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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dyer tries to sprawl but Sheets drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sheets is working for a kimura but Dyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Dyer is controlling Sheets's trapped leg to prevent Sheets from advancing to side control.
Dyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheets is just content to waste time from the top position. Dyer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sheets throws a strike but Dyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Dyer throwing strikes but missing.
Sheets looks winded!
Sheets trying to keep a closed guard but Dyer is proving a slippery customer.
Dyer with a nice head shot there.
Sheets looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheets is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sheets is striking but Dyer is not phased and passes to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sheets is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Dyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dyer lands with a punch from half guard.
Dyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheets taking some punishment here, with Dyer in his half guard.
Dyer is nestled in close to Sheets, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dyer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Sheets trying to hold on to Dyer's head to control him but Dyer postures up.
Sheets trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB#
Dyer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sheets has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sheets reaches up to try and control the position but Dyer seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sheets rolls and tries to escape and now Dyer has his back!
#SUB#
Dyer has got one arm under Sheets's chin. This could be trouble... Sheets trying to control the other hand but Dyer gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sheets has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ira Dyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyer working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Cage has picked Dyer up - he's going for a ride! Cage dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cage tries to stand and escape but Dyer is controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cage passes to side control.
Cage is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dyer is looking to reverse the position.
Cage is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Cage might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dyer is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Cage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Cage happy to just control the position for now.
Cage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cage in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Cage creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dyer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cage lands a nice forearm strike.
Cage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dyer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cage. #SUB2#
Cage is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dyer is trying to escape and Cage transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dyer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cage! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Cage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Nury is looking to clinch but Dyer is avoiding it.
Nury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nury lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Nury sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jebucki Nury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Nury.
Nury looks winded!
Nury throws a sloppy head kick and Dyer moves out of range easily.
It looked like Dyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Nury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyer is trying to drag Nury to the mat but Nury just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Dyer jumps into guard, dragging Nury to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dyer looking for a guillotine here but Nury defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Dyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Nury stands up from Dyer's guard - Nury perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nury lands with an overhand left.
Nury has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dyer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nury.#T3#
Nury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dyer darts in looking for a takedown but Nury gets double underhooks and turns Dyer into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Dyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nury lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ira Dyer has been cut.
Nury throws a hook but Dyer avoids it easily.
Nury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dyer. Dyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nury pinned against the cage. Nury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good shot there by Nury.#T4#
Dyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Dyer shoots in for a takedown but Nury shows good takedown defense.
Nury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Dyer rushes Nury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nury digs a right hand underneath Dyer's ribcage. Dyer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Nury pushes Dyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyer fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebucki Nury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ira Dyer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nury fails to land with a series of punches.
Nury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dyer avoids the head kick by Nury.
Nury stalks Dyer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dyer's face. Dyer staggers backwards, shaken.
Nury tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyer throws out a leg kick but Nury moves out of range and Dyer only half commits.
Dyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Nury sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nury throws a lazy head kick
and Dyer counters with a thumping low kick.
Nury displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Dyer with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Dyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A punch combination from Nury misses.
Nury tries to clinch up.
Jebucki Nury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dyer.
Dyer shoots in for a takedown but Nury shows good takedown defense.
Dyer dodges the punch combination from Nury.
Nury tries to bum rush Dyer with a series of wild strikes but Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nury throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Dyer counters by clinching up. #TD#
Dyer jumps guard and drags Nury to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dyer trying to control the position.
#T2#
Dyer is really struggling to control Nury but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU2#
Nury decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dyer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dyer looks for a takedown but Nury sprawls well.#T3#
Dyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nury throws out a loose jab but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nury throws a right hand that Dyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyer also avoids with ease.
Dyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nury throws an overhand right that lands on Dyer's shoulder, as Dyer tries to avoid the shot.
Nury connects with a crisp jab.
Nury throws a head kick but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer is looking for a counter combo.
Nury defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dyer.
Nury throws a sloppy head kick and Dyer moves out of range easily. #T4#
Nury misses with a head kick.
Dyer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nury manages to circle out of the way.
Nury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Dyer gets a double leg takedown into Nury's guard.#ES2#
Nury scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nury misses with a series of wild punches.
Nury slaps away a takedown attempt from Dyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Nury has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebucki Nury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ira Dyer's cut.
That's time! Dyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nury.
Nury throws a head kick but Dyer moves out of range.
Nury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nury but Nury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dyer misses with a takedown attempt - Nury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters with a two punch combo.
Nury looks to throw the jab but Dyer is out of range.
Dyer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nury throws a sloppy head kick
and Dyer counters with a two punch combo. #T1##CL#
Dyer moves into the clinch.
Dyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nury just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Dyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dyer drags the fight down to the ground.
Dyer wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Nury stands and steps away. Dyer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Nury clinches with his opponent.
Dyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nury pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nury throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Nury closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Dyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nury gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nury working Dyer over with knees to the body.
Dyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nury.
Dyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nury is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dyer is trying to pull guard but Nury has him pressed against the cage.
