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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Casagrande shoots for a takedown but Dumpen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casagrande fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Dumpen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Casagrande rushes Dumpen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dumpen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Casagrande is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dumpen to keep the fight standing.
Sara Dumpen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Casagrande.
Dumpen stops a takedown attempt from Casagrande.
Dumpen lands with a left to the head.
Casagrande tries to break free but Dumpen pushes him back against the cage.
Casagrande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casagrande tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dumpen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards.
Dumpen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards.
Casagrande tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Casagrande tries to circle away but Dumpen has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Dumpen effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Casagrande is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Casagrande wants to stall.
Casagrande is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dumpen has denied him.
Dumpen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards.
Casagrande is looking to break free of the clinch but Dumpen has double underhooks.
Dumpen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Casagrandes head.
Casagrande tries to break free but Dumpen pushes him back against the cage.
Casagrande has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dumpen after a bit of a struggle.
Dumpen lands an uppercut.
Casagrande looks winded!#T2#
Casagrande jumps guard but Dumpen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Dumpen.
A short left from Dumpen.
Casagrande takes a shot to the head.
Dumpen lands an uppercut.
Dumpen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Dumpen.
Dumpen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Casagrandes head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumpen gets through Casagrande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dumpen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Casagrande blocks an uppercut.
Dumpen taking a breather.#T3#
Dumpen working aggressively here.
Dumpen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards.
Dumpen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Dumpen.
Dumpen has a couple of punches blocked by Casagrande.
Casagrande changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dumpen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dumpen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dumpen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Casagrande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sara Dumpen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dumpen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dumpen looks to land a right hand but Casagrande moved out of range.
Casagrande raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dumpen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Casagrande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dumpen.
Dumpen throws an overhand right that lands on Casagrande's shoulder, as Casagrande tries to avoid the shot.
Dumpen misses with a lunging right hand
and Casagrande counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Casagrande rushes Dumpen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dumpen avoids the elbow strike from Casagrande, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dumpen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards.
Dumpen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dumpen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dumpen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dumpen avoiding damage as Casagrande throws knees to the body.
Dumpen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Casagrande is trying to pull guard but Dumpen has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dumpen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dumpen scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sara Dumpen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Casagrande ducks right into an uppercut from Dumpen. #CL2#
Casagrande pushes Dumpen up against the cage in a clinch.
Sara Dumpen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dumpen lands with a left to the head.
Casagrande tries to work over Dumpen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Casagrande manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Casagrande rushes Dumpen and presses him up against the cage.
Dumpen lands a left hand.
Dumpen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casagrande can't get the takedown.
Dumpen has Casagrande pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casagrande is looking to break free of the clinch but Dumpen has double underhooks.
Casagrande tries to circle away but Dumpen has him pinned against the cage.
Dumpen lands a body punch.
Casagrande is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Casagrande has had enough of the clinch but Dumpen keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Casagrande throws an elbow but it misses.
Casagrande tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dumpen smiles and moves away.
Dumpen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Casagrande's hands.
Casagrande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Dumpen forces Casagrande back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Dumpen.
Dumpen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Casagrande tries for a takedown but Dumpen manages to get underhooks.
Sara Dumpen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Casagrande.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dumpen. #T2#
Dumpen stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dumpen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dumpen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dumpen slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Dumpen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dumpen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Dumpen.
Dumpen lands a nice uppercut.
Casagrande is trying to drag Dumpen to the mat but Dumpen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dumpen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards. #T3#
A short uppercut from Dumpen.
Dumpen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dumpen.
Dumpen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dumpen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casagrande can do to turn this around?
Dumpen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Dumpen.
A shot in the inside from Dumpen.
Dumpen lands with a short shot to the head.
Dumpen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dumpen gets through Casagrande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dumpen taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dumpen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Dumpen lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumpen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Casagrande has had enough of the clinch but Dumpen keeps him there for the moment.
Dumpen gets through Casagrande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dumpen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Casagrande up against the cage.
Dumpen lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Dumpen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dumpen is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dumpen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sara Dumpen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Dumpen misses with a straight right.
Dumpen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Casagrande dives in and grabs Dumpen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dumpen pushes down on Casagrande's head and hops out.
Dumpen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Casagrande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dumpen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Casagrande bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Casagrande is staying tight to Dumpen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Casagrande 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Casagrande throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Casagrande controls the position from side control.
