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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Cheryshev looking to score a takedown here. Orehovskiy is defending well but Cheryshev drives through and ends up in Orehovskiy's guard.
Orehovskiy seems keen to control Cheryshev's posture.
Cheryshev postures up in Orehovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Orehovskiy blocks it.
Cheryshev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cheryshev is working Orehovskiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cheryshev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cheryshev won't allow Orehovskiy to sweep him here.
Cheryshev wants to control from the top but Orehovskiy keeps moving.
Orehovskiy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Orehovskiy moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Cheryshev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Orehovskiy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cheryshev to his feet. #T1##TD#
Cheryshev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orehovskiy to the mat! Orehovskiy manages to get full guard.
Cheryshev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orehovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheryshev stops Orehovskiy from standing up.
Orehovskiy keeping moving, preventing Cheryshev from controlling successfully.
Orehovskiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orehovskiy is looking to stand up but Cheryshev isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orehovskiy has his hands on Cheryshev's head, controlling the position.
Orehovskiy keeping moving, preventing Cheryshev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Orehovskiy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheryshev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cheryshev looking to control.
Cheryshev pulls Orehovskiy in to control the position.
Cheryshev striking off his back but it's not causing Orehovskiy any problems. #SUB#
Cheryshev looking for subs off his back but Orehovskiy has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SU2#
Orehovskiy gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Cheryshev throws a leg kick but Orehovskiy sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Cheryshev has Orehovskiy up against the cage in a clinch.
Orehovskiy takes an elbow to the temple.
Cheryshev with a knee to the head.
#T4##TD#
Cheryshev decides to pull guard.
Cheryshev wants to sweep here but Orehovskiy controlling him for the moment.
Cheryshev is trying to control the position but Orehovskiy postures up.
Cheryshev being controlled here, momentarily.
Cheryshev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orehovskiy's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Cheryshev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Cheryshev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orehovskiy sprawls well initially but Cheryshev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cheryshev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orehovskiy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cheryshev.
Nice strikes from Cheryshev there.
Orehovskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Orehovskiy works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orehovskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheryshev's guard. #REVB#
Cheryshev wants to stand but Orehovskiy is controlling the position.
Cheryshev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1##SU2#
Orehovskiy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cheryshev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Cheryshev gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Cheryshev - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Cheryshev breaks from the clinch.
Cheryshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Orehovskiy tries to sprawl but Cheryshev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Evgeny Cheryshev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cheryshev is pressing down on Orehovskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orehovskiy is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Cheryshev is trying to work for a kimura but Orehovskiy is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Cheryshev is looking for a kimura here.
Orehovskiy is trying to maintain the position but Cheryshev is very close to passing his half guard.
Orehovskiy is looking to escape.
Orehovskiy is not content to let Cheryshev control the position.
Cheryshev prevents Orehovskiy from improving his position.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Orehovskiy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orehovskiy keeping moving, preventing Cheryshev from controlling successfully.
Orehovskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheryshev's guard. #REVB#
Cheryshev is trying to control the position but Orehovskiy postures up. #SU2#
Orehovskiy stands up and waves to Cheryshev to follow him.
A swing and a miss from Cheryshev.
A head kick misses from Cheryshev. #T4##TD#
Cheryshev looking to score a takedown here. Orehovskiy is defending well but Cheryshev drives through and ends up in Orehovskiy's guard.#ES2#
Orehovskiy pushes Cheryshev off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Cheryshev looking to score a takedown here. Orehovskiy is defending well but Cheryshev drives through and ends up in Orehovskiy's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheryshev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orehovskiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orehovskiy keeping moving, preventing Cheryshev from controlling successfully.
Orehovskiy has Cheryshev pulled in close to control his posture.
Cheryshev stops Orehovskiy from standing up.
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 Evgeny Cheryshev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cheryshev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cheryshev has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cheryshev's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Cheryshev tightens his grip and picks Orehovskiy up, before dumping him to the ground. Orehovskiy manages to land in guard.
Orehovskiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orehovskiy pulls Cheryshev in close to prevent any damage.
Orehovskiy keeping moving, preventing Cheryshev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orehovskiy pulls Cheryshev in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheryshev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cheryshev tries to stand but Orehovskiy is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Orehovskiy wants to sweep but no luck.
Orehovskiy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cheryshev wants to control but Orehovskiy passes easily into half guard.
Cheryshev wants to control the action here but instead Orehovskiy manages to pass to full mount!
Orehovskiy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cheryshev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Orehovskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cheryshev wants to hold on but Orehovskiy pushes him away.
Cheryshev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Cheryshev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3#
Orehovskiy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cheryshev wants to control but Orehovskiy is having none of it.
Cheryshev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cheryshev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cheryshev tries to get out of the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cheryshev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orehovskiy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cheryshev is working to get back to half guard.
Cheryshev tries to lock up and control but Orehovskiy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sergey Orehovskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evgeny Cheryshev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheryshev is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Orehovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cheryshev 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Cheryshev!
After the fight, Evgeny Cheryshev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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