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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cosmas closes the distance and clinches.
Cosmas is trying to maintain a safe position but Holland gets an underhook and turns Cosmas into the cage.
Cosmas goes for a takedown attempt but Holland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cosmas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cosmas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Cosmas closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Cosmas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holland was covering up waiting for the punch and Cosmas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cosmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosmas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holland wants to stand but Cosmas is controlling the position. #T1#
Cosmas postures up.
Cosmas stopping the sweep attempt from Holland.
Holland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holland is pulling down on Cosmas's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosmas, at least for the moment.
Holland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosmas is one step ahead there.
Cosmas is looking to work some ground and pound but Holland has wrist control.
Holland wants to stand but Cosmas is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Cosmas.
Cosmas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cosmas somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cosmas fails with the takedown#TD#
and Holland counters with a takedown into side control.
Scott Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anuoluwapo Cosmas.
Cosmas sneaks back into half guard.
Cosmas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holland wants to control but Cosmas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cosmas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holland scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Holland is thwarting Cosmas's attempts to control the position.
Holland prevents Cosmas from improving his position.
Holland working the head and body with strikes.
Cosmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holland distracts Cosmas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cosmas managing to control the position. #T4#
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.
Holland cracks Cosmas with a solid left hand.
Cosmas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cosmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Holland lands a couple of digs.
Cosmas looks winded!
Holland trying to control but Cosmas is working from the bottom.
Cosmas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosmas advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anuoluwapo Cosmas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Holland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cosmas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cosmas tries to clinch but Holland moves away #TD#
and Holland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cosmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cosmas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland wants to control from the top but Cosmas keeps moving.
Cosmas wants to control the position but Holland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Cosmas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cosmas is looking to control Holland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosmas avoid being mounted?
Cosmas gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cosmas working for submissions but it's allowed Holland to get to half guard.
Cosmas is breathing heavily.
Cosmas is not content to let Holland control the position.
Cosmas wants to control but Holland is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cosmas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holland's back!
Holland is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cosmas looking for the RNC.
Holland is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Holland wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Holland is trying to shake Cosmas off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Cosmas won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#T3#
Holland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cosmas as he avoids it easily.
Cosmas tries to clinch but Holland is having none of it.
Holland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cosmas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holland somewhat.
Holland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cosmas tries to avoid it but Holland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cosmas to the ground. Cosmas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Holland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosmas wants to clinch but Holland slips to the side#TD#
and Holland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cosmas!
Cosmas tries to improve position but can't.
Cosmas is not content to let Holland control the position.
Cosmas is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cosmas is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cosmas is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Holland dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cosmas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holland to the mat! Holland manages to get full guard.
Cosmas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosmas wanted to stand there but Holland had control of the position.
Cosmas wants to control from the top but Holland keeps moving.
Cosmas wants to pass the guard but Holland is keeping the position.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Cosmas from controlling successfully.
Holland wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cosmas manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cosmas is standing up over Holland. Holland looks to escape but Cosmas dives into side control.
Holland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cosmas on the ground.#T1#
Cosmas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holland keeps working.
Holland is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Cosmas stands up and beckons Holland to his feet.
Cosmas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holland dives in for a single leg takedown but Cosmas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cosmas throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Cosmas rushes Holland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holland tries to pull guard but Cosmas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cosmas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Holland breaks the clinch.
Holland blocks a head kick by Cosmas.
#T2#
Cosmas misses with a takedown attempt - Holland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Cosmas looking to score a takedown here. Holland is defending well but Cosmas drives through and ends up in Holland's guard.
Holland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cosmas is looking to work some ground and pound but Holland has wrist control.
Holland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosmas.
Cosmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosmas prevents Holland from getting back to his feet.
Holland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosmas is one step ahead there.
Holland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosmas's guard. #REVR##T3#
Holland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holland slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cosmas.
Anuoluwapo Cosmas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holland stops Cosmas from getting back to his feet.
Cosmas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cosmas tries to get to full guard but Holland has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Holland stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cosmas to get to his feet. #TD#
Cosmas gets caught napping as Holland dives in and scores a takedown. Cosmas manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Cosmas has an active guard here but Holland has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosmas is looking for a sweep. Holland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anuoluwapo Cosmas.
I think Cosmas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anuoluwapo Cosmas!
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