|
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Bozzy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Black tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Black trying to control here.
Black regains full guard. Nicely done. Black throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Black keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Black really is a fat lump. Black throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Black with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bozzy can't handle though.
Black striking off his back, scoring a few points. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bozzy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2# Bozzy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bozzy showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Black kicks Bozzy off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD2# Bozzy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bozzy showed some decent athleticism there. Bozzy blocks the strikes from Black.
Bozzy blocks the strikes from Black.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bozzy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bozzy's back! You can see the frustration on Bozzy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Black keeps control of the position easily here as Bozzy tries to buck him off.
Black avoiding Bozzy 's attempts to control his hands. #T2# Bozzy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Bozzy tries to escape the position.
Black really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bozzy. Black controlling well, preventing Bozzy from escaping the position.
#T3# Black scores with punches to the body. Bozzy trying to control the hands but Black breaks the grip. Black keeps control of the position easily here as Bozzy tries to buck him off.
#SUB# Black patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Black is hanging on to Bozzy's back as he tries to escape.
#T4# Black biding his time, controlling Bozzy. Black has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Black controlling well, preventing Bozzy from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Black biding his time, controlling Bozzy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elwood Black 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# Bozzy feints and as Black raises his hands in defense, Bozzy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bozzy is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Black trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bozzy's guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bozzy wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Bozzy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Black 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.#SUB2# Bozzy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Black passes into side control.
Bozzy wants to control but Black postures up. Black takes a little break here. Bozzy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Bozzy can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Black moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. You can see the frustration on Bozzy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Bozzy is being controlled here. A control attempt from Bozzy but he's now mounted! Bozzy working to try and regain half guard.
Black sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bozzy is looking to get to half guard.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bozzy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Black gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Black biding his time, controlling Bozzy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elwood Black dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Bozzy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Black's guard. Bozzy is standing up over Black. Black looks to escape but Bozzy dives into side control.
#REVR# Bozzy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Black sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Black punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black wants to improve his position but Bozzy is controlling well.
Bozzy wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Black uses the opportunity to regain full guard. Bozzy preventing the sweep. #T1# Black is working hard here to advance position. Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black is striking from the bottom but Bozzy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Black lands with a few short shots to the body. Black is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Black trying to strike off his back.
Black striking off his back but it's not causing Bozzy any problems. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bozzy is controlling him. Bozzy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bozzy can do to turn this around? Bozzy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Bozzy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Black quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Bozzy is looking for a kimura here.
Bozzy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Black striking from half guard on the bottom. #T3# Black won't allow Bozzy to pass to mount. Bozzy wants to control but Black is keeping him busy. Bozzy moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Bozzy misses with the ground and pound. Black is trying to improve his position. Bozzy looking to control but instead Black has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Elwood Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Black trying to get back to full guard but Bozzy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bozzy's lack of action.
#T4# Black punching from the bottom.
Black moves into full guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Bozzy from controlling successfully. Bozzy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bozzy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bozzy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ben Bozzy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Elwood Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Bozzy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight! Ben Bozzy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elwood Black!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Mcgreagor has Lynn up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Mcgreagor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES# Lynn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2# Mcgreagor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lynn! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Mcgreagor swings around for an armbar but Lynn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcgreagor 's guard. Lynn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Lynn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mcgreagor looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgreagor , not yet. #ES2# Mcgreagor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1##TD2# Mcgreagor feints and as Lynn raises his hands in defense, Mcgreagor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Lynn is controlling Mcgreagor 's posture. Lynn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mcgreagor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Lynn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lynn controlling the position well. Lynn gets back to full guard.
Mcgreagor won't allow Lynn to sweep him here. #T2# Lynn is working hard here to advance position. Mcgreagor trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom. Mcgreagor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Mcgreagor controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Mcgreagor trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mcgreagor throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lynn with a hook.#T3##TD2# Mcgreagor drives through with a takedown into Lynn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mcgreagor is standing up over Lynn. Lynn looks to escape but Mcgreagor dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2# Mcgreagor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lynn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcgreagor 's guard! Nice work there by Lynn! Lynn prevents Mcgreagor from getting back to his feet. Mcgreagor wants to improve his position but instead Lynn has moved into half guard.
Mcgreagor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynn is working away from the top position though. Lynn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# Lynn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lynn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lynn is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. 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 Karl Lynn 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##CL# Lynn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Mcgreagor tightens his grip and picks Lynn up, before dumping him to the ground. Lynn manages to land in guard. Lynn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Mcgreagor wants to improve his position but Lynn is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcgreagor is trying to stand up here but Lynn is controlling him well. Mcgreagor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lynn scores with a couple of nice shots. Nice strikes from Lynn there. #T1# Mcgreagor controlling the position well. #SUB# Lynn is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgreagor is defending well.
Mcgreagor wants to control but Lynn is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcgreagor manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Mcgreagor looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgreagor , not yet. Lynn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Mcgreagor trying to keep a closed guard but Lynn is proving a slippery customer.
Lynn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mcgreagor working a defensive guard but Lynn passes into half guard.
Lynn controlling the action here. Mcgreagor wants to control but Lynn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB# Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Mcgreagor clinches. #TD2# Mcgreagor pulls guard successfully.
#T4# Mcgreagor pulls Lynn in close to prevent any damage. Mcgreagor is trying to control the position but Lynn postures up. Mcgreagor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karl Lynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lynn wants to control from the top but Mcgreagor keeps moving. #SUB2# Mcgreagor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynn is aware though and is defending well. Mcgreagor is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mcgreagor trying to control the position.
Mcgreagor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Lynn 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. This is the final round! #R3# Mcgreagor swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Lynn counter with a right hand. John Mcgreagor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Lynn drives through and clinches with Mcgreagor against the cage.
#TD# Lynn pulls guard. Mcgreagor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mcgreagor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lynn 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lynn keeping moving, preventing Mcgreagor from controlling successfully. Lynn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1# Mcgreagor won't allow Lynn to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mcgreagor clobbers Lynn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2# Mcgreagor dives in and scores a takedown into Lynn's guard. Mcgreagor trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynn holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Mcgreagor wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving. Mcgreagor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lynn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Mcgreagor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL# Lynn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Lynn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgreagor walks away with a smile on his face. Lynn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Mcgreagor rushes Lynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lynn fails to pull guard.
Lynn is trying to pull guard but Mcgreagor has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Mcgreagor pulls Lynn into guard.
Lynn throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Mcgreagor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lynn has picked Mcgreagor up and slammed him! Mcgreagor can't keep hold of the triangle and Lynn manages to pass to side control! Mcgreagor is trying to get back to half guard. Mcgreagor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Mcgreagor taking a bit of punishment here - Lynn scoring with strikes. Mcgreagor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lynn connects with a decent elbow. Mcgreagor is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgreagor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Lynn controls the position.
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 Karl Lynn. Well Lynn 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Lynn!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|