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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Ganaban shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well. Ganaban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Ganaban. Ganaban shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Ganaban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Carter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Elijah Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tai Ganaban.#CL# Carter has Ganaban up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##TD2# Ganaban has picked Carter up - he's going for a ride! Ganaban dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Carter wants to get back to full guard but Ganaban has passed into side control. Ganaban postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ganaban should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Ganaban controlling the position. #SUB2# Ganaban looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Carter tries to buck Ganaban off but Ganaban is having none of it. Carter is letting Ganaban control him for a moment. Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2# Carter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carter is not content to let Ganaban control the position. Carter can't do much from the bottom here. You can see the frustration on Carter's face as Ganaban controls the position. #T3##SUB2# Ganaban thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2# Ganaban decides to stand back up. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ganaban. Ganaban in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ganaban is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Carter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2# Ganaban stands up. #T4##CL# Carter has managed to clinch.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Carter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ganaban to keep the fight standing. Ganaban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter tries to pull guard but Ganaban won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Ganaban jumps guard and drags Carter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Ganaban seems keen to control Carter's posture. Carter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Ganaban dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Carter throws a series of strikes that have Ganaban backpedaling.
Carter tries to clinch there but Ganaban circles away.
Ganaban doesn't succeed with the takedown and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ganaban shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter swinging wildly here.
Elijah Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ganaban throws a combination that misses and Carter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# Ganaban sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Ganaban shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganaban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Elijah Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tai Ganaban. Ganaban is breathing heavily. A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.#TD2# Ganaban closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carter did well to prevent Ganaban getting side control. Carter trying to hold on to Ganaban's head to control him but Ganaban postures up.
Carter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ganaban prevents Carter from improving his position. Ganaban is thwarting Carter's attempts to control the position. Ganaban wants to take a breather but Carter is having none of it. #T2# Carter tries to kick Ganaban off but Ganaban keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Carter tries to get to full guard but Ganaban has control of the leg. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ganaban lands a nice short elbow. Carter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ganaban is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ganaban keeps the fight on the outside.#T3# Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganaban tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ganaban. Ganaban landing a few strikes. #ES# Carter sneaks out the side door and pushes Ganaban away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2# Carter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ganaban working some strikes from top position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ganaban tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard. Ganaban postures up.
#T4##SUB# Carter is looking for a triangle but Ganaban pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Ganaban is proving a slippery customer.
Ganaban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Carter can't keep his opponent in guard - Ganaban advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Ganaban is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Carter dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ganaban keeps the fight on the outside. Ganaban throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganaban off to one side. Ganaban misses with a takedown attempt and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body. Carter tries to clinch up but Ganaban circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Carter instigates a clinch. #TD# Carter drags the fight down to the ground.
Ganaban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard. Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Carter has his foot on Ganaban's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganaban works his way back into a safe position though. Tai Ganaban has got the better of the ground game so far. Ganaban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Ganaban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ganaban is in close to Carter's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ganaban content to stall in guard here. Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ganaban stands up over Carter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Carter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SU2# Carter is working an open guard so Ganaban takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Ganaban dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Ganaban's head and hops out. Elijah Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tai Ganaban.#T2# Ganaban dives in for a single leg takedown but Carter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Ganaban breaks away and moves out of range. Ganaban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter. Carter is trying to pull guard but Ganaban turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Carter tries to pull guard but Ganaban holds him up against the cage and eventually Carter drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Ganaban tightens his grip and picks Carter up, before dumping him to the ground. Carter manages to land in guard. Ganaban stops Carter from standing up. Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Ganaban trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ganaban won't allow Carter to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ganaban. Ganaban shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL# Carter has Ganaban up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter jumps guard but Ganaban stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Ganaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Carter takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Ganaban lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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 Elijah Carter. I think Carter 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Carter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1# Estrada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Estrada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ganaban avoids it really well and circles away. Ganaban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Estrada. