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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Beasley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. HP defends it nicely.#CL2#
HP moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Beasley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. HP can't fight it off and eventually Beasley manages to take the fight to the floor. HP looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
HP uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Beasley dives in and scores a takedown into HP's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beasley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Beasley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##ES2#
HP scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Beasley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
HP throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
HP looking for a sweep. Not yet HP, not yet.
Beasley postures up.
Beasley wanted to stand there but HP had control of the position. #SUB2#
Beasley got a little sloppy there for a moment and HP has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beasley has managed to get both his arms back between HP's legs - danger averted.
HP is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Beasley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from HP.
Beasley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from HP.
Beasley tries to get to full guard but HP has control of the leg.
HP looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
HP is looking to advance position but Beasley won't allow it.
HP is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
HP throwing shots but Beasley is blocking nicely.
Beasley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of HP's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take HP's back!
HP rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
HP is trying to control but Beasley manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Beasley lands a heavy elbow.
HP is bucking up trying to escape but Beasley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
HP in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
HP tries to lock up and control but Beasley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
HP is squirming around, avoiding Beasley's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Beasley has control of HP's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and HP regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Beasley stands up from mount. Strange move.
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 Mario Beasley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Beasley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
HP wants to control but Beasley is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HP controlling the position for now.
Beasley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
HP has his hands clasped together around Beasley's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HP tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Beasley manages to move to mount!
#T1#
HP tries to hold on but Beasley pushes him away. #SUB#
Beasley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beasley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
HP is wriggling around trying to escape.
HP is just holding on here. Beasley manages to take his back.
HP takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T2#
HP tries to escape but Beasley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Beasley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
HP defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Beasley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. HP is defending well though. Beasley let's go of the attempt for now.
HP is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Beasley is not going to allow HP to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Beasley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Beasley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, HP has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Beasley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. HP defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Beasley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of 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.
HP trying to control but not successfully.
HP trying to get back to his feet but Beasley is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HP rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Beasley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. HP defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
HP wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Beasley dominated that second round.
That's time! Beasley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Beasley closes the distance and pushes HP back into the cage.
HP just leaning against Beasley, taking a breather.
Beasley is trying to pull guard but HP has him pressed against the cage.
Beasley goes for a takedown in the clinch but HP prevents it.
HP tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beasley tries to pull guard but HP forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beasley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. HP is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
HP is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beasley is defending well.
HP looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HP looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beasley is trying to pull guard but HP turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beasley tries to score a body lock takedown but HP shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
HP tries to land knees in the clinch but Beasley avoids the damage to the body.
HP stalling.
#T1#
HP wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beasley has him pressed against the cage.
HP is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now HP has his back to the cage.
HP is looking to break free of the clinch but Beasley has double underhooks.
Beasley fails to pull guard.
HP has Beasley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beasley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beasley is trying to pull guard but HP turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Beasley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, HP regains guard.
#ES2#
HP has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beasley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Beasley tries to keep at a distance but HP has taken the fight into the clinch.
HP misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2##TD#
Beasley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
HP kicks Beasley off and gets 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!
HP shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beasley as he jumps to the side.
Beasley drops down looking for a counter takedown but HP sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Beasley. No joy for HP on that attempt.
Beasley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
HP moves into range and clinches up with Beasley.
Beasley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beasley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by HP after a bit of a struggle.
HP is trying to push Beasley away but Beasley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
HP drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beasley pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
HP closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Beasley tries to score a body lock takedown but HP shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
HP just leaning against Beasley, taking a breather. #TD2#
HP gets control of Beasley's arms and successfully pulls guard. HP will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
HP manages to escape and get back to his feet.
HP shoots in for a double leg but Beasley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beasley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
HP misses with a left hand #TD#
and Beasley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
HP trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB#
Beasley wants to finish this one by submission but HP is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beasley. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beasley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. HP looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Beasley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but HP manages to avoid the submission attempt.
HP is trying to get back to his feet.
Matt HP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Beasley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Beasley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by HP, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt HP comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beasley 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mario Beasley!
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