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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
#R1# Froome fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGeady checks it well. McGeady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Froome.
#CL2# Froome has McGeady up against the cage in a clinch.
Froome lands a hook to the side of the head. Froome blocks an elbow strike from McGeady.
Froome swings wildly with an uppercut but McGeady uses good head movement to avoid it. Froome is struggling to control the position. Froome misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froome tries a knee to the head but McGeady blocks it.
Froome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Froome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGeady.
McGeady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1# McGeady tries to break free but Froome pushes him back against the cage. Froome misses with a hook from the clinch. McGeady blocks an elbow strike from Froome.
Come on Froome - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGeady blocks a body shot from Froome. Froome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Froome holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Froome. McGeady wants to take the fight to the mat but Froome manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan McGeady. That's going to take a lot out of him. Froome has McGeady pressed against the cage, preventing McGeady from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Froome keeps control of McGeady as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. McGeady taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGeady working hard to break the clinch.#T2# McGeady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Froome. McGeady has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. McGeady blocks a body shot from Froome. Froome pressing his opponent against the cage. Froome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Froome controlling the action here for a moment.
McGeady tries to pull guard but Froome won't allow it.
Froome lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGeady backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Nathan McGeady has been cut. Froome tries to work over McGeady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McGeady prevents a body shot from Froome. Froome stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGeady is trying to push Froome away but Froome has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Froome throws a head punch that misses. Froome keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGeady's efforts to push away. Froome content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGeady jumps guard but Froome stands there with McGeady around his waist. McGeady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Froome.
McGeady stalling.
Froome throws a punch but it's blocked by McGeady. McGeady tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Froome smiles and moves away.
McGeady slips under a jab. Froome chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Froome throws a leg kick but McGeady sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2# Froome moves into the clinch successfully.
Froome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The referee is keeping an eye on Froome - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4# Froome prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Froome. Froome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGeady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Froome avoids the elbow strike from McGeady, against the cage.
Froome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McGeady tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Froome smiles and moves away.
McGeady dives in and grabs Froome's left leg, looking for a takedown. Froome pushes down on McGeady's head and hops out. McGeady tries to clinch there but Froome circles away.
Froome unleashes a big counter combination but McGeady bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Froome lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Froome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# Froome instigates a clinch. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Froome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGeady's elbow. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Froome. McGeady blocking some punches.
Froome taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Froome dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nathan McGeady's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# McGeady shoots in but no luck this time. Froome throws a big shot that misses. McGeady takes a shot right to the bread basket. Froome lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by McGeady. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGeady is defended easily by Froome. McGeady blocks the body kick.
Froome misses with a hook. McGeady ducked under it nicely. McGeady throws a big counter combination but Froome scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. McGeady shoots and misses and Froome counters with a low kick, right behind McGeady 's knee. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan McGeady. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froome lands an overhand right. Nice sprawl there from Froome as McGeady shoots in. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Froome lands with a straight right. McGeady didn't see that one coming. A punch lands to the side of McGeady 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nathan McGeady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Froome misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1# McGeady takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD2# Froome lands a big head kick that sends McGeady tumbling to the mat! Froome takes a step backwards and waves McGeady back to his feet - he wants the finish! Froome tries a head kick but it misses.
Froome looks to throw the jab but McGeady is out of range. Froome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGeady manages to avoid it. Froome tries to work over McGeady's front leg with a kick but McGeady checks it. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A nice right hand lands inside from Froome. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Froome lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGeady backwards. McGeady blocks an uppercut.
Froome gets underhooks to prevent McGeady's takedown attempt.
Froome throws an elbow but it misses.
Froome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McGeady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Froome just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2# Froome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McGeady misses with a body punch.
McGeady tries a body shot but Froome blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Froome.
Froome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Froome tries a body shot but McGeady blocks it.
Froome lands a right hand. #CUT2# Nathan McGeady's cut is getting worse. Froome stalling the fight.
Froome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Froome working aggressively here.
McGeady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Froome is defending well. Froome tries to throw a body punch but McGeady avoids it by throwing Froome back against the cage. Froome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Froome is defending well against a takedown attempt. McGeady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! McGeady goes for a takedown attempt but Froome pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3# Froome feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGeady's calf. Alberto Froome seems to be getting the better of the standup. McGeady checks a leg kick nicely. McGeady is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Froome lands a nice shot that snaps McGeady's head back.
McGeady checks the leg kick. McGeady tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Froome manages to circle out of the way. McGeady shoots in looking for a takedown but Froome manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGeady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That kick from Froome tenderised McGeady's leg. McGeady is trying to keep his angry face on. Froome throws a series of punches but McGeady moves out of range. Froome moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2# Froome darts in and clinches McGeady up against the cage. Froome tries a knee to the head but McGeady blocks it.
Froome has a couple of punches blocked by McGeady.
McGeady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Froome's elbow. Froome lands a body punch. #T4# Froome misses with some punches.
Froome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Froome has a couple of punches blocked by McGeady.
Froome displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGeady up against the cage. Froome digs a right hand into McGeady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGeady's gas tank. 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! Froome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Froome misses with a short punch on the inside. Froome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2# Nathan McGeady's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Froome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGeady trying to control the position but instead, Froome has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGeady into the cage. Froome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Froome. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Froome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nathan McGeady's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Froome feints and then cracks McGeady's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGeady down. McGeady is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Froome looks to land a right hand but McGeady moved out of range. McGeady fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGeady tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Froome throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Froome misses its intended target. A punch lands to the side of McGeady 's head but he takes it in his stride. McGeady avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McGeady went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2# Froome moves into the clinch. McGeady missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stalling in the clinch from Froome.
McGeady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Froome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The referee is keeping an eye on Froome - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGeady blocking some punches.
#T1# McGeady blocks an uppercut.
Froome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Froome throws a head punch that misses. McGeady is looking to control Froome's arms but Froome gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGeady has his back to the cage. McGeady tries to pull guard but Froome holds him up against the cage and eventually McGeady drops back down to his feet.
McGeady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Froome prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Froome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Froome. McGeady being controlled against the cage. Froome controlling the action here for a moment.
Froome throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Froome lands a body punch. Froome lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2# Jeez, Nathan McGeady's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Froome unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McGeady! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Froome is unloading with more strikes now! McGeady drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Froome!
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