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ganaban shoots in for a takedown but Estrada shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Ganaban throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Estrada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ganaban is in Estrada's guard. Ganaban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Estrada has a closed guard, preventing Ganaban from standing up. Ganaban's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1# Ganaban wants to stand but Estrada has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Ganaban controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Ganaban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estrada swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ganaban wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ganaban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2# Ganaban feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Ganaban trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ganaban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ganaban preventing the sweep. Ganaban content to stall in guard here. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3# Ganaban wants to pass the guard but Estrada is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ganaban is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As Ganaban tries to get set, Estrada tries to push him back and clinch up but Ganaban manages to avoid the attempt.#TD# Ganaban gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Estrada to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2# Ganaban wriggles free and stands up. #T4##TD2# Ganaban shoots in and gets a takedown into Estrada's guard.#ES# Estrada kicks Ganaban off and gets to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Ganaban gets a double leg takedown into Estrada's guard. Ganaban trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ganaban looks winded! Estrada looking for a sweep. Not yet Estrada, not yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Ganaban has gone for a leg lock! Estrada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ganaban's guard.#REVR# Ganaban is trying to keep Estrada in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Ganaban dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ganaban misses with a takedown #CL# and Estrada moves into the clinch. Ganaban using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Estrada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Estrada lands a body punch. Ganaban should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Estrada is trying to pull guard but Ganaban turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Estrada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Estrada slows down the pace here.
Estrada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ganaban can't get the takedown.
Ganaban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Estrada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dewey Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tai Ganaban. Estrada stuffs the takedown attempt from Ganaban. Ganaban gets slowly back to his feet. Estrada attempts a counter takedown but Ganaban avoids it well and moves away.#T1# Estrada fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Estrada blocks a head kick by Ganaban.
No luck for Ganaban with that takedown attempt. Estrada attempts a counter takedown but Ganaban avoids it well and moves away. Ganaban is breathing heavily. Estrada blocks a head kick by Ganaban.
Estrada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Estrada wants it to stay on the feet. Ganaban misses with a takedown attempt - Estrada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2# Ganaban shoots in and drives through. Estrada sprawls well. Estrada has a takedown stuffed. Estrada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Estrada dives in for a single leg takedown but Ganaban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Estrada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Estrada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Estrada cracks Ganaban with a solid left hand. Estrada throwing strikes from guard but Ganaban blocks nicely. Estrada throws an elbow that misses. Ganaban uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Estrada's guard. Nice move by Ganaban!#REVB##T3##SUB# Estrada working for a triangle but Ganaban defends it easily.
Ganaban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estrada swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ganaban controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ganaban passes easily into side control. Nice work. Ganaban trying to control the action but Estrada is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Ganaban decides to take the fight back to the feet. 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 Dewey Estrada will probably get the nod. That's time! Estrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Ganaban. #TD2# Ganaban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Ganaban is keen to just control but Estrada is a slippery customer. Estrada won't allow Ganaban to pass to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ganaban is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Estrada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ganaban's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ganaban's back!#T1# Ganaban manages to reverse the position and now he's in Estrada's guard. Nice work there by Ganaban.
Ganaban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Estrada keeping moving, preventing Ganaban from controlling successfully. #ES# Estrada pushes Ganaban off and gets back to his feet.
Estrada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Ganaban drives through and clinches with Estrada against the cage.
#T2# A short right from Estrada on the inside. Estrada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Ganaban has the dominant position. Ganaban tries to pull guard but Estrada holds him up against the cage and eventually Ganaban drops back down to his feet.
Ganaban is trying to break the clinch but Estrada is controlling him. Estrada is trying to pull guard but Ganaban turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ganaban is trying to break free. Knees to the body from Estrada.
Estrada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ganaban just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him. Estrada wants to take the fight to the mat but Ganaban manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Estrada gets control of Ganaban's arms and successfully pulls guard. Estrada will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. 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!#SUB# Estrada working for a triangle but Ganaban defends it easily.
#T3# Ganaban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2# Ganaban stands up from Estrada's guard - Ganaban perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# Ganaban shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Estrada napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4##SUB2# Ganaban looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Ganaban wants to control for a moment but Estrada uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Estrada is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ganaban is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Dewey Estrada. I think Estrada 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dewey Estrada!
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