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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Evren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fitzgerald sprawls well initially but Evren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Evren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Evren there.
Fitzgerald is refusing to be controlled, as Evren sits in half guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand up here but Evren is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Evren.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Evren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Evren there.
Evren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Evren drops an elbow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
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. Evren connects with a nice short shot to Fitzgerald's temple.
Fitzgerald trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Evren there.
Evren working over Fitzgerald with some ground and pound. Fitzgerald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Fitzgerald wants to control but Evren is keeping busy.
Evren trying to control from Fitzgerald's half guard. Fitzgerald has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Evren lands a couple of digs.
Evren stands up over Fitzgerald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fitzgerald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evren trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Evren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evren lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Fitzgerald looking to control.
#SUB#
Fitzgerald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evren trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzgerald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evren on the ground.
Evren landing with the ground and pound.
Evren showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Fitzgerald throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Evren escapes and throws Fitzgerald's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Evren landing a few strikes.
Evren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fitzgerald to see if he's OK.
Evren is putting a hurting on Fitzgerald here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fitzgerald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitzgerald tries to get out of the position.
Evren cracks Fitzgerald with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Evren looks up at the clock and then as Fitzgerald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Evren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Evren scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genadi Evren 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##TD2#
Evren drives through with a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Evren with a nice head shot there.
Fitzgerald striking off his back but it's not causing Evren any problems.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evren stays in close to Fitzgerald's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Fitzgerald working for a triangle but Evren defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.#T1#
Evren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Evren wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Evren trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evren postures up.
Evren won't allow Fitzgerald to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fitzgerald working for a triangle but Evren defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Evren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fitzgerald is not content to let Evren control the position.
Evren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fitzgerald down.
Fitzgerald struggling a bit here.
Evren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evren lands a few punches from side control.
Evren trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away. #T3#
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom here.
Evren lands some shots froms side control.
Evren landing a few strikes.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep but Evren has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Genadi Evren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fitzgerald is looking to escape.
Evren blocks Fitzgerald's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Evren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Evren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Evren working the ground and pound effectively.
Evren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Evren landing strikes from the mount and Fitzgerald is in trouble!
Evren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee warns Fitzgerald that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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.
Evren landing strikes from the mount and Fitzgerald is in trouble!
Evren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genadi Evren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Evren blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evren shoots in for a double leg but Fitzgerald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzgerald tries to counter by clinching up but Evren breaks away and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Fitzgerald coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Genadi Evren has been cut.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
And Evren tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzgerald pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Evren looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fitzgerald tries to bench press Evren off him but Evren keeps the position.
Evren cracks Fitzgerald with a big right hand but Fitzgerald just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Evren working the body and head with strikes.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Evren postures up.
Evren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fitzgerald to see if he's OK.
Evren trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Evren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitzgerald is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Evren trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Evren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Evren landing a few strikes.
Evren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fitzgerald to see if he's OK.
Evren looks up at the clock and then as Fitzgerald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Evren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Evren landing a few strikes.
Evren working the head with strikes.
Evren working the ground and pound.
Evren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fitzgerald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evren lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Evren wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Evren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fitzgerald down.
Evren gets to mount! Fitzgerald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Evren lands a big shot there that rocks Fitzgerald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fitzgerald is desperately trying to improve his position but Evren has a good base and remains in mount.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Evren off but he can't manage it.
Evren lands a big shot there that rocks Fitzgerald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Evren looking to control but Fitzgerald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evren cracks Fitzgerald with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genadi Evren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evren 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genadi Evren!
Oisin Fitzgerald spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what is is, I'm here to win sometimes that does not happen. '.
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