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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fortunato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Diesel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fortunato.
Fortunato fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fortunato. No joy for Diesel on that attempt.
Diesel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortunato misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nauxr Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Fortunato as Diesel shoots in.
Fortunato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel shoots in for a double leg but Fortunato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diesel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fortunato swivels and escapes.
Fortunato stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel dives in and grabs Fortunato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortunato pushes down on Diesel's head and hops out.
Diesel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fortunato pinned against the cage. Fortunato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diesel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fortunato pinned against the cage. Fortunato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Diesel fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diesel.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fortunato as he jumps to the side.
Fortunato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
Fortunato fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortunato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diesel.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fortunato as he avoids it easily.
Fortunato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fortunato gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Diesel with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Fortunato, which made it look bad. #T2#
Diesel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Diesel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fortunato was covering up waiting for the punch and Diesel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diesel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortunato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fortunato trying to control the position.
Fortunato has a closed guard, preventing Diesel from standing up. #T3#
Fortunato keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Fortunato has a closed guard, preventing Diesel from standing up.
Fortunato being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Fortunato sprawls well.
Diesel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fortunato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diesel dives in for a single leg takedown but Fortunato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fortunato wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fortunato prevents Diesel from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diesel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diesel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fortunato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diesel slowing the pace effectively.
Diesel slows down the pace here.
Fortunato has Diesel pressed against the cage, preventing Diesel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortunato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentina Fortunato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diesel stays in close to Fortunato's body and controls the position.
We've been informed that Fortunato has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Diesel wants to stand but Fortunato has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to control but Fortunato is working from the bottom.
Fortunato is breathing heavily.#T1#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fortunato for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diesel trying to control but Fortunato is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but Fortunato shows good takedown defense.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fortunato as he jumps to the side.
Fortunato feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nauxr Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel shoots in but Fortunato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Fortunato.
Nice sprawl there from Fortunato as Diesel shoots in.#T2#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fortunato but Fortunato pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Diesel scores with a takedown into Fortunato's guard.
Diesel wants to stand but Fortunato is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortunato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel tries to stand but Fortunato is controlling from the bottom.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Diesel wants to stand but Fortunato is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortunato is retaining full guard.
Fortunato keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortunato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt - Fortunato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortunato circles away.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown. Fortunato tries to sprawl out of it but Diesel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fortunato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fortunato changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentina Fortunato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diesel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fortunato defends it nicely.
Diesel fails with the takedown.
Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortunato circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nauxr Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Fortunato sprawls well.
Fortunato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fortunato is fending him off so far but Diesel persists. Nope, Fortunato circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortunato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fortunato tries to avoid it but Diesel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fortunato to the ground. Fortunato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diesel is defended easily by Fortunato.
Valentina Fortunato seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Fortunato tries to clinch but Diesel moves out of range.
Fortunato stuffs the takedown attempt from Diesel. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet.
Diesel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fortunato is fending him off so far but Diesel persists. Nope, Fortunato circles away and we're back to standing.
Fortunato stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diesel is defended easily by Fortunato.
Nauxr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel stuffs the takedown attempt from Fortunato. Fortunato gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fortunato is defended easily by Diesel.#TD#
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fortunato sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Fortunato wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortunato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fortunato wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel is thwarting Fortunato's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Fortunato is defending well.
Fortunato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diesel. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fortunato defends well and Diesel ends up having to push Fortunato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Fortunato tries to counter it with a takedown but Diesel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fortunato stops a takedown attempt from Diesel.
Fortunato is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortunato just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Diesel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fortunato uses from the top position.
Diesel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fortunato is controlling him. #T4#
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel looking to control.
Diesel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fortunato.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Fortunato is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is looking to stand up but Fortunato isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nauxr Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentina Fortunato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diesel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fortunato circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentina Fortunato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortunato winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentina Fortunato! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Luka darts in looking for a takedown but Fortunato gets double underhooks and turns Luka into the cage.
Fortunato looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Luka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fortunato's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luka wants to pass to mount but Fortunato is defending the position.
Luka wants to control but Fortunato is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luka thows a huge punch but Fortunato dodges it nicely.
#T1#
It looks like Luka is going to stand back up.
Luka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortunato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luka shoots in and drives through. Fortunato sprawls well.
Fortunato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luka.
Valentina Fortunato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Luka.
