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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGregor. #SUB2#
McGregor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGregor trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McGregor is working Evans over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor taking a breather here.
Evans dodges the ground and pound from McGregor.#T1#
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor tries to score with some ground and pound. Evans controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Evans is not content to let McGregor control the position.
McGregor looking to control but instead Evans has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McGregor trying to control from Evans's half guard. Evans has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Evans has his hands on McGregor's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Evans stands up from McGregor's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
McGregor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGregor is just content to waste time from the top position. Evans takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
McGregor wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
McGregor looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Evans stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Evans is looking to clinch.
Evans misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
McGregor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Evans on his heels. He'll look to pass Evans's guard now, I'm sure.
McGregor trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
McGregor wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
McGregor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evans's guard.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans wants to sweep here but McGregor controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Everette Evans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Everette Evans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
McGregor drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
McGregor looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Evans is fighting to break McGregor's control of his arms but McGregor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Evans stands up from McGregor's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Evans tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
McGregor stalling.
McGregor passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGregor avoids the attempt from Evans to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGregor tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
McGregor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Evans is looking to improve his position but McGregor isn't that keen on the idea.
Evans tries to lock up and control but McGregor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
McGregor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Evans is trying desperately to improve position.
Connor McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poor strikes thrown by McGregor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGregor trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans tries to hold on but McGregor pushes him away. #SUB2#
McGregor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Evans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Evans and McGregor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGregor throws a strike aimed at the side of Evans's head but Evans avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Everette Evans's cut.
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#
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
McGregor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but McGregor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Evans is looking to control McGregor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
Evans is staying active underneath McGregor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McGregor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McGregor is looking to pass into half guard but Evans pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Evans is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGregor's guard.#SUB2#
McGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McGregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Evans gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans is controlling McGregor's posture.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.#T3#
Evans is pulling down on McGregor's head to control his posture.
McGregor trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
McGregor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evans throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Evans gets caught napping as McGregor dives in and scores a takedown. Evans manages to retain guard.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Connor McGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov .
Nurmagomedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Master shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Master showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Master in particular looking to stall.
Master wants to stand but Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Master is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Master in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB#
Master is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurmagomedov is just riding it out for now. Master eventually gives up the hold.
Master lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Master seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Master in his half guard.
Master has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Master takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Master has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nurmagomedov 's face.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Master lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nurmagomedov hang on?
Master content just to control the position here.
Master looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Master breaks from Nurmagomedov 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Master looking to control and managing it successfully.
Master trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Master has a good base and remains in mount.
Master lands a big shot there that rocks Nurmagomedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Master jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Master has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov !
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Master landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Master dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Master comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Master is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Master clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov has Master pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Master manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Master throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anatoly Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.#TD#
Master is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Nurmagomedov is in big trouble! Master is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Nurmagomedov . Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Wrestling Master!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Mode catches Cameron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Elton Cameron has been cut.#CL2#
Mode clinches with his opponent.
Cameron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cameron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mode avoids it.
Cameron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Mode.
Cameron taking a breather.
Mode blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mode wants the takedown. Cameron is fighting it off but Mode persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cameron's guard against the cage.
Mode is looking to stand up but Cameron won't let him.
Mode wants to control from the top but Cameron keeps moving. #T1#
Cameron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mode trying to control the position from guard on top but Cameron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cameron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Mode got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cameron has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mode has managed to get both his arms back between Cameron's legs - danger averted.
Mode 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mode drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Cameron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Mode stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cameron walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mode.
Cameron is breathing heavily.
Cameron finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Mode's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Cameron falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Mode!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Foreman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puncher can pounce on him.
Foreman fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Puncher shoots in and bounces Foreman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foreman is looking to stand back up but Puncher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Foreman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Puncher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Foreman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Puncher is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Foreman actively working from the bottom here.
Puncher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foreman wants to control but Puncher is keeping busy.
Puncher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foreman wants to improve his position but Puncher is controlling well.
#SUB#
Foreman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puncher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foreman wants to improve his position but Puncher is controlling well.
Puncher stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Puncher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Foreman has hold of Puncher's hands but Puncher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Ambrose Foreman has been cut.#SU2#
Puncher decides to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foreman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puncher sprawls well. Puncher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foreman gets slowly back to his feet.
Foreman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Puncher scores with a takedown into Foreman's guard.
Puncher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foreman's guard.
Puncher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puncher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foreman is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puncher controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Puncher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ambrose Foreman's cut.
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#
Foreman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puncher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Foreman moves into the clinch.
Foreman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puncher just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Foreman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Puncher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Foreman gets tackled into the cage by Puncher. Puncher maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Puncher has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Foreman regains guard immediately.
Foreman is looking to stand back up but Puncher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Foreman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Puncher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puncher performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Foreman trying to hold on to Puncher's head to control him but Puncher postures up.
Puncher is taking a breather. Foreman 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.
Puncher passes to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Puncher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Foreman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Foreman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puncher connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#
Ambrose Foreman's cut is getting worse.
Puncher wants to control but Foreman is keeping him busy.
Foreman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puncher passes to full mount! #T3#
Puncher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Puncher landing strikes from the mount and Foreman is in trouble!
Puncher with good strikes from the mount here!
Foreman wants to hold on but Puncher pushes him away.
Puncher lands a big elbow - Foreman is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Foreman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Big Puncher!
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