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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Tripple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sullivan enables Tripple to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sullivan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tripple is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Tripple from controlling successfully.
Tripple tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sullivan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tripple escapes and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tripple wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy. #T1#
Tripple with the ground and pound but Sullivan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sullivan trying to control but Tripple postures up.
Tripple stalling away here and it's allowed Sullivan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Tripple from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sullivan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tripple gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tripple wants to stand but Sullivan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tripple engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tripple stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Tripple from controlling successfully.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tripple.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Tripple from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Tripple wants to counter the offense by Sullivan and move into the clinch position.
Tripple shoots for a double leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls well. He's pushed Tripple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Sullivan tries to keep at a distance but Tripple has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan avoiding damage as Tripple throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Tripple. #BC#
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tripple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tripple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tripple wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling his arm.
Tripple trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Tripple 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##CL2#
Tripple forces Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Tripple jumps guard and drags Sullivan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tripple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there. #SU#
Sullivan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tripple or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan, which made it look bad.
Sullivan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tripple has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Tripple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Sullivan drives through with a takedown into Tripple's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Tripple won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripple working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tripple is proving hard to escape from.
Tripple is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tripple controls Sullivan momentarily but Sullivan frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sullivan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tripple is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Sullivan stuffs the takedown attempt from Tripple. Tripple gets slowly back to his feet.
Sullivan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tripple back to the cage. Sullivan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Sullivan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Tripple sneaks back into half guard.
Tripple is trying to maintain the position but Sullivan is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Sullivan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tripple is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Tripple closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC#
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tripple clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sullivan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tripple uses from the top position. #SUB#
Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tripple doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tripple manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but instead Tripple has moved into half guard.
Tripple content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Sullivan is not content to let Tripple control the position.
Tripple controlling the action here.
Tripple prevents Sullivan from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tripple wants to free his trapped foot but Sullivan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Eusebio Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tripple closes the distance and clinches.
Tripple is trying to push Sullivan away but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tripple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tripple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sullivan smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripple shoots for a takedown but Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eusebio Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Tripple.
Tripple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sullivan defends well and Tripple ends up having to push Sullivan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tripple as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Tripple seems unphased.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Tripple avoids nicely.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage. #CL2#
Tripple fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullivan, pushing him back against the cage.
Tripple is trying to push Sullivan away but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tripple is stalling here.
Sullivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tripple walks away with a smile on his face. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Tripple keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Sullivan gets caught flat footed, as Tripple shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Sullivan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tripple off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.
Eusebio Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tripple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Tripple. Tripple maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Tripple manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Sullivan gets to his feet. Tripple looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rick Tripple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tripple instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sullivan pulls Tripple into guard.
Tripple trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tripple wants to stand but Sullivan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sullivan has his hands on Tripple's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tripple defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tripple wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eusebio Sullivan.
I think Sullivan 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eusebio Sullivan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tao or perhaps it was just good defense by Tripple, which made it look bad.
Tao looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tao throws a head kick but Tripple moves out of range.
Tao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Tripple moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Tripple pulls guard effortlessly.
Tripple is controlling Tao's posture.
Tao won't allow Tripple to get back to his feet.
Tripple keeping moving, preventing Tao from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tao stops Tripple from standing up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tao has eaten all the pies!#ES#
Tripple pushes Tao off and gets back to his feet.
Tripple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##TD#
Tripple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tripple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tripple taking a breather here.
Tripple passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tao!
Tripple takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tripple's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tripple wants to take Tao's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Tripple with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tripple content just to control the position here.
Tripple connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tripple with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripple scoring with strikes but Tao is staying in there.
Tripple sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Tripple working Tao over with strikes here. #ROC#
Tao is rocked!
Tripple lands a big elbow - Tao is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tao is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rick Tripple!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Graves drops Grant with a beautiful combination! Grant stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Graves is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Buck Grant has been cut.
Graves tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Graves is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Grant is in big trouble! Graves is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Grant. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Gregory Graves!
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