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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kruno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mackey shoots in but Kruno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Mackey backs off Kruno throws a huge counter combo but Mackey manages to avoid it all.
Kruno misses with a hook.
Kruno misses with a wild combination.
Mackey misses with a takedown attempt - Kruno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackey has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Mackey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mackey moves away.#CL#
Mackey instigates a clinch.
Mackey prevents Kruno from breaking the clinch.
Kruno misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Mackey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kruno uses from the top position.
Kruno landing some decent shots from guard.
Kruno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruno wants to stand but Mackey is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Kruno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mackey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruno is one step ahead there. #ES#
Mackey wriggles free and stands up.
Kruno throws a big shot that misses.
Mackey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruno.#CL#
Mackey drives through and clinches with Kruno against the cage.
Mackey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Kruno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kruno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mackey trying to land knees to the body.
Mackey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruno's efforts to push away.#TD#
Mackey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Kruno throws Mackey to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Mackey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mackey misses with a takedown
and Kruno counters with a nice body shot.
Mackey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mackey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruno finds it's way round the side to connect with Mackey's head.
Kruno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Kruno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kruno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mackey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mackey dives in and grabs Kruno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruno pushes down on Mackey's head and hops out.
Mackey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruno swivels and escapes.#CL#
Mackey instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mackey has him pressed against the cage.
Mackey is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Mackey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mackey is keeping busy.#T1#
Mackey tries for a takedown but Kruno manages to get underhooks.
Mackey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mackey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Mackey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kruno quickly recovers to half guard.
Mackey wants to take a breather but Kruno is having none of it.
Mackey trying to advance position but Kruno counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kruno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mackey wants to control from the top but Kruno keeps moving.
Mackey tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruno is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mackey slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Mackey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mackey stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruno keeping hold of Mackey's head, controlling as best he can.
Mackey passes to full mount!
Mackey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mackey fails to take his opponent's back.
Kruno can't escape the position.
Mackey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mackey tries to control but Kruno wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackey is looking to work his way around to Kruno's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Mackey dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mackey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Mackey shoots in and gets a takedown into Kruno's guard.
Mackey trying to control but Kruno is working from the bottom.
Mackey looking to sit in guard and control but Kruno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kruno prevents Mackey from getting back to his feet.
Kruno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kruno gets to his feet. Mackey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mackey momentarily.
Mackey tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruno stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackey. Mackey gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kruno looks to score with a jab to the body but Mackey is just out of range.#TD#
Mackey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kruno to the mat! Kruno manages to get full guard.
Mackey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruno keeping full guard, as Mackey tries to pass.
Mackey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackey being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Mackey looking to pass the guard.
Mackey trying to control but Kruno is working from the bottom.
Kruno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mackey tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruno is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kruno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Kruno misses its intended target.
Mackey tries to counter with a takedown but Kruno is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kruno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackey is defended easily by Kruno.
Kruno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Kruno.
Kruno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mackey was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruno.#T4#
Kruno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mackey backs up against the cage.
Mackey tries for a takedown but Kruno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Mackey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mackey.
Mackey misses with a two punch combination.
Kruno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mackey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arron Kruno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruno 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arron Kruno!
During a confident post fight interview, Arron Kruno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas looks for the body kick but Schultz saw that one coming.
Schultz tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schultz.
Schultz stuffs the takedown.
Schultz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Schultz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Schultz looking for a takedown. #T1##BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Schultz gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Schultz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schultz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schultz wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schultz stuffs the takedown.
Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Schultz in a clinch.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Thomas jumps guard but Schultz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schultz is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Thomas jumps guard and drags Schultz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Thomas kicks Schultz off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schultz defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Schultz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schultz is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schultz as he avoids it easily.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Schultz gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schultz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas looks winded!#T3#
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Schultz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schultz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Schultz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Schultz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
A combination from Thomas does no damage. #CL2#
Thomas clinches.
Schultz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schultz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Schultz prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Thomas tries to pull guard but Schultz holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schultz's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas has Schultz pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Schultz's cut.
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##TD2#
Thomas drives through with a takedown into Schultz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
Schultz pulls Thomas in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Schultz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schultz avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Schultz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Schultz gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Schultz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schultz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Schultz sprawls well.
Schultz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Schultz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thomas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense.
Schultz tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.#T4##CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Schultz up against the cage.
Thomas is trying to drag Schultz to the mat but Schultz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schultz letting Thomas take a breather here.
Schultz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Schultz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Schultz. No joy for Thomas on that attempt. #CL2#
Thomas has Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Schultz manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Scott Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Thomas.#BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Thomas throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Isaiah Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schultz circles away.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Schultz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schultz is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schultz down to the mat. Schultz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Thomas has Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas jumps guard but Schultz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schultz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Schultz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schultz is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Schultz holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Schultz prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Schultz.
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas is trying to drag Schultz to the mat but Schultz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schultz stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
#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.
Schultz tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schultz gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Isaiah Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaiah Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Mcguire does no damage.
Bushido dives in and grabs Mcguire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcguire pushes down on Bushido's head and hops out.
Bushido shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcguire but Mcguire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bushido.
Lou Mcguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronin Bushido.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcguire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bushido lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Bushido turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1##SU2#
Bushido decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mcguire to his feet. #CL2#
Mcguire gets tackled into the cage by Bushido. Bushido maintains the clinch.
Bushido controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Mcguire jumps guard.
