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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Stevens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larson's half guard.
Stevens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Larson won't allow it. #SUB#
Larson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larson is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larson is trying to stand up here but Stevens is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stevens connects with a nice short shot to Larson's temple.
Larson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stevens is trying to control. Larson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!#T1#
Larson not allowing Stevens to control his hands.
Larson controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.
Stevens trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Larson is hanging on to Stevens's back as he tries to escape.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Stevens is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stevens rolls, trying to escape but Larson keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Larson is not going to allow Stevens to sit and survive in this position.
Stevens is in bad spot here.
Stevens keeps trying to improve his position.
Larson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stevens. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Larson has the hooks in. Stevens is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Larson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larson missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Larson misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Larson is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
Larson doesn't have the hooks in and Stevens manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Stevens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stevens has Larson in his guard.#REVR#
Stevens looks winded!
Larson chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Stevens looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Larson has picked Stevens up and slammed him! Stevens can't keep hold of the triangle and Larson manages to pass to side control!
Stevens wants to control but Larson postures up.
Stevens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Larson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larson is looking to counter punch.
Stevens scores with a head kick.
Larson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Stevens scores with a shot to the body.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt.
Larson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Stevens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Larson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stevens is on him like a limpet, forcing Larson back against the cage.#T1#
Larson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevens is defending well for now.#TD2#
Stevens manages to pull guard.
Stevens wants to stand but Larson is controlling the position.
Larson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jeffery Larson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larson throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Larson has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Larson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Larson 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.#T2#
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
Larson is looking to stand up but Stevens isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Larson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stevens has picked Larson up and slammed him! Larson can't keep hold of the triangle and Stevens manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larson looks to move to half guard but instead Stevens has passed into mount! Damn!
Larson tries to buck Stevens off but he can't manage it.
Larson can't escape the position.
#T3#
Stevens controlling from mount.
Stevens scoring with strikes but Larson is staying in there.
BOOM! Stevens connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stevens looking to control but Larson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Stevens looking to secure an arm triangle but Larson defends it well.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Larson can't escape the position.
#T4#
Stevens controlling from the full mount.
Stevens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Larson?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens trying to control but Larson is having none of it.
Larson is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Stevens. #TD2#
Stevens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Larson is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
Stevens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Stevens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Larson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Larson connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Larson lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Larson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevens, up you get! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stevens.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevens off and has taken his back!
Stevens trying to control the hands but Larson won't let him. #SUB#
Larson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens trying to control the position but Larson manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Stevens manages to reverse the position and now he's in Larson's guard. Nice work there by Stevens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Larson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Larson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Larson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stevens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4##BC2#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Larson kicks Stevens off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Stevens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Larson to the mat! Larson manages to get full guard.
Larson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevens controls the pace.
Stevens trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Larson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Larson!
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