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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
OCollins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baird wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and OCollins manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
OCollins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OCollins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baird trying to control but OCollins postures up.
OCollins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OCollins tries to pass to full mount but Baird defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCollins wants to stand up but Baird has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Baird trying to hold on to OCollins's head to control him but OCollins postures up.
OCollins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Baird is trying to control but can't.
OCollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Baird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OCollins wants to pass the guard but Baird is defending well.
Baird is concentrating on defense, preventing OCollins from advancing position.
Baird wants to improve his position but OCollins is controlling well.
#SU2#
OCollins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
OCollins feints and as Baird raises his hands in defense, OCollins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
OCollins sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
OCollins being controlled here momentarily.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Baird striking off his back but it's not causing OCollins any problems.
Baird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but OCollins is one step ahead there.
Baird is working hard here to advance position.
OCollins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baird pulls OCollins in close to his closed guard and prevents OCollins from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
OCollins instigates a clinch. #TD2#
OCollins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baird is trying to keep an underhook but OCollins manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Baird manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. OCollins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
OCollins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baird wants to control from the top but OCollins keeps moving. #SUB2#
OCollins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Baird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baird wants to stand but OCollins is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OCollins keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leam OCollins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baird lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
OCollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OCollins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Minh Baird has been cut.#CL2#
OCollins clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baird.
OCollins controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Baird drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
OCollins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baird controlling OCollins's posture.
OCollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OCollins throwing strikes from guard but Baird blocks nicely.
OCollins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OCollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baird keeping full guard, as OCollins tries to pass.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Baird trying to control the position.
Baird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
OCollins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baird wants to control from the top but OCollins keeps moving. #T3#
OCollins wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Baird postures up.
Baird trying to control but OCollins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
OCollins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baird has passed into half guard!
Baird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OCollins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baird is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baird blocks the strikes from OCollins.
Baird is controlling the pace.
OCollins is staying active underneath Baird, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leam OCollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
OCollins moves into the clinch successfully.
OCollins is trying to push Baird away but Baird has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OCollins has Baird pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
OCollins pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leam OCollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Minh Baird's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
OCollins looks to land a right hand but Baird moved out of range.
Baird is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
OCollins closes the distance and clinches.
OCollins looking to slow down the pace here.
OCollins can't break the clinch.
Baird tries to pull guard but OCollins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OCollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Baird manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Baird clinches. #TD2#
OCollins pulls guard successfully.
Baird wants to pass the guard but OCollins is keeping the position.
OCollins controls Baird momentarily but Baird frees himself. #T1#
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but OCollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OCollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but OCollins keeps moving. #SUB2#
OCollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baird is aware though and is defending well.
OCollins is trying to control the position but Baird postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Baird closes the distance and pushes OCollins back into the cage.
OCollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baird is defending well for now.
OCollins is trying to push Baird away but Baird has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baird as OCollins tries to tie him up.
Baird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OCollins smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
OCollins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OCollins lands in his opponent's guard.
Baird is looking to stand back up but OCollins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baird. #T3##REVR#
Baird wants to improve his position but OCollins is controlling well.
Baird trying to hold on to OCollins's head to control him but OCollins postures up.
Baird is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Baird tries to roll over but OCollins keeps him under control.
Baird wants to control but OCollins is keeping busy.
Leam OCollins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baird.
OCollins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
OCollins won't allow Baird to sweep him here.
OCollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
OCollins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baird is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OCollins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird keeping moving, preventing OCollins from controlling successfully.
Baird keeping full guard, as OCollins tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Minh Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leam OCollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for OCollins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
OCollins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leam OCollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OCollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leam OCollins!
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