Fortunato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fortunato is fending him off so far but Luka persists. Nope, Fortunato circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Luka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fortunato napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fortunato is trying to control Luka's posture but Luka avoids it.
Luka tries to stand but Fortunato is controlling his head.
Fortunato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Fortunato is not content to let Luka control the position. #SU2#
Luka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Luka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fortunato's waist but Fortunato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luka off to one side.
Fortunato tries to land a leg kick but Luka saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Luka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luka stalls. #T3#
Luka tries to pull guard but Fortunato holds him up against the cage and eventually Luka drops back down to his feet.
Luka jumps guard but Fortunato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fortunato fails to pull guard.
Luka goes for a takedown attempt but Fortunato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Luka clinches with his opponent.
Fortunato is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Luka breaks the clinch.
Luka shoots in for a double leg but Fortunato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4##CL2#
Luka forces Fortunato back against the cage and clinches.
Luka is trying to pull guard but Fortunato has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Luka breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Luka rushes Fortunato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luka looking for a takedown.
Fortunato wants a takedown.
Luka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Luka has Fortunato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortunato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luka has Fortunato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortunato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fortunato wants to take the fight to the mat but Luka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Luka manages to break the clinch.
Luka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fortunato's waist but Fortunato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luka off to one side.
Fortunato feinted with a counter takedown.
Luka feints a jab promting Fortunato to slip. Luka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fortunato slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Luka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Fortunato.
Luka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Luka gets a clinch.
Fortunato avoiding damage as Luka throws knees to the body.
Fortunato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luka smiles and moves away.
Fortunato takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Valentina Fortunato has been cut.
Luka sizes up Fortunato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luka closes the distance and clinches up with Fortunato, looking for a takedown. Luka pushes Fortunato against the cage but Fortunato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luka misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fortunato as he avoids it easily.
Fortunato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luka.
Valentina Fortunato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Luka.#T1#
Luka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valentina Fortunato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortunato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luka sprawls well. Luka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fortunato gets slowly back to his feet.
Luka lands a jab-cross combination.
Fortunato walks into a straight right hand from Luka.
Fortunato fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Luka. #T2#
Fortunato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luka pinned against the cage. Luka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fortunato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luka.
And Fortunato counters with a quick kick to the body but Luka blocks it.#CL2#
Luka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortunato, pushing him back against the cage.
Luka tries to pull guard but Fortunato holds him up against the cage and eventually Luka drops back down to his feet.
Luka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fortunato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fortunato walks away with a smile on his face. Luka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Fortunato gets tackled into the cage by Luka. Luka maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Fortunato jumps into guard, dragging Luka to the mat.
#T3##SUB#
Fortunato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luka trying to control but Fortunato is working from the bottom.
Luka tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortunato is retaining full guard.
Fortunato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luka trying to control but Fortunato is working from the bottom.
Fortunato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fortunato being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortunato avoids the head kick by Luka.
#CL2#
Luka takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Luka breaks the clinch.
Fortunato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luka shoots in for a takedown but Fortunato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Fortunato gets caught flat footed, as Luka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Luka tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortunato is retaining full guard.
Luka stands up out of Fortunato's guard for a moment - Fortunato manages to land a nice upkick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Luka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valentina Fortunato's cut.
That's time! Fortunato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Luka shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortunato sprawls well. He's pushed Luka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortunato circles away.
Fortunato feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Luka moves into range and clinches up with Fortunato.
Luka is trying to pull guard but Fortunato has him pressed against the cage.
Valentina Fortunato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Luka.
Fortunato stalling against the cage.
Luka wants a takedown but no success here.
Vincent Luka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortunato blocks an elbow strike from Luka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortunato looking to stall.
Come on Luka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luka is trying to pull guard but Fortunato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Fortunato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fortunato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luka walks away with a smile on his face. Fortunato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luka shoots in but no luck this time.
Luka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Luka. No joy for Fortunato on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Luka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Luka shoots in looking for a takedown. Fortunato tries to sprawl out of it but Luka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fortunato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fortunato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2##CL2#
Luka closes the distance and pushes Fortunato back into the cage.
Luka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fortunato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fortunato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Luka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortunato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Luka.
Luka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luka circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Fortunato slaps away a takedown attempt from Luka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fortunato with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Luka to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Luka has Fortunato up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Luka to work.
Luka is trying to pull guard but Fortunato has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fortunato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luka's brow. #BC2#
Luka breaks the clinch.
