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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Life darts in and clinches Fields up against the cage.
Fields misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Life - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Life pulls guard effortlessly.
Life wants to sweep but no luck.
Fields wants to stand but Life has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Life wants to control but Fields passes easily into half guard.
Fields prevents Life from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fields keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Life trying to control but Fields postures up.
Fields really is a fat lump.#T1#
Life is pressing down on Fields's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fields stopping the sweep attempt from Life.
Fields trying to stand up but can't free himself from Life's guard.#SUB2#
Life escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Life wants to stand but Fields is controlling the position.
Life looking for a sweep. Not yet Life, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Life working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fields. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Life tries for a takedown but Fields circles away easily#CL#
and Fields counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fields.
Fields tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fields lands a nice elbow.
Fields is working for takedown but Life is calmly controlling the position for now.
Life tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fields just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fields controlling the action here for a moment.
Fields tries to score a body lock takedown but Life shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields working hard to break the clinch.
Life wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Fields utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Life keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fields's efforts to push away.
Fields jumps guard but Life turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fields is breathing heavily.
Fields lands a right hand. #BC2#
Life breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Life lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Life drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Fields pushes Life off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Life has Fields up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Fields putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Life in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2#
Life decides to pull guard.
Fields lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Life throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fields uses it to pass to side control.
Fields tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fields 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Life is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fields's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Life is trying to stand up here but Fields is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Troy Fields will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Life tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fields defends well and Life ends up having to push Fields into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Life throws a head kick but Fields moves out of range.
#CL#
Fields gets a clinch.
Fields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Life jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fields walks away with a smile on his face. Life gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Fields shoots in and gets a takedown into Life's guard.
Fields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Life is trying to hold Fields in close to prevent damage but Fields has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Life keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Life controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Life is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Fields gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Life tries for a takedown but Fields circles away easily
and Fields counters with a one-two to the body.
Troy Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dead Life.
Fields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Life avoids it really well and circles away.
Life misses with a takedown attempt
and Fields counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Life looks for the body kick but Fields saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Life.#CL#
Fields has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fields scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fields is looking to take this one to the mat.
Life has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fields after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Fields gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Life regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Life trying to keep a closed guard but Fields is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SU#
Fields stands and steps away. Life gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dead Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Life rushes Fields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fields.
Fields is trying to break free.
Fields tries for a takedown but Life manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fields creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fields doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fields lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Fields to work.
Troy Fields has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Life tries for a takedown but Fields manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Fields wants a takedown but no success here.
Fields looking to throw knees to the head but Life is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Life breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Life moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Life successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Fields decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Life, up you get! #CL#
Life tries to keep at a distance but Fields has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fields slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Life is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fields is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Fields dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Life instigates a clinch.
Fields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Life fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Life shoots for a double leg takedown but Fields sprawls well. He's pushed Life's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fields went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Life clinches up with Fields and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fields.
Life tries for a takedown but Fields manages to get underhooks.
Life fails to pull guard.
Troy Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dead Life.#BC#
Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fields forces Life back against the cage and clinches.
Life gets underhooks to prevent Fields's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Fields has hold of one of Life's legs. Life is fighting the takedown attempt but Fields gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Life has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fields has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Life prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Life pulls guard.
Life tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Life has his feet on Fields's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Life tries for a takedown but Fields sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Life moves into range and clinches up with Fields.#TD#
Fields jumps guard.
Life chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Life stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Life looking to score a takedown here. Fields is defending well but Life drives through and ends up in Fields's guard.#ES#
Fields is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!#TD#
Fields jumps guard.
Fields trying to keep a closed guard but Life is proving a slippery customer.
Life preventing the sweep.
Fields is working hard here to advance position.
Life is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Life tries to free his leg and advance position but Fields is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Life drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fields manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Life has Fields in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Fields decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Life, up you get! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Life falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Fields counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Fields drags the fight down to the ground.
Fields is looking to stand up but Life isn't so interested in that idea.
Life showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Life's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Troy Fields.
Well Fields has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Troy Fields!
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