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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans throws a series of punches but Givens avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Evans instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Evans jumps guard and drags Givens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans has control of Givens's left arm, preventing Givens from doing any damage. #SU#
Givens gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Evans.#CL2#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Evans pulls guard effortlessly.
Evans is pulling down on Givens's head to control his posture. #T1#
Evans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
Givens wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Evans holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Givens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evans's guard.#SUB2#
Evans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Givens defends well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Givens is controlling him.
Evans is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Givens trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Givens trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Givens but Givens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans dives in and grabs Givens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Givens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Evans successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Givens stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Givens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Evans's legs.
Evans gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Givens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Givens from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylar Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Givens.
Givens throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Givens as he avoids it easily.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans dives in and grabs Givens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patrick Givens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylar Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans. #T1#
Evans throws a series of punches but Givens avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans shoots in but Givens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Givens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Evans just manages to avoid it.
Givens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Givens circles away.
Givens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Givens misses with a looping right.#T2#
Givens throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans tries to counter with a clinch but Givens shakes him off and moves away.
Sylar Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Givens scores with a hook.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Givens is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Givens.
Givens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Evans is defending well.#TD2#
Evans gets control of Givens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Evans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans has his hands on Givens's head, controlling the position. #ES2#
Evans has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Givens has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Evans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Givens is looking to stand back up but Evans counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Givens. #REVR##SU2#
Evans decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Givens tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Givens is trying to drag Evans to the mat but Evans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Givens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
#T4#
Evans has Givens pressed against the cage.
Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Evans stops Givens from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sylar Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patrick Givens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Givens's guard.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Givens's guard.
Givens is looking to get back to full guard here but Evans has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Givens takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Evans decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Evans landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Givens pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Evans passes Givens's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Givens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evans in particular looking to stall.
Patrick Givens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sylar Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Givens wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Evans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More stalling from Evans.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sylar Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylar Evans!
In defeat, Patrick Givens stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will only come back stronger'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Evans tries for a takedown but Givens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Givens.#CL2#
Evans clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Givens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sylar Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Evans clinches. #TD2#
Evans jumps guard.
Evans controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Givens's guard. #REVB#
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Evans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Evans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Givens has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Evans but great work by Givens.#SUB#
Givens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Givens prevents Evans from escaping the position.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Givens keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Evans keeping his opponent close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Givens.
Givens is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Givens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Givens is controlling him.
Givens pushes down on Evans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Givens is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Evans manages to get to full guard.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Givens is looking to pass into half guard but Evans pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Evans is in guard.#REVB#
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Evans distracts Givens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Givens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him.
Evans stays in close to Givens's body and controls the position.
Evans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Evans looking for a guillotine from mount but Givens is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylar Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Evans rushes Givens and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Givens thows a leg kick but Evans checks it #TD2#
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans is controlling the pace.
Givens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givens taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans is controlling the pace.
#T1##SU2#
Evans stands up and beckons Givens to join him on the feet.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
letting Givens counter with a right hand.
Givens throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Evans.
Givens is looking to get back to his feet here but Evans is keeping cool and he's managed to take Givens's back.#SUB2#
Evans patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Evans throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Givens!
Givens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB2#
Evans is cranking Givens's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Givens! He's tightened the choke and Givens is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sylar Evans!
Patrick Givens was interviewed post fight and said 'I will only come back stronger'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hope throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Givens has been cut.
Hope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Givens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Givens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hope dodges the punch combination from Givens.
Hope lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hope swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Givens dodges the punch combination from Hope.
Hope fails to land with a series of punches.
Givens dives in for a single leg takedown but Hope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hope lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Givens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hope. #T1#
Givens misses with a combination
and Givens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Givens is rocked!
Hope connects with a nice cross there... Givens is looking wobbly and Hope recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Givens to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Hope jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Hope!
Patrick Givens was interviewed post fight and said 'I will only come back stronger'.
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