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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 265 rd 1
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Galagher fails with a takedown attempt.
Nish tries to clinch but Galagher moves out of range.
Nish scores with a nice body kick.
Nish shoots in for a takedown but Galagher shows good takedown defense.
Galagher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galagher somewhat.
Galagher shoots for a takedown but Nish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kshau Nish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Galagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Galagher!
Galagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Nish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galagher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nish defends well and Galagher ends up having to push Nish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Galagher looks winded!#CL#
Nish has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Galagher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nish is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galagher to the mat. Galagher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Nish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galagher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nish pushing down on Galagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nish is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Galagher is looking to improve his position.
Nish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galagher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galagher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nish is keen to just control but Galagher is a slippery customer.
Nish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galagher is refusing to be controlled, as Nish sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Nish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nish lands in his opponent's guard.
Nish throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Galagher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nish throwing strikes from guard but Galagher blocks nicely.
Galagher keeping moving, preventing Nish from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nish drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galagher dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
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.
Nish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Galagher showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Galagher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galagher has managed to get both his arms back between Nish's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nish is pulling down on Galagher's head to control his posture.
Galagher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshau Nish dominated that round.
That's time! Nish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Galagher gets a clinch. #TD2#
Galagher manages to pull guard.
Nish wants to control from the top but Galagher keeps moving.
Nish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galagher wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Galagher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Galagher decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Galagher gets caught napping as Nish dives in and scores a takedown. Galagher manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Galagher pushes Nish off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Nish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Galagher is trying to improve his position.#ES2#
Galagher sneaks out the side door and pushes Nish away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galagher as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Galagher rushes Nish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Galagher jumps into guard, dragging Nish to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galagher 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.
Nish being controlled here momentarily.
Nish won't allow Galagher to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Galagher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nish defends it easily.
Nish pushes down on Galagher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nish trying to control the action but Galagher is working from the bottom.
Galagher is trying to maintain the position but Nish is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Galagher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galagher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nish. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galagher.
A head kick misses from Nish.
Galagher misses with a takedown
and Nish counters with a left and a right that stings Galagher.
Nish shoots in for a takedown but Galagher shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Galagher pushes Nish up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Galagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Galagher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nish, pushing him back against the cage.
Nish trying to control the position but instead, Galagher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nish into the cage.
Galagher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galagher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galagher is pressed up against the cage. Nish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galagher down to the mat. Galagher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nish is looking to clinch but Galagher is avoiding it.
Nish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Galagher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Galagher dives in for a single leg takedown but Nish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kshau Nish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Galagher.
Galagher shoots in for a double leg but Nish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nish stuffs the takedown.
Nish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galagher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nish.
Nish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galagher avoids it really well and circles away.
Nish fails with the takedown.
Galagher fails with the takedown.#T2#
Nish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Galagher as Nish shoots in.
Galagher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nish as he avoids it easily.
Nish wants to clinch up but Galagher keeps it at a distance.
Nish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galagher keeps the fight on the outside.
Galagher throws a fast counter high kick but Nish manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Galagher closes the distance and clinches.
Galagher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galagher smiles and moves away.
#T3#
No luck for Galagher with that takedown attempt.
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galagher as he avoids it easily.
Galagher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nish.
Nish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galagher pinned against the cage. Galagher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nish is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Galagher.
Nish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nish sets himself, and Galagher steps forward looking for the clinch! Nish avoids it this time.#CL2#
Galagher closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Galagher wants to take the fight to the mat but Nish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galagher missing with knees to the body.
Nish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nish is trying to force a seperation but Galagher has the dominant position.
Galagher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Galagher digs a right hand underneath Nish's ribcage. Nish let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Galagher.
Galagher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Galagher slows down the pace here.
Nish avoids the elbow strike from Galagher, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Galagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Galagher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Galagher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Baltrenas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Patel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baltrenas fails with a takedown attempt.
Baltrenas has a takedown stuffed.
Patel is looking to counter the offense by Baltrenas and move into the clinch.
Isidro Patel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Baltrenas.
Baltrenas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patel. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Baltrenas clinches up against the cage.
