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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lobrutto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lobrutto is controlling him.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gray wants to sweep here but Lobrutto controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobrutto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobrutto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Lobrutto looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobrutto is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyler Lobrutto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gray drives through with a takedown into Lobrutto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.
Gray cracks Lobrutto with a solid left hand.
Gray 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.
Lobrutto trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray preventing the sweep. #T2#
Lobrutto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lobrutto working a defensive guard here.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lobrutto is proving hard to escape from.
Gray is working Lobrutto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lobrutto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Gray wants to stand and escape but instead Lobrutto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobrutto is one step ahead there.
Lobrutto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lobrutto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lobrutto stopping the sweep attempt from Gray.
Gray looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lobrutto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Lobrutto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lobrutto is trying to control. Gray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lobrutto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gray's half guard.
Gray wants to improve his position but Lobrutto is controlling well.
Gray desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray is pressing down on Lobrutto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Lobrutto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Lobrutto pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobrutto blocks a body shot from Gray.
Lobrutto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Lobrutto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Lobrutto drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray lands a couple of digs.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lobrutto's head.#SUB2#
Lobrutto looking for a guillotine here but Gray defends easily.
#T1#
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gray landing some decent shots from guard.
Gray lands a couple of elbows.
Gray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lobrutto trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Efren Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gray is in close to Lobrutto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gray wants to stand and escape but instead Lobrutto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lobrutto. #T2##SUB2#
Lobrutto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gray has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lobrutto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gray distracts Lobrutto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gray cracks Lobrutto with a solid left hand.
Gray working some strikes from top position.
Lobrutto is looking to stand back up but Gray counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lobrutto. #SUB#
Gray seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura here.
Lobrutto wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gray is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lobrutto to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gray working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lobrutto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gray's guard. #REVB#
Gray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lobrutto won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Lobrutto preventing the sweep.
Lobrutto throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray controlling the position.
Lobrutto trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efren Gray dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lobrutto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gray is pressing down on Lobrutto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gray seems keen to control Lobrutto's posture.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray trying to control the position.
Gray 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##T1#
Lobrutto is looking to escape.#SUB#
Gray seems to be looking for submissions.
Lobrutto wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
Lobrutto is looking to control Gray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lobrutto avoid being mounted?
Lobrutto looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Gray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lobrutto tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.#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.#SUB#
Lobrutto is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray.
#SUB#
Gray is working for a kimura here but Lobrutto manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gray's guard.
Lobrutto won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Lobrutto throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Lobrutto wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Lobrutto wanted to stand there but Gray had control of the position.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lobrutto wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lobrutto shoots in and gets a takedown into Gray's guard.
Lobrutto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Gray pulls Lobrutto in close to prevent any damage.
Lobrutto throwing strikes from guard but Gray blocks nicely.
Lobrutto stands up out of Gray's guard for a moment - Gray manages to land a nice upkick.
Gray wants to improve his position but instead Lobrutto has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray is not content to let Lobrutto control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Lobrutto.
I think Lobrutto 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Lobrutto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Barra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barra showed some decent athleticism there.
Starling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barra trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Barra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Starling rushes Barra and presses him up against the cage.
Starling tries to pull guard but Barra holds him up against the cage and eventually Starling drops back down to his feet.
Barra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starling walks away with a smile on his face. Barra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Starling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Starling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barra's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Barra looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Starling has picked Barra up and slammed him! Barra can't keep hold of the triangle and Starling manages to pass to side control!
Starling trying to control the action but Barra is working from the bottom.
Starling just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starling working away.#SU2#
Starling decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barra to his feet.
Barra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starling. #T2#
Starling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Barra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas Barra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Starling.
Barra looks for a takedown but Starling sprawls well.
Barra fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Starling as Barra shoots in.#TD#
Barra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barra is breathing heavily.
Barra wants to control but Starling is keeping him busy.
Starling preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3##SUB2#
Starling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starling does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Starling wants to get back to full guard.
Barra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Starling desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starling moves in looking to clinch but Barra pushes him off.
Starling keeps the fight on the outside.#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.
Starling shoots in and drives through. Barra sprawls well.
Barra throws a sloppy head kick and Starling moves out of range easily. #TD#
Barra scores with a takedown into Starling's guard.
Starling keeping moving, preventing Barra from controlling successfully.
Starling is trying to control the position but Barra postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barra looking to pass the guard.
Barra postures up in Starling's guard and throws a big left but Starling blocks it.
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 Lucas Barra will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Barra lands a left and a right that send Starling crashing to the mat, dazed. Barra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Starling is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Starling has been cut.#TD#
Barra shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Starling is on queer street and Barra is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Lucas Barra!
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