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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Lei misses.
Lei throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Lei throws a sloppy head kick and Pellegrini moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Lei misses
and Pellegrini counters with a right hand to the body.
Lei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Pellegrini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pellegrini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Pellegrini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pellegrini throws a nice looking combination but Lei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pellegrini is looking for a counter combo.
Frito Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Pellegrini both land. Nice combination.
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!
Lei tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Pellegrini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pellegrini throws a big counter combination but Lei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Lei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pellegrini circles away quickly and effectively.
Lei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Lei looks to move away, Pellegrini throws a big counter combo but Lei just gets out of the way.
Pellegrini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pellegrini is looking for a counter combo.
Lei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pellegrini counters with a left and a right that stings Lei.
Lei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pellegrini counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lei scores with a sloppy right hand. Pellegrini should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Pellegrini gets tackled into the cage by Lei. Lei maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pellegrini!
Frito Lei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Pellegrini. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Lei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a one-two to the body.
Pellegrini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lei throws a hook but Pellegrini blocks it.
Lei wants to clinch but Pellegrini slips to the side
and Pellegrini counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Lei gets a clinch. #BC#
Pellegrini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pellegrini is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Lei is predictable there
and Pellegrini counters with a stiff right hand.
Lei moves in looking to clinch but Pellegrini pushes him off.
Lei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combo that has Lei backing up. Lei nods at Pellegrini to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Pellegrini throws a right hand that Lei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lei also avoids with ease.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lei closes the distance but Pellegrini moves to the side
and Pellegrini counters with a one-two to the body.
Pellegrini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Pellegrini does no damage.
Lei dodges the punch combination from Pellegrini.
Lei tries a head kick but it misses.
Pellegrini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lei fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Lei looks to move away, Pellegrini throws a big counter combo but Lei just gets out of the way.
Pellegrini lands a high kick!
Jab by Lei.#CL2#
Lei forces Pellegrini back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Lei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lei looks to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Lei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini is trying to break free.
Lei lands an elbow that stopped Pellegrini in his tracks for a moment. #TD#
Pellegrini drags the fight down to the ground.
Pellegrini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Lei stands up and waves to Pellegrini to follow him.
Pellegrini is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pellegrini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pellegrini counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Pellegrini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pellegrini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lei wants to clinch up but Pellegrini keeps it at a distance.
Pellegrini throws a big counter combination but Lei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lei wants to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a two punch combo.
Pellegrini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lei can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Lei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pellegrini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lei looks to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combo that has Lei backing up. Lei nods at Pellegrini to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lei rushes Pellegrini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pellegrini counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Lei looks to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a left and a right that stings Lei.
Lei misses with a looping right.
Lei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lei thuds his right hand into Pellegrini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pellegrini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lei circles away quickly and effectively.
Pellegrini looks to land a combination. Lei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lei moves to clinch but Pellegrini breaks away
and Pellegrini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Lei closes the distance and pushes Pellegrini back into the cage.
Pellegrini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lei is pushing Pellegrini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pellegrini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pellegrini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lei has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini prevents a body shot from Lei. #BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lei throws a head kick that misses.
Pellegrini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Lei clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Pellegrini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Pellegrini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lei is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Lei pushes Pellegrini up against the cage in a clinch.
Lei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pellegrini's efforts to push away.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lei takes the fight into the clinch.
Pellegrini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pellegrini has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini is trying to break free.
Pellegrini has had enough of the clinch but Lei keeps him there for the moment.
Pellegrini wants to get back to striking at distance but Lei won't allow it.
Lei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pellegrini avoids it.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch.
#T4#
A combination from Pellegrini does no damage.
Salvatore Pellegrini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Pellegrini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lei looks to land a combination but Pellegrini avoids it well.
A punch combination from Pellegrini misses. #CL2#
Lei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pellegrini lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Pellegrini manages to pull guard.
Pellegrini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lei is one step ahead there.
Pellegrini managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Pellegrini dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pellegrini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lei back to the cage. Pellegrini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lei wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Pellegrini.
Lei tries to land a knee to the head but Pellegrini blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lei tries to clinch up.
Pellegrini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Lei has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Lei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lei wants to clinch.
Pellegrini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Lei has Pellegrini up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pellegrini is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Pellegrini misses. #CL2#
Lei moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
Lei looks to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a series of strikes. Lei will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lei tries to clinch but Pellegrini moves away
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Lei misses with a jab to the body
and Pellegrini counters with a one-two to the body.
Lei tries to clinch but Pellegrini moves away
and Pellegrini counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Pellegrini. Those never looked like landing.
