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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSSD 18: Cartwright vs Gaming
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaming swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control.
Gaming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gaming is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gaming's face as Cartwright controls the position.
Gaming tries to buck Cartwright off but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gaming down.
Cartwright takes a little break here. Gaming wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gaming is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaming tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cartwright easily slips into full mount!
Gaming taking shots to the head.
Gaming is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Cartwright is working for a guillotine from mount but Gaming frees his head quite easily.
Gaming is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cartwright controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright wants to take his opponent's back but Gaming doesn't allow it.
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaming for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Gaming is in a horrible position here. Cartwright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT#It looks like Nats Gaming has been cut.
Cartwright landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Gaming is rocked!
Gaming can't escape the position.
Gaming is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright with the ground and pound from mount.
Gaming really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cartwright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cartwright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cartwright controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gaming defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cartwright. #T4#
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Cartwright manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gaming to take his back!
Gaming seems to have recovered his senses.
Can Gaming hold on?! Cartwright is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright has the hooks in. Gaming is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been informed that Gaming has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gaming trying to control the position but Cartwright manages to sink in the hooks.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cartwright is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gaming is trying to get back to his feet but Cartwright has full control of the position and if anything, Gaming has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gaming looks winded!#SUB#
Gaming is trying to defend against the choke here but Cartwright has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cartwright Tightens the hold and Gaming taps out furiously! Cartwright displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Catchy Cartwright!
Catchy Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Makarov tries to bum rush Mugiwara with a series of wild strikes but Mugiwara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mugiwara swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Makarov.
Mugiwara throws a body punch but Makarov moves out of range.
Mugiwara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Makarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugiwara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luffy Mugiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov tries to bum rush Mugiwara with a series of wild strikes but Mugiwara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mugiwara dives in and grabs Makarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makarov pushes down on Mugiwara's head and hops out.
Makarov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Makarov looks to throw the jab but Mugiwara is out of range.
Mugiwara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mugiwara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makarov.
Makarov misses with a looping left.
Makarov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mugiwara backs up against the cage.
Makarov misses with a right hand
and Mugiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mugiwara shoots in looking for a takedown but Makarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mugiwara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Mugiwara backs off Makarov throws a huge counter combo but Mugiwara manages to avoid it all.
Makarov looks to land a combination but Mugiwara avoids it well.
Mugiwara tries to clinch up.
Mugiwara tries to clinch but Makarov moves out of range. #CL2#
Makarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mugiwara, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Makarov digs a right hand underneath Mugiwara's ribcage. Mugiwara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Makarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mugiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luffy Mugiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarov throws a lazy right hand but Mugiwara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mugiwara off the cage and back into range.
Makarov misses with a few strikes there.
Mugiwara throws a big counter combination but Makarov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mugiwara wants to clinch.
Mugiwara looks for a takedown but Makarov sprawls well.#T3#
Mugiwara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makarov misses with a two punch combination.
Mugiwara misses with a body shot.
Mugiwara tries to clinch but Makarov is having none of it.
A big left from Mugiwara misses.
Mugiwara fails to land the takedown.
Makarov throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Makarov rushes Mugiwara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Makarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Mugiwara fails with the takedown.
Mugiwara closes the distance and clinches up with Makarov, looking for a takedown. Mugiwara pushes Makarov against the cage but Makarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makarov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mugiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mugiwara is breathing heavily.
Mugiwara closes the distance but Makarov moves to the side
and Makarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mugiwara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov is looking for the big counter here.
Mugiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarov throws a counter combo.
Mugiwara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mugiwara.
Makarov missing with a left hand there. Mugiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakhar Makarov dominated that round.
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.#R2#
A left and a right from Makarov both land. Nice combination.
Mugiwara shoots and misses
and Makarov counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Mugiwara is rocked!
Makarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mugiwara darts in looking for a takedown but Makarov gets double underhooks and turns Mugiwara into the cage.
Makarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#BC2#
Makarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugiwara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Makarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarov misses with a body shot.
Makarov lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mugiwara.
Makarov lands a nice shot that snaps Mugiwara's head back.
Mugiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makarov.
Mugiwara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makarov manages to circle out of the way.
Mugiwara is looking to chop away at Makarov's legs. #T1#
Makarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mugiwara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luffy Mugiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mugiwara shoots for a double leg takedown but Makarov sprawls well. He's pushed Mugiwara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makarov unleashes a big counter combination but Mugiwara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makarov lands a jab.
Makarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mugiwara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mugiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mugiwara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Makarov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Mugiwara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakhar Makarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mugiwara shoots for a takedown but Makarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mugiwara seems to have got his legs back now.
Makarov throws a series of punches but Mugiwara avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makarov.
Makarov throws a nice looking combination but Mugiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mugiwara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makarov back to the cage. Mugiwara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Makarov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makarov misses the jab.
Makarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mugiwara.
Makarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Makarov misses with a wild combination.
Mugiwara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mugiwara swinging wildly here.
Mugiwara darts in looking for a takedown but Makarov gets double underhooks and turns Mugiwara into the cage. #BC2#
Makarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mugiwara fails with the takedown.#T4#
Mugiwara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mugiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mugiwara backs off Makarov throws a huge counter combo but Mugiwara manages to avoid it all.
Mugiwara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makarov as he jumps to the side.
Makarov misses with a two punch combination.
