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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 785 Round 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Gregory looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Gregory got a little sloppy there for a moment and Julyfeather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregory has managed to get both his arms back between Julyfeather's legs - danger averted.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Julyfeather keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Julyfeather is keeping the position for now.
Julyfeather trying to keep a closed guard but Gregory is proving a slippery customer.
Julyfeather has control of Gregory's left arm, preventing Gregory from doing any damage. #T1#
Gregory engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Julyfeather is trying to keep Gregory in close.
Julyfeather can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gregory controls the pace.
Gregory won't allow Julyfeather to sweep him here. #SUB#
Julyfeather working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gregory postures up.
Julyfeather looking for a sweep. Not yet Julyfeather, not yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gregory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Julyfeather keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Julyfeather throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Julyfeather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Julyfeather is breathing heavily.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Julyfeather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gregory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Julyfeather shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Julyfeather showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Gregory trying to control here.
Gregory slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Julyfeather sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Gregory is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Julyfeather is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gregory is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregory is pulling down on Julyfeather's head. It's preventing any offense from Julyfeather, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Julyfeather 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. #SUB2#
Gregory is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gregory wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Julyfeather is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Julyfeather forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dreaja Gregory will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gregory shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gregory was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Gregory politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gregory prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julyfeather is looking to regain half guard here but Gregory keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gregory tries for a kimura but Julyfeather is defending well.
Julyfeather is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Julyfeather is not content to let Gregory control the position.
Julyfeather is looking for a sweep.
Julyfeather is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Julyfeather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Gregory is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Julyfeather knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Julyfeather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Julyfeather is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gregory looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gregory trying to control the action but Julyfeather is working from the bottom.
Julyfeather tries to buck Gregory off but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Julyfeather keeps working. #SUB2#
Gregory tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gregory has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gregory tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gregory has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Julyfeather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Julyfeather tries to improve position but can't.
Gregory laying and praying for a moment but Julyfeather takes advantage and regains half guard.
Julyfeather wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy.
Julyfeather moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gregory trying to control but Julyfeather is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gregory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Gregory is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Julyfeather trying to keep a closed guard but Gregory is proving a slippery customer.
Dreaja Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Julyfeather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Julyfeather wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory tries to free his leg and advance position but Julyfeather is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Julyfeather looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Julyfeather controls Gregory momentarily but Gregory frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dreaja Gregory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gregory shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Julyfeather is trying to defend but Gregory finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Julyfeather wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gregory is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Julyfeather doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gregory.
Gregory prevents Julyfeather from improving his position.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregory is keen to just control but Julyfeather is a slippery customer.
Julyfeather wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gregory wants to work for an arm triangle but Julyfeather is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Gregory 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.
Julyfeather is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gregory is working for a kimura but Julyfeather is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gregory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gregory wants to take a breather but Julyfeather is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Julyfeather manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gregory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Julyfeather is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Julyfeather has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gregory should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Julyfeather has tightened it up now! Gregory should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nashville Julyfeather!
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