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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Patton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Patton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baller misses with a few strikes there.
A solid body kick from Baller. #TD#
Patton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Baller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Patton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baller walks away with a smile on his face. Patton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Baller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patton, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Patton pulls guard successfully.
Baller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Patton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baller on the ground.
It looks like Baller 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.#T1#
Patton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patton wants to get back to his feet but Baller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baller pushing down on Patton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #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.#SUB2#
Baller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patton defends it well.
Well, if Baller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Baller is trying to work for a kimura but Patton is defending well.
Patton has hold of Baller's hands but Baller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Baller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Baller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baller trying to mount his opponent but Patton defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Patton trying to control from the bottom.
Baller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU2#
Baller is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Baller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Patton shoots in looking for a takedown but Baller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Baller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Baller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baller advances to half guard.
Baller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baller is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Baller wants to free his trapped foot but Patton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baller moves nicely into side control.
Baller slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Baller is trying to get an arm triangle but Patton is defending well.
Big Baller has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baller landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baller is chipping away with strikes.
Patton being controlled for a moment.
Baller cracks Patton with a big elbow.
Baller advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Baller controlling the position easily from mount.
Baller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baller content just to control the position here.
Baller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Baller lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Patton is rocked!#SUB2#
Baller is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Patton is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Patton flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Baller anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Patton and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Baller slips an arm under Patton chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Baller has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Baller is squeezing on Patton like an anaconda would it's prey. Patton fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Baller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1#
James dives in and grabs Baller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baller pushes down on James's head and hops out.#TD2#
Baller feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Baller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James working a defensive guard here.
Baller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baller stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Baller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baller trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Baller is looking to stand up but James won't let him.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baller stuffs the takedown.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orval James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Baller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Baller is now in James's guard.#T2#
Baller trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baller's guard.
Baller trying to control the position.
Baller pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baller looking for a sweep. Not yet Baller, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baller wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James is looking to clinch.
Baller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baller feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down. #TD2#
Baller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Baller getting side control.
James controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is refusing to be controlled, as Baller sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Baller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
James gets caught napping as Baller dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Baller from controlling successfully.
Baller wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Baller passes James's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Baller seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
James tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
James is trying to stand back up but Baller is controlling him
James throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
James taking some punishment here, with Baller in his half guard.
James is looking for a sweep. Baller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James missing with punches from the bottom.
James is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Baller shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
James trying to control the position.
Baller tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Baller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but James manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baller has James in his guard.#REVR#
Baller tries to strike from the bottom.
Big Baller has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
James won't allow Baller to get back to his feet.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baller's guard.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baller connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baller is breathing heavily.
Baller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
It looks like Baller is going to stand back up.
James punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Baller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Baller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
Baller trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Baller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Baller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baller wants to control but James is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Baller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
James throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
Baller goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, James has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baller but great work by James.
Baller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James taking a breather here.
Baller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Baller will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Baller tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James controls the position from side control.
James lands a few punches from side control.
James controlling from side mount.
James prevents Baller from escaping the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baller tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
Baller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
James controlling from side mount.
Big Baller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Baller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Orval James.
Well Baller 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Baller!
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