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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FARTMMA 60
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Matsu staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arias looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Matsu blocks a jab.
Matsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsu fails to land the takedown.
Matsu slips a jab and a cross from Arias.
#CL2#
Matsu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Matsu gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsu is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Arias has momentary wrist control but Matsu slips an elbow through the middle.
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Arias is fighting to break Matsu's control of his arms but Matsu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Arias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsu. #T2#
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu is in close to Arias's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsu throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsu won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsu.
Arias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Matsu throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matsu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matsu chips away with some ground and pound.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arias works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arias slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dave Arias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.#TD2#
Matsu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Matsu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsu working some strikes from top position.
Matsu is in close to Arias's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Arias has wrist control.
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsu landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazawa Matsu 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##CL2#
Matsu clinches up with Arias and pushes him back against the cage.
Arias has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsu controls his hands.
#TD2#
Matsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Matsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsu landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Arias is rocked!
Matsu connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Arias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matsu loads up on a big left hand. Arias felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Matsu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Arias can't hide his disappointment, as Matsu celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tazawa Matsu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tazawa Matsu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dave Arias was interviewed post fight and said 'When theres winning theres also loosing . tonight i loss but this is not the end its just a new beginning that means i have to learn more. And come back to win again.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 54
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Pikachu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pikachu.
Pikachu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arias connects with a body shot that sends Pikachu's belly button to the back.
Arias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pikachu.
Pikachu tries for a takedown but Arias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Detektyw Pikachu has been cut.
Nice body punch from Arias.
Arias is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Pikachu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pikachu showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pikachu wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Pikachu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Arias trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Pikachu seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pikachu is trying for a kimura here. Arias looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pikachu wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Detektyw Pikachu!
The defeated Dave Arias had this to say: 'When theres winning theres also loosing . tonight i loss but this is not the end its just a new beginning that means i have to learn more. And come back to win again.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 49
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Arias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erwin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arias sprawls and moves away.
Arias misses with a hook.
Erwin avoids the body shot from Arias.
Erwin attempts a counter takedown but Arias avoids it well and moves away.
Arias throws a big shot that misses.
Erwin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Erwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erwin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arias sprawls and moves away.
Arias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Arias misses the target.
Arias throws a big shot that misses.
Erwin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arias.#TD#
Erwin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arias!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arias sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Erwin controlling the action here.
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erwin passes Arias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Erwin is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Erwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Arias controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Erwin is working for a submission of some sort.
Erwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Erwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Erwin passes to side control.
Arias prevents Erwin from improving position. #SUB#
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Erwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arias regains half guard.
Erwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erwin is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Erwin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Arias misses the shot to the body.
Arias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erwin takes one to the chin there.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Arias.
A punch combination from Arias misses.
Erwin feinted with a counter takedown.
Arias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Erwin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arias misses with a straight right. #CL#
Erwin instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arias to keep the fight standing.
Arias being controlled against the cage.
Arias working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Arias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Erwin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arias uses from the top position. #SUB#
Erwin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Arias throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Erwin's body to avoid the submission. Erwin has instead reached around Arias's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Erwin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derek Erwin!
A very excited looking Derek Erwin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Dave Arias spoke after the fight, saying 'When theres winning theres also loosing . tonight i loss but this is not the end its just a new beginning that means i have to learn more. And come back to win again.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 41
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Arias misses with a lunging right hand
and Ventura counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Arias is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Arias scores with a jab.
Ventura walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ventura is defended easily by Arias.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ventura.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Ventura trying to control the position but Arias is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Ventura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ventura is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ventura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arias is looking to regain half guard here but Ventura keeps moving and retains side control.
Ventura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ventura trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arias dodges the ground and pound from Ventura.
Arias is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura working the ground and pound.#T3#
Arias struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ventura trying to control the position but Arias is working away.
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ventura wants to control for a moment but Arias uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ventura is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura postures up in Arias's guard and throws a big left but Arias blocks it.
Ventura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arias has control of Ventura's left arm, preventing Ventura from doing any damage.
Ventura throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias misses with a looping right.
Ventura staying out of range there.
Arias takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ace Ventura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ventura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arias's guard.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ventura throws a big right hand that misses.
Arias trying to control the position.
