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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Bioi misses with a wild combination.
McQuade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McQuade misses with a body kick.
Bioi misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
McQuade closes the distance and pushes Bioi back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bioi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bioi tries to break the clinch but McQuade is controlling the position.
Bioi is trying to break free.#BC2#
McQuade breaks the clinch.
Slave Bioi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bioi tries to bum rush McQuade with a series of wild strikes but McQuade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bioi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and McQuade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McQuade scores with a hook to the body.
Bioi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bioi is trying to break the clinch but McQuade has him pressed against the cage.
Bioi tries to break the clinch but McQuade is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade stalling in the clinch.
Bioi tries to break the clinch but McQuade is controlling the position.
Bioi tries to circle away but McQuade has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
McQuade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bioi falls off balance throwing a combination
and McQuade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bioi thinking. #T1#
A combination from Bioi does no damage.
Slave Bioi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bioi leaves McQuade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bioi misses with a combination
and McQuade counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Bioi is rocked!
Bioi is breathing heavily.
Bioi misses with a series of wild punches.
And McQuade tries to counter it with a takedown but Bioi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
McQuade darts in and clinches Bioi up against the cage.
McQuade prevents Bioi from breaking the clinch.
McQuade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McQuade tries for a takedown but Bioi manages to get underhooks.
Slave Bioi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McQuade.#TD2#
McQuade drags the fight down to the ground.
Bioi trying to stand up but can't free himself from McQuade's guard.
Bioi stops McQuade from standing up. #T2#
McQuade has a closed guard, preventing Bioi from standing up.
McQuade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bioi is one step ahead there.
McQuade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bioi wants to stand but McQuade is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McQuade can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McQuade tries a head kick but it misses.
Bioi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McQuade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3##CL2#
McQuade has Bioi up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuade just leaning against Bioi, taking a breather. #BC2#
McQuade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuade goes for a double leg but Bioi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bioi continues to drive forward.
Bioi throws a big counter combination but McQuade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McQuade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McQuade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McQuade tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
McQuade clinches up with Bioi and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuade keeps control of Bioi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bioi wants to break free but McQuade has control.
#BC2#
McQuade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bioi avoids it really well and circles away.
Bioi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
McQuade fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
McQuade moves into the clinch successfully.
McQuade trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bioi working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bioi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McQuade wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade keeps control of Bioi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
McQuade manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Bioi gets to his feet - McQuade follows without any prompting. #CL2#
McQuade clinches. #BC2#
McQuade manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake McQuade dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McQuade dives in and grabs Bioi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bioi pushes down on McQuade's head and hops out.
Bioi misses with a combination
#KD2#
and McQuade counters with a crisp one two that drops Bioi! McQuade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bioi to his feet! Bioi is in big trouble!
Oh Bioi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bioi moves out of range as McQuade throws a body kick.
Bioi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bioi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McQuade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McQuade or perhaps it was just good defense by Bioi, which made it look bad. #CL2#
McQuade rushes Bioi and presses him up against the cage.
Bioi seems to have got his legs back now.
Bioi is looking to break free of the clinch but McQuade has double underhooks.
Bioi wants to get back to striking at distance but McQuade won't allow it.
McQuade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bioi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slave Bioi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McQuade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bioi is trying to force a seperation but McQuade has the dominant position.
McQuade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bioi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bioi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McQuade has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
McQuade pulls Bioi into guard.
McQuade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bioi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
McQuade is trying to control the position but Bioi postures up. #T1#
Bioi wants to stand but McQuade has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Bioi stands up from McQuade's guard - Bioi perhaps looking for a knockout.
McQuade fails to land the takedown.
McQuade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bioi but Bioi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McQuade shoots in looking for a takedown but Bioi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McQuade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bioi throws a combination that misses
and McQuade counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
McQuade moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
McQuade successfully pulls guard.
