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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 779 Round 1
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
Sakuraba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wall tries to circle away but Sakuraba has him pinned against the cage.
Sakuraba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakuraba prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wall keeps control of Sakuraba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wall working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Wall lands a takedown into guard.
Sakuraba is looking to stand up but Wall isn't so interested in that idea.
Wall is in close to Sakuraba's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Wall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wall connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Wall is proving a slippery customer.
Wall slips nicely into half guard.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
Wall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
#T2#
Wall wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba is concentrating on defense, preventing Wall from advancing position.
Wall is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wall trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Wall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Wall stops Sakuraba from getting back to his feet.
Sakuraba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wall on the ground.#T3#
Well, if Wall 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.
Wall trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Wall passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Wall has control of Sakuraba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sakuraba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wall is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sakuraba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#
Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Wall pushes him away.
Wall working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
A big strike lands for Wall! That's really hurt Sakuraba and he's turned his back - Wall keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Wall jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Wall!
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