Baltrenas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baltrenas landing knees to the body.
Baltrenas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baltrenas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Baltrenas looking for a takedown.
Baltrenas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Baltrenas breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Baltrenas has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Baltrenas.
Patel jumps guard but Baltrenas stands there with Patel around his waist. Patel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Patel blocks an uppercut.
Patel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baltrenas pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Patel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baltrenas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Baltrenas closes the distance and clinches.
Patel trying to land knees to the body.
Baltrenas tries a knee to the head but Patel blocks it.
#BC2#
Baltrenas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Baltrenas closes the distance and clinches.
Patel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baltrenas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baltrenas blocks an elbow strike from Patel.
Baltrenas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Baltrenas pulls guard successfully.
#T3##SU#
Patel stands up and waves to Baltrenas to follow him.
Tomas Baltrenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baltrenas.
Patel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baltrenas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Patel stuffs the takedown attempt from Baltrenas. Baltrenas gets slowly back to his feet.
Patel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baltrenas manages to circle out of the way.
Baltrenas looks winded!#CL2#
Baltrenas clinches up against the cage.
Patel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baltrenas.
Baltrenas slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Baltrenas wants to stall.
Patel tries to circle away but Baltrenas has him pinned against the cage.
Patel tries to stall but Baltrenas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baltrenas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patel backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patel fails to pull guard.
Patel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Baltrenas 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#
Baltrenas darts in looking for a takedown but Patel gets double underhooks and turns Baltrenas into the cage.
Baltrenas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patel sprawls well. Patel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baltrenas gets slowly back to his feet.
Baltrenas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Isidro Patel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Baltrenas.#CL2#
Baltrenas rushes Patel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltrenas prevents Patel from breaking the clinch.
Baltrenas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Patel's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baltrenas as Patel tries to tie him up.
Tomas Baltrenas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##TD2#
Baltrenas pulls guard effortlessly.
Baltrenas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Baltrenas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Patel passes into side control.
#SU#
Patel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baltrenas to his feet.
Patel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patel wants it to stay on the feet.
Baltrenas is breathing heavily.#T2#
Baltrenas closes the distance and clinches up with Patel, looking for a takedown. Baltrenas pushes Patel against the cage but Patel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patel shoots in looking for a takedown but Baltrenas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Patel gets tackled into the cage by Baltrenas. Baltrenas maintains the clinch. #TD#
Patel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patel is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Patel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baltrenas misses with a head kick.
Patel looks for a takedown but Baltrenas sprawls well.#T3#
Baltrenas connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Baltrenas forces Patel back against the cage and clinches.
Baltrenas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baltrenas tries for a takedown but Patel manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Patel successfully pulls guard.
Baltrenas stops Patel from standing up. #ES#
Patel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Baltrenas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Baltrenas tries to break the clinch but Patel is controlling the position. #TD2#
Baltrenas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baltrenas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baltrenas wants to sweep here but Patel controlling him for the moment.
Patel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baltrenas is proving hard to escape from.
Patel is in close to Baltrenas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baltrenas 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.
Baltrenas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isidro Patel dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Baltrenas misses with a takedown attempt - Patel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Patel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Patel tries to keep at a distance but Baltrenas has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Baltrenas breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Baltrenas moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baltrenas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Baltrenas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Baltrenas or perhaps it was just good defense by Patel, which made it look bad.
Patel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baltrenas.
Baltrenas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Isidro Patel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Baltrenas.
Baltrenas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baltrenas.
Patel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baltrenas.
Baltrenas tries to bum rush Patel with a series of wild strikes but Patel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patel throws a series of punches but Baltrenas avoids them all with ease.
Baltrenas shoots and misses #CL#
and Patel counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Patel jumps guard but Baltrenas stands there with Patel around his waist. Patel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Patel pulls guard effortlessly.
Patel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Patel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Baltrenas is defending well. Patel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Baltrenas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Patel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isidro Patel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Stuart scores with a decent looking hook.
Baltrenas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stuart throws a shot to the body.