Bioi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
McQuade has his foot on Bioi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bioi works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
McQuade has a closed guard, preventing Bioi from standing up. #SUB2#
McQuade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bioi wants to get up but he can't break McQuade's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McQuade controls Bioi momentarily but Bioi frees himself.
Bioi is looking to stand up but McQuade won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slave Bioi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McQuade has closed the distance and engaged Bioi in a clinch.
Bioi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
McQuade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McQuade throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McQuade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bioi is one step ahead there. #T3##SU#
Bioi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McQuade, up you get!
McQuade shoots in but Bioi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jake McQuade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQuade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bioi tries to avoid it but McQuade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bioi to the ground. Bioi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bioi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuade circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuade with the counter takedown but Bioi avoids it easily.
Bioi misses with a double jab.
McQuade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bioi sprawls well. Bioi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McQuade gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
McQuade clinches up with Bioi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
McQuade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Bioi throws a left and a right that both miss
and McQuade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McQuade misses with a low kick as Bioi jumps back.
McQuade fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
McQuade moves into the clinch.
Bioi wants to get back to striking at distance but McQuade won't allow it.
Bioi is trying to break the clinch but McQuade has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McQuade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuade has a takedown stuffed.
McQuade shoots in looking for a takedown. Bioi tries to sprawl out of it but McQuade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bioi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake McQuade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bioi misses with a few strikes there.
Bioi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McQuade.
Bioi throws a right hand that McQuade ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuade also avoids with ease.
Bioi misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQuade changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bioi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McQuade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQuade jumps guard but Bioi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bioi gets underhooks to prevent McQuade's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
McQuade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
McQuade drives through with a takedown into guard.
McQuade won't allow Bioi to get back to his feet.
McQuade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bioi wants to get back to his feet but McQuade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2#
McQuade stands and steps away. Bioi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McQuade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slave Bioi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McQuade.
McQuade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McQuade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bioi defends it nicely.
McQuade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bioi throws a nice looking combination but McQuade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
McQuade moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McQuade pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Bioi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Bioi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McQuade to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Bioi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Bioi tries to break free but McQuade pushes him back against the cage.
Bioi is trying to force a seperation but McQuade has the dominant position.
McQuade stalling.
Bioi is trying to break the clinch but McQuade has him pressed against the cage.
McQuade keeps control of Bioi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Bioi avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
McQuade pulls guard.
Bioi wants to get up but he can't break McQuade's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
McQuade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McQuade has a closed guard, preventing Bioi from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bioi misses with a combination
#CL2#
and McQuade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McQuade goes for a takedown attempt but Bioi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
McQuade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bioi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Bioi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bioi is pushing McQuade's head away, looking to escape. McQuade manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from McQuade are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bioi wants to get back to his feet but McQuade drags him back down.
Jake McQuade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bioi is looking to get back to his feet here but McQuade is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bioi's back.
Bioi wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake McQuade.
I've got McQuade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake McQuade! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Cooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swaby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice hook to Swaby's body. Swaby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swaby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.#CL#
Swaby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cooper, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooper tries to break the clinch but Swaby is controlling the position.
Cooper is looking to break free of the clinch but Swaby has double underhooks.
Swaby stalling against the cage.
Cooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swaby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swaby tries to pull guard but Cooper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Swaby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swaby is trying to pull guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD#
Swaby successfully pulls guard.
Swaby has a closed guard, preventing Cooper from standing up. #SUB#
Swaby working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swaby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Swaby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cooper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Swaby's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alex Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Swaby.
Jab, jab by Cooper - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Swaby has been cut.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Swaby avoids them all with ease.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Swaby moves out of range. #T3#
Swaby slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swaby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swaby is breathing heavily.
Cooper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swaby throws a wild hook but Cooper just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Swaby gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Cooper raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cooper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Baller drives through and clinches with Swaby against the cage.
Swaby is trying to pull guard but Baller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swaby prevents the takedown attempt.
Baller tries to pull guard but Swaby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kyle Swaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Baller.#BC#
Swaby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Baller takes the fight into the clinch.