Lei throws a lazy head kick
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a nice uppercut.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch but Pellegrini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Lei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lei doesn't manage to clinch there - Pellegrini circles away.
#CL2#
Pellegrini tries to keep at a distance but Lei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pellegrini lands a left hand.
Lei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lei lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Pellegrini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pellegrini gets tackled into the cage by Lei. Lei maintains the clinch.
Lei prevents Pellegrini from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch.
A combination from Lei does no damage.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pellegrini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lei is looking to clinch but Pellegrini is avoiding it.
Pellegrini appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Lei misses with a combination
and Pellegrini counters with a straight right hand.
Pellegrini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pellegrini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lei wants to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Lei has Pellegrini up against the cage in a clinch.
Pellegrini wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch.
Pellegrini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pellegrini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combo that has Lei backing up. Lei nods at Pellegrini to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Pellegrini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pellegrini, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Pellegrini!
During a confident post fight interview, Salvatore Pellegrini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Matsu moves into the clinch.
Pellegrini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsu stalling.
We've been hearing reports that Pellegrini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsu has Pellegrini pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini has had enough of the clinch but Matsu keeps him there for the moment.
Matsu controlling the action here for a moment.
Pellegrini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pellegrini throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsu.
Pellegrini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matsu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pellegrini working hard to break the clinch.
Pellegrini is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsu has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu slows down the pace here.
Pellegrini jumps guard but Matsu stands there with Pellegrini around his waist. Pellegrini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pellegrini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsu has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsu controls his hands.
#T1#
Matsu effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Matsu has Pellegrini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matsu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pellegrini tumbling to the mat - Matsu dives into Pellegrini's guard.
Matsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellegrini is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
My spies in PREDATOR DEATH ROW inform me that Matsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Matsu.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pellegrini gets tackled into the cage by Matsu. Matsu maintains the clinch. #T3#
Matsu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matsu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matsu is stalling here.
Pellegrini is trying to break the clinch but Matsu is controlling him.
The referee calls for Matsu to work.
Matsu avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.#CL2#
Matsu rushes Pellegrini and presses him up against the cage.
Matsu prevents Pellegrini from breaking the clinch.
Pellegrini wants to break free but Matsu has control.
The referee calls for Matsu to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Matsu.
Pellegrini is trying to push Matsu away but Matsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Pellegrini gets tackled into the cage by Matsu. Matsu maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Matsu.
Matsu effectively controlling the action here.
Matsu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Matsu moves into the clinch successfully.
Pellegrini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellegrini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsu keeps control of Pellegrini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pellegrini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pellegrini is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsu has double underhooks.
Matsu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Matsu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pellegrini regains guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsu sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu dominated that round.
That's time! Pellegrini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Matsu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Matsu to work.
Matsu stalling the fight.
#BC#
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Matsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsu stalling in the clinch.
Pellegrini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pellegrini can't break the clinch.
Matsu has Pellegrini pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini wants to break free but Matsu has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pellegrini up against the cage.#TD2#
Matsu has hold of one of Pellegrini's legs. Pellegrini is fighting the takedown attempt but Matsu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Matsu manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVR#
Pellegrini is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsu stalling.
Hatsu Matsu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matsu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pellegrini!
Matsu controlling his opponent. #T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Matsu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu moves to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Matsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pellegrini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matsu clinches with his opponent.
Matsu is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matsu is pushing Pellegrini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matsu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Pellegrini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Matsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Matsu closes the distance and pushes Pellegrini back into the cage.
Matsu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pellegrini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsu just leaning against Pellegrini, taking a breather.
Hatsu Matsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pellegrini.#CL2#
Matsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pellegrini misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matsu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pellegrini is defending well.
Matsu taking a breather.
Pellegrini is trying to break the clinch but Matsu has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini tries to break the clinch but Matsu is controlling the position.
Matsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pellegrini pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Matsu moves into the clinch.
Pellegrini wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Matsu stalling the fight.
Matsu tries for a takedown but Pellegrini manages to get underhooks.
Salvatore Pellegrini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pellegrini up against the cage.
Matsu keeps control of Pellegrini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.#CL2#
Matsu darts in and clinches Pellegrini up against the cage.
Matsu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matsu keeps control of Pellegrini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matsu is pushing Pellegrini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pellegrini is trying to break the clinch but Matsu has him pressed against the cage.
Matsu has Pellegrini pressed against the cage, preventing Pellegrini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsu wants a takedown.
#T3#
Matsu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pellegrini's efforts to push away.
Pellegrini tries to break free but Matsu pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Matsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Matsu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pellegrini is trying to keep an underhook but Matsu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matsu slows the pace down in half guard.