Casagrande sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dumpen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Casagrande shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Casagrande on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dumpen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casagrande.
Casagrande with the counter takedown but Dumpen avoids it easily.
Jerome Casagrande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casagrande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dumpen.
Dumpen clobbers Casagrande with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Casagrande shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dumpen as he avoids it easily.
Sara Dumpen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Casagrande.
Casagrande ducks right into an uppercut from Dumpen.
Dumpen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Casagrande takes one on the button.#CL#
Dumpen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dumpen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dumpen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Casagrande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dumpen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dumpen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Dumpen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dumpen.
Casagrande drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dumpen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dumpen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dumpen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Casagrande is trying to break free.
Dumpen lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Dumpen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dumpen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Casagrandes head.
Dumpen lands a hook that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards. #T4#
Dumpen prevents Casagrande from breaking the clinch.
Dumpen scores with a shot to the side of Casagrande's head.
Dumpen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards.
A short right from Dumpen on the inside.
Dumpen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dumpen has Casagrande pressed against the cage, preventing Casagrande from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Dumpen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumpen scores with a shot to the side of Casagrande's head.
Dumpen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Casagrande is trying to maintain a safe position but Dumpen gets an underhook and turns Casagrande into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dumpen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dumpen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casagrande backwards.
Casagrande has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dumpen after a bit of a struggle.
Jerome Casagrande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sara Dumpen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dumpen pushes Casagrande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sara Dumpen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dumpen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sara Dumpen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Noguera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noguera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Marco Noguera has been cut.
Noguera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.#KD2#
Williams sends Noguera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Williams is motioning to the referee to let Noguera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Williams sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Noguera's defenses. It connects perfectly with Noguera's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Williams!
A relieved looking Tyrone Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Danaher throws a leg kick which misses Montebianco's front leg but catches the back leg as Montebianco tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Montebianco forces Danaher back against the cage and clinches.
Montebianco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Montebianco tries to pull guard but Danaher won't allow it.
Montebianco working hard to break the clinch.
Montebianco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Danaher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montebianco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danaher.
Montebianco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montebianco tries to pull guard but Danaher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John Danaher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Montebianco.#BC#
Danaher manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Montebianco gets a clinch.
Danaher trying to stall but Montebianco improves his position.
Danaher tries to circle away but Montebianco has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Montebianco goes for a takedown attempt but Danaher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Danaher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montebianco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Danaher as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Montebianco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Danaher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Montebianco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Danaher pushes Montebianco off looking to stand but Montebianco dives back in and keeps control.
#SU2#
Montebianco decides to return to a standing position.
Danaher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Montebianco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Montebianco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Danaher was covering up waiting for the punch and Montebianco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Montebianco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SU2#
Montebianco gets to his feet. Danaher looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Danaher scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Montebianco gets a clinch.
Danaher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Danaher manages to break the clinch.
Danaher misses with a right hand
and Montebianco counters with a stiff right hand.
Danaher misses with a wild combination.
Montebianco throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Danaher - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Danaher lands a head kick. Montebianco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Montebianco blocks a head kick by Danaher.
#TD2#
Montebianco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Montebianco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danaher defending well though.
Danaher is looking to escape.
Danaher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montebianco on the ground.
Montebianco wants to pass the guard but Danaher is defending well.
Montebianco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4##TD2#
Montebianco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Montebianco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Montebianco prevents Danaher from standing back up.
Montebianco slows the pace down in half guard.
Danaher tries to kick Montebianco off but Montebianco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorenzo Montebianco will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Montebianco darts in and clinches Danaher up against the cage.
Montebianco has Danaher pressed against the cage.
Danaher tries to break the clinch but Montebianco is controlling the position.
Danaher is trying to break free.
Danaher working hard to break the clinch.
Danaher tries to circle away but Montebianco has him pinned against the cage.
Montebianco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danaher's efforts to push away.
Danaher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher misses with a punch on the inside.
Danaher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montebianco is trying to force a seperation but Danaher has the dominant position.
Danaher has Montebianco pressed against the cage, preventing Montebianco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Montebianco blocks an elbow strike from Danaher.
Danaher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Danaher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Danaher lands but Montebianco takes it in his stride.
Danaher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montebianco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Montebianco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Montebianco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Danaher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montebianco.
Montebianco controlling the action here.
Danaher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Montebianco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Danaher! #T3#
Montebianco works his way to his opponent's back.
Montebianco slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Montebianco lands a shot to the head.
