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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Savage wants to clinch.#CL2#
Savage rushes Fernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savage tries to break the clinch but Fernandez is controlling the position. #BC2#
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Savage checks a leg kick nicely.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by Savage.
#TD#
Fernandez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savage was covering up waiting for the punch and Fernandez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fernandez throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fernandez 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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez looking to control.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fernandez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Savage moves into the clinch.
Fernandez lands a right hand. #BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Savage.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by Savage.
Fernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Savage throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez prevents Savage from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Fernandez stands and steps away. Savage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Fernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Fernandez looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Savage misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Fernandez breaks the clinch.
Milo Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milo Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Savage.
Fernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Savage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Savage lands with a kick to the temple. Fernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.#CL2#
Savage rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Fernandez tried to counter with a leg kick but Savage avoided it.
Savage throws a low kick but Fernandez moves out of range easily.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Fernandez blocks it.
Fernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Fernandez jumps guard and drags Savage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Fernandez wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Fernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Fernandez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Fernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Savage to get to half guard.
Fernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savage wants to stand up but Fernandez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez shoots for a takedown but Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Savage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Milo Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Savage gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
Fernandez clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Fernandez persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Fernandez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Savage rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Fernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
#BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez shoots for a takedown but Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Savage has Fernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Savage is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
#TD#
Fernandez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Fernandez crashes against the mat.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Savage tries to escape but Fernandez is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Fernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez somewhat.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Fernandez fails with the takedown.
Savage throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Fernandez dives in and grabs Savage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes down on Fernandez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savage misses with a combination
#CL#
and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandez stalling in the clinch but Savage improves position.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fernandez.
Fernandez prevents Savage from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Fernandez stands up and waves to Savage to follow him. #T2#
Fernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Savage tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Fernandez shoots in but Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage misses with a kick to the body.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandez.
Savage looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandez is blocking nicely.
#T3##TD#
Fernandez gets control of Savage's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fernandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fernandez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fernandez stops Savage from standing up.
Fernandez postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Fernandez slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Savage wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fernandez manages to pass to side control.
Fernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
Fernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
Darrick Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Fernandez is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrick Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savage 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Savage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corleone tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corleone to the ground. Corleone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corleone throws a fast counter high kick but Fernandez manages to duck under it in time.
Fernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Corleone circles away.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses
and Fernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Corleone.
Corleone is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Corleone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Corleone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Corleone trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Corleone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##ES#
Fernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Fernandez gets caught flat footed, as Corleone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Corleone tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez is retaining full guard.
Fernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Corleone stops Fernandez from standing up.
Fernandez trying to control the position.
Fernandez has Corleone pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fernandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fernandez is in close to Corleone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corleone looking to control.
#SUB2#
Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.
Fernandez being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.
Fernandez distracts Corleone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Corleone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fernandez passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corleone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Corleone is trying to stand.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Corleone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Corleone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandez pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrick Fernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Corleone slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Corleone shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corleone looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez stands up over Corleone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fernandez forces his way into half guard.
Corleone is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Fernandez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rocco Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corleone tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corleone to the ground. Corleone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2##TD2#
Corleone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernandez's guard.#ES#
Fernandez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Fernandez tries to sprawl but Corleone drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Fernandez has one foot on Corleone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!#CL2#
Corleone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corleone is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fernandez decides to pull guard.
Corleone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Fernandez has his hands on Corleone's head, controlling the position.
We've been informed that Corleone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Corleone postures up.
Corleone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Corleone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fernandez wants to stand but Corleone is controlling the position.
Corleone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corleone dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Fernandez shoots in but Corleone avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Corleone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Fernandez pushes Corleone off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrick Fernandez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corleone but Corleone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corleone is looking for the big counter here.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corleone sprawls well. Corleone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Corleone, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Corleone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez jumps guard but Corleone stands there with Fernandez around his waist. Fernandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Fernandez manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Fernandez pulls Corleone in to control the position.
Fernandez controls Corleone momentarily but Corleone frees himself.
Corleone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Corleone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fernandez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corleone has Fernandez in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Corleone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Corleone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fernandez has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone taking some punishment here, with Fernandez in his half guard. #T3#
Fernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corleone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corleone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Corleone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corleone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corleone wants to clinch.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corleone defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandez checks a leg kick.
Rocco Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrick Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Fernandez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Corleone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fernandez is in Corleone's guard.
Fernandez is standing up over Corleone. Corleone looks to escape but Fernandez dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Corleone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernandez 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrick Fernandez!
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