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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Hitman shoots in looking for a takedown but McStraws manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hitman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hitman shoots for a takedown but McStraws saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
McStraws shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitman trying to control here.
Hitman wants to get back to full guard.
McStraws performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStraws's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Hitman taking some punishment here, with McStraws in his half guard.
McStraws controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStraws passes the guard and advances to mount!
McStraws scoring with strikes but Hitman is staying in there. #T2#
Hitman tries to reverse the position but McStraws maintains control.
Hitman is squirming around, avoiding McStraws's attempts to control the action.
McStraws content just to control the position here.
Hitman taking shots to the head.
McStraws connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hitman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
McStraws looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
McStraws looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Hitman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McStraws.
Hitman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McStraws on the ground.#SUB2#
McStraws swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hitman is now in McStraws's guard. A big mistake from McStraws there, giving up the dominant position!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McStraws can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitman throws a strike but McStraws rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
McStraws showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from McStraws.
McStraws missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStraws is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStraws connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clutcher McStraws dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Hitman gets caught flat footed, as McStraws shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McStraws not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hitman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
McStraws stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McStraws misses with a head kick.
Hitman attempts a counter takedown but McStraws avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStraws blocks a head kick by Hitman.
Hitman takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
McStraws drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hitman is looking to get back to his feet here but McStraws is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hitman's back.#T1#
Hitman is really stuck here.
McStraws tries to keep control of the position but Hitman is staying busy.#SUB2#
Hitman fending off the submission attempt from McStraws.
Hitman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
McStraws tightening his grip on Hitman, looking for the choke.
McStraws is hanging on to Hitman's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
McStraws has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hitman tries to escape the position.
McStraws connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hitman to escape the position.
#T3#
McStraws lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McStraws scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hitman is looking for a way out.
Hitman trying to control the hands but McStraws breaks the grip.
Hitman tries to escape but McStraws has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McStraws landing with strikes.
McStraws is looking to control Hitman but Hitman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Hitman right now.
Hitman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
McStraws trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hitman doesn't escape.
McStraws lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Hitman showing good submission defense here.
McStraws is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitman is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clutcher McStraws 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hitman shoots in and drives through. McStraws sprawls well.
Hitman closes this distance looking for a takedown but McStraws circles away.#TD2#
McStraws scores with a takedown into Hitman's guard.
McStraws controlling from the top position.
McStraws with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
McStraws stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Hitman tries to sprawl but McStraws drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hitman is looking to get back to is feet but McStraws passes into side control.
#T1##SUB2#
McStraws looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
McStraws is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hitman taking a bit of punishment here - McStraws scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
McStraws is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
McStraws wants to control but Hitman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McStraws wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitman, who protects the arm well.
Hitman tries to improve position but can't.
Clutcher McStraws has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hitman is not content to let McStraws control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hitman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hitman's face as McStraws controls the position. #SU2#
McStraws stands up and beckons Hitman to his feet. #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.#TD2#
McStraws gets a double leg takedown into Hitman's guard.
McStraws postures up and lands a big shot to Hitman's brow. #SUB2#
McStraws drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McStraws jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McStraws pushes down on Hitman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
McStraws moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hitman.
Mark Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clutcher McStraws is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStraws just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clutcher McStraws comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McStraws has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clutcher McStraws!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Mays defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slugger.
Slugger shoots in for a takedown but Mays shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Mays tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slugger has a takedown stuffed.
Lamont Mays has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Slugger.
Slugger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Slugger gets a clinch.
Slugger has Mays pressed against the cage, preventing Mays from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slugger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mays pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger misses with a series of wild punches.
Slugger fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Slugger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mays tries to pull guard but Slugger holds him up against the cage and eventually Mays drops back down to his feet.
Mays throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slugger blocks it with crossed arms.
Slugger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Slugger pulls guard successfully.
Mays tries to stand but Slugger is controlling from the bottom.
Mays postures up.
Mays working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slugger's head.
Slugger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Mays stays in close to Slugger's body and controls the position.
Mays lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mays 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.
Mays not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Mays gets to his feet - Slugger follows without any prompting.
Slugger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mays as he avoids it easily.
Slugger throws a head kick that misses.
