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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
McKracklin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKracklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrath looks for a takedown but McKracklin sprawls well.
McKracklin looks to land a right hand but McGrath moved out of range.
McKracklin misses with an uppercut. McGrath saw that one coming.
McKracklin throws a wild body kick that McGrath sees coming a mile off.
McKracklin slaps away a takedown attempt from McGrath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGrath tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKracklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKracklin tries to counter with a takedown but McGrath is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
McKracklin tries to keep at a distance but McGrath has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGrath - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McKracklin dodges an elbow strike from McGrath.
McGrath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
McKracklin scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
McGrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGrath shoots in and drives through. McKracklin sprawls well.
Macklin McKracklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eoin McGrath.
McGrath tries for a takedown but McKracklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGrath tries to clinch up but McKracklin circles away and keeps his distance.
McGrath shoots in looking for a takedown. McKracklin tries to sprawl out of it but McGrath keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKracklin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKracklin lands with a straight right. McGrath didn't see that one coming.#CL#
McKracklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKracklin.
McGrath is working for takedown but McKracklin is calmly controlling the position for now.
McKracklin prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2##BC2#
McGrath breaks from the clinch.
McGrath tries to clinch there but McKracklin circles away.
McGrath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKracklin can pounce on him.
#CL#
McKracklin takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
McKracklin pulls McGrath into guard.
McKracklin wants to hit a switch here but McGrath passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McKracklin there! #SUB2#
McGrath looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McKracklin wants to control but McGrath is having none of it.
McKracklin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McKracklin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGrath is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
McKracklin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrath on the ground.
McKracklin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McKracklin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McKracklin is trying to escape the mount.
McGrath thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McGrath thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McKracklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGrath wants to control the pace but McKracklin is squirming around nicely.
McGrath thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
McGrath goes for an armbar but McKracklin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McKracklin.
McKracklin wants to stand and escape but instead McGrath has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
McKracklin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McKracklin tries to get out of the position.
McKracklin is trying to control the position but McGrath postures up.
McKracklin is looking to stand up but McGrath isn't so interested in that idea.
McGrath throwing strikes from guard but McKracklin blocks nicely.
McGrath won't allow McKracklin to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macklin McKracklin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McKracklin tests McGrath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKracklin throws a head kick but McGrath moves out of range.
McKracklin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKracklin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGrath.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown but McKracklin shows good takedown defense. #CL#
McGrath tries to keep at a distance but McKracklin has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKracklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGrath gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGrath effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrath wants a takedown but no success here.
McKracklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGrath is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##BC2#
McGrath breaks from the clinch.
Macklin McKracklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKracklin keeps the fight on the outside.
McKracklin looks to land a body kick but McGrath moved away.
Jab by McKracklin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKracklin. McGrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGrath tries to clinch there but McKracklin circles away.
McKracklin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGrath tries to clinch but McKracklin moves out of range.
McGrath tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McKracklin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKracklin but McKracklin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macklin McKracklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eoin McGrath.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macklin McKracklin is winning the standup battle so far.
McGrath fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGrath is breathing heavily.
McKracklin throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
McKracklin moves into the clinch.#T2##TD#
McKracklin pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
McKracklin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGrath tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKracklin defends well and McGrath ends up having to push McKracklin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGrath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKracklin's waist but McKracklin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGrath off to one side.
McGrath with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKracklin counters with a stiff right hand.
McKracklin throws a series of strikes that have McGrath backpedaling.
McKracklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKracklin lands a nice looking body shot.
McKracklin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKracklin throws a sloppy head kick and McGrath moves out of range easily.
McGrath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGrath tries to clinch up but McKracklin circles away and keeps his distance.
McGrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKracklin moves away.
McKracklin lands a body shot.
#T3#
McGrath dodges the punch combination from McKracklin.
McKracklin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McKracklin cracks McGrath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
McKracklin moves into the clinch.
McKracklin is trying to force a seperation but McGrath has the dominant position.#BC2#
McGrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKracklin stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrath. McGrath gets slowly back to his feet.
McKracklin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKracklin lands with a nice combination. McGrath backs away looking to recover.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGrath.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKracklin sprawls well. McKracklin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrath gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKracklin throws a right hand that McGrath ducks under and follows up with a left that McGrath also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from McKracklin.
McKracklin misses the shot to the body.
McKracklin digs a good body shot into McGrath's ribs.
McGrath tries to clinch up but McKracklin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
McKracklin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
McGrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKracklin misses with a wild body shot.
McKracklin looks to score with a jab to the body but McGrath is just out of range.
McGrath lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macklin McKracklin dominated that second round.
That's time! McKracklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McGrath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKracklin as he avoids it easily.
McKracklin scores with a punch to the head.
McKracklin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGrath doesn't seem bothered though.
McKracklin lands with a kick to the ribs.
McKracklin lands with a good body shot.
McKracklin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKracklin.
McGrath tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKracklin defends well and McGrath ends up having to push McKracklin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKracklin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGrath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKracklin falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKracklin misses the shot to the body.
McKracklin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGrath back to the cage. McKracklin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McKracklin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McKracklin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
McGrath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKracklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrath tries to clinch there but McKracklin circles away.
McGrath shoots in but no luck this time.
Macklin McKracklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eoin McGrath.
McKracklin misses with a head kick.
McGrath is looking to clinch but McKracklin is avoiding it.
McGrath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macklin McKracklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKracklin throws a solid leg kick but McGrath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKracklin.