Ventura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
Arias pulls Ventura in close to his closed guard and prevents Ventura from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Ventura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ventura throwing shots but Arias is blocking nicely.
Ventura wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Ventura throwing shots but Arias is blocking nicely.
Ventura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ventura is nestled in close to Arias, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ventura is nestled in close to Arias, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ventura drops an elbow to the side of Arias's head.
Arias is in trouble now - Ventura has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Ventura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ventura content just to control the position here.
Ventura lands a big shot there that rocks Arias but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ventura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arias in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ventura looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ventura putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Ventura's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Ventura working for a guillotine from mount but Arias is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Ventura working Arias over with strikes here.
BOOM! Ventura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ace Ventura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ventura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arias is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arias and Ventura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ventura working the body and head with strikes.
Arias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ventura working the body and head with strikes.
Arias prevents Ventura from moving into mount. #T4#
Ventura cracks Arias with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Ventura is trying to get an arm triangle but Arias is defending well.
Ventura works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ventura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Arias is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ventura working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ventura tries for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
Ventura landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Arias gets caught napping as Ventura dives in and scores a takedown. Arias manages to retain guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arias manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Arias tries to break free but Ventura pushes him back against the cage.
Arias tries to break the clinch but Ventura is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ventura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ventura as Arias tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Ventura gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ventura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ventura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ventura controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Arias stands up and waves to Ventura to follow him.
Arias connects with a looping right hand.
Arias lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arias.
Arias throws a lazy uppercut
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura slips a jab from Arias.
Ventura feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Arias misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ventura counters with a three punch combo that has Arias backing up. Arias nods at Ventura to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Ventura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arias tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ventura manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ventura tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the head.
Ventura landing punches.
Ventura working Arias over with strikes here.
Ventura raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Ventura controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ventura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ventura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ventura landing strikes from the mount and Arias is in trouble!
Ventura wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ventura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ventura with good strikes from the mount here!
Ventura lands with some strikes.#T4#
Ventura lands with some strikes.
Ventura is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Arias is rocked!
Ventura working Arias over with strikes here.
Oh Arias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ventura cracks Arias with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Ventura!
Ace Ventura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dave Arias was interviewed post fight and said 'When theres winning theres also loosing . tonight i loss but this is not the end its just a new beginning that means i have to learn more. And come back to win again.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 35
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Li misses with a kick to the body.
Li misses with a body shot.
Arias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li throws a head kick but Arias moves out of range.
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Li.#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Arias has been cut.
Arias throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Arias misses with a hook to the body
and Li counters with a nice body shot.
Arias fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Li tries to clinch but Arias moves out of range.
Arias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Li doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arias takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Arias's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li slows down the pace here.
Li is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Li receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Arias tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Li lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Li.
Arias is looking to control Li's arms but Li gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arias has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Li.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Li.
Arias is breathing heavily.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li stalls.
Li scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Li scores with a shot to the side of Arias's head.
Arias wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
Arias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Li lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Li works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Li has Arias pressed against the cage.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li lands a right hand.
Li lands with a light punch inside.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ariass head.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Li. #T3#
Arias taking a breather.
Li lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Arias is rocked!
Li has Arias pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Li.
Li just leaning against Arias, taking a breather.
Li scores with a hook to the body.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arias backwards.
Li is leaning against Arias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arias up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Li.
Li holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Li lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Li works on Arias's body with a couple of short punches.
Li is leaning against Arias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Li.
Li stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Li.
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li lands an uppercut.
Li lands with a light punch inside.
Li has Arias pressed against the cage.
Li taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Li working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li lands with a left to the head.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
Li digs a right hand underneath Arias's ribcage. Arias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phan Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Arias's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Li bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Li lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Arias out cold! Arias is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phan Li!
Dave Arias was interviewed post fight and said 'When theres winning theres also loosing . tonight i loss but this is not the end its just a new beginning that means i have to learn more. And come back to win again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Arias comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Gottfried.
Arias swings for the body but Gottfried moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gottfried clinches with his opponent.
Gottfried controlling the action here for a moment.
Gottfried prevents the takedown attempt.
Gottfried is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gottfried jumps guard but Arias stands there with Gottfried around his waist. Gottfried gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias blocks the elbow strike.