Fortunato fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Fortunato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortunato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Luka rushes Fortunato and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Luka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Luka drives through and clinches with Fortunato against the cage.
Fortunato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valentina Fortunato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent Luka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!#BC2#
Luka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Luka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luka 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Luka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunato shoots in for a takedown but Talon shows good takedown defense.
Talon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Talon misses with a low kick.
Fortunato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Valentina Fortunato has been cut.
Fortunato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Talon is fending him off so far but Fortunato persists. Nope, Talon circles away and we're back to standing.
Fortunato tries for a takedown but Talon circles away easily#CL#
and Talon counters by moving into the clinch.
Nano Talon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentina Fortunato.#BC#
Talon breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Talon catches Fortunato right on the button with a cross.
Fortunato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Talon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fortunato.
Talon scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortunato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Talon to score with a decent uppercut.
Talon wants to slow Fortunato down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut there from Talon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talon tries to bum rush Fortunato with a series of wild strikes but Fortunato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Talon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Fortunato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Talon sizes up Fortunato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Talon swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortunato.#CL#
Talon has closed the distance and engaged Fortunato in a clinch.
Talon lands a hook that snaps the head of Fortunato backwards. #BC#
Talon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Fortunato tries to keep at a distance but Talon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Talon gets through Fortunato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Talon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Talon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fortunato's defenses. #BC#
Talon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fortunato. #T2#
Talon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Talon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fortunato is looking to clinch but Talon is avoiding it.
Fortunato shoots in for a takedown but Talon shows good takedown defense.
Talon misses with a low kick.
Fortunato shoots in for a takedown but Talon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fortunato looks winded!
Talon cracks Fortunato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Talon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Talon scores with a nice strike.
Fortunato takes one to the side of the head.
Talon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Talon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fortunato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Talon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fortunato. #T3##CL#
Talon closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Talon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nano Talon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Fortunato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortunato doesn't seem bothered though.
Talon misses with a leg kick.
Fortunato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Talon but Talon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Talon misses the target.
Talon jabs Fortunato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fortunato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fortunato darts in trying to clinch
and Talon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Fortunato tries to clinch up.
Talon throws a combination that misses
and Fortunato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Talon throws a combination. Fortunato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortunato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Talon lands with a right hand.
Nano Talon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talon fails to land with a series of punches.
Talon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortunato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talon throws a body punch but Fortunato moves out of range.
Fortunato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Talon defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nano Talon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentina Fortunato's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Talon tried to score with a low kick but Fortunato checks it.
Fortunato is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nano Talon is winning the standup battle so far.
Talon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good work by Fortunato as he checks the leg kick.
Fortunato wants to clinch.
Talon swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortunato.
Talon misses with a jab to the body
letting Fortunato counter with a right hand.
Talon is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talon lands with a cross.
Talon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentina Fortunato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Talon drives through and clinches with Fortunato against the cage.
Talon lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Talon scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Talon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talon just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fortunato.#CL#
Talon darts in and clinches Fortunato up against the cage.#BC2#
Fortunato breaks the clinch.
Talon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortunato takes one on the button.
Talon moves out of range of the body kick.
Fortunato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Talon defends well and Fortunato ends up having to push Talon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fortunato is breathing heavily.
Fortunato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Talon defends it nicely.
Nano Talon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentina Fortunato.#T2#
Fortunato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fortunato.
Talon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Talon moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Talon to work.
#BC2#
Fortunato breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talon lands a really nice looking cross but Fortunato seems unphased.
Fortunato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Talon's waist but Talon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fortunato off to one side. #CL#
Talon rushes Fortunato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Talon manages to break the clinch.
Fortunato shoots in but no luck this time.
Talon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fortunato blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortunato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talon connects with a body shot.
Talon connects with the punch.
Talon misses with a low kick.
Talon lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Fortunato with that takedown attempt.
Talon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talon throws a leg kick which misses Fortunato's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortunato tries to avoid it.
Talon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Talon lands a nice shot to the body.
Talon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortunato can do to turn this around?#T4##CL#
Talon takes the fight into the clinch.
Fortunato is trying to pull guard but Talon has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Talon.
#BC2#
Fortunato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortunato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Talon tries to avoid it but Fortunato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Talon to the ground. Talon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Talon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talon throws a low kick but Fortunato moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Fortunato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fortunato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Talon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fortunato is looking to clinch.