McKracklin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGrath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKracklin sprawls well. McKracklin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrath gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
McKracklin throws a one two combo.
McKracklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrath can do to turn this around?#CL#
McKracklin pushes McGrath up against the cage in a clinch.
McGrath effectively controlling the action here.
McGrath prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGrath leaning his opponent against the cage.
McKracklin prevents McGrath from breaking the clinch.#T3#
McKracklin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGrath to keep the fight standing.
McKracklin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGrath has him pressed against the cage.
McKracklin displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGrath up against the cage.#BC2#
McGrath breaks the clinch.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKracklin as he jumps to the side.
McGrath moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGrath looks for a takedown but McKracklin sprawls well.
McKracklin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGrath.
McKracklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKracklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKracklin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKracklin is looking to land body kicks.
McGrath tries to clinch there but McKracklin circles away.
#CL#
McKracklin clinches with his opponent.
McGrath prevents a takedown attempt there.
McKracklin wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKracklin is trying to break the clinch but McGrath has him pressed against the cage.
Eoin McGrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macklin McKracklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
McGrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macklin McKracklin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKracklin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macklin McKracklin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1#
McGrath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but English avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
English clinches.
McGrath being controlled against the cage.
McGrath tries to pull guard but English won't allow it.
English tries to break free but McGrath pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eoin McGrath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from English.
McGrath gets underhooks to prevent English's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
English jumps into guard, dragging McGrath to the mat.
McGrath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
McGrath trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for English on the ground.#SU#
English is working an open guard so McGrath takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
English keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGrath dives in for a single leg takedown but English sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
English has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like McGrath was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGrath or perhaps it was just good defense by English, which made it look bad. #TD2#
English shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
English stalling. #T2#
McGrath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from English.
McGrath is trying to maintain the position but English is very close to passing his half guard.
English is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
McGrath keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
English slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
English takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
English manages to pull guard.
McGrath is fighting to break English's control of his arms but English is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
English working for a triangle but McGrath defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
English is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGrath defends well.
English bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGrath's guard. #REVB#
English wants to pass the guard but McGrath is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
English has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGrath is proving hard to escape from.
McGrath looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius English 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##CL#
McGrath closes the distance and clinches.
McGrath is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
English breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
English has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGrath wants to clinch but English slips to the side#TD2#
and English counters with a takedown into side control.
English trying to control the position but McGrath is working away.
English controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English is looking to take a break and control but McGrath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McGrath taking a bit of punishment here - English scoring with strikes.
An elbow from English crashes against the mat.
English moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
English wants to control the pace but McGrath is squirming around nicely.
English 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.#SU2#
English gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2#
English swats away the attempt to clinch by McGrath.
English tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGrath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten English somewhat.
McGrath fails with an attempt to clinch.
English is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGrath is looking to clinch but English is avoiding it.
McGrath tries for a takedown but English sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eoin McGrath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
English fails with the takedown.
McGrath thinks about countering with a head kick.
McGrath changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. English tries to avoid it but McGrath manages to keep hold of a leg and drag English to the ground. English escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
English misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
English goes for a double leg but McGrath avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGrath continues to drive forward.
Eoin McGrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius English.
Horrible takedown attempt by English or perhaps it was just good defense by McGrath, which made it look bad. #T3#
English tries to land a leg kick but McGrath saw it coming and moves away.
McGrath dives in for a single leg takedown but English sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGrath dives in for a single leg takedown but English sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
English shoots in but no luck this time.
As English looks to move away, McGrath throws a big counter combo but English just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from McGrath as English shoots in.#CL#
McGrath clinches up against the cage.
English is trying to push McGrath away but McGrath has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGrath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
English tries to pull guard but McGrath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
McGrath breaks from the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - English has eaten all the pies!
McGrath doesn't manage to clinch there - English circles away.
McGrath tries to clinch up but English circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
English has a takedown stuffed.
English pulls out of a head kick attempt.
English shoots in but McGrath avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
McGrath rushes English and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGrath has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by English after a bit of a struggle.
McGrath is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
English tries to work over McGrath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
English tries to circle away but McGrath has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darius English will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
McGrath rushes English and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGrath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
English tries to score a body lock takedown but McGrath shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGrath jumps guard but English stands there with McGrath around his waist. McGrath gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
McGrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McGrath moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
McGrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McGrath has managed to clinch.
McGrath drops to a knee looking for a takedown but English gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGrath letting English take a breather here.#T1#
McGrath on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
McGrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
English throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGrath's waist but McGrath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing English off to one side.
English gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGrath.
English tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGrath defends well and English ends up having to push McGrath into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eoin McGrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius English.#CL2#
English closes the distance and clinches.
McGrath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables English to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
English has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McGrath regains guard immediately.
English takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
English trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
McGrath keeping moving, preventing English from controlling successfully.
English prevents McGrath from getting back to his feet.
McGrath trying to control the position.
English is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
English is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
English trying to control but McGrath is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGrath shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. English defends it nicely.
McGrath throws a lazy head kick
and English counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
English has McGrath up against the cage in a clinch.
English lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
English is trying to pull guard but McGrath turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Come on English - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
English is pressed up against the cage. McGrath has hold of a leg and is looking to drag English down to the mat. English avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
McGrath tries to close the distance and clinch but English swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
McGrath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with English, pushing him back against the cage.
English avoiding damage.
English is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGrath keeps the fight in the clinch, despite English's efforts to push away.
McGrath lands an elbow just above English 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
English lands a takedown into guard.
Eoin McGrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius English is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGrath will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
English is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darius English.
I've got English 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius English!
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