Dyer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nury to keep the fight standing.
Nury with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Nury.
Dyer tries to pull guard but Nury forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nury.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nury.
Dyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jebucki Nury seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dyer tries to pull guard but Nury won't allow it.
Nury lands an elbow just above Dyer 's eye. #T3#
Dyer tries to pull guard but Nury forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Dyer pulls Nury into guard.
#SU2#
Nury decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dyer, up you get! #CL2#
Nury moves into the clinch.
Nury misses with a body punch.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Dyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nury gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nury scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Nury on the inside.
Dyer wants a takedown.
Nury lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dyer or not.
Nury cracks Dyer with a nice body shot.
Dyer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nury after a bit of a struggle.
Nury lands a body punch. #T4#
Nury connects with a knee to the head.
Dyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Dyer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nury after a bit of a struggle.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nury lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dyer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dyer tries to pull guard but Nury forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dyer is trying to pull guard but Nury has him pressed against the cage.
Nury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Nury prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dyer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nury lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jebucki Nury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nury 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebucki Nury!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Pooface displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyer.
Pooface throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dyer.
Dyer throws a counter high kick but Pooface was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pooface tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dyer appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Pooface shoots in and bounces Dyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dyer has a closed guard, preventing Pooface from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooface is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Pooface drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pooface has Dyer in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Dyer stopping the sweep attempt from Pooface.
Dyer throwing strikes from guard but Pooface blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pooface has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pooface has momentary wrist control but Dyer slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pooface has his hands on Dyer's head, controlling the position.
Pooface looking for a sweep. Not yet Pooface, not yet.
Pooface is still trying to improve position.
Dyer being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Let's hope that Pooface has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pooface shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dyer is trying to defend but Pooface finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pooface stalling away here and it's allowed Dyer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pooface sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dyer's guard.
Dyer manages to get to full guard.
Pooface wanted to stand there but Dyer had control of the position.
Pooface lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pooface doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pooface manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Pooface 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##TD2#
Pooface looking to score a takedown here. Dyer is defending well but Pooface drives through and ends up in Dyer's guard.
Dyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pooface controls the pace.
Pooface postures up and lands a big shot to Dyer's brow.
Dyer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer being controlled here, momentarily.
Dyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Dyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pooface 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.
Pooface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Pooface closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pooface lands in his opponent's guard.
Pooface pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyer is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Pooface is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dyer controls Pooface momentarily but Pooface frees himself. #T3#
Pooface slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pooface really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pooface drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pooface just content to control the position.
Dyer struggling a bit here.
Dyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyer is letting Pooface control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Pooface 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##TD2#
Pooface darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pooface controlling the pace.
Pooface seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooface landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pooface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dyer is trying to maintain the position but Pooface is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Pooface tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dyer controls his leg.
Pooface looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pooface tries to pass to full mount but Dyer defends it.
Dyer manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dyer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pooface is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dyer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Pooface creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dyer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dyer defending against the ground and pound.
Dyer being controlled for a moment.
Pooface wants to stand but Dyer has his arm trapped. #T3##SUB2#
Pooface tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pooface has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Dyer's face as Pooface controls the position.
Pooface misses with the ground and pound.
Pooface is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Pooface tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pooface has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Pooface decides to stand back up. Pooface steps back and let's Dyer get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Pooface manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dyer on his heels. He'll look to pass Dyer's guard now, I'm sure.
Pooface controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pooface's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Pooface comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pooface 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Pooface!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Ronnel misses with a left hand
and Briggs counters with a straight right hand.
Briggs really is a fat lump.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Ronnel.
#TD2#
Ronnel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Ronnel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ronnel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Briggs is just riding it out for now. Ronnel eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ronnel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Briggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ronnel. #T1##SUB2#
Ronnel wants to work for an arm triangle but Briggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronnel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ronnel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Ronnel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ronnel is looking for submissions but instead, Briggs has regained full guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ronnel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Briggs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Briggs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Briggs! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Briggs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Briggs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Briggs tries to get to his feet but Ronnel is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Briggs in his guard. #SUB2#
Ronnel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Ronnel wants to sweep here but Briggs controlling him for the moment.
Briggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ronnel is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Ronnel working for a triangle but Briggs defends it easily.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Ronnel.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Briggs wants to stand but Ronnel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ronnel keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ronnel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ronnel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronnel pulls Briggs in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Ronnel 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##TD2#
Ronnel shoots in and bounces Briggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ronnel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Briggs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ronnel has Briggs in his guard.#REVR#
Briggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ronnel can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ronnel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Briggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Briggs wants to stand but Ronnel is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ronnel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Briggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Briggs wants to stand but Ronnel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ronnel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mika Ronnel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ronnel wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ronnel has Briggs pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Briggs wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ronnel's closed guard. He's half up but Ronnel has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ronnel pivots and extends the arm, Briggs falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ronnel! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mika Ronnel!
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