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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
McGregor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Howard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Howard wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor has the hooks in. Howard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
McGregor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Howard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
McGregor looking for the choke from the back.
McGregor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Howard hold on?!
Howard is trying to break free.
McGregor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Howard doesn't escape. #T1#
McGregor gets his hands free as Howard looks to control.
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but McGregor has full control of the position and if anything, Howard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McGregor controlling the position well here. Howard rolled but McGregor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Howard wants to control his opponent's hands but McGregor gets his hands free.
McGregor keeps control of the position easily here as Howard tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
McGregor looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McGregor controlling well, preventing Howard from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor controls the position.
McGregor lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McGregor lands a shot to the body. #ES#
McGregor has his opponent's back but Howard is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off McGregor. #T3##TD2#
McGregor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGregor is in Howard's guard.
McGregor wants to stand but Howard is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
McGregor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Howard postures up.
McGregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
McGregor is trying to stall.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Howard won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
McGregor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Howard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Howard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Howard has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howard is looking for a triangle but McGregor pushes his legs off easily.
McGregor is pushing down on Howard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howard is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregor has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
McGregor gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Howard fails with the takedown.
McGregor tries to counter with a clinch but Howard shakes him off and moves away.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brian McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Howard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McGregor pushes Howard off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McGregor rushes Howard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##TD#
Howard pulls guard. #SUB2#
McGregor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
McGregor has his feet on Howard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGregor's guard.#ES2#
McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Howard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
McGregor has picked Howard up - he's going for a ride! McGregor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Howard manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3##TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howard did well to prevent McGregor getting side control.
Howard pushes McGregor off but McGregor dives into side control.
Howard stops McGregor from passing to mount.
Howard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGregor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Check out the look on McGregor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4##SU2#
McGregor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Howard to his feet. #TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGregor lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
McGregor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Howard'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#
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Howard jumps guard.
#SU2#
McGregor stands up from Howard's guard - McGregor perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Howard gets caught napping as McGregor dives in and scores a takedown. Howard manages to retain guard.#T1##SU2#
McGregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McGregor throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Howard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McGregor darts in and clinches Howard up against the cage.
McGregor letting Howard take a breather here.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard. #T2##TD2#
McGregor jumps guard and drags Howard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Howard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howard postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it. #SUB2#
McGregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howard is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howard wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Howard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard.
Howard prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
Howard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brian McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Howard chips away with some ground and pound.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor wants to sweep but no luck.
Howard trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGregor misses with a combination
#TD#
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McGregor wants to sweep here but Howard controlling him for the moment.
Howard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard connects with a couple of short punches.
McGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Zane Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
McGregor is working an open guard so Howard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian McGregor.
Well McGregor 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mont drives through with a takedown into Malone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mont's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mont postures up and lands a big shot to Malone's brow.
Malone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mont controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Malone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mont postures up and lands a big shot to Malone's brow.
Malone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mont puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mont scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malone is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Malone regains half guard.
Malone really is a fat lump.
Still in half guard, Mont seems content to control.#T1#
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mont lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malone won't allow Mont to pass to mount.
Mont lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mont keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mont has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mont wants to pass to mount but Malone is defending the position.
Malone is looking to escape.#SUB#
Malone looking for subs from the bottom but Mont mounts him!
Malone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Mont 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.
Let's hope that Mont has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ground and pound from Mont.
Mont scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Mont has control of the leg.
Mont not doing much here.
Mont prevents Malone from improving his position.#T3#
Nice strikes from Mont there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mont in particular looking to stall.
Mont frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Mont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Malone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Malone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Malone is working hard here to advance position.
Mont controlling from mount.
Malone is working to get back to half guard.
Mont lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Mont tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mont has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malone's face.
Mont controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mont with the ground and pound from mount.
Malone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mont stops Malone from getting back to his feet.
Mont controlling the action here.
Mont passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Malone!
Mont sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Mont dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Mont shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mont lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Mont 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Mont.#SUB2#
Mont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well. #T1#
Mont controlling the action here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mont. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mont prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone tries to kick Mont off but Mont keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Mont is taking a breather. Malone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mont is nestled in close to Malone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mont prevents Malone from improving his position.
Mont working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Malone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mont content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Mont stands up from Malone's guard - Mont perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jacques Mont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mont closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mont lands in his opponent's guard.
Mont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Malone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mont gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Mont 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.
Mont advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Mont. #SUB#
Malone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mont pulls his head out easily.
Malone tries to kick Mont off but Mont keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mont is nestled in close to Malone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mont passes to full mount!
Mont looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malone is looking to improve his position but Mont isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Mont controlling from the full mount.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mont looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mont is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mont with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Mont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mont is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malone's half guard.
Ground and pound from Mont.
Mont takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mont perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malone tries to roll over but Mont keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mont lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mont performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mont scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Malone tries to roll over but Mont keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mont in particular looking to stall.
Malone taking some punishment here, with Mont in his half guard.
Malone is pressing down on Mont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mont sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mont slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Mont stalls from top position.
Malone is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Malone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mont looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mont winds up and cracks Malone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mont prevents Malone from improving his position.
Mont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mont connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple.
Mont keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mont winds up and cracks Malone with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU2#
Mont stands up from half guard.
Mont swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.#T3#
Malone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mont. Mont obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Mont throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malone was covering up waiting for the punch and Mont finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Malone has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mont has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards. #TD2#
Mont lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mont lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malone has a hand on Mont's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mont takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mont controlling from mount. #T4#
Malone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Mont.
Mont controlling from the full mount.
Mont with shots to the head and body - Malone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mont scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Malone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Isaac Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Mont is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mont controlling the pace for now.
Mont blocks Malone's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Mont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mont 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Mont!
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