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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Lago.
Coleman doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Lago counters by moving into the clinch.
Lago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Lago manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Coleman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lago wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coleman pulls Lago in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Lago won't allow Coleman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Coleman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coleman fails with the takedown#CL#
and Lago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Syke Lago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Coleman.
Lago prevents Coleman from breaking the clinch.
Lago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coleman smiles and moves away.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lago shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Lago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Lago forces Coleman back against the cage and clinches.
Coleman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lago is defending well.
Lago tries to pull guard but Coleman holds him up against the cage and eventually Lago drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Lago looks to land a body kick but Coleman moved away.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lago throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Lago.
#T3#
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Lago sprawls well.
Lago tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coleman manages to circle out of the way.
Lago stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman looks winded!
Lago shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Lago fails with a takedown attempt.
Lago shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lago staying out of range there.
Lago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lago somewhat.
Lago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lago avoids it really well and circles away.
Lago is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coleman.
Lago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coleman's waist but Coleman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lago off to one side.
Lago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lago shoots in looking for a takedown. Coleman tries to sprawl out of it but Lago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman thuds his shin into the meat of Lago's side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Lago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syke Lago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lago keeps the fight on the outside.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Lago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Lago forces Coleman back against the cage and clinches.
Coleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lago walks away with a smile on his face. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lago moves into range and clinches up with Coleman.
Lago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Lago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lago leaning against his opponent.
Lago seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lago stalling against the cage.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lago walks away with a smile on his face. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Lago.
Lago leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Syke Lago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Coleman.
Coleman fails with the takedown.#T2#
Coleman swings for the body but Lago moves out of range.
#TD#
Lago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman throws Lago to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lago dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Lago's head and hops out.
Lago shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lago. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Coleman is breathing heavily.#CL#
Lago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coleman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Lago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Coleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lago walks away with a smile on his face. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lago.
Lago blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Lago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Lago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Lago, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Lago against the cage but Lago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Lago has managed to clinch.
Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lago's efforts to push away.
Lago tries to break free but Coleman pushes him back against the cage.
Lago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coleman walks away with a smile on his face. Lago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Coleman looks for a takedown but Lago sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Lago. That snapped Coleman's head back.
Lago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lago is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coleman.#CL#
Lago pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lago has his hands on Coleman's head, controlling the position.
Coleman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syke Lago dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lago misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Lago takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Lago tries a head kick but it misses.
Lago throws a head kick that misses.
Lago closes the distance and clinches up with Coleman, looking for a takedown. Lago pushes Coleman against the cage but Coleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Lago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Lago counters with a two punch combo.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Lago circles away and keeps his distance.
Lago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Coleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lago counters with a straight right hand.
Syke Lago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lago connects with a right hand. Coleman shakes it off.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lago as he avoids it easily.
Syke Lago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Coleman.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lago dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Lago's head and hops out.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Lago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coleman thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lago.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.#T2#
Lago shoots in but no luck this time.
Lago works over Coleman's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Lago pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lago gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Lago is trying to pull guard but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Coleman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lago.
Lago working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lago is trying to force a seperation but Coleman has the dominant position.
Lago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Coleman pulls guard successfully.
Lago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.#SUB2#
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Lago from controlling successfully.
Coleman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lago trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Lago postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Lago takes the fight into the clinch.
Donald Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syke Lago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Syke Lago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syke Lago!
Syke Lago bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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