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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Shamrock shoots in and bounces Clarke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Shamrock trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Shamrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shamrock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Shamrock preventing the sweep.
Clarke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Shamrock stops Clarke from standing up.
Clarke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shamrock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shamrock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clarke is looking to stand up but Shamrock isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Shamrock stands up from Clarke's guard - Shamrock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clarke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Thad Clarke has been cut.#T2##TD2#
Shamrock scores with a takedown into Clarke's guard.
Clarke wants to stand and escape but Shamrock is having none of it.
Clarke keeping full guard, as Shamrock tries to pass.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shamrock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Shamrock drops back looking for a leg! Clarke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clarke manages to kick Shamrock off! Shamrock jumps back into Clarke's guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shamrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke really is a fat lump.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Shamrock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shamrock lands an elbow.
Shamrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Clarke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Shamrock throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clarke was covering up waiting for the punch and Shamrock finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shamrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shamrock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Shamrock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Larry Shamrock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock distracts Clarke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
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.#SU2#
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clarke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shamrock controlling the action here.
Shamrock prevents Clarke from standing back up.
Clarke is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shamrock. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3##SUB2#
Shamrock is working for a submission of some sort.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Shamrock seems content to control.
Clarke has hold of Shamrock's hands but Shamrock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shamrock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clarke is staying active underneath Shamrock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Shamrock drives through with a takedown into Clarke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clarke wants to stand up but Shamrock is controlling him.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Clarke is working an open guard so Shamrock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Clarke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Clarke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shamrock has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thad Clarke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Shamrock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clarke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clarke!
Shamrock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shamrock tries to control but Clarke wriggling away.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the head.
Shamrock tries to control but Clarke wriggling away.
Shamrock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clarke?
#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shamrock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Clarke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Clarke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shamrock postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Clarke bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shamrock and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Shamrock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blanchard.
Blanchard blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Blanchard tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blanchard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Blanchard tries to sprawl but Gunn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Blanchard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Gunn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
Blanchard controlling the position for now.#ES#
Blanchard pushes Gunn off and gets back to his feet.
Blanchard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunn. #TD2#
Blanchard gets caught napping as Gunn dives in and scores a takedown. Blanchard manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Blanchard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving. #T2#
Blanchard has control of Gunn's left arm, preventing Gunn from doing any damage. #SUB#
Blanchard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
Blanchard seems keen to control Gunn's posture.#SUB#
Blanchard is looking for a triangle but Gunn pushes his legs off easily.
Gunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Blanchard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gunn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blanchard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Gunn wants to stand but Blanchard has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Blanchard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blanchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blanchard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Blanchard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blanchard is breathing heavily.
Blanchard controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blanchard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blanchard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Blanchard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gunn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Blanchard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gunn on his heels. He'll look to pass Gunn's guard now, I'm sure.
Blanchard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terry Gunn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Blanchard swings widly with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a low kick, right behind Blanchard 's knee. #CL2#
Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blanchard is trying to break the clinch but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
Blanchard tries to pull guard but Gunn holds him up against the cage and eventually Blanchard drops back down to his feet.
Blanchard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blanchard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Blanchard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunn slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gunn tries to sprawl but Blanchard drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gunn kicks Blanchard off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Gunn moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Gunn pulls Blanchard into guard.
Blanchard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blanchard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Blanchard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blanchard content to stall in guard here.
Blanchard wants to get up but he can't break Gunn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Gunn pushes a forearm under Blanchard's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Blanchard is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Gunn!
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