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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Fernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernandez showed some decent athleticism there. Fernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Fernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Drew is looking to escape. Fernandez wants to stand up but Drew has a hold of him and won't allow it. Ground and pound from Fernandez. Fernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Fernandez 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.
Fernandez tries to pass to full mount but Drew defends it. #T1# Drew tries to get to full guard but Fernandez has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Fernandez looking for a submission but Drew manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Fernandez stays in close to Drew's body and controls the position. #T2# 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. Fernandez won't allow Drew to sweep him here. Drew being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Fernandez ducks under a wild hook from Drew.#TD2# Drew shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernandez's guard. Fernandez wants to hit a switch here but Drew passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fernandez there! Drew scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fernandez?
Drew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SUB2# Drew looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Drew controlling his opponent. Fernandez wants to control but Drew is having none of it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Drew lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Fernandez is just holding on here. Drew manages to take his back.
#T4# Drew keeps control of the position as Fernandez tries to break free.
#SUB2# Fernandez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fernandez is trying to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Drew struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Drew dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Drew misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2# Drew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Joey Drew has got the better of the ground game so far. Fernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Drew keeps moving and retains side control. Fernandez is trying to work for a sweep but Drew has mounted him! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Drew jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fernandez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fernandez and Drew has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2# Drew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fernandez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SU2# Drew stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL# Fernandez clinches up against the cage.#TD# Fernandez manages to pull guard.
Fernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Drew is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him. Fernandez keeping full guard, as Drew tries to pass. Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Drew from controlling successfully. #T2# Drew with a flurry of punches that miss. Drew wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Fernandez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Drew throws out a powerful jab. A jab from Fernandez misses. #TD2# Drew looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3# Drew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fernandez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Fernandez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernandez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Drew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Drew controlling the action here. Fernandez is looking for a sweep. Drew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Drew is working for a kimura but Fernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Drew throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Fernandez tries for a takedown but Drew manages to get underhooks.
Fernandez tries to break free but Drew pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Drew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Drew shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drew showed some decent athleticism there. Fernandez is looking to get back to is feet but Drew passes into side control.
Fernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drew on the ground. Fernandez is not content to let Drew control the position. Drew staying calm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fernandez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1# Fernandez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Fernandez trying to control the pace. #SU# Fernandez decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2# Drew rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC# Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Drew. Fernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Drew looks to throw a body kick and Fernandez counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Drew dives in and scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard. Fernandez wants to get back to his feet but Drew passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR# Drew looks to land a strike but Fernandez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3# Fernandez wants to sweep here but Drew controlling him for the moment. Fernandez being controlled here, momentarily. Fernandez has control of Drew's left arm, preventing Drew from doing any damage. Drew has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Drew passes into half guard. Drew trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Drew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Drew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drew lands a nice short elbow. Darrell Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Joey Drew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Drew is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Drew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Drew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Drew!
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