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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Sven fails to land the takedown. Weiss tries to counter with a takedown but Sven is quick to defend against it.#CL# Weiss closes the distance and pushes Sven back into the cage. Sven jumps guard but Weiss stands there with Sven around his waist. Sven gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sven jumps guard but Weiss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Shane Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Sven. Sven missing with knees to the body.
Sven misses with a knee to the head. Weiss has Sven pressed against the cage.
Sven looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sven can't break the clinch.
Sven fails to pull guard.
Weiss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weiss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sven. Sven is trying to break the clinch but Weiss is controlling him. Weiss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1# Sven looking to slow down the pace here. Weiss can't get the takedown.
Sven is trying to break the clinch but Weiss has him pressed against the cage. Weiss tries to pull guard but Sven won't allow it.
Sven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weiss just stands there and leans against the cage. Weiss is looking for a takedown. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Weiss tries to break the clinch but Sven is controlling the position. #TD2# Sven pulls guard. Weiss is working Sven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Weiss is in close to Sven's body, working some short punches and elbows. Weiss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Weiss with a nice head shot there. Weiss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sven's head. Weiss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weiss's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Sven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weiss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sven is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weiss is controlling him. Weiss distracts Sven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sven looking to control.
Weiss working some strikes from top position. Weiss 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. Weiss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Weiss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Sven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Weiss drops back looking for a leg! Sven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sven manages to kick Weiss off! Weiss jumps back into Sven's guard. Weiss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weiss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Sven controls Weiss momentarily but Weiss frees himself. Weiss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Sven is trying to keep Weiss in close.
#SU# Weiss stands and steps away. Sven gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Sven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sven looks winded!#CL2# Sven clinches with his opponent.
Sven is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sven tries to pull guard but Weiss forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Weiss wants to take the fight to the mat but Sven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4##TD# Weiss gets control of Sven's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weiss will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES# Weiss is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD# Weiss manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Sven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Weiss seems keen to control Sven's posture. Weiss wants to get back to his feet but Sven is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Weiss controlling Sven's posture. #ES# Weiss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sven has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Weiss dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Sven drives through and clinches with Weiss against the cage.
Sven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weiss just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Weiss pulls guard. Weiss wants to stand and escape but Sven is having none of it. Weiss controlling Sven's posture. Sven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Sven wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weiss wants to stand but Sven is controlling the position. Sven trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Sven won't allow Weiss to get back to his feet. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Weiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sven can do to turn this around? Sven is looking to pass into half guard but Weiss pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Weiss is in guard.#REVR##SU# Weiss gets to his feet - Sven follows without any prompting. No luck with that takedown attempt from Sven. Sven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Weiss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weiss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Weiss moves into the clinch. Sven is pressed up against the cage. Weiss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sven down to the mat. Sven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Sven pushes Weiss up against the cage in a clinch. Sven fails to pull guard.
Shane Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Sven.#T2# Sven on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sven tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weiss smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Sven pushes Weiss up against the cage in a clinch. Sven on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Sven wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weiss just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sven's brow. Sven is defending well against a takedown attempt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sven jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weiss walks away with a smile on his face. Sven gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Weiss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sven, pushing him back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sven. Sven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weiss pulls him back up using the underhooks. Weiss looking to stall.
#T3# Sven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weiss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sven paws at him with a jab and circles away. Weiss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weiss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sven was well out of range. Poor timing from Weiss.#CL2# Sven forces Weiss back against the cage and clinches. Weiss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Weiss manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Weiss wants to stand and escape but Sven is having none of it. Weiss pulls Sven in close to his closed guard and prevents Sven from doing any damage or advancing position. Sven throws a strike but Weiss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4# Weiss won't allow Sven to sweep him here. Weiss working some strikes from top position. Sven has momentary wrist control but Weiss slips an elbow through the middle. Weiss wants to stand but Sven is controlling his posture from full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sven can do anything to dispel that myth. Weiss scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Weiss scoring with some ground and pound. Shane Weiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Weiss has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sven is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Weiss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weiss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sven will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Weiss dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Sven has closed the distance and engaged Weiss in a clinch.
#BC2# Sven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Weiss drives through with a takedown into Sven's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Sven 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. Sven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Weiss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sven looking for a sweep. Not yet Sven, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weiss is in close to Sven's body, working some short punches and elbows. Weiss working some strikes from top position. Weiss stands up over Sven, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sven 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. Weiss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC# Sven is rocked! Sven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Weiss scoring with punches to the head and body. Sven is still in real trouble! Can Weiss finish him? Sven looking for a sweep. Not yet Sven, not yet. Weiss landing with the ground and pound. Weiss works over Sven with some ground and pound from guard. Weiss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sven's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Weiss with a nice head shot there. Weiss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Weiss gets to his feet and stands over Sven, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sven felt that one! Weiss unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sven from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Weiss!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Sven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tamimi is trying to pull guard but Sven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Sven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC# Sven breaks from the clinch.