Baltrenas tries for a takedown but Stuart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Stuart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Baltrenas instigates a clinch.
Baltrenas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stuart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stuart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stuart presses Baltrenas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stuart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baltrenas's elbow.
Baltrenas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Baltrenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baltrenas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Baltrenas pulls guard.
Stuart throwing strikes from guard but Baltrenas blocks nicely.
Stuart stands up over Baltrenas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stuart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baltrenas is keeping the position for now.
Stuart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stuart is looking to work some ground and pound but Baltrenas has wrist control.
Baltrenas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stuart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baltrenas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baltrenas is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Baltrenas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stuart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baltrenas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stuart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baltrenas's head.
Stuart tries to free his leg and advance position but Baltrenas is retaining full guard.
Stuart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stuart wants to get up but he can't break Baltrenas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baltrenas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stuart.
Stuart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stuart throws an elbow that misses. Baltrenas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stuart's guard. Nice move by Baltrenas!#REVR#
Baltrenas is standing up over Stuart. Stuart looks to escape but Baltrenas dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stuart can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Stuart is trying to get back to half guard.
Stuart wants to get back to his feet.
Stuart is trying to strike from the bottom but Baltrenas has passed into full mount.
Stuart's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stuart is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Baltrenas turns him over and now has his back.
Stuart is trying to stand back up. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Stuart's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stuart trying to get back to his feet but Baltrenas is in full control for now.
Baltrenas tries to keep control of the position but Stuart is staying busy.
Stuart is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, Baltrenas manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stuart trying to get back to his feet but Baltrenas is in full control for now. #SUB#
Baltrenas looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Baltrenas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Baltrenas looking for the RNC.
Stuart wants to get back to his feet.
Stuart covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Stuart wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stuart staying busy and making it hard for Baltrenas to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Baltrenas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baltrenas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stuart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stuart wants it to stay on the feet.
Baltrenas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baltrenas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stuart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baltrenas somewhat.
Jon Stuart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baltrenas slips a jab and a cross from Stuart.
Stuart throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Baltrenas colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Stuart as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Baltrenas is left battered and dazed whilst Stuart and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Stuart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ramos looking to score a takedown here. Bauer is defending well but Ramos drives through and ends up in Bauer's guard.
Bauer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramos.
Bauer keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Ramos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bauer keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Bauer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Bauer is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ramos shoots in and bounces Bauer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Bauer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ramos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Bauer has double underhooks.
Bauer is trying to break the clinch but Ramos has him pressed against the cage.
Bauer trying to land knees to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Ramos jumps guard and drags Bauer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bauer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramos wants to stand and escape but Bauer is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bauer is aware though and is defending well.
Bauer content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bauer postures up and lands a big shot to Ramos's brow. #T3#
Ramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bauer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bauer postures up and lands a big shot to Ramos's brow.
Ramos has momentary wrist control but Bauer slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bauer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bauer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bauer postures up.
Bauer advances position into side control!
Bauer is working Ramos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bauer cracks Ramos with a big right hand but Ramos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ramos is looking to regain half guard here but Bauer keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bauer has control of an arm but Ramos manages to advance to Bauer's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Ramos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ramos tries to keep at a distance but Bauer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Bauer blocks a head kick by Ramos.
Bret Bauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bauer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A combination from Bauer does no damage.
Ramos blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Ramos shoots in and bounces Bauer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramos wants to get up but he can't break Bauer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Bauer wants to get back to his feet but Ramos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bauer wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Ramos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bauer sprawls well initially but Ramos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bauer tries to kick Ramos off but Ramos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Ramos is working for a kimura but Bauer is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramos tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Ramos is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Bauer is staying active underneath Ramos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bauer wants to stand back up but Ramos manages to pass into side control.
Ramos prevents Bauer from escaping the position.
Ramos wants to control but Bauer is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramos is staying tight to Bauer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bauer wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ramos wants to stand but Bauer has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ramos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bauer on his heels. He'll look to pass Bauer's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Bauer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Ramos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bauer did well to prevent Ramos getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bauer lands a nice hook to Ramos's body. Ramos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Bauer has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bauer breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bauer forces Ramos back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ramos dives in and scores a takedown into Bauer's guard.
