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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1# No luck for Stec with that takedown attempt. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Reigns. Reigns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stec's legs. Reigns tries to stand but Stec is controlling his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reigns working the head and body with strikes. Stec is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reigns off and has taken his back! Reigns wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2# Stec patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reigns prevents Stec from getting a body triangle. Reigns trying to get back to his feet but Stec is in full control for now. Reigns is trying to break free.
Reigns looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stec.
Reigns tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Stec is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Reigns is defending well though. Stec let's go of the attempt for now.#T2# Reigns trying to control the hands but Stec won't let him. You can see the frustration on Reigns's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reigns has hold of Stec's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts. Reigns grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Reigns tries to escape but Stec has the hooks in and won't let him break free. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reigns trying to control the hands but Stec won't let him. Stec lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Reigns trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Stec struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stec is trying to stick to Reigns's back but Reigns is turning into Stec. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stec's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reigns. Stec can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reigns controls the pace.#T4# Reigns wants to pass the guard but Stec is keeping the position. Reigns looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Reigns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stec is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reigns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zygmunt Stec dominated that round. 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# Nice body punch from Reigns. #TD2# Reigns gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Stec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES# Reigns has his feet on Stec's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL# Reigns gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stec jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reigns walks away with a smile on his face. Stec gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD# Reigns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reigns showed some decent athleticism there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reigns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stec knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1# Stec flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Reigns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stec! Zygmunt Stec has got the better of the ground game so far. Reigns controlling from the full mount. #T2# 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. Reigns scoring with strikes but Stec is staying in there. Reigns controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Stec defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reigns. Reigns lands a couple of good shots and Stec has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3##SUB# Reigns patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Reigns is not going to allow Stec to sit and survive in this position. Stec is breathing heavily. Stec tries to break free.
#SUB# Reigns has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stec has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I would not like to be Stec right now.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Reigns is looking for the choke from the back position but Stec is controlling his hands well. Stec is trying to break free.
#SUB# Stec is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Reigns gets his way!
Reigns is landing with strikes. Stec can't take much more of this. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Reigns looking for the choke from the back. Stec prevents Reigns from getting a body triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Reigns dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Stec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reigns pinned against the cage. Reigns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Stec tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it. #TD# Reigns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stec sprawls well initially but Reigns persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Stec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Reigns wants to pass the guard but Stec is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stec flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1# Stec blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reigns. Stec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Reigns is working for a kimura but Stec is defending it quite comfortably.
Reigns trying to control the pace. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Reigns is pressing down on Stec's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stec is holding on for now. #T2# 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. Reigns controlling the action here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A jab from Stec finds it's way through Reigns's defenses. #CL# Reigns has managed to clinch.
#TD# Reigns lands a takedown into guard.
Stec throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stec wants to sweep here but Reigns controlling him for the moment. Reigns trying to control but Stec is working from the bottom. #T3# Reigns advances to half guard. Stec is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reigns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reigns's back! Stec has the hooks in. Reigns is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Reigns trying to control the position but Stec manages to sink in the hooks. Reigns is really stuck here.
Stec avoiding Reigns 's attempts to control his hands. Stec is looking to control Reigns but Reigns is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4# Reigns trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Stec tries to get the hooks in deep but Reigns pushed the leg off. Reigns trying to control the hands but Stec won't let him. Reigns turns into Stec and is now in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reigns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight! Roman Reigns showed his dominance in that final round. Well Reigns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Reigns!
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