Baller tries to pull guard but Swaby won't allow it.
Swaby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Baller pulls guard effortlessly.
Baller is trying to keep Swaby in close.
#T1#
Baller wants to stand and escape but Swaby is having none of it.
Baller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swaby postures up.
#SUB#
Swaby drops back looking for a leg! Baller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baller manages to kick Swaby off! Swaby jumps back into Baller's guard.
Baller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Swaby stands and steps away. Baller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swaby shoots in looking for a takedown. Baller tries to sprawl out of it but Swaby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baller moves out of range as Swaby throws a body kick.
Swaby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Baller drives through and clinches with Swaby against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swaby is trying to break the clinch but Baller has him pressed against the cage.
Swaby swings wildly with an uppercut but Baller uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Swaby breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Baller clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Swaby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swaby tries to pull guard but Baller won't allow it.
Baller is trying to drag Swaby to the mat but Swaby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Baller pulls guard successfully.
Baller is controlling Swaby's posture.
Baller is wriggling around but Swaby manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB2#
Baller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Swaby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baller's head.
Swaby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swaby stops Baller from getting back to his feet.
Swaby frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baller trying desperately to get to his feet.
Swaby misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finn Baller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Baller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swaby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baller somewhat.
Swaby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Baller pushes Swaby up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Swaby jumps into guard, dragging Baller to the mat.
Swaby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Swaby has momentary wrist control but Baller slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swaby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Swaby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Swaby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swaby pushes down on Baller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Swaby is trying to control the action in half guard but Baller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swaby thows a huge punch but Baller dodges it nicely.
Swaby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swaby prevents Baller from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Swaby gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Swaby has Baller up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Swaby has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Swaby jumps guard but Baller stands there with Swaby around his waist. Swaby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swaby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baller swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Baller instigates a clinch.
Swaby wants to stall.
Swaby trying to stall but Baller improves his position.
#T3#
Swaby wants to take the fight to the mat but Baller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Swaby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swaby stops a takedown attempt from Baller.
Swaby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baller is defending well for now.
Swaby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baller walks away with a smile on his face. Swaby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Baller gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Baller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baller tries a head kick but it misses.
Swaby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swaby is fending him off so far but Baller persists. Nope, Swaby circles away and we're back to standing.
Baller has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swaby is defended easily by Baller.#T4#
Swaby dives in for a single leg takedown but Baller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baller jumps guard but Swaby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swaby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Swaby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baller pushes Swaby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Baller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swaby avoids a kick to the body.
Swaby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swaby somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Swaby gets tackled into the cage by Baller. Baller maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finn Baller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Swaby throws a body shot but no joy.
Baller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swaby throwing a counter right hand but Baller manages to avoid it.
Swaby looks for a takedown but Baller sprawls well.
Baller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swaby avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baller closes the distance and clinches up with Swaby, looking for a takedown. Baller pushes Swaby against the cage but Swaby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swaby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baller moves away.#CL2#
Baller moves into the clinch.
Baller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Baller has Swaby pushed against the cage.
Baller is trying to pull guard but Swaby has him pressed against the cage.
Kyle Swaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Baller.#TD#
Swaby gets control of Baller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Swaby will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swaby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Baller wants to get back to his feet.
Baller tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Swaby manages to move to mount!
Swaby blocks Baller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Swaby working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baller tries to hold on but Swaby pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swaby blocks Baller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Swaby working for a submission but Baller is keeping him at bay.
Baller tries to reverse the position but Swaby maintains control.#T3#
Baller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Swaby.
Swaby tries to control but Baller wriggling away.
Swaby throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baller because Swaby loaded up on that one.
Baller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swaby controlling the position easily from mount.
Baller wants to hold on but Swaby pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swaby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baller is looking to escape.
Baller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swaby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Swaby there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swaby thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Swaby manages to capitalize on a mistake by Baller to take his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Swaby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baller 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finn Baller! |
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