Mays looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Slugger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slugger misses with a takedown attempt - Mays sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slugger looks winded!#T3#
Slugger misses with the combination.
Mays thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Mays has managed to clinch.
Mays tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Mays manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Mays working for a triangle but Slugger defends it easily.
Mays trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mays looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slugger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Mays looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Mays is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mays has his foot on Slugger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slugger works his way back into a safe position though.
Slugger looking to sit in guard and control but Mays gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slugger is controlling Mays's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mays trying to control the position from guard on top but Slugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slugger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Mays dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slugger misses with a low kick as Mays jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Mays misses the target.
Mays is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slugger can do to turn this around?
Mays tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Slugger instigates a clinch.
Slugger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mays just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slugger looking to throw knees to the head but Mays is blocking nicely.
Slugger misses with an elbow over the top.
Slugger avoids a wild elbow strike from Mays.
Slugger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mays with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mays tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Slugger has eaten all the pies!
Slugger blocks an uppercut.
Mays throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mays throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slugger blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Slugger breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Slugger fails with the takedown.#TD#
Mays darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Slugger pushes Mays off and gets back to his feet.
Slugger darts in looking for a takedown but Mays gets double underhooks and turns Slugger into the cage.
Mays lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lamont Mays has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Slugger.#CL2#
Slugger clinches up against the cage.
Mays looking to throw knees to the head but Slugger is blocking nicely.
Mays misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Slugger goes for a takedown attempt but Mays pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slugger misses with a takedown attempt - Mays sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slugger is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mays leaves Slugger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Slugger moves into the clinch.
Mays prevents the takedown attempt.
Mays misses with a knee strike.
Slugger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mays with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Mays throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mays jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slugger walks away with a smile on his face. Mays gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slugger shoots in looking for a takedown but Mays manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slugger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slugger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Slugger drives through and clinches with Mays against the cage.
Slugger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mays with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mays looking to throw knees to the head but Slugger is blocking nicely.
Mays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Slugger pulls guard.
Slugger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mays lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mays is looking to stand up but Slugger won't let him. #T4#
Mays throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mays stays in close to Slugger's body and controls the position.
Mays has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slugger is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Slugger has his foot on Mays's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mays works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Slugger forces Mays back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mays drags the fight down to the ground.
Slugger throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spencer Slugger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mays's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mays is looking to land body kicks.
Spencer Slugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mays shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slugger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mays sprawls well. Mays wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slugger gets slowly back to his feet.
Mays throws a counter high kick but Slugger was just alert enough to avoid it.
Slugger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mays as he avoids it easily.
Slugger shoots in looking for a takedown but Mays manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slugger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lamont Mays has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Slugger.
Slugger shoots in for a double leg but Mays sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slugger enables Mays to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slugger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Slugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Mays stands up and waves to Slugger to follow him.
A head kick misses from Mays.
Slugger throws a counter combo.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slugger. #TD#
Mays drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mays lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Slugger down.
Mays working the head with strikes.
Mays landing strikes.
Slugger taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU#
Mays stands up and beckons Slugger to his feet.
Spencer Slugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mays scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mays in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Slugger is not content to let Mays control the position. #SU#
Mays stands up and beckons Slugger to his feet.
Slugger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mays.
Mays thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mays shoots in for a takedown but Slugger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Slugger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mays tries to avoid it but Slugger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mays to the ground. Mays escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mays is looking for a counter combo.
Slugger avoids the head kick by Mays.
Mays throws a jab when Slugger was well out of range.
Slugger darts in looking for a takedown but Mays gets double underhooks and turns Slugger into the cage. #TD#
Slugger gets caught napping as Mays dives in and scores a takedown. Slugger manages to retain guard.
Slugger is trying to keep Mays in close.
Mays controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mays wants to get up but he can't break Slugger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SU#
Slugger is working an open guard so Mays takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Slugger misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Mays feints and as Slugger raises his hands in defense, Mays changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mays lands a couple of digs.
Mays connects with a couple of short punches.
Mays working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Mays stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mays pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mays shoots in and drives through. Slugger sprawls well.
Slugger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mays to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Mays showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mays 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 Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Mays!
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