Ramos slips nicely into half guard.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Bauer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bauer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ramos trying to control the action but Bauer is working from the bottom.
Bauer is trying to stand.
Ramos tries to pass to full mount but Bauer defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Ramos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bauer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Ramos wants to control from the top but Bauer keeps moving.
Bauer wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlos Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bauer keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Bauer controlling the position.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ramos seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Bauer is defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bauer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramos's guard. #REVR#
Bauer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##SUB2#
Ramos looking for a guillotine here but Bauer defends easily.
Bauer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bauer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bauer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bauer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramos on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bret Bauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Ramos.
I've got Ramos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Ramos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kent fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Galagher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Galagher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kent working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Galagher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kent is one step ahead there.
Galagher trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galagher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kent has passed into side control.
#T1##ES2#
Galagher throws Kent to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Galagher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kent looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Galagher.
Galagher in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Galagher throws an elbow but Kent slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Galagher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kent is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Kent looking for a sweep but Galagher has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Galagher wants to control the pace but Kent is squirming around nicely.
Galagher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Galagher trying to control but Kent is having none of it.
Kent is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Galagher sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kent blocking the ground and pound.
Kent tries to reverse the position but Galagher maintains control.
Galagher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Galagher looking to control but Kent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Galagher jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kent manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Galagher is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Galagher trying to control the action but Kent is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Galagher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Galagher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kent's guard.
Kent lands a decent shot there.
Galagher trying to control but Kent is working from the bottom.
Galagher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kevin Galagher has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galagher content to stall in guard here.
Galagher wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving. #T1#
Kent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galagher is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Galagher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kent regains full guard. Nicely done.
Galagher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kent keeping moving, preventing Galagher from controlling successfully.
Galagher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galagher is looking to work some ground and pound but Kent has wrist control.
Galagher controlling from the top position.
Kent looking for a sweep. Not yet Kent, not yet.
Galagher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Galagher avoids the body shot from Kent.
Galagher throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range. #T3#
Kent tries to bum rush Galagher with a series of wild strikes but Galagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Galagher closes the distance and clinches.
Kent is trying to break the clinch but Galagher is controlling him.
Kent wants to break free but Galagher has control.
#BC2#
Galagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kent with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lance Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Galagher gets tackled into the cage by Kent. Kent maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Galagher decides to pull guard.
Galagher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kent's guard. #REVB#
Galagher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galagher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Kent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galagher's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Galagher is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kent presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Galagher is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kent wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Galagher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kent regains guard.
#ES#
Kent has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Galagher is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Galagher. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Galagher has Kent pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Galagher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kent tumbling to the mat - Galagher dives into Kent's guard.#ES#
Kent has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Galagher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Galagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Galagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kent.
#TD2#
Galagher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kent was covering up waiting for the punch and Galagher finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Kent has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Galagher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Galagher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galagher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galagher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galagher manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galagher pulls Kent in close to his closed guard and prevents Kent from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Kent preventing the sweep.
Galagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Kent gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Galagher shoots in and gets a takedown into Kent's guard.#SUB#
Kent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galagher is aware though and is defending well.
Kent trying to control the position.
Galagher wants to pass the guard but Kent is keeping the position.#T2#
Galagher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galagher trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kent has a closed guard, preventing Galagher from standing up.
Galagher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kent tries to bum rush Galagher with a series of wild strikes but Galagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kent backs off Galagher throws a huge counter combo but Kent manages to avoid it all.
Kent throws a body shot but no joy.
Galagher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Galagher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Galagher scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Galagher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kent sprawls well initially but Galagher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galagher is stalling here. Kent is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Galagher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kent has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Galagher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galagher is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kent is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Kent with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent avoids the attempt from Galagher to control.
Kent blocks Galagher's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galagher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kent putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kent scoring with strikes but Galagher is staying in there.
Kent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Galagher wants to hold on but Kent pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Kent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galagher 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lance Kent!
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