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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
James shoots in and drives through. Groo sprawls well.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Groo tries to kick James off in order to stand up. James Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Groo is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Groo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Groo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Groo wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
James postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Groo sneaks back into half guard.
Groo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Groo tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.#SUB#
Groo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Groo is trying to control but can't.
#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.
James moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Groo pinned against the cage. Groo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Groo but Groo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Han Groo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy James.
James leaves Groo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
James forces Groo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Groo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Groo swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Groo shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Groo defends it well.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Groo sprawls well. Groo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James looks winded!
Groo throws a leg kick #CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James wants to stall.
#BC#
Groo manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
James rushes Groo and presses him up against the cage.
James has Groo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Groo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Groo smiles and moves away.
#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Groo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Groo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Groo stops a takedown attempt from James.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Groo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Groo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Groo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy James will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Groo instigates a clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Groo has double underhooks.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Groo.
#CUT#
It looks like Andy James has been cut.
James tries for a takedown but Groo manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Groo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Groo pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James gets underhooks to prevent Groo's takedown attempt.
Groo is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Groo lands a body punch in the clinch.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Groo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Groo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Groo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Groo moves out of range of the body kick.
Groo misses with an uppercut.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Groo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Groo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James is breathing heavily.#TD2#
James gets the takedown into side control.
James landing a few strikes.
Groo is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
James stands up. #T2##TD2#
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Groo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groo connects with a high kick.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Groo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Groo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Groo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Groo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
James is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Groo prevents James from improving his position.
Groo controlling the pace.
Groo is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Groo tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Groo closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Groo pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
James pushes Groo up against the cage in a clinch.
Groo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James tries to pull guard but Groo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Groo looking to stall.
Groo avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Groo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Groo on that attempt.
James throws a leg kick but Groo sees it coming and moves out of range.
James dives in and grabs Groo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Groo pushes down on James's head and hops out.#CL#
Groo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Groo decides to pull guard.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Groo's guard.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to take a break and control but Groo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Groo controlling the position well.
James prevents Groo from improving his position.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Groo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Groo actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Groo keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Groo tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Groo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Groo's guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Groo is keeping the position.#ES#
Groo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. James has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Groo looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Groo is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Groo drags the fight down to the ground.
James wants to pass the guard but Groo is keeping the position.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
James wants to control from the top but Groo keeps moving. #SUB2#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Groo controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James connects with a couple of short punches.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Groo.
Groo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Groo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Han Groo.
Well Groo 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Han Groo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Helsing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Browning is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helsing is defending well.
Browning is trying to maintain a safe position but Helsing gets an underhook and turns Browning into the cage.#TD2#
Helsing tightens his grip and picks Browning up, before dumping him to the ground. Browning manages to land in guard. #ES#
Browning manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Browning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Helsing closes the distance and clinches.
Browning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helsing walks away with a smile on his face. Browning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Browning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helsing doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Browning, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Browning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Browning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helsing misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Helsing drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Helsing tries to move to full mount but Browning actually manages to regain half guard. #T1#
Helsing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helsing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helsing looks to land a strike but Browning avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Helsing tries to stand but Browning is controlling from the bottom.
Browning looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helsing is one step ahead there.
Browning wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Helsing would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Helsing gets to his feet - Browning follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Helsing darts in and clinches Browning up against the cage.
Browning is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Browning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browning is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Helsing breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Helsing closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Browning's guard.
Helsing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helsing wants to pass the guard but Browning is keeping the position.#T3#
Browning has a closed guard, preventing Helsing from standing up.
Helsing wants to pass the guard but Browning is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helsing wanted to stand there but Browning had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Helsing moves into the clinch successfully.
Browning trying to stall but Helsing improves his position.
Helsing avoiding damage.
Browning throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Helsing jumps guard and drags Browning to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helsing has control of Browning's left arm, preventing Browning from doing any damage.
Helsing's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Helsing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Browning feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Helsing's calf.#CL2#
Helsing clinches.
Browning wants to take the fight to the mat but Helsing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Browning has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helsing after a bit of a struggle.
Browning goes for a takedown attempt but Helsing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Browning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Helsing drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Browning has his feet on Helsing's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Helsing has Browning up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helsing leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Browning is trying to pull guard but Helsing has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Helsing jumps guard and drags Browning to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Helsing pulls Browning in close to his closed guard and prevents Browning from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Helsing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Browning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Helsing controlling Browning's posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Helsing has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Browning 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 Helsing.#SU#
Browning stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Helsing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browning.#CL2#
Helsing darts in and clinches Browning up against the cage.
Helsing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Browning's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Helsing gets control of Browning's arms and successfully pulls guard. Helsing will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Helsing has momentary wrist control but Browning slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browning's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Browning wants to control from the top but Helsing keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Helsing looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Browning has picked Helsing up and slammed him! Helsing can't keep hold of the triangle and Browning manages to pass to side control!
Browning gets to mount! Helsing was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Browning avoids the attempt from Helsing to control.#SUB#
Browning with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helsing tries to control the position but Browning now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Willy Browning will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Browning scores with a shot to the body.
Browning dodges the punch combination from Helsing.
#TD2#
Helsing throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Browning tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Helsing is in Browning's guard.
Helsing looking to pass the guard.
Helsing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Helsing trying to control the position from guard on top but Browning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helsing controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Helsing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helsing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helsing wants to stand but Browning is controlling his posture from full guard.
Helsing sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Helsing drives through and clinches with Browning against the cage.
#BC2#
Helsing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Helsing shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helsing showed some decent athleticism there.
Helsing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Helsing is working for a kimura here but Browning manages to reverse the position and he's now in Helsing's guard.
Browning postures up in Helsing's guard and throws a big left but Helsing blocks it. #T3#
Helsing 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.
Helsing wants to get back to his feet but Browning passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Helsing looking for a kimura from the bottom but Browning passes into side control!
Helsing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helsing takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Browning scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Browning swings around for an armbar but Helsing sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Browning's guard.
Browning bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helsing's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helsing can do anything to dispel that myth.
Helsing wants to improve his position but instead Browning has moved into half guard.
Browning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helsing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Browning.
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 Willy Browning.
I think Browning 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Browning!
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