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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The Complete Fighter clinches up with Mezala and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
The Complete Fighter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mezala regains guard.
#ES#
Mezala kicks The Complete Fighter off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Mezala pushes The Complete Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
The Complete Fighter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Complete Fighter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mezala's efforts to push away.#TD2#
The Complete Fighter drags the fight down to the ground.
Mezala content to stall in guard here.
The Complete Fighter is controlling Mezala's posture.
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!
Mezala tries to free his leg and advance position but The Complete Fighter is retaining full guard. #T1#
The Complete Fighter is trying to control the position but Mezala postures up.
The Complete Fighter looking to control but Mezala passes into half guard.
The Complete Fighter is trying to maintain the position but Mezala is very close to passing his half guard.
Mezala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mezala trying to pass the guard but The Complete Fighter defending well.
The Complete Fighter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mezala is working away from the top position though.
The Complete Fighter tries to get to full guard but Mezala has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mezala is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Complete Fighter wants to improve his position but Mezala is controlling well.
The Complete Fighter is refusing to be controlled, as Mezala sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Complete Fighter wants to get back to full guard but Mezala has mounted him!
Mezala thowing shots but they're missing.
The Complete Fighter tries to improve his position but instead Mezala has taken his back! #T3#
The Complete Fighter can't escape the position.
The Complete Fighter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The Complete Fighter can't escape the position.
The Complete Fighter trying to control the position but Mezala manages to sink in the hooks.
The Complete Fighter covering up well and avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Complete Fighter is in bad spot here.
Mezala somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mezala has the hooks in. The Complete Fighter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The Complete Fighter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The Complete Fighter is trying to break free.
#T4#
The Complete Fighter just trying to survive but Mezala is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mezala just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mezala keeps control of the position as The Complete Fighter tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mezala thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The Complete Fighter is trying to break free.
Mezala tries to keep control of the position but The Complete Fighter is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Mezala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mezala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Complete Fighter as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
The Complete Fighter closes the distance and pushes Mezala back into the cage.
The Complete Fighter is trying to stall.
The Complete Fighter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mezala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Complete Fighter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mezala smiles and moves away.
The Complete Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Mezala circles away.
Mezala throws a body punch but The Complete Fighter moves out of range.
And The Complete Fighter tries to counter it with a takedown but Mezala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The Complete Fighter rushes Mezala and presses him up against the cage.
The Complete Fighter tries to pull guard but Mezala won't allow it.
Marvin Mezala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri The Complete Fighter.
The Complete Fighter taking a breather.
Mezala is pressed up against the cage. The Complete Fighter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mezala down to the mat. Mezala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Mezala dives in and grabs The Complete Fighter's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Complete Fighter pushes down on Mezala's head and hops out.
Mezala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Complete Fighter is fending him off so far but Mezala persists. Nope, The Complete Fighter circles away and we're back to standing.
Mezala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mezala tries to clinch up but The Complete Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Mezala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Complete Fighter pinned against the cage. The Complete Fighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
The Complete Fighter forces Mezala back against the cage and clinches.
Mezala stops a takedown attempt from The Complete Fighter.
#T2#
The Complete Fighter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mezala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Complete Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Mezala avoids it by throwing The Complete Fighter back against the cage.
The Complete Fighter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Mezala decides to pull guard.
Mezala is trying to keep The Complete Fighter in close.
The Complete Fighter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Complete Fighter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mezala's head.#SUB#
Mezala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marvin Mezala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Complete Fighter throws a big right hand that misses.
Mezala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Complete Fighter with a nice head shot there.
The Complete Fighter scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Complete Fighter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Complete Fighter works over Mezala with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Complete Fighter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mezala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Mezala wants to sweep but no luck.
Mezala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Mezala is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Complete Fighter wants to control but Mezala is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU#
Mezala escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
The Complete Fighter gets a clinch. #T4##TD2#
The Complete Fighter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The Complete Fighter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mezala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Complete Fighter with the ground and pound but Mezala regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nice strikes from The Complete Fighter there.
The Complete Fighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mezala works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Complete Fighter with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Complete Fighter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Complete Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mezala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Complete Fighter throws a strike but Mezala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Mezala stands and steps away. The Complete Fighter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mezala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Complete Fighter defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri The Complete Fighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mezala shoots in for a double leg but The Complete Fighter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Complete Fighter tries to counter with a clinch but Mezala shakes him off and moves away.
The Complete Fighter tries to clinch up
and Mezala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mezala throws a series of punches but The Complete Fighter avoids them all with ease.
The Complete Fighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mezala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Complete Fighter tries to clinch but Mezala is having none of it.
Mezala feinted with a counter takedown.
Mezala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Complete Fighter as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Complete Fighter misses with a takedown attempt - Mezala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Mezala throws a series of punches but The Complete Fighter moves out of range. #CL2#
The Complete Fighter clinches up against the cage.
The Complete Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Mezala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Complete Fighter tries to pull guard but Mezala holds him up against the cage and eventually The Complete Fighter drops back down to his feet.
Mezala prevents the takedown attempt.
The Complete Fighter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mezala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Complete Fighter stalling the fight.
#TD#
Mezala has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Complete Fighter uses from the top position.
The Complete Fighter throws a big elbow that misses.
The Complete Fighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Complete Fighter is in close to Mezala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Complete Fighter throws a strike but Mezala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
The Complete Fighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mezala is one step ahead there.
Mezala trying to control but The Complete Fighter is working from the bottom.
The Complete Fighter working a defensive guard but Mezala manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mezala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mezala in side control, throwing shots but The Complete Fighter defends.
The Complete Fighter is trying to improve his position.
The Complete Fighter is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Mezala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mezala working away.
The Complete Fighter tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on The Complete Fighter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Complete Fighter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mezala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mezala wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Complete Fighter keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Complete Fighter wants to control but Mezala is keeping busy.
The Complete Fighter is looking to improve his position.
Mezala is trying to control. The Complete Fighter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mezala or perhaps it was just good defense by The Complete Fighter, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Complete Fighter swings widly with a right hand
and Mezala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Mezala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mezala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Mezala!
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