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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Burgess gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Burgess manages to retain guard.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Burgess is rocked!
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Burgess is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Burgess's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcgreggor fails to land the takedown.
Mcgreggor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMitchell.
Mcgreggor darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Mcgreggor into the cage.
Mitchell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcgreggor manages to circle out of the way.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgreggor counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgreggor fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Mitchell dives in and scores a takedown into Mcgreggor's guard.#ES2#
Mcgreggor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mitchell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mcgreggor stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Mitchell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcgreggor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mitchell is in Mcgreggor's guard.#ES2#
Mcgreggor wriggles free and stands up.
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgreggor swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Mitchell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcgreggor sprawls well initially but Mitchell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcgreggor is looking to escape.
Mitchell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mitchell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mitchell passes into side control, despite Mcgreggor's attempt to control the position.
Mcgreggor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitchell off and has taken his back!#T2#
Mitchell staying busy and making it hard for Mcgreggor to control.
Mcgreggor is hanging on to Mitchell's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgreggor cracks Mitchell with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Mitchell from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Mitchell is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcgreggor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcgreggor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the head.
Mcgreggor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Mitchell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcgreggor sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcgreggor is looking to improve his position.
Mcgreggor gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mcgreggor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitchell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitchell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Mitchell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcgreggor, up you get!
A punch lands to the side of Mitchell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcgreggor misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mitchell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Mitchell decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgreggor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Mcgreggor stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgreggor is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Mitchell clinches up against the cage.
Mitchell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgreggor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Mitchell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mcgreggor manages to get back to half guard.
Mitchell working Mcgreggor over with strikes. #T1#
Mitchell blocks the strikes from Mcgreggor.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Mcgreggor's hands, connecting with Mcgreggor's forehead.
Mcgreggor pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Mcgreggor wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Mitchell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mitchell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Mitchell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mitchell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgreggor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the body
and Mcgreggor counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell.
Mcgreggor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgreggor somewhat.
Mcgreggor is breathing heavily.
Mitchell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgreggor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3##CL2#
Mcgreggor pushes Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ronnie Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Mcgreggor avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Mcgreggor shows good takedown defense.
Mcgreggor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mitchell.#T4#
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgreggor sprawls well. Mcgreggor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgreggor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcgreggor dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Mcgreggor's head and hops out.
Mitchell throws a big counter combination but Mcgreggor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Mcgreggor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgreggor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor Mcgreggor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcgreggor circles away.
Mcgreggor unleashes a big counter combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mcgreggor misses with a leg kick.
Mitchell is looking for a counter combo.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcgreggor's waist but Mcgreggor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Mcgreggor with a series of wild strikes but Mcgreggor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgreggor throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##TD#
Mitchell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcgreggor bucks up and tries to throw Mitchell off but instead Mitchell has got his back!
Mcgreggor wants to escape the position.
Mitchell has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mcgreggor's body.
#T2#
Mcgreggor trying to control the hands but Mitchell breaks the grip.
Mcgreggor grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgreggor is trying to get back to his feet but Mitchell has full control of the position and if anything, Mcgreggor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mcgreggor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mcgreggor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell prevents Mcgreggor from getting the reversal.
Mcgreggor wants to control but Mitchell is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Mitchell has control of Mcgreggor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcgreggor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mitchell with the ground and pound from mount.
Connor Mcgreggor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Mitchell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcgreggor is on top in guard.
Mcgreggor wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. #T4##ES#
Mitchell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcgreggor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Mitchell pulls Mcgreggor into guard.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Mcgreggor from controlling successfully.
Mitchell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcgreggor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcgreggor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet but Mcgreggor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgreggor 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Connor Mcgreggor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Two wants to clinch
and Mcgreggor counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Mcgreggor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Two wants to control but Mcgreggor postures up.#SUB#
Mcgreggor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Two, who protects the arm well.
Mcgreggor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Two down.
Mcgreggor staying calm.#T1#
Mcgreggor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Two for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgreggor throws an elbow but Two slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mcgreggor controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Mcgreggor stands up.
Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Two has a takedown stuffed.
Mcgreggor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Two is defended easily by Mcgreggor.
Connor Mcgreggor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anroid Two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgreggor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Two wants to clinch but Mcgreggor slips to the side
and Mcgreggor counters with a left and a right that stings Two.
Two closes the distance but Mcgreggor moves to the side
and Mcgreggor counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Two is rocked!#T3#
Two gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Connor Mcgreggor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Matthews being controlled here, momentarily.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Matthews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matthews quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying for a kimura here. Matthews looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nurmagomedov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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