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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Sirovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Velasquez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Velasquez continues to stall. Velasquez is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Velasquez keeping hold of Sirovic's head, controlling as best he can. Sirovic controlling the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Sirovic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Velasquez to get to his feet. Sirovic jabs Velasquez right on the nose. Velasquez blinks but takes it well.#T1# Danga de danga de dang - Sirovic scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2# It looks like Taylor Velasquez has been cut.#TD2# Sirovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Sirovic is trying to control. Velasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Velasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Velasquez wants to control but Sirovic is keeping busy and won't allow it. Velasquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Sirovic wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is defending well. Velasquez trying to hold on to Sirovic's head to control him but Sirovic postures up.
Velasquez controlling the position for now.#T2# Sirovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Sirovic wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it. Velasquez trying to control here.
Sirovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working. #SUB2# Sirovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Velasquez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Sirovic looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Sirovic is fighting to break Velasquez's control of his arms but Velasquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4# Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sirovic manages to pass to side control. Velasquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Sirovic from advancing position. 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. Sirovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Sirovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sirovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Sirovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Velasquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Sirovic has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemanja Sirovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Taylor Velasquez's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Sirovic gets the takedown into side control. Sirovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Velasquez down.
Velasquez seems a little lost for a moment, as Sirovic dominates the positioning. Sirovic is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sirovic landing a few strikes. We've been informed that Sirovic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velasquez wants to control but Sirovic postures up.#SU2# Sirovic stands up and we're back to a striking position. #KD2# Sirovic lands a big head kick that sends Velasquez tumbling to the mat! Sirovic takes a step backwards and waves Velasquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Velasquez is rocked!#T1##TD2# Sirovic shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Velasquez is on queer street and Sirovic is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Nemanja Sirovic! A very excited looking Nemanja Sirovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1# Sirovic throws a head kick that misses. As Sirovic looks to move away, Rodriquez throws a big counter combo but Sirovic just gets out of the way.#TD# Rodriquez gets the takedown into side control. Sirovic struggling a bit here. Sirovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. A control attempt from Sirovic but he's now mounted! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriquez throwing strikes here but Sirovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sirovic is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea. Rodriquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T1# Rodriquez raining down hammerfists from mount. Rodriquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sirovic wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away. Sirovic manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rodriquez prevents Sirovic from improving his position. Rodriquez is stalling here. Sirovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriquez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sirovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2# Rodriquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Rodriquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sirovic off and has taken his back! So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Rodriquez has the hooks in. Sirovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3# Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Sirovic tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sirovic hold on?
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Sirovic from escaping the position.
Sirovic trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip. Sirovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4# Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Sirovic. #SUB# Rodriquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sirovic covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Rodriquez working for the choke. Rodriquez trying to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rodriquez dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Sirovic misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriquez throws a big counter combination but Sirovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Sirovic throws a combination that misses #CL# and Rodriquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Sirovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriquez just stands there and leans against the cage. Rodriquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sirovic is defending well. Sirovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Sirovic letting Rodriquez take a breather here. Rodriquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sirovic walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Rodriquez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Sirovic shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirovic circles away.
Sirovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriquez defends it well.#TD2# Rodriquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Sirovic trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T1# Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sirovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sirovic wants to stand and escape but instead Rodriquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Rodriquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Rodriquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rodriquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Sirovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sirovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Sirovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet. Sirovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rodriquez is trying to improve his position. Rodriquez gets back to half guard. Rodriquez is looking to control Sirovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted? Sirovic working over Rodriquez with some ground and pound. Rodriquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4# Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sirovic is controlling well.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Sirovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Sirovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sirovic is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Curtis Rodriquez will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Sirovic is looking to clinch. #TD2# Sirovic gets a double leg takedown into Rodriquez's guard. Sirovic wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Sirovic postures up. Sirovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Rodriquez wants to hit a switch here but Sirovic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriquez there! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sirovic controlling the position easily from mount. #T1# Sirovic looking to finish Rodriquez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rodriquez! Rodriquez is looking to improve his position but Sirovic isn't that keen on the idea. Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sirovic pushes him away. Sirovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodriquez hang on?#T2# Rodriquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sirovic trying to control but Rodriquez is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rodriquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sirovic has a good base and remains in mount. Sirovic landing strikes from the mount and Rodriquez is in trouble! #ROC2# Rodriquez is rocked! Sirovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Oh Rodriquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Sirovic lands a big shot to the head and Rodriquez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nemanja Sirovic!
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