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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 613 Round 1
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Michel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hashani to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michel is defended easily by Hashani.
Hashani lands a head shot.
Michel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hashani defends it nicely.
Hashani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Michel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Hashani.
Nice sprawl there from Hashani as Michel shoots in.
Granat Hashani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seignor Michel.
Hashani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Michel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hashani gets caught napping as Michel dives in and scores a takedown. Hashani manages to retain guard.
Hashani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Michel pushes down on Hashani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Michel is trying to control. Hashani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Michel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Michel wants to free his trapped foot but Hashani is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Michel is working for a kimura but Hashani is defending it quite comfortably.
Michel wants to pass to mount but Hashani is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hashani is staying active underneath Michel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hashani tries to kick Michel off but Michel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Michel in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Michel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hashani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hashani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hashani tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Michel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hashani sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Michel trying to control from half guard but Hashani is working away. #SUB2#
Michel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Michel looks winded!
Michel trying to control from half guard but Hashani is working away. #SUB2#
Michel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hashani sees it coming and defends easily.
Hashani is looking to escape.#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.
Hashani trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Michel is trying to control the action in half guard but Hashani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hashani is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Michel 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.
#SUB2#
Michel seems to be working for a kimura but Hashani defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seignor Michel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Michel has his takedown stuffed
and Hashani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hashani leaves Michel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hashani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michel's hands.
Michel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Granat Hashani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seignor Michel.
Michel takes one on the button.
Hashani scores with a jab.
Michel walks into a stiff left hand from Hashani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Hashani finds it's target.
Michel drops his hands momentarily and Hashani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Granat Hashani is winning the standup battle so far.
Michel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Michel feints and as Hashani raises his hands in defense, Michel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michel is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hashani's guard. #T1#
Hashani is trying to stand up here but Michel is controlling him well.
Michel is keen to just control but Hashani is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Michel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hashani scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Michel manages to mount him!
Hashani is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Seignor Michel has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Michel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Michel won't let Hashani get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Michel fails to move to back control.
Michel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hashani is looking to escape.
Hashani tries to buck Michel off but he can't manage it.
Michel is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Michel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Michel wants to take his opponent's back but Hashani doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Michel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Michel wants to control the pace but Hashani is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Michel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hashani is surviving well by controlling Michel's body position as best he can.
Hashani is squirming around, avoiding Michel's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Michel moves to the back.
Hashani trying to get back to his feet but Michel is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Michel has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hashani! Can he survive? No! He's out! Michel gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seignor Michel!
During a confident post fight interview, Seignor Michel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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