawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bobby Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawson shoots and misses #TD2#
and Gannon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gannon wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gannon controlling Lawson's posture.
Gheorge Gannon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gannon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gannon has Lawson pulled in close to control his posture.
Lawson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Gannon pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Gannon trying to control the position.
Lawson trying to control but Gannon is working from the bottom.
Lawson passes Gannon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lawson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lawson is looking to advance position but Gannon won't allow it.
Bobby Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gheorge Gannon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gannon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gannon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gheorge Gannon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Larson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Larson drives through and clinches with Gannon against the cage.
Larson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gannon's defenses.
Nice elbow from Larson. #BC#
Larson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Gannon gets the takedown into side control.
Gannon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Larson is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gannon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Larson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gannon on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gannon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larson, who protects the arm well.
Gannon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larson is not content to let Gannon control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Gannon has hold of Larson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Larson seems comfortable defending it but Gannon has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Larson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Larson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gannon couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gheorge Gannon!
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