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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGruff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGruff is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGruff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGruff is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hammer jumps into guard, dragging McGruff to the mat.
McGruff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer pulls McGruff in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
McGruff tries to stand but Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
Hammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammer 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#
McGruff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
Hammer controlling the action here.
Hammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a kimura here.
McGruff is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer controlling the pace.
McGruff tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Hammer slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SU2#
Hammer decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
McGruff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but McGruff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGruff.#CL2#
Hammer gets a clinch.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but McGruff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scoot McGruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Hammer.#TD2#
Hammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGruff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
McGruff content to stall in guard here.
McGruff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Hammer is controlling McGruff's posture.
McGruff trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer tries for a takedown but McGruff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGruff sprawls well. McGruff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Scoot McGruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Hammer.
McGruff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGruff swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
McGruff attempts a counter takedown but Hammer avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Hammer trying to control the action but McGruff is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McGruff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGruff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
McGruff prevents Hammer from improving position.
Hammer throws a strike aimed at the side of McGruff's head but McGruff avoids it well.
McGruff struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammer working the ground and pound but McGruff is defending the strikes.
Hammer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hammer trying to control the position but McGruff is working away.
McGruff tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer throws an elbow but McGruff slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGruff is not content to let Hammer control the position.
McGruff wants to control but Hammer postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Hammer darts in looking for a takedown but McGruff gets double underhooks and turns Hammer into the cage.
McGruff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGruff fails to land the takedown.
No luck for McGruff with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGruff or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer, which made it look bad.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGruff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGruff dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on McGruff's head and hops out.#T4#
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but McGruff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Hammer tries to bum rush McGruff with a series of wild strikes but McGruff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGruff circles away.
McGruff seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGruff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGruff gets slowly back to his feet.
McGruff connects with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maverick Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGruff staying out of range there.
McGruff is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGruff swivels and escapes.
McGruff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but McGruff persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Scoot McGruff is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGruff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Maverick Hammer has been cut.
Hammer dives in and grabs McGruff's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGruff pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Scoot McGruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGruff shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by McGruff.#T1#
Hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hammer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by McGruff.
McGruff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
McGruff doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. McGruff tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGruff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGruff misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by McGruff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGruff.
McGruff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGruff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
McGruff misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Hammer moves into range and clinches up with McGruff.#BC#
McGruff manages to break the clinch.
McGruff throws a push kick but Hammer slaps the foot to one side. #T3##CL2#
Hammer forces McGruff back against the cage and clinches.
McGruff missing with knees to the body.
McGruff is trying to pull guard but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hammer successfully pulls guard.
McGruff wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
McGruff looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hammer forces his way into half guard.
McGruff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer. #T4#
Hammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGruff's head.
Hammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGruff is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but McGruff defending well.
Scoot McGruff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maverick Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maverick Hammer.
I've got Hammer 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Hammer! |
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