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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Scheisse gets in close and instigates a clinch. Scheisse jumps guard but McGwire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. McGwire gets underhooks to prevent Scheisse's takedown attempt.
Scheisse crunches a lovely knee into McGwire's ribcage. Scheisse is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Scheisse. That's going to take a lot out of him. Scheisse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGwire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Scheisse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# McGwire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scheisse's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGwire with a nice head shot there. Scheisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGwire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McGwire works over Scheisse with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Scheisse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGwire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGwire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# McGwire is fighting to break Scheisse's control of his arms but Scheisse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. McGwire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. McGwire trying to control but Scheisse is working from the bottom. McGwire landing with the ground and pound. Scheisse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scheisse tries to get out of the position. McGwire scoring with punches to the head and body. McGwire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Scheisse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGwire landing some decent shots from guard. Scheisse is breathing heavily. McGwire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# McGwire working some strikes from top position. Scheisse looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGwire is one step ahead there. McGwire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Scheisse has momentary wrist control but McGwire slips an elbow through the middle. Scheisse has momentary wrist control but McGwire slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Scheisse looking for a guillotine here but McGwire defends easily.
McGwire is working Scheisse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McGwire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scheisse's head.#T3# McGwire distracts Scheisse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Scheisse keeping moving, preventing McGwire from controlling successfully. McGwire lands a couple of elbows. McGwire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. McGwire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scheisse's head. McGwire stopping the sweep attempt from Scheisse. McGwire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. McGwire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. McGwire connects with a couple of short punches. Scheisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGwire passes into half guard. McGwire has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4# McGwire scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGwire unloading with bombs! McGwire connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGwire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGwire is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Scheisse can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McGwire lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGwire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scheisse looks a forlorn figure.
McGwire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGwire lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Scheisse hang on? McGwire working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark McGwire dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# McGwire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scheisse manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. McGwire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scheisse's head. McGwire scoring with some ground and pound. McGwire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. McGwire being controlled here momentarily. McGwire scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGwire lands a couple of decent looking shots. McGwire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. McGwire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# McGwire scoring with punches to the head and body. McGwire working some strikes from top position. McGwire postures up and lands a big shot to Scheisse's brow. McGwire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. McGwire with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Scheisse is looking for a triangle but McGwire pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McGwire postures up.
Scheisse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGwire is controlling him. McGwire connects with a couple of short punches. McGwire controlling from the top position. #SUB# Scheisse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGwire defends well.#T2# McGwire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGwire's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mark McGwire has got the better of the ground game so far. McGwire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. McGwire connects with a couple of short punches. McGwire scoring with punches to the head and body. McGwire forces his way into half guard. McGwire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. McGwire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Nice strikes from McGwire there. #T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGwire lands a nice short elbow. McGwire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. McGwire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. McGwire scoring with strikes to the body and head. McGwire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scheisse keeps working. McGwire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. McGwire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ground and pound from McGwire. McGwire is nestled in close to Scheisse, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. McGwire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4# McGwire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scheisse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. McGwire is nestled in close to Scheisse, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Nice strikes from McGwire there. McGwire scoring with strikes to the body and head. McGwire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scheisse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. McGwire is nestled in close to Scheisse, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Scheisse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGwire scores with a couple of nice shots. McGwire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scheisse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McGwire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! McGwire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. McGwire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark McGwire 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##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by McGwire. McGwire lands some shots froms side control. McGwire lands an elbow. Scheisse is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGwire asserts his dominance and retains side control. McGwire working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGwire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Scheisse takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Scheisse pushes McGwire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGwire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. McGwire landing a few strikes. McGwire scoring with punches from side control. #T1# Scheisse is looking to reverse the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Scheisse can't do much from the bottom here. Scheisse is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Scheisse is trying to control McGwire's posture but McGwire avoids it. McGwire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Scheisse takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scheisse taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scheisse taking punishment in the form of punches.
McGwire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. McGwire in side control lands a decent elbow. McGwire in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2# McGwire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scheisse some visible discomfort.
McGwire grinds an elbow into Scheisse's temple. McGwire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. McGwire scores with a couple of short elbows. McGwire landing strikes. McGwire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Scheisse down.
#ROC2# Scheisse is rocked! McGwire looks up at the clock and then as Scheisse takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGwire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Scheisse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! McGwire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scheisse is not in a great position here, taking some shots. McGwire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. McGwire lands some shots froms side control. Scheisse can't do much from the bottom here. McGwire working the ground and pound from side control. McGwire working the ground and pound. Scheisse taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3# Scheisse is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGwire connects with a decent elbow. McGwire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Scheisse is not in a great position here, taking some shots. McGwire lands a few punches from side control. McGwire working the ground and pound from side control. McGwire scores with punches from side control. McGwire working the ground and pound. McGwire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGwire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGwire grinds an elbow into Scheisse's temple. McGwire slows the pace down. McGwire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. McGwire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Scheisse to see if he's OK. Scheisse is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGwire connects with a decent elbow. Scheisse on the wrong end of some ground and pound. McGwire scoring with punches and elbows. McGwire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4# McGwire is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scheisse tries to get back to half guard but can't. McGwire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. McGwire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. McGwire working away. Scheisse tries to buck McGwire off but McGwire is having none of it. McGwire in side control lands a decent elbow. McGwire lands some shots froms side control. Scheisse takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGwire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Scheisse to see if he's OK. Scheisse is trying to control McGwire's posture but McGwire avoids it. Scheisse seems to have got his legs back now. McGwire lands a nice forearm strike. McGwire scores with a couple of short elbows. Boris Scheisse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McGwire is putting a hurting on Scheisse here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark McGwire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got McGwire 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark McGwire!
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