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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1137 Round 4
Date: Mar 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright throws a jab when Jake was well out of range.
Jake tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Jake moves into the clinch.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jake.
Jake digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Jake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Good body shot from Jake.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Jake moves into the clinch.
Jake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Jake on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jake scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
Jake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
A right hand to the body from Jake.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jake. #T1#
Jake presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Jake presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Jake lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Jake lands with a short shot to the head.
Jake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jake lands with a light punch inside.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Jake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Nice body punch from Jake.
Jake gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jake. #KD2#
Jake drops Wright onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wright is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right handed body shot lands from Jake.
Jake pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jake cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Jake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jake lands a shot to the body.
Jake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jake throws a big uppercut that drops Wright! More strikes from Jake and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wright lies dazed against the cage as Jake celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jake! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1137 Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Wright drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Dann blocks nicely.
Wright is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Wright might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wright is nestled in close to Dann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wright working Dann over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dann won't allow Wright to pass to mount.
Wright content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Wright is looking to advance position but Dann won't allow it.
Wright controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dann quickly recovers to half guard.
Wright slows the pace down in half guard.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Wright works his way into full mount! #SU2#
Wright stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wright misses with a body shot
letting Dann counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dann's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Wright pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dann avoids it.#TD2#
Wright pulls guard.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Wright pulls Dann in close to his closed guard and prevents Dann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Wright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wright misses with a double jab
and Dann counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dann.
Dann throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
And Wright tries to counter it with a takedown but Dann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Erick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Wright pulls Dann into guard.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wright is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Wright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dann is proving hard to escape from.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wright passes Dann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright moves nicely into side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dann is being controlled here.
Wright wants to stand but Dann is controlling his arm.#SU2#
Wright decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dann to his feet.
Wright misses with a hook
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dann.#TD2#
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Wright is working Dann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wright. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wright is pushing down on Dann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dann is fighting to maintain full guard but Wright has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wright sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Wright wants to work for an arm triangle but Dann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wright slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Wright 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Dann.#TD2#
Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dann sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Wright is going to stand back up.
Erick Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann trying to control from the bottom.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Wright trying to pass the guard but Dann defending well.
Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wright is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Dann defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dann to the ground. Wright is now in Dann's guard.
Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.
Wright wants to stand but Dann has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright tries for a takedown but Dann circles away easily
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erick Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright misses with a body shot
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
Charlie Dann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Wright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wright lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Charlie Dann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erick Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Dann's face as Wright controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Erick Wright wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1137 Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roberts lands an elbow just above Wright 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Erick Wright has been cut.#BC#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Roberts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wright to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roberts is looking to stand back up but Wright counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roberts . #REVR#
Wright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Wright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.#SUB2#
Wright is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though. #T2#
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU2#
Wright stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Wright avoids the head kick by Roberts .
Wright scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roberts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##TD2#
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts 's guard.
Wright stays in close to Roberts 's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wright is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Wright stands up and waves to Roberts to follow him.
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Roberts .
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Wright tries to counter with a clinch but Roberts shakes him off and moves away.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Roberts connects with a leg kick.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erick Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roberts misses with an elbow strike.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roberts up against the cage.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roberts .
Roberts lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1##TD2#
Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roberts 's guard.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright stands up over Roberts , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts 's guard.
Wright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Wright decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jake Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Wright misses with a hook
and Roberts counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts 's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side. #TD2#
Wright drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright pushing down on Roberts 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Wright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wright working Roberts over with strikes.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Wright stands up out of the half guard.
Wright shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jake Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Wright.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4##CL2#
Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Wright leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erick Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Erick Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roberts misses with a double jab.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jake Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Roberts gets caught napping as Wright dives in and scores a takedown. Roberts manages to retain guard.
Wright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Wright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright pushes down on Roberts 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wright connects with a nice short shot to Roberts 's temple. #T1#
Wright is taking a breather. Roberts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Wright escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
#CL2#
Wright clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Wright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright has a closed guard, preventing Roberts from standing up.
Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roberts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Wright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wright.
Erick Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jake Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Erick Wright wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1137 Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright tries for a takedown but Compton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Compton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Compton misses #CL#
and Wright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wright leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Compton to keep the fight standing.
Compton working hard to break the clinch.
Wright is working for takedown but Compton is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Wright tightens his grip and picks Compton up, before dumping him to the ground. Compton manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
Wright 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.
Wright passes Compton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Wright trying to control the pace.
Wright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Compton for as long as he can get away with.
Wright is keen to just control but Compton is a slippery customer.
Compton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Compton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wright has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wright controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright lands a nice shot to the head.
Wright lands a big shot there that rocks Compton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wright lands a couple of good shots and Compton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Wright is looking for the choke from the back position but Compton is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Wright has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Wright looking to break Compton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Compton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wright will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Compton trying to get back to his feet but Wright is in full control for now.
Wright is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Compton trying to control the hands but Wright breaks the grip. #SUB#
Compton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Wright go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Compton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Compton is trying to stand back up.
Wright really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Compton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Wright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Wright instigates a clinch.
Compton is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Wright stalling.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Erick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Compton throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Compton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright tries to counter by clinching up but Compton breaks away and moves out of range.
Compton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton lands a high kick!
Compton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Compton counters with a big head kick but Wright shrugs it off. #T1#
Compton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Compton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Compton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Compton enables Wright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Compton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Compton being controlled here, momentarily.
Compton wants to sweep but no luck.
Compton is breathing heavily.#SU#
Wright gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##CL#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Compton tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position. #BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Wright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Compton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erick Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Wright in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Compton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erick Wright! |
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