It looked like Talon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortunato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nano Talon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valentina Fortunato's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Talon there.
Fortunato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Talon tries to avoid it but Fortunato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Talon to the ground. Talon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fortunato is trying desperately to land a takedown but Talon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fortunato.
Fortunato tries to clinch but Talon moves out of range. #CL#
Talon moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Talon.#BC2#
Fortunato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortunato looks for a takedown but Talon sprawls well.
Fortunato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fortunato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talon scores with a shot to the body.
Fortunato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Talon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortunato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talon swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Fortunato is looking to clinch. #CL#
Talon has Fortunato up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Talon breaks the clinch.
Talon lands with an overhand left.
Fortunato slips a jab and a cross from Talon.
Talon throws out a loose jab but Fortunato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortunato shoots and misses
and Talon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nano Talon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentina Fortunato.
An inside leg kick from Talon misses.
Fortunato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Talon jabs Fortunato right on the nose. Fortunato blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Talon.
Talon throws out a powerful jab.
Talon connects with a jab.#T2#
Fortunato tries for a takedown but Talon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Talon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fortunato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fortunato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Talon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortunato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Talon to score with a decent uppercut.
Fortunato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Talon is fending him off so far but Fortunato persists. Nope, Talon circles away and we're back to standing.
Talon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Talon misses with a low kick.
Fortunato was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fortunato checks a leg kick.
Talon throws a leg kick but Fortunato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortunato shoots and misses
and Talon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Talon throws a low kick, looking for Fortunato's leg but Fortunato calmly moves out of range.
Fortunato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Talon - just one landing. #T3#
Talon thuds his right hand into Fortunato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortunato tries to clinch there but Talon circles away.
Fortunato checks the leg kick.
Fortunato thinks about the counter body kick.
Talon lands a leg kick that knocks Fortunato off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Talon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortunato doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Talon. No joy for Fortunato on that attempt.
It looked like Talon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fortunato fails with a takedown attempt.
Talon throws a front kick aimed at Fortunato's knee but Fortunato avoids it well.
Fortunato throws a counter combo.
Fortunato shoots in looking for a takedown but Talon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fortunato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Talon. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Talon connects with a crisp jab.
Fortunato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Talon is pushing Fortunato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Talon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortunatos head.
Fortunato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Talon walks away with a smile on his face. Fortunato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Talon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Talon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nano Talon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortunato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valentina Fortunato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortunato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Talon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nano Talon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Talon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nano Talon! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tony Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentina Fortunato!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fortunato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Fortunato
Hall keeping moving, preventing Fortunato from controlling successfully.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fortunato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fortunato sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hall doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fortunato paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hall - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Hall!
An out of breath Tony Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Ban misses #TD2#
and Fortunato counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ban!
Fortunato takes a little break here. Ban wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Fortunato stands up.
Ban throws a head kick but Fortunato moves out of range.
Ban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Fortunato responds with a good body kick, but Ban manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Fortunato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortunato scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU2#
Fortunato decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Fortunato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ban tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fortunato is in Ban's guard.
Fortunato slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fortunato controls the position.
Ban on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fortunato is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ban looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fortunato gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ban is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fortunato lets go of the hold and Ban can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentina Fortunato!
Muhammad Ben Landen Ban spoke after the fight, saying 'I am small'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fortunato defends well and Lee ends up having to push Fortunato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fortunato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lee tries for a takedown but Fortunato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Fortunato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Fortunato's guard.
Lee pushes down on Fortunato's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Fortunato defends it. #T1##SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lee is trying for a kimura here. Fortunato looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lee wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Lee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangan misses with a takedown attempt - Fortunato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Mangan closes the distance and clinches.
Mangan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortunatos head.
Mangan missing with knees to the body.
Mangan is stalling here.
Mangan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortunato just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Mangan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Fortunato.
Fortunato has his takedown stuffed
and Mangan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##TD#
Mangan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fortunato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mangan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mangan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mangan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fortunato tries to strike from the bottom.
Mangan throws an elbow that misses. Fortunato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mangan's guard. Nice move by Fortunato!#REVB#
Mangan managing to control the position. #T2#
Mangan keeping moving, preventing Fortunato from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mangan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortunato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mangan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mangan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fortunato on the ground.
Fortunato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mangan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Mangan wants to sweep but no luck.
Mangan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Mangan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortunato defends it easily.