Sven catches Tamimi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD# Sven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sven lands in his opponent's guard. Tamimi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tamimi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB# Sven drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tamimi dives on top into guard.#REVB# Tamimi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sven works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Sven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Sven looking for a guillotine here but Tamimi defends easily.
Sven keeping moving, preventing Tamimi from controlling successfully. Tamimi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Sven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamimi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tamimi wants to control from the top but Sven keeps moving. Tamimi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sven works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Sven is trying to keep Tamimi in close.
Sven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Sven keeping moving, preventing Tamimi from controlling successfully. Tamimi with a flurry of punches that miss. Tamimi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamimi. Tamimi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Sven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamimi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sven misses with the combination.
Tamimi scores with a jab to the body. Tamimi throws a body punch but Sven moves out of range. #T3# Tamimi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Tamimi. Sven does a little dance to reset his feet. Tamimi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tamimi cracks Sven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2# It looks like Rex Sven has been cut. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sven. Sven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamimi.
Tamimi misses with the combination.
#TD# Sven looking to score a takedown here. Tamimi is defending well but Sven drives through and ends up in Tamimi's guard. Tamimi trying to control the position.
Tamimi keeping moving, preventing Sven from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2# Sven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Tamimi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sven defends well. Tamimi wants to sweep here but Sven controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Tamimi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ahed Tamimi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rex Sven's cut. That's time! Sven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Sven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tamimi, pushing him back against the cage. Sven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Tamimi tries to pull guard but Sven holds him up against the cage and eventually Tamimi drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Sven turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Tamimi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sven off and has taken his back! Sven wants to get back to his feet. #T1# Tamimi somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Tamimi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Sven covering up well under a series of strikes from Tamimi. Tamimi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Sven trying to control the hands but Tamimi won't let him. I really don't envy Sven right now.
Sven is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Tamimi tightening his grip on Sven, looking for the choke. #T2# Sven tries to break free.
Even with his hooks in, Tamimi manages to miss with strikes from the back. Oooh a big shot gets through from Tamimi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Tamimi landing with strikes. Tamimi struggling to land strikes to the head as Sven covers up. Sven avoids the strikes from Tamimi. Tamimi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Tamimi is hanging on to Sven's back as he tries to escape.
Sven wants to get back to his feet. #T3# Tamimi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Sven prevents Tamimi from getting a body triangle.#SUB2# Tamimi looking to break Sven's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sven remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tamimi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Sven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tamimi on the ground.#SUB2# Tamimi is persistently looking for the submission but Sven is defending it well.
Tamimi tries to get the hooks in deep but Sven pushed the leg off. Sven tries to roll but Tamimi sticks to his back.
#SUB2# Tamimi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2# Sven showing good submission defense here.
#T4# Sven is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tamimi missing with strikes. Ahed Tamimi has got the better of the ground game so far. Tamimi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. A lull in the action here.
Sven is trying to stand back up. Tamimi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sven is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Sven avoids the strikes from Tamimi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahed Tamimi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rex Sven's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Sven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tamimi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Tamimi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamimi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sven momentarily.
Tamimi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Sven has managed to clinch.
Sven tries to pull guard but Tamimi won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sven. #TD# Sven pulls guard effortlessly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tamimi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Sven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamimi defends it easily.#SUB# Tamimi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamimi has managed to get both his arms back between Sven's legs - danger averted.#T1# Tamimi trying to control but Sven is working from the bottom. Sven controls Tamimi momentarily but Tamimi frees himself. Tamimi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sven has wrist control. Tamimi landing some decent shots from guard. Tamimi throws a big right hand that misses. Tamimi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sven has wrist control. Sven keeping moving, preventing Tamimi from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tamimi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sven has wrist control. Sven wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tamimi is now in half guard. Sven is not content to let Tamimi control the position. Sven wants to improve his position but Tamimi is controlling well.
Tamimi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tamimi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Sven ducks under a wild hook from Tamimi. Sven misses with a head kick.
Tamimi throws a lazy right hand but Sven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Tamimi tries to keep at a distance but Sven has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Sven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ahed Tamimi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Sven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sven showed some decent athleticism there. Sven is pressing down on Tamimi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamimi is holding on for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tamimi manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB# Sven drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tamimi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sven has Tamimi in his guard.#REVB# Sven looking to control.
Tamimi wants to control from the top but Sven keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rex Sven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ahed Tamimi. I've got Tamimi 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ahed Tamimi! During a confident post fight interview, Ahed Tamimi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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