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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tugger pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele tries to break free but Tugger pushes him back against the cage.
Steele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Tugger gets control of Steele's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tugger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tugger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Tugger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tugger is controlling him.
Tugger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tugger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tugger is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tugger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tugger wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Tugger wants to stand but Steele is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Tugger stands up from Steele's guard - Tugger perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Steele gets tackled into the cage by Tugger. Tugger maintains the clinch.
Tugger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Tugger effectively controlling the action here.
Tugger is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks. #BC#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Tugger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steele sprawls well initially but Tugger persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Steele makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##TD2#
Tugger dives in and scores a takedown into Steele's guard.#ES#
Steele has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tugger is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tugger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tugger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tugger stalling the fight.
#TD#
Steele ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steele no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tugger scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele 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.
Steele really is a fat lump.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tugger working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Tugger stands and steps away. Steele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Tugger moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tugger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steele regains guard.
#ES#
Steele has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tugger is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Tugger wants the takedown. Steele is fighting it off but Tugger persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steele's guard against the cage.#ES#
Steele has his feet on Tugger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tugger looks winded!#TD2#
Tugger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Steele pushes Tugger off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abel Steele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tugger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
Tugger throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tugger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steele! #REVR#
Tugger is not content to let Steele control the position.
Tugger is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it. #T1#
Steele lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tugger down.
Tugger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tugger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steele's best efforts.
Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele trying to control the action but Tugger is working from the bottom.
Tugger trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tugger defends it well. #SU#
Steele stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tugger scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Tugger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Steele has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tugger is on him like a limpet, forcing Steele back against the cage.
Tugger is breathing heavily.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Tugger pulls guard successfully.
Tugger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele. #SU#
Tugger is working an open guard so Steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steele misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Tugger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steele's guard.
Tugger postures up and lands a big shot to Steele's brow. #T4#
Tugger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tugger postures up.
Abel Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tugger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steele has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Steele pushes down on Tugger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steele trying to control from half guard but Tugger is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Steele dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tugger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steele was covering up waiting for the punch and Tugger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steele lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Tugger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Tugger from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tugger passes into half guard.
Steele is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #T1#
Steele slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tugger's guard. #REVR#
Tugger 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.
Tugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Steele drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tugger dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Tugger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tugger wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Tugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tugger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tugger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele is trying to keep Tugger in close.
#T3#
Steele throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tugger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steele is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tugger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steele has Tugger pressed against the cage, preventing Tugger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Tugger.
#TD2#
Tugger gets control of Steele's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tugger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SU#
Steele stands up and waves to Tugger to follow him.
Tugger scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Abel Steele has been cut.#TD2#
Tugger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steele tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tugger is in Steele's guard.#ES#
Steele pushes Tugger off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rip Tugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abel Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Tugger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rip Tugger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steele 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Steele!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tugger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ware is trying to defend but Tugger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ware is trying to control but can't.
Tugger trying to pass the guard but Ware defending well.
Tugger content to control rather than advance.
Ware keeping control of the position.
Tugger stalling away here and it's allowed Ware to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tugger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Tugger from controlling successfully.
Ware controlling the position.#T1#
Ware lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ware working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware works over Tugger with some ground and pound from guard.
Ware working some strikes from top position.
Tugger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tugger, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ware content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ware in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ware throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tugger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Ware trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ware postures up in Tugger's guard and throws a big left but Tugger blocks it.
Ware working some strikes from top position.
Tugger pulls Ware in close to his closed guard and prevents Ware from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tugger trying to control the position.
Tugger has momentary wrist control but Ware slips an elbow through the middle.
Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Ware throwing strikes from guard but Tugger blocks nicely.
Tugger tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ware misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Tugger drives through with a takedown into Ware's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ware has control of Tugger's left arm, preventing Tugger from doing any damage.
Ware has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ware.
Tugger throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Tugger is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control.
Ware bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tugger's guard. #REVR#
Tugger has momentary wrist control but Ware slips an elbow through the middle.
Ware landing with the ground and pound.
Ware throws a big right hand that misses.
Ware landing some decent shots from guard.
Ware is looking to work some ground and pound but Tugger has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Ware dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Tugger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ware is holding Tugger down, trying to stall.
Tugger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tugger lands a nice forearm strike.
Ware is trying to control Tugger's posture but Tugger avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tugger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tugger is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ware's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tugger trying to control the position but Ware is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ware can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tugger landing a few strikes.
Tugger is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ware struggling a bit here.
Ware stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tugger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tugger takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Tugger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tugger rushes Ware and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ware manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Tugger looking to score a takedown here. Ware is defending well but Tugger drives through and ends up in Ware's guard.
Ware looking to control.
#SUB#
Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tugger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tugger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ware has control of Tugger's left arm, preventing Tugger from doing any damage.
Ware thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Ware keeping moving, preventing Tugger from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tugger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tugger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tugger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ware trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Ware looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tugger stands and throws Ware's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware stops Tugger from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Tugger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tugger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ware wants to get back to striking at distance but Tugger won't allow it.
#TD2#
Tugger gets control of Ware's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tugger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ware throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ware throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tugger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Tugger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tugger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tugger is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ware shoots for a double leg takedown but Tugger sprawls well. He's pushed Ware's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ware fails with the takedown.#TD#
Ware fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tugger sprawls well initially but Ware persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tugger wants to control but Ware is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Ware sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tugger defending well though.
Ware lands strikes from half guard.
Tugger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tugger tries to get to full guard but Ware has control of the leg.
Rip Tugger has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ware is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tugger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ware.
Ware lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ware lands with a punch from half guard.
Ware thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tugger's head.
Ware working the head and body with strikes.
Tugger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ware thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tugger has hold of Ware's hands but Ware slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ware lands strikes from half guard.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ware lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ware scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tugger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ware. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ware is thwarting Tugger's attempts to control the position.
Tugger wants to get back to his feet.
Tugger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ware closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmundo Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ware 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Ware!
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