Fortunato trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mangan clinches with his opponent.
Fortunato trying to stall but Mangan improves his position.
Fortunato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#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.
Fortunato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mangan controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Mangan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Mangan jumps guard.
Fortunato controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortunato lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Mangan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fortunato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mangan as he avoids it easily.
Mangan tries a low kick but Fortunato avoids it.
Fortunato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fortunato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fortunato wants to clinch up but Mangan keeps it at a distance.
Mr Mangan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mangan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortunato, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Mangan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fortunato uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Fortunato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mangan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortunato wants to get up but he can't break Mangan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mangan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Mangan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortunato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Fortunato wants to control from the top but Mangan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fortunato controls the pace.#SUB#
Fortunato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fortunato has managed to get both his arms back between Mangan's legs - danger averted.
Fortunato wants to control from the top but Mangan keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mangan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fortunato tries to avoid it but Mangan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fortunato to the ground. Fortunato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fortunato leaves Mangan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Fortunato does no damage.
Fortunato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mangan to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Mangan has managed to clinch.
Mangan goes for a takedown attempt but Fortunato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Mangan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortunato scores with a spinning back kick!
Fortunato leaves Mangan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fortunato throws out a counter right but Mangan avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Fortunato moves in looking to clinch but Mangan pushes him off.
Fortunato tries to clinch but Mangan is having none of it. #CL#
Mangan darts in and clinches Fortunato up against the cage.
Fortunato tries to score a body lock takedown but Mangan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mangan tries to pull guard but Fortunato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Fortunato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mangan uses from the top position.
Fortunato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mangan controls the pace.
Mangan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Fortunato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortunato is breathing heavily.
Mangan pushing down on Fortunato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Fortunato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mangan content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangan advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Mangan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mangan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fortunato sprawls well. Fortunato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangan gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Mangan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mangan.
Fortunato working hard to break the clinch.
Fortunato wants to get back to striking at distance but Mangan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortunato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mangan just leaning against Fortunato, taking a breather.
Fortunato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fortunato tries to pull guard but Mangan holds him up against the cage and eventually Fortunato drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Fortunato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangan smiles and moves away.
Mr Mangan is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortunato has his takedown stuffed
and Mangan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fortunato thinking.
Mr Mangan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentina Fortunato.
Mangan shoots for a takedown but Fortunato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fortunato steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangan.#CL#
Mangan rushes Fortunato and presses him up against the cage.
Fortunato is working for takedown but Mangan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fortunato is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mangan to keep the fight standing.
Fortunato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Fortunato pulls Mangan into guard.
#SUB2#
Fortunato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mangan throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Mangan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Mangan stands and steps away. Fortunato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mangan shoots for a takedown but Fortunato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fortunato steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangan.
Mangan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Fortunato moves into range and clinches up with Mangan.
Mangan controlling the action here for a moment.
Mangan jumps guard but Fortunato stands there with Mangan around his waist. Mangan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Mangan breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Fortunato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mangan keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mangan works the jab nicely.#CL#
Mangan has closed the distance and engaged Fortunato in a clinch.
#BC2#
Fortunato breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Mangan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mangan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Fortunato throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
Fortunato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mangan defends well and Fortunato ends up having to push Mangan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Fortunato clinches with his opponent.
Fortunato stalling in the clinch but Mangan improves position.
Mangan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangan jumps guard but Fortunato stands there with Mangan around his waist. Mangan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mangan prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortunato tries to pull guard but Mangan won't allow it.
#BC#
Mangan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mangan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mangan breaks from the clinch.
Valentina Fortunato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Mangan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mangan shoots in but no luck this time.
Fortunato throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Mangan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mangan, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Mangan!
Mr Mangan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You piece of crap '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle, before Fortunato throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Yang's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fortunato lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Valentina Fortunato! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
ss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortunato's half guard.#ES#
Fortunato kicks ss off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Fortunato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
ss sneaks out the side door and pushes Fortunato away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fortunato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortunato tries to clinch there but ss circles away.
ss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
ss swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortunato.
Fortunato throws a head kick that misses
and Fortunato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by ss.
Fortunato tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Fortunato tries to hold on but ss postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, ss cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
ss lands a nice shot to the head.
ss punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Valentina Fortunato has been cut.#SUB2#
Fortunato has left one of his arms exposed and ss doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Fortunato screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kc ss! |
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