Montebianco throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Lorenzo Montebianco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danaher trying to get back to his feet but Montebianco is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Montebianco is persistently looking for the submission but Danaher is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Montebianco is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Danaher is defending well though. Montebianco let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Good control from Montebianco.
Danaher is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Montebianco has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Danaher has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montebianco just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Montebianco 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#
Danaher slaps away a takedown attempt from Montebianco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danaher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montebianco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danaher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Danaher wants it to stay on the feet.
John Danaher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danaher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danaher throws a sloppy head kick and Montebianco moves out of range easily.
Danaher lands a leg kick that knocks Montebianco off balance momentarily.
Montebianco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Danaher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Montebianco.
Danaher misses the shot to the body.
Danaher is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montebianco's head.
Montebianco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danaher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montebianco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Danaher lands a high kick!
Danaher leaves Montebianco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Montebianco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Danaher can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Montebianco rushes Danaher and presses him up against the cage.
Montebianco wants to take the fight to the mat but Danaher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Montebianco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danaher is trying to break free.
Montebianco is trying to force a seperation but Danaher has the dominant position.#BC#
Danaher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danaher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montebianco's head.
Danaher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montebianco was well out of range. Poor timing from Danaher.
A swing and a miss from Montebianco.
John Danaher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danaher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danaher misses with a hook. Montebianco ducked under it nicely.
Danaher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montebianco's sensitive parts. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Danaher. Montebianco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danaher misses with a low kick.
Danaher doesn't manage to clinch there - Montebianco circles away.
Danaher stuffs the takedown.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses.
And Montebianco tries to counter it with a takedown but Danaher pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Montebianco pushes Danaher up against the cage in a clinch.
Montebianco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montebianco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Danaher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Danaher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montebianco tries to pull guard but Danaher holds him up against the cage and eventually Montebianco drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Danaher breaks from the clinch.
Danaher lands with a kick to the temple. Montebianco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
The fighters circling - Danaher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danaher looks to land a body kick but Montebianco moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Danaher as he connects with a hook.
Danaher tries to clinch up.
Danaher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danaher throws a nice head kick!
Danaher lands with a kick to the temple. Montebianco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danaher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Danaher throws a lazy right hand but Montebianco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danaher lands a head kick!
Danaher misses the jab.
Danaher misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Montebianco misses.#TD2#
Montebianco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Montebianco is working for a kimura but Danaher is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Danaher tries to kick Montebianco off but Montebianco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Montebianco slows the pace down in half guard.
John Danaher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danaher tries to kick Montebianco off but Montebianco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lorenzo Montebianco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montebianco is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Danaher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Montebianco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Montebianco! |
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Event:
KOP
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Baratelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Towle in his tracks. #CL#
Towle gets a clinch. #BC#
Towle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baratelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Baratelli tries to bum rush Towle with a series of wild strikes but Towle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Towle dives in for a single leg takedown but Baratelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baratelli wants to counter the offense by Towle and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Towle has hold of one of Baratelli's legs. Baratelli is fighting the takedown attempt but Towle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Towle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Towle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baratelli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baratelli has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Baratelli forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Towle wants to stand back up but Baratelli manages to pass into side control.
Towle is trying to improve his position.
Towle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Towle throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Towle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baratelli is working away from the top position though.
Towle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Towle is trying to control the position but Baratelli postures up. #SU2#
Baratelli stands up and waves to Towle to follow him.
Baratelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Towle is looking to clinch.
Towle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baratelli wants to counter with a clinch but Towle pushes him away.
Baratelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Towle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Towle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baratelli working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Towle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baratelli walks away with a smile on his face. Towle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Towle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baratelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratelli wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masen Towle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baratelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Towle but Towle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baratelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baratelli throws a head kick that misses.
Towle just misses with a punch to the body.
Baratelli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Towle defends it well.
Towle throws a nice looking combination but Baratelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Baratelli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Baratelli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Towle was covering up waiting for the punch and Baratelli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Towle is wriggling around but Baratelli manages to pass to half guard.
Towle is breathing heavily.#T4##REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Baratelli stands up and beckons Towle to join him on the feet.
Baratelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Baratelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Towle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Towle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baratelli on his heels. He'll look to pass Baratelli's guard now, I'm sure.
Towle with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Towle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baratelli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Towle has Baratelli in his guard.#REVB#
Baratelli slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Baratelli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Towle throws a combination that misses
and Baratelli counters with a series of strikes. Towle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baratelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baratelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Towle pinned against the cage. Towle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baratelli tries to clinch up.