Mcguire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bushido is one step ahead there.
Bushido prevents Mcguire from getting back to his feet.
Bushido content to stall in guard here.
Mcguire wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Mcguire being controlled here, momentarily.
Bushido throwing strikes from guard but Mcguire blocks nicely.
Mcguire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bushido slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Mcguire trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bushido stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcguire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Bushido instigates a clinch.
Mcguire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bushido to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Mcguire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcguire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcguire can't keep his opponent in guard - Bushido advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bushido content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Bushido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bushido throwing shots but Mcguire is blocking nicely.
Mcguire is trying to stand up here but Bushido is controlling him well.
Bushido controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Bushido is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bushido trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronin Bushido dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bushido dodges the punch combination from Mcguire.
Ronin Bushido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushido misses with a takedown attempt - Mcguire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bushido goes for a double leg but Mcguire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcguire continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Bushido moves into range and clinches up with Mcguire.
Bushido drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcguire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lou Mcguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronin Bushido.
Mcguire tries to pull guard but Bushido won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcguire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bushido pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bushido looking for a takedown.
Mcguire fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushido.
#T1##BC2#
Bushido pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bushido fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Mcguire as Bushido shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bushido.
Lou Mcguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushido is breathing heavily.
Bushido tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushido was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcguire.
Bushido tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Bushido with that takedown attempt.
Mcguire throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcguire sets himself, and Bushido steps forward looking for the clinch! Mcguire avoids it this time.#CL#
Mcguire has Bushido up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Mcguire is trying to pull guard but Bushido turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mcguire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Bushido escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcguire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushido swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bushido shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcguire sprawls well. Mcguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bushido gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcguire is looking to counter the offense by Bushido and move into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Mcguire tries to pull guard but Bushido forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bushido is trying to pull guard but Mcguire has him pressed against the cage.
Mcguire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcguire is trying to pull guard but Bushido has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bushido pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bushido goes for a double leg but Mcguire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcguire continues to drive forward.
Bushido looks for a takedown but Mcguire sprawls well.#CL2#
Bushido closes the distance and clinches.
Mcguire jumps guard but Bushido stands there with Mcguire around his waist. Mcguire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Mcguire has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bushido uses from the top position. #T4#
Bushido stays in close to Mcguire's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Bushido stands up and waves to Mcguire to follow him.
Mcguire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bushido moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcguire slaps away a takedown attempt from Bushido, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Mcguire gets tackled into the cage by Bushido. Bushido maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcguire tries to pull guard but Bushido forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lou Mcguire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Bushido with that takedown attempt.
Bushido fails with the takedown
and Mcguire counters with a three punch combo that has Bushido backing up. Bushido nods at Mcguire to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcguire looks to land a right hand but Bushido moved out of range.
Mcguire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bushido in his tracks.
Mcguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushido looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lou Mcguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronin Bushido.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcguire tries to clinch there but Bushido circles away.
No joy there for Bushido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Bushido with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bushido tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcguire defends well and Bushido ends up having to push Mcguire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bushido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bushido tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcguire swivels and escapes.
Bushido shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcguire defends it nicely.
Mcguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Mcguire instigates a clinch.
Mcguire tries to pull guard but Bushido holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcguire drops back down to his feet.
Mcguire is trying to pull guard but Bushido has him pressed against the cage.
Bushido taking a breather.#T2#
Bushido changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcguire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Mcguire gets tackled into the cage by Bushido. Bushido maintains the clinch.
Mcguire tries to pull guard but Bushido won't allow it.
Mcguire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bushido gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bushido has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcguire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bushido goes for a takedown attempt but Mcguire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcguire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcguire digs a good body shot into Bushido's ribs.
Bushido misses with a double jab.
Mcguire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bushido sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Mcguire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushido.
Bushido shoots for a takedown but Mcguire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcguire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Mcguire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcguire jumps guard but Bushido stands there with Mcguire around his waist. Mcguire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bushido lands an elbow just above Mcguire 's eye.
Mcguire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcguire throws an elbow that misses.
Bushido has Mcguire pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Bushido jumps guard.
Bushido trying to control the position.
#T4#
Mcguire throwing strikes from guard but Bushido blocks nicely.
Bushido has momentary wrist control but Mcguire slips an elbow through the middle.
Bushido wants to improve his position but instead Mcguire has moved into half guard.
Bushido has his hands clasped together around Mcguire's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bushido wants to control but Mcguire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Mcguire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcguire 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lou Mcguire!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Phone drives through and clinches with Dempsey against the cage.
Phone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Phone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dempsey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phone has Dempsey pressed against the cage, preventing Dempsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Dempsey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dempsey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dempsey has a closed guard, preventing Phone from standing up.
Phone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dempsey is controlling Phone's posture.
Dempsey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dempsey is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Phone has his hands clasped together but Dempsey extends and breaks Phone's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dempsey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Dempsey!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 616 Round 1
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Hoost keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Brawler Iv has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Hoost stops a takedown attempt from Brawler Iv.
#BC#
Brawler Iv manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Van Hoost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brawler Iv manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brawler Iv keeping moving, preventing Van Hoost from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brawler Iv is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Van Hoost frees his head nicely. Oh but Brawler Iv has switched to an armbar! Van Hoost is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Will Brawler Iv!
A very excited looking Will Brawler Iv made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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