Arias is trying to pull guard but Gottfried turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arias tries to circle away but Gottfried has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Arias fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gottfried is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arias tries to break free but Gottfried pushes him back against the cage.
Arias tries to pull guard but Gottfried won't allow it.
Gottfried tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arias can't break the clinch.
Arias letting Gottfried take a breather here.
Gottfried effectively controlling the action here.
Gottfried continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Gottfried is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gottfried gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gottfried will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arias wants to control from the top but Gottfried keeps moving.
Gottfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arias. #T2##SUB2#
Gottfried is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arias is aware though and is defending well.
Gottfried tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias trying to control but Gottfried is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gottfried is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gottfried shoots in for a takedown but Arias shows good takedown defense.
Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Gottfried avoids the body shot from Arias.
Gottfried should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Arias moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Gilbert Gottfried has been cut.
Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt.
Arias blocks a head kick by Gottfried.
Arias throws a series of punches but Gottfried moves out of range.
Arias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arias is breathing heavily.
Gottfried throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arias's waist but Arias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gottfried off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gottfried.
Gottfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Gottfried blocks the leg kick.
Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Arias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gottfried.
Gottfried takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gottfried looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arias is fending him off so far but Gottfried persists. Nope, Arias circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Gottfried closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gottfried is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Gottfried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gottfried moves away.#CL2#
Gottfried takes the fight into the clinch.
Gottfried gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arias.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gottfried to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Arias will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Gottfried's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gottfried. Arias shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Gottfried closes the distance and clinches.
Arias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gottfried keeps control of Arias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gottfried slowing the pace effectively.
Gottfried fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Gottfried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Gottfried clinches.
Gottfried wants a takedown but no success here.
Arias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gottfried avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias tries to pull guard but Gottfried holds him up against the cage and eventually Arias drops back down to his feet.
Gottfried is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Gottfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Gottfried has closed the distance and engaged Arias in a clinch.
Gottfried stops a takedown attempt from Arias.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gottfried fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arias working hard to break the clinch.
Arias gets underhooks to prevent Gottfried's takedown attempt.
Arias wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arias prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gottfried has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arias regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias 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.
Gottfried engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Gottfried must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gottfried controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gottfried pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Gottfried throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Gottfried postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gottfried leaves Arias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arias throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gottfried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Gottfried has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gottfried tries to pull guard but Arias holds him up against the cage and eventually Gottfried drops back down to his feet.
Arias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gottfried fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gottfried fails to land the takedown.
Arias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gottfried shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Arias stuffs the takedown attempt from Gottfried. Gottfried gets slowly back to his feet.
Arias fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gottfried breaks from the clinch.
Arias leaves Gottfried with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gottfried fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gottfried shoots in but no luck this time.
Gottfried shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arias defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Gottfried showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Gottfried's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gottfried shoots in and drives through. Arias sprawls well.
Arias shoots in but Gottfried avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Arias looking to score a takedown here. Gottfried is defending well but Arias drives through and ends up in Gottfried's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gottfried can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gottfried avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Arias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Gottfried rushes Arias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gottfried breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arias shoots in for a takedown but Gottfried shows good takedown defense.
Arias takes one on the button.#CL2#
Gottfried rushes Arias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Gottfried - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Arias tries to score a body lock takedown but Gottfried shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gottfried pulls guard effortlessly.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Gottfried is retaining full guard.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gottfried has his foot on Arias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arias works his way back into a safe position though.
Gottfried throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gottfried is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias postures up in Gottfried's guard and throws a big left but Gottfried blocks it.
Gottfried looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gottfried throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arias's waist but Arias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gottfried off to one side.
Gottfried shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arias sprawls well. Arias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gottfried gets slowly back to his feet.
Gottfried tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arias swivels and escapes.
Gottfried fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arias feints a jab promting Gottfried to slip. Arias then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gottfried slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Arias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Arias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Arias dives in and scores a takedown into Gottfried's guard.
Gottfried keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Gottfried is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Gottfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arias.
Arias being controlled here momentarily.
Gottfried wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Gottfried is trying to keep Arias in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gottfried keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Gottfried working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dave Arias is winning the standup battle so far.
Gottfried fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arias punishes Gottfried's body with a nice straight punch.
Gottfried looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Arias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arias 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Arias!
A less than humble Dave Arias misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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