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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Lara rushes Big and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Big is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Big manages to break the clinch.
Big works Lara's body with a nice hook.
Big tries to work over Lara's front leg with a kick but Lara checks it.
Big swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lara tries to counter with a takedown but Big is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Big clinches up with Lara and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Big breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Big.
Big trying to control the action but Lara is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lara tries to buck Big off but Big is having none of it.
Lara is not content to let Big control the position.
Lara could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Big stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Big closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lara circles away.
Big closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lara circles away.
Big shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grover Lara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultron Big.
Lara swats away the attempt to clinch by Big.#T2#
Big shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lara as he avoids it easily.
Lara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Big drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lara defends it well.#TD2#
Big fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lara sprawls well initially but Big persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Lara makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Big goes for a double leg but Lara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lara continues to drive forward.
Big looks winded!
Big shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lara pinned against the cage. Lara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL#
Lara moves into the clinch.
Lara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Big prevents it.
#TD2#
Big successfully pulls guard.
Lara wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
Big controlling Lara's posture.
Big trying to keep a closed guard but Lara is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Lara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Big utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Lara stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Big forces Lara back against the cage and clinches.
Lara is trying to drag Big to the mat but Big just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lara tries for a takedown but Big manages to get underhooks.
Big gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lara.
Lara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ultron Big will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Big fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Lara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Big has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lara is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big tries to get to full guard but Lara has control of the leg. #T1#
Big has hold of Lara's hands but Lara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Big tries to roll over but Lara keeps him under control.
Lara is nestled in close to Big, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lara is thwarting Big's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Big is just riding it out for now. Lara eventually gives up the hold.
Lara working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lara is working for a submission of some sort.
Lara stalling.
Big keeping control of the position. #T3#
Lara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Big has managed to free his arm - good work.
Big keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Lara is working for a submission of some sort.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Big moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Big jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Big looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grover Lara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lara is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Lara dominated that second round.
That's time! Lara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lara misses with an uppercut. Big saw that one coming.
Big tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Big somewhat.#TD#
Lara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Big is looking to get back to is feet but Lara passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara cracks Big with a big right hand but Big just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Big is holding Lara down, trying to stall.
Big bucks up and tries to throw Lara off but instead Lara has got his back!#T1#
Big tries to escape but Lara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Big just trying to survive but Lara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Big breaks Lara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lara lands an upkick as Big stands over him.#SU2#
Lara is working an open guard so Big takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Big on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Big dives in for a single leg takedown but Lara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lara throwing a counter right hand but Big manages to avoid it.
Big takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Lara.
Lara tries to clinch but Big moves out of range.
Big tries to clinch there but Lara circles away.
Lara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Big sprawls and moves away.
Big throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Lara counters by clinching up.
Big gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lara.
Lara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Big just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Big is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grover Lara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lara taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Big is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Big after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Big gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Big trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Big's guard. #REVR#
Big wants to hit a switch here but Lara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Big there!
Big tries to hold on but Lara postures up.#T4#
Big is looking to improve his position but Lara isn't that keen on the idea.
Lara raining down shots from the mount!
Lara in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big has given up his back here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grover Lara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lara 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grover Lara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Case misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Euro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Case closes the distance but Euro moves to the side
and Euro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Euro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Euro as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Euro drives through and clinches with Case against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Euro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Case creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Euro as Case tries to tie him up.
Euro prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Case prevents Euro from breaking the clinch.
Euro tries to pull guard but Case won't allow it.
Euro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Case looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tars Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Euro pulls guard effortlessly.
Case content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Euro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Case gets to his feet. Euro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Euro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Case defends well and Euro ends up having to push Case into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Case misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Euro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Case misses.
Case dives in for a single leg takedown but Euro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Euro keeps the fight on the outside.
Euro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Case as he avoids it easily.
As Euro tries to get set, Case tries to push him back and clinch up but Euro manages to avoid the attempt.
Case tries to clinch up
and Euro counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD#
Case closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Euro quickly recovers to half guard.
Euro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SU#
Case decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Case shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Euro as he jumps to the side.
Case is breathing heavily.
Case fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Euro pushes Case up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Euro gets control of Case's arms and successfully pulls guard. Euro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Case takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Euro trying to control the position here.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Euro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Case engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Euro throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panda Euro 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#
Case shoots in but Euro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Euro stuffs the takedown attempt from Case. Case gets slowly back to his feet.
Euro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Euro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Case napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Euro happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Euro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case dives in for a single leg takedown but Euro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tars Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case tries to clinch up.
Tars Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Case with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Euro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Euro. #T1##TD2#
Euro jumps guard and drags Case to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Case won't allow Euro to sweep him here.
Case has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Euro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Case wants to control from the top but Euro keeps moving.
Case content to stall in guard here.
Euro is looking to stand back up but Case counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Euro. #T2#
Case with the ground and pound but Euro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Case trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Case is working hard here to advance position.
Case throwing strikes from guard but Euro blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Case content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Euro has locked up a guillotine! Euro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Case is holding on here and Euro must be using up a lot of energy. Case has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Euro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Panda Euro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Star shoots in looking for a takedown but Macgrager manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Star's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macgrager shoots in looking for a takedown. Star tries to sprawl out of it but Macgrager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Star manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Star is looking to clinch.
Macgrager let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Macgrager rushes Star and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Star is fighting off a takedown attempt but Macgrager is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Star to the mat. Star regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Macgrager passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Macgrager happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star wants to control but Macgrager postures up.#T1#
Star tries to buck Macgrager off but Macgrager is having none of it.
Star is trying to escape the position but Macgrager is controlling the position.
Macgrager connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Star some visible discomfort.
Macgrager is trying to move to mount but Star reverses beautifully and ends up in Macgrager's guard.
Macgrager seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Macgrager is continuing to stall.
Star has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Star postures up in Macgrager's guard and throws a big left but Macgrager blocks it.
Macgrager keeping full guard, as Star tries to pass.
Star wants to control from the top but Macgrager keeps moving. #ES2#
Macgrager manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Macgrager dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Macgrager gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Star regains guard.
#T3#
Star preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macgrager forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Macgrager is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Macgrager passes to side control. #SU2#
Macgrager decides to stand back up. Macgrager steps back and let's Star get back to his feet.
Macgrager thows a body kick. Star tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Macgrager shoots in for a double leg but Star sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4##CL2#
Macgrager closes the distance and clinches.
Macgrager tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ultron Star has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Macgrager.#TD2#
Macgrager pulls guard. #SUB2#
Macgrager is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Star frees his head nicely. Oh but Macgrager has switched to an armbar! Star is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Conor Macgrager!
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