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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Stevenson has closed the distance and engaged Dalton in a clinch.
Stevenson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dalton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Stevenson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stevenson working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Stevenson trying to control the position here. #T1#
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Stevenson is pulling down on Dalton's head to control his posture.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stevenson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dalton to the mat! Dalton manages to get full guard. #ES#
Dalton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stevenson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dalton tries to pull guard but Stevenson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dalton drops back down to his feet.
Dalton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Dalton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevenson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stevenson wants to break free but Dalton has control.
#TD2#
Stevenson has Dalton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevenson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dalton tumbling to the mat - Stevenson dives into Dalton's guard.#T3#
Stevenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevenson cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Stevenson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalton or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Dalton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Stevenson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton wants to control the position but Stevenson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stevenson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Stevenson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dalton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Dalton wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Stevenson has control of the leg.
Stevenson is nestled in close to Dalton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stevenson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clay Stevenson has got the better of the ground game 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. Stevenson connects with a nice short shot to Dalton's temple.
Ground and pound from Stevenson. #ROC2#
Dalton is rocked!
Stevenson trying to control the pace.
Oh Dalton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Stevenson seems to be working for a kimura but Dalton defends the submission attempt.
Stevenson controlling the pace.
Dalton seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB2#
Stevenson seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES#
Dalton manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Stevenson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Stevenson is now in Dalton's guard.
Dalton is looking to stand back up but Stevenson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dalton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Stevenson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Stevenson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stevenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton has hold of Stevenson's hands but Stevenson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stevenson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More stalling from Stevenson.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stevenson working the head and body with strikes.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton is trying to stand.
Stevenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson wants to pass to mount but Dalton is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dalton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dalton tries to sprawl but Stevenson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Stevenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dalton is proving hard to escape from.
Stevenson stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to stand but Dalton is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Stevenson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stevenson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stevenson working over Dalton with some ground and pound. Dalton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stevenson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevenson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stevenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevenson is controlling the pace.
Stevenson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Stevenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dalton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Stevenson has picked Dalton up - he's going for a ride! Stevenson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Stevenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dalton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stevenson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dalton taking some punishment here, with Stevenson in his half guard.
Stevenson slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Stevenson is pressing down on Dalton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dalton is holding on for now.
Dalton has hold of Stevenson's hands but Stevenson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stevenson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevenson tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
James Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevenson passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevenson 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Stevenson!
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