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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kilpatrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilpatrick prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunlap could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee calls for Kilpatrick to work.
#TD2#
Kilpatrick pulls guard successfully.
Dunlap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kilpatrick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunlap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunlap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilpatrick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunlap throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpatrick seems keen to control Dunlap's posture.
Dunlap lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlap wants to control from the top but Kilpatrick keeps moving.
Kilpatrick is pulling down on Dunlap's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Kilpatrick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunlap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunlap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Dunlap makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Kilpatrick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dunlap off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dunlap misses with a two punch combination.
Kilpatrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunlap looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range.
Kilpatrick tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dunlap enables Kilpatrick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dunlap manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kilpatrick landing some decent shots from guard.
Kilpatrick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dunlap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Kilpatrick looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Kilpatrick stands and steps away. Dunlap gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kirk Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick wants to clinch.
Dunlap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunlap wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Dunlap with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Kilpatrick misses with a takedown attempt - Dunlap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Kilpatrick gets a double leg takedown into Dunlap's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpatrick looks winded!#SUB#
Dunlap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpatrick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilpatrick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kilpatrick works over Dunlap with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Kilpatrick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunlap has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilpatrick has managed to get both his arms back between Dunlap's legs - danger averted.
Kilpatrick showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SU2#
Kilpatrick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dunlap misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilpatrick fails with a takedown attempt.
Desmond Dunlap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Kilpatrick.
Dunlap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Kilpatrick dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Kilpatrick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dunlap on his heels. He'll look to pass Dunlap's guard now, I'm sure.
Kilpatrick working some strikes from top position.
Kilpatrick is in close to Dunlap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunlap can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpatrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpatrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Kilpatrick wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunlap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kilpatrick seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlap is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kilpatrick is looking for a kimura but Dunlap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kilpatrick to get the leverage. #T1#
Kilpatrick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kilpatrick is looking to advance position but Dunlap won't allow it.
Kilpatrick slips a nice elbow through Dunlap's hands, connecting with Dunlap's forehead.
Kirk Kilpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunlap is not content to let Kilpatrick control the position.
Kilpatrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunlap wants to improve his position but Kilpatrick is controlling well.
#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.#SUB2#
Kilpatrick is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunlap manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dunlap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilpatrick is aware though and is defending well.
Dunlap looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kilpatrick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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. Kilpatrick connects with a nice short shot to Dunlap's temple.
Kilpatrick drops an elbow to the side of Dunlap's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kilpatrick in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Kilpatrick. #T3#
Kilpatrick is looking to advance position but Dunlap won't allow it.
Kilpatrick works his way into side control.
Kilpatrick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dunlap!
Kilpatrick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dunlap tries to reverse the position but Kilpatrick maintains control.
Kilpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dunlap is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Kilpatrick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dunlap bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunlap trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kilpatrick working for a triangle but Dunlap defends it easily.
Kilpatrick is pulling down on Dunlap's head. It's preventing any offense from Dunlap, at least for the moment.
Kilpatrick wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunlap throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Kilpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Dunlap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilpatrick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Dunlap tries to sprawl but Kilpatrick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dunlap is looking to improve his position.
Kilpatrick not doing much here.
Dunlap is trying to stand up here but Kilpatrick is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dunlap looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dunlap looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilpatrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1##SU2#
Kilpatrick stands up and beckons Dunlap to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Kilpatrick drives through with a takedown into Dunlap's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kilpatrick stays in close to Dunlap's body and controls the position.
Kilpatrick passes Dunlap's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kilpatrick in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kilpatrick seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SU2#
Kilpatrick stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dunlap to get to his feet.
Kilpatrick tries to score with a low kick but Dunlap moves his leg out of the way.
Kilpatrick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunlap circles away.#TD2#
Kilpatrick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dunlap is trying to get back to half guard.
Dunlap gets back to half guard.
Kilpatrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunlap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Dunlap wants to improve his position but Kilpatrick is controlling well.
Kilpatrick passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dunlap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kilpatrick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dunlap hang on?#T4#
Kilpatrick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kilpatrick prevents Dunlap from getting the reversal.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kilpatrick controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kilpatrick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dunlap is surviving well by controlling Kilpatrick's body position as best he can.
Kilpatrick controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Kilpatrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilpatrick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Kilpatrick!
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