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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Eaton has a takedown stuffed.
Liamson fails with a takedown attempt.
Eaton shoots in and drives through. Liamson sprawls well.
Liamson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eaton defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Liamson darts in and clinches Eaton up against the cage.
Liamson tries to break the clinch but Eaton is controlling the position. #BC#
Eaton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
Liamson moves into range and clinches up with Eaton.
Liamson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eaton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liamson wants a takedown but no success here.
Liamson jumps guard but Eaton stands there with Liamson around his waist. Liamson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eaton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liamson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eaton blocks a head kick by Liamson.
Liamson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eaton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2##CL2#
Liamson forces Eaton back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Liamson successfully pulls guard.
Eaton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Liamson is proving hard to escape from.
Liamson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Eaton won't allow Liamson to sweep him here.
Liamson keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Eaton being controlled here momentarily.
Liamson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eaton is now in half guard.
Liamson is trying to stand up here but Eaton is controlling him well.
Eaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eaton lands strikes from half guard.
Eaton is thwarting Liamson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liamson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Liamson moves into range and clinches up with Eaton.
Liamson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eaton.
Eaton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liamson is trying to drag Eaton to the mat but Eaton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liamson tries to break free but Eaton pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Liamson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Eaton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liamson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eaton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Liamson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Liamson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eaton.
Eaton wants to take a breather but Liamson is having none of it.
Liamson controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liamson punching from the bottom.
Liamson trying to hold on to Eaton's head to control him but Eaton postures up.
#T1#
Eaton is trying to control the action in half guard but Liamson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Liamson is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eaton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liamson defends it nicely.
Liamson tries to counter with a clinch but Eaton shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Liamson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Eaton is trying to trip Liamson. He has hold of a leg but Liamson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eaton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Liamson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eaton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Liamson.
Eaton trying to control the action but Liamson is working from the bottom.
Eaton tries to stand but Liamson is controlling his head.
Liamson gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Eaton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Liamson kicks off Eaton and gets to his feet.
Eaton walks into a stiff left hand from Liamson.
Shirley Eaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eaton looks for a takedown but Liamson sprawls well.
Liamson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Liamson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liamson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Eaton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eaton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eaton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liamson dives in for a single leg takedown but Eaton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Liamson drives through and clinches with Eaton against the cage.
Eaton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liamson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liamson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eaton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liamson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Liamson drags the fight down to the ground.
Eaton with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Liamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Liamson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liamson fails with a takedown attempt.
Liamson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liamson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Liamson has closed the distance and engaged Eaton in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton has Liamson pressed against the cage, preventing Liamson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eaton wants to take the fight to the mat but Liamson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Liamson tries to pull guard but Eaton won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Liamson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Eaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liamson tries to break free but Eaton pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Eaton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Liamson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Liamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Liamson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eaton, up you get! #T2#
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.
Eaton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liamson pinned against the cage. Liamson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Eaton gets tackled into the cage by Liamson. Liamson maintains the clinch.
Eaton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liamson has Eaton pushed against the cage.#BC#
Eaton breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Liamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eaton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liamson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liamson wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Liamson has Eaton up against the cage in a clinch.
Liamson tries to land knees in the clinch but Eaton avoids the damage to the body.
Liamson prevents Eaton from breaking the clinch.
Steven Liamson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eaton can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liamson slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Liamson pulls guard.
Liamson wants to improve his position but instead Eaton has moved into half guard.
#ES2#
Liamson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Eaton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Eaton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liamson lands a body punch.
Eaton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liamson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eaton shoots in and drives through. Liamson sprawls well.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Eaton got wobbled bad by a big combination! Liamson presses forward with punches and knees until Eaton stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Eaton closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Liamson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
Battle can't break the clinch.
Battle tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Battle jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Battle around his waist. Battle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Battle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Battle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet. Battle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Battle is proving a slippery customer.
#ES2#
Murphy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Murphy is trying to trip Battle. He has hold of a leg but Battle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murphy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Let's hope that Murphy 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.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Battle.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Battle's guard.
Battle is looking to stand back up but Murphy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Battle. #REVR#
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Murphy stalling.
Battle is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Battle avoid being mounted?
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy controlling the pace.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is taking a breather. Battle 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.
Battle wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Battle quickly recovers to half guard.
Battle is trying to get back to full guard.
Battle is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
Battle wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has passed into side control.
Battle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
Murphy stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Battle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Battle!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
Battle is trying to improve his position.
Murphy tries to advance position but instead Battle slips a leg back in to half guard.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murphy tries to pass to full mount but Battle defends it.
Murphy not doing much here.
#T3#
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Battle is working away. #SUB#
Battle actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Battle. Battle gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Murphy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Battle is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Battle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Murphy 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Battle tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Battle is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Battle is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.#TD2#
Murphy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battle regains guard immediately.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murphy won't allow Battle to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Battle has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Battle blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Battle dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.#ES2#
Murphy has his feet on Battle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murphy showed some decent athleticism there.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Connor Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Battle defending well though.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Battle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy not doing much here.
Battle tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Battle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!#SUB#
Battle is persistently looking for the submission but Murphy is defending it well.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Battle not allowing Murphy to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Murphy!
Connor Murphy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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