Towle fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Towle drives through and clinches with Baratelli against the cage.
Towle tries to pull guard but Baratelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Towle drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Towle tries to pull guard but Baratelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Towle drops back down to his feet.
Towle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Towle wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masen Towle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Towle tries to pull guard but Baratelli won't allow it.
Towle tries for a takedown but Baratelli manages to get underhooks.
Towle stops a takedown attempt from Baratelli.
Baratelli has Towle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Towle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Baratelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Towle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Towle stalling against the cage.
Towle prevents Baratelli from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Towle is trying to trip Baratelli. He has hold of a leg but Baratelli is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Towle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baratelli wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Baratelli darts in looking for a takedown but Towle gets double underhooks and turns Baratelli into the cage.
Baratelli misses with a takedown attempt - Towle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Towle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baratelli tries to score a body lock takedown but Towle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Towle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Towle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Towle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baratelli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baratelli trying to control but Towle is working from the bottom. #T3#
Towle is trying to keep Baratelli in close.
Towle wants to stand up but Baratelli is controlling him.
Baratelli wants to control from the top but Towle keeps moving.
Towle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Towle looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Towle shoots in but no luck this time.
Baratelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Towle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baratelli somewhat.
Towle tries to clinch up but Baratelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Towle fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Baratelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baratelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baratelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Towle prevents it.
Towle has Baratelli pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Masen Towle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Towle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Towle clinches with his opponent.
Towle stalls.
Baratelli stalling the fight.
#TD#
Towle drags the fight down to the ground.
Towle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baratelli's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Towle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baratelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Towle, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Towle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baratelli stacks Towle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baratelli!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Baratelli trying to control the position but Towle is working away.
Towle wants to control but Baratelli postures up.
Towle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baratelli is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Baratelli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Baratelli wants to control the pace but Towle is squirming around nicely.
Towle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Towle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Baratelli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Towle looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Towle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Towle is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Towle trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Towle trying to control the position but Baratelli manages to sink in the hooks.
Towle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Baratelli.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Towle covering up well under a series of strikes from Baratelli.
A lull in the action here.
Baratelli is not going to allow Towle to sit and survive in this position.
Towle is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratelli is trying to stick to Towle's back but Towle is turning into Baratelli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baratelli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Towle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Baratelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baratelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Baratelli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Gardner throws the kick towards the body but Noguera avoids it.
Noguera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Gardner clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Gardner jumps guard.
Gardner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noguera is working Gardner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noguera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Noguera drops back looking for a leg! Gardner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardner manages to kick Noguera off! Noguera jumps back into Gardner's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Noguera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Gardner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardner controlling Noguera's posture. #SUB#
Noguera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gardner has Noguera pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noguera throws a big elbow that misses.
Noguera trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noguera misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Gardner counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Gardner manages to pull guard.
Gardner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Noguera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Gardner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noguera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noguera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Gardner pushes Noguera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Noguera tries to clinch but Gardner is having none of it. #TD#
Gardner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Noguera's guard.#SUB2#
Noguera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardner postures up and lands a big shot to Noguera's brow.
Noguera looks winded!#T4#
Gardner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardner chips away with some ground and pound.
Gardner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardner scoring with some ground and pound.
Gardner stays in close to Noguera's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rulon Gardner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gardner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gardner duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Marco Noguera has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gardner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noguera - the referee stops the clock and Gardner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noguera. Gardner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Gardner moves into range and clinches up with Noguera.#TD#
Gardner wants the takedown. Noguera is fighting it off but Gardner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noguera's guard against the cage.
Gardner works over Noguera with some ground and pound from guard.
Gardner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rulon Gardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Noguera working for a triangle but Gardner defends it easily.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noguera can do to turn this around?
Gardner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Noguera is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Noguera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gardner has picked Noguera up and slammed him! Noguera can't keep hold of the triangle and Gardner manages to pass to side control!
Gardner advances to mount.
Gardner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gardner looking to finish Noguera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Noguera!
Gardner raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Noguera is rocked!
Gardner postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Noguera badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gardner around the waist but Gardner pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gardner is the winner by TKO! Gardner jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rulon Gardner!
Rulon Gardner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Blaird scores with a head kick.
Montebianco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaird circles away.#CL2#
Blaird has Montebianco up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Blaird.
