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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gustafsson gets a double leg takedown into Velasquez's guard.
Gustafsson won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Velasquez trying to control the position here.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez pulls Gustafsson in to control the position.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
Velasquez gets caught flat footed, as Gustafsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gustafsson is fighting to break Velasquez's control of his arms but Velasquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Velasquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Velasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Velasquez has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Gustafsson pushing down on Velasquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasquez is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Velasquez controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gustafsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Velasquez counters with a left and a right that stings Gustafsson. #TD2#
Gustafsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Velasquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Velasquez controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy. #T4#
Velasquez controlling the position for now.
Velasquez wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
Gustafsson is looking to pass Velasquez's guard but actually Velasquez recovers to full guard.
Velasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Velasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Gustafsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Velasquez sprawls well initially but Gustafsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Velasquez controlling the position well.
Further stalling from Velasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Velasquez is trying to stand up here but Gustafsson is controlling him well.
Velasquez is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustafsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velasquez is proving hard to escape from.
Velasquez controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Gustafsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Alexander Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Velasquez is trying to control Gustafsson's posture but Gustafsson avoids it.
Velasquez keeps Gustafsson under control for a moment.
Velasquez gets back to half guard.
Gustafsson wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez is positioning himself well to prevent Gustafsson advancing to mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Velasquez is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
Velasquez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Gustafsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustafsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson is fighting to break Velasquez's control of his arms but Velasquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SU#
Velasquez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Velasquez looking to score a takedown here. Gustafsson is defending well but Velasquez drives through and ends up in Gustafsson's guard.
Velasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Velasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Velasquez wants to stand but Gustafsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gustafsson gets a clinch.
Velasquez is stalling here.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands.
Gustafsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velasquez is trying to defend but Gustafsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Velasquez kicks off Gustafsson and gets to his feet. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Velasquez enables Gustafsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Velasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Velasquez wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gustafsson enables Velasquez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gustafsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Velasquez is standing up over Gustafsson. Gustafsson looks to escape but Velasquez dives into side control.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!#REVB##SU#
Velasquez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Gustafsson gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Velasquez controlling the position for now.
Velasquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though.
Velasquez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Gustafsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Velasquez's thigh. Velasquez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Velasquez is pulling down on Gustafsson's head to control his posture.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Velasquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gustafsson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Gustafsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Gustafsson gets a clinch.
Velasquez missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gustafsson is trying to trip Velasquez. He has hold of a leg but Velasquez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gustafsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez is pulling down on Gustafsson's head to control his posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Velasquez.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Taylor Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velasquez striking off his back but it's not causing Gustafsson any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taylor Velasquez.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taylor Velasquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gustafsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gustafsson is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Rodriquez works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodriquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Rodriquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriquez.
Rodriquez prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriquez connects with a nice short shot to Gustafsson's temple. #SUB#
Rodriquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Rodriquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodriquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodriquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gustafsson wants to control but Rodriquez passes into side.
#SUB#
Rodriquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriquez grinds an elbow into Gustafsson's temple. #T4#
Gustafsson looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rodriquez breaks from Gustafsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gustafsson wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rodriquez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gustafsson manages to circle out of the way.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Gustafsson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriquez is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriquez gets back to full guard.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodriquez trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Rodriquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriquez has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gustafsson wants to stand but Rodriquez is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Rodriquez drives through and clinches with Gustafsson against the cage.
Rodriquez stalling.
Rodriquez tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Curtis Rodriquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriquez moves out of range easily.
Rodriquez has a takedown stuffed.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
As Gustafsson looks to move away, Rodriquez throws a big counter combo but Gustafsson just gets out of the way.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gustafsson moves in looking to clinch but Rodriquez pushes him off.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriquez is fending him off so far but Gustafsson persists. Nope, Rodriquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson lands a right hook to the body.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gustafsson is trying to trip Rodriquez. He has hold of a leg but Rodriquez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gustafsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustafsson wants to get up but he can't break Rodriquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriquez is looking for a counter combo.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Rodriquez is having none of it.
As Gustafsson looks to move away, Rodriquez throws a big counter combo but Gustafsson just gets out of the way.#CL#
Rodriquez forces Gustafsson back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodriquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustafsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez tries for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks.
Rodriquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Gustafsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Gustafsson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rodriquez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gustafsson to the mat. Gustafsson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gustafsson wants to control but Rodriquez passes into side.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustafsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriquez working the ground and pound.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez slows the pace down. #T2#
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriquez happy to just control the position for now.
Rodriquez grinds an elbow into Gustafsson's temple. #T3#
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rodriquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodriquez working the head with strikes.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodriquez connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Rodriquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriquez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Rodriquez!
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