Matsu stops Pellegrini from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Matsu trying to pass the guard but Pellegrini defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu is taking a breather. Pellegrini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Matsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Pellegrini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvatore Pellegrini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Matsu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hatsu Matsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsu 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatsu Matsu!
A victorious Hatsu Matsu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Pellegrini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pellegrini trying to control from Chavez's half guard. Chavez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pellegrini throwing strikes but missing.
Pellegrini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pellegrini has gone for a leg lock! Chavez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pellegrini's guard.#REVR#
Pellegrini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Pellegrini working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pellegrini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chavez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pellegrini isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chavez stacks Pellegrini on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chavez!
Pellegrini is looking for a sweep.
Chavez lands an elbow.
Pellegrini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chavez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pellegrini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chavez's best efforts.
Pellegrini wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chavez in particular looking to stall.
Pellegrini is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pellegrini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Chavez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chavez in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pellegrini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pellegrini misses with a takedown attempt
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Pellegrini misses with a combination
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pellegrini closes the distance and clinches up with Chavez, looking for a takedown. Pellegrini pushes Chavez against the cage but Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Pellegrini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chavez to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Pellegrini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pellegrini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Pellegrini has his foot on Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pellegrini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pellegrini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chavez passes into side control.
Pellegrini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chavez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pellegrini tries to roll over but Chavez keeps him under control.
Chavez trying to control the pace.
Julio Cesar Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez tries to pass to full mount but Pellegrini defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chavez is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pellegrini tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvatore Pellegrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrini shoots and misses
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pellegrini can do to turn this around?
No luck for Pellegrini with that takedown attempt.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Pellegrini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Julio Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Pellegrini.#T4#
Chavez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pellegrini if he has to take too many more of those.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pellegrini. Chavez shrugs it off though.
Chavez thows a body kick. Pellegrini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pellegrini is breathing heavily.
Pellegrini throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez digs a good hook to Pellegrini's body.
Salvatore Pellegrini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pellegrini with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Pellegrini gets caught flat footed, as Chavez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet but Chavez passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Chavez uses his free foot to push down on Pellegrini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pellegrini.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pellegrini fails with the takedown
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pellegrini has time to react.
Pellegrini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Pellegrini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavez stays in close to Pellegrini's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Pellegrini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Pellegrini wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pellegrini has his foot on Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pellegrini is keeping the position for now.
Chavez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pellegrini throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pellegrini shoots and misses
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julio Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Pellegrini.#TD#
Chavez scores with a takedown into Pellegrini's guard.#ROC#
Pellegrini is rocked!
Pellegrini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez is in close to Pellegrini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pellegrini is still in real trouble! Can Chavez finish him?
Chavez passes into half guard.
Chavez controlling the action here.
Chavez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chavez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pellegrini seems to have recovered his senses.
Pellegrini tries to reverse the position but Chavez maintains control.
Pellegrini throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chavez. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Chavez controlling the position easily from mount.
Pellegrini has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Chavez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pellegrini can't escape the position.
Chavez has good solid back control here. #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.
Chavez avoiding Pellegrini 's attempts to control his hands.
Salvatore Pellegrini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Cesar Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cesar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cesar Chavez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Kenardly.
Kenardly cracks the inside of Pellegrini's front leg.
Pellegrini closes the distance and clinches up with Kenardly, looking for a takedown. Pellegrini pushes Kenardly against the cage but Kenardly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenardly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head.
Pellegrini shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenardly sprawls well. He's pushed Pellegrini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenardly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kenardly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pellegrini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kenardly throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kenardly.
Pellegrini avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Pellegrini avoids the head kick by Kenardly.
Pellegrini shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenardly tries to sprawl out of it but Pellegrini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenardly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenardly throws a counter high kick but Pellegrini was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lars Kenardly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Pellegrini.
Kenardly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pellegrini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kenardly counters with a good low kick that Pellegrini was not able to check.
Pellegrini fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Kenardly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pellegrini shoots in for a double leg but Kenardly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pellegrini has a takedown stuffed.
Kenardly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenardly lands a head kick!
Kenardly throws a head kick that misses.
Kenardly thumps Pellegrini with a low kick.
Pellegrini shoots in and drives through. Kenardly sprawls well.
Pellegrini closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kenardly counters with a stiff right hand.
Pellegrini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenardly circles away.
Lars Kenardly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pellegrini takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Pellegrini is rocked!
Kenardly seems to be stalking Pellegrini here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Pellegrini drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lars Kenardly!
Our winner, Lars Kenardly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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