Mugiwara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakhar Makarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Makarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mugiwara.
Makarov tries a quick counter leg kick but Mugiwara is wise to it.
Mugiwara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Makarov moves into range and clinches up with Mugiwara.#BC2#
Makarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mugiwara fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Mugiwara darts in and clinches Makarov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Makarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mugiwara tries to clinch up.#CL#
Mugiwara moves into range and clinches up with Makarov.
Makarov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mugiwara's efforts to push away.#T1#
Makarov is leaning against Mugiwara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Makarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mugiwara.
Makarov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mugiwara on the side of the head.
Mugiwara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makarov circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Mugiwara clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Makarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugiwara is looking to wear down Makarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Makarov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zakhar Makarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mugiwara throws a looping overhand right but Makarov ducks down to avoid it.
Mugiwara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Makarov as he checks the leg kick.
Mugiwara sets himself, and Makarov steps forward looking for the clinch! Mugiwara avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mugiwara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luffy Mugiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makarov.
Makarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Mugiwara backs off Makarov throws a huge counter combo but Mugiwara manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Mugiwara misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makarov! But no joy.
Mugiwara tries to clinch but Makarov moves out of range.
Mugiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luffy Mugiwara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Makarov. Those never looked like landing.
Mugiwara tries for a takedown but Makarov circles away easily
letting Makarov counter with a right hand.
Mugiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makarov lands the left hand.
Mugiwara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makarov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Makarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Makarov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mugiwara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mugiwara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mugiwara. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Makarov lands with a nice combination. Mugiwara backs away looking to recover.
Mugiwara misses with a body shot.
Mugiwara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makarov looks to land a combination but Mugiwara avoids it well.
Zakhar Makarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mugiwara misses with a head kick.
Mugiwara throws a series of punches but Makarov moves out of range.
Makarov unleashes a big counter combination but Mugiwara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Luffy Mugiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarov cracks Mugiwara with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakhar Makarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makarov 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakhar Makarov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Mugiwara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Mugiwara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Mugiwara tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Wilson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mugiwara is tapping! Great win for Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaming shoots in for a takedown but Charango shows good takedown defense.
Charango takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charango shoots in for a takedown but Gaming shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Gaming.
Charango lands a high kick!
Charango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaming as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Charango or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaming, which made it look bad.
Nats Gaming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Charango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charango shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaming defends it nicely.
Gaming throws a big counter combination but Charango scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Gaming throws a combination that misses
and Charango counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaming's knee momentarily.#TD#
Gaming shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Charango napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gaming is looking to take a break and control but Charango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charango wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Charango tries to buck Gaming off but Gaming is having none of it.
Charango is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaming working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Gaming is trying to get an arm triangle but Charango is defending well. #T2#
Gaming lands an elbow. #SU#
Gaming decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Gaming drives through with a takedown into Charango's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Charango wants to sweep but no luck.
Charango looking to control.
Gaming sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charango's guard.
Charango looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Gaming prevents Charango from improving his position.
Gaming looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Charango wants to control but Gaming is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU#
Gaming postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Charango to stand up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaming fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Gaming shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Charango is trying to defend but Gaming finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Gaming is trying to control the action in half guard but Charango is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Charango misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gaming works his way into full mount!
Charango has given up his back here.
Charango can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nats Gaming dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Charango shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaming defends it nicely.
Gaming tries for a takedown but Charango circles away easily
letting Charango counter with a right hand.
Gaming dives in and grabs Charango's left leg, looking for a takedown. Charango pushes down on Gaming's head and hops out.
Charango scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Charango. #CL2#
Charango clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charango avoids the elbow strike from Gaming, against the cage.
#TD#
Gaming lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nats Gaming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charango is positioning himself well to prevent Gaming advancing to mount. #T1#
Gaming uses his free foot to push down on Charango's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Charango.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charango slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gaming looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gaming is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Gaming uses his free foot to push down on Charango's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Charango.
Charango flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gaming with shots to the head and body - Charango looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gaming wants to control the pace but Charango is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaming throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Charango really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaming avoids the attempt from Charango to control.#SUB#
Gaming goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Charango is on top in guard.
Charango must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Charango controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaming looking to control.
Charango trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gaming's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaming is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Nats Gaming will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Gaming with that takedown attempt.
Gaming throws a lazy body kick
and Charango counters with a left and a right that stings Gaming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaming is defended easily by Charango.
Charango avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Charango clinches up with Gaming and pushes him back against the cage.
Charango lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Charango jumps guard and drags Gaming to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Charango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Charango looking for a guillotine here but Gaming defends easily.
Gaming passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gaming stops Charango from getting back to his feet.
Charango is looking for a sweep. Gaming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charango trying to control but Gaming postures up.
Gaming is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Charango!
Gaming content just to control the position here.
Gaming looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Charango tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charango is squirming around, avoiding Gaming's attempts to control the action.
Charango wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Charango takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Gaming keeps control of the position as Charango tries to break free.
Charango prevents Gaming from getting a body triangle.
Gaming connects with a big shot to the side of Charango's head.
Gaming avoiding Charango 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Gaming has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gaming controlling well, preventing Charango from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Gaming has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Charango is in real trouble here. Gaming gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Charango is tapping out! Gaming wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nats Gaming! |
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