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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Russo instigates a clinch.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo tries to break free but Diamantov pushes him back against the cage.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russo is trying to push Diamantov away but Diamantov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Diamantov gets control of Russo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diamantov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Diamantov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Diamantov is trying to break the clinch but Russo is controlling him.
Diamantov wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diamantov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Russo up against the cage.
Russo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Russo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diamantov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
Russo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Russo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russo tries to break the clinch but Diamantov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diamantov is pressed up against the cage. Russo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diamantov down to the mat. Diamantov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Diamantov lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2#
Diamantov stands up and waves to Russo to follow him.
Diamantov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Diamantov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Russo is looking to control Diamantov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Russo avoid being mounted?
Russo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamantov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamantov trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Russo is defending against the submission attempts here by Diamantov.
#T3#
Diamantov content to control rather than advance.
Russo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamantov. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diamantov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diamantov in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Diamantov stands up and beckons Russo to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Diamantov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diamantov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamantov is staying tight to Russo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Diamantov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Russo tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Diamantov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Russo sprawls well initially but Diamantov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Diamantov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nathanial Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Diamantov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diamantov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Russo wants to get back to his feet but Diamantov is dominant here and he's now got Russo's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diamantov is persistently looking for the submission but Russo is defending it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamantov biding his time, controlling Russo. #T1##SUB2#
Russo fending off the submission attempt from Diamantov.
Russo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Diamantov looking for the choke but no joy.
Russo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3##SUB2#
Russo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diamantov.
Well, with Diamantov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Russo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Diamantov is not going to allow Russo to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diamantov controlling the positon.
Russo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Diamantov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Russo really is a fat lump.
Diamantov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Diamantov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Diamantov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamantov circles away.
#CL#
Russo forces Diamantov back against the cage and clinches.
Diamantov gets underhooks to prevent Russo's takedown attempt.
Russo is trying to stall.
#TD#
Russo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diamantov regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Diamantov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Russo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Russo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Diamantov jumps guard and drags Russo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamantov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Diamantov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard. #REVB#
Diamantov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Diamantov gets to his feet - Russo follows without any prompting.
Russo is looking to clinch but Diamantov is avoiding it.
#CL#
Diamantov gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Diamantov manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Diamantov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Russo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Russo blocks a head kick by Diamantov.
Russo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Diamantov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Russo to the ground. Diamantov is now in Russo's guard.#ES#
Russo manages to escape and get back 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#
Diamantov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Russo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diamantov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diamantov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SU2#
Diamantov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##TD2#
Diamantov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Russo did well to prevent Diamantov getting side control.#SU2#
Diamantov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Russo to stand up. #TD2#
Diamantov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diamantov lands in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Russo is rocked!
Russo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diamantov slips nicely into half guard.
Oh Russo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diamantov in particular looking to stall.
Russo seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrei Diamantov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SU2#
Diamantov escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Diamantov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Russo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Andrei Diamantov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Diamantov is riding his opponent, not letting Russo buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Diamantov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diamantov 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Diamantov!
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