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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Skipper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skipper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregor to keep the fight standing.
McGregor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skipper fails to pull guard.
Skipper is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mud Skipper.
Skipper is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
McGregor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Skipper is trying to improve his position.
McGregor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skipper is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skipper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McGregor off and has taken his back!
Skipper controls the action.#T1#
Skipper is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Skipper 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.#T2#
McGregor trying to get back to his feet but Skipper is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The adventures of Skipper the control monster continue. Boring.#T3##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Skipper.
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.
Mud Skipper dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD#
McGregor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skipper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skipper is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor wants to stand but Skipper is controlling his arm.
Skipper wants to control but McGregor postures up.
Skipper sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Skipper looking for submissions off his back.
McGregor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Skipper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Skipper is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McGregor is tapping! Great win for Skipper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mud Skipper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Fitzgerald.#CUT#It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzgerald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Jones is dominant here and he's now got Fitzgerald's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is looking to control Fitzgerald but Fitzgerald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T1#
Fitzgerald tries to break free.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fitzgerald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jones misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Jones looking for the RNC. #T2#
Fitzgerald tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fitzgerald wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
Fitzgerald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Even with his hooks in, Jones manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fitzgerald covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jones's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fitzgerald trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Fitzgerald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fitzgerald is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Fitzgerald is controlling his hands well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzgerald can't escape the position.
Jones is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Jones has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Fitzgerald is in real trouble here. Jones gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Fitzgerald is tapping out! Jones wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Jones! |
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