Blaird displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montebianco up against the cage.#BC2#
Blaird manages to break the clinch.
Montebianco tries to bum rush Blaird with a series of wild strikes but Blaird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaird fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Blaird has closed the distance and engaged Montebianco in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montebianco avoids it.
Blaird tries to land knees in the clinch but Montebianco avoids the damage to the body.
Blaird landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Blaird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Montebianco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaird as he avoids it easily.
Blaird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montebianco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Montebianco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montebianco. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blaird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blaird lands a nice knee to the body.
Montebianco is breathing heavily.
Blaird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montebianco is trying to force a seperation but Blaird has the dominant position.
Blaird scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaird unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blaird drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montebianco pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2##CL2#
Blaird drives through and clinches with Montebianco against the cage.
#TD2#
Blaird wants the takedown. Montebianco is fighting it off but Blaird persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montebianco's guard against the cage.
Montebianco has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blaird is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Blaird breaks from the clinch.
Montebianco shoots in for a double leg but Blaird sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blaird wants to counter the offense by Montebianco and move into the clinch position.
Blaird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montebianco circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaird.
Blaird lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Blaird clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Blaird breaks the clinch.
Montebianco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Montebianco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montebianco wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Montebianco misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Blaird counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blaird - that landed with a thud.
Blaird stalls. #BC2#
Blaird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaird!
#CL2#
Blaird gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montebianco is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Blaird wants the takedown. Montebianco is fighting it off but Blaird persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montebianco's guard against the cage.
Blaird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blaird stops Montebianco from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Montebianco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blaird passes Montebianco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Blaird is trying for a kimura here. Montebianco looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Blaird wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Blaird!
A relieved looking Albert Blaird thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1125 Round 2
Date: Dec 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Baratelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eclaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baratelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eclaro avoids it.
Eclaro pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Baratelli decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Baratelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eclaro defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro is pushing down on Baratelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baratelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Eclaro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eclaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baratelli's head.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Baratelli defends it. #T1#
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Baratelli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro is working for a kimura but Baratelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Eclaro is pressing down on Baratelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baratelli is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baratelli trying to control here.
Baratelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eclaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Baratelli defends it.
Eclaro moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Eclaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Eclaro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Baratelli looks calm but he's in trouble here. Eclaro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Baratelli is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Eclaro lets go of the hold and Baratelli can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Eclaro! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1125 Round 1
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Baratelli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baratelli lands in his opponent's guard.
Baratelli is standing up over Venom . Venom looks to escape but Baratelli dives into side control.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Venom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baratelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Venom keeps trying to improve his position.
Baratelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratelli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Baratelli.
Venom tries to bench press Baratelli off him but Baratelli keeps the position.
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. #T1##SU#
Baratelli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Baratelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Baratelli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Venom quickly recovers to half guard.
Venom is trying to control but Baratelli manages to pass to mount!
Baratelli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baratelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Venom tries to control the position but Baratelli now has his back.
#T2#
Baratelli keeps control of the position as Venom tries to break free.
Baratelli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Venom looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Baratelli looking for the choke but no joy.
Venom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baratelli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom is really stuck here.
#T3#
Baratelli keeps control of the position easily here as Venom tries to buck him off.
Baratelli not allowing Venom to control his hands.
Baratelli controlling well, preventing Venom from escaping the position.
Baratelli scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Venom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Baratelli looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Baratelli biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Baratelli tightening his grip on Venom , looking for the choke. #SUB#
Baratelli is looking for the choke from the back position but Venom is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Baratelli looking for the RNC.
Baratelli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Baratelli working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Baratelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Baratelli feints and as Venom raises his hands in defense, Baratelli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baratelli passes Venom 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baratelli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Venom wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Venom is trying to control but Baratelli manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Venom tries to lock up and control but Baratelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baratelli punishing his opponent with strikes.
Christian Baratelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baratelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baratelli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baratelli landing shots from mount.
Venom wants to hold on but Baratelli pushes him away.
Baratelli landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baratelli cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baratelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Venom is working to get back to half guard.
Baratelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baratelli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Venom for as long as he can get away with.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Venom is in a horrible position here. Baratelli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Venom is trying desperately to improve position.
Baratelli controlling from mount. #SUB#
Venom tries to improve his position but Baratelli has taken his back! Baratelli has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Venom tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Baratelli pushes Venom away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Baratelli! |
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