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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Larsnaza drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larsnaza controlling from the top position. Herrera 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. Herrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larsnaza manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Larsnaza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Larsnaza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herrera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1# Herrera managing to control the position. Herrera looking to control but Larsnaza passes into half guard.
Herrera is trying to maintain the position but Larsnaza is very close to passing his half guard. Larsnaza throwing shots but Herrera is blocking nicely. #SU2# Larsnaza decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2# Larsnaza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Herrera's half guard. Herrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Larsnaza prevents Herrera from improving his position.#SU2# Larsnaza decides to return to a standing position. #TD2# Larsnaza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Larsnaza not landing any meaningful shots this time. Herrera lands with a few short shots to the body. Larsnaza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Herrera wants to get back to full guard. Herrera trying to control from the bottom.
Herrera tries to get to full guard but Larsnaza has control of the leg. Larsnaza is looking to take a break and control but Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Herrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsnaza. Larsnaza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Larsnaza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Herrera regains full guard. Nicely done. Larsnaza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Herrera really is a fat lump. Herrera wants to stand up but Larsnaza is controlling him. Larsnaza sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# Larsnaza scores with a takedown into Herrera's guard. Herrera looking to control but Larsnaza passes into half guard.
Larsnaza trying to control from half guard but Herrera is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Larsnaza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Herrera wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Larsnaza dominated that round. The cut man is working on Renaldo Herrera's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Larsnaza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Renaldo Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Larsnaza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Larsnaza lands in his opponent's guard. Herrera is looking to stand back up but Larsnaza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Herrera. #REVR# Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larsnaza is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herrera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Herrera is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Herrera punching from the bottom.
#SU2# Larsnaza stands up out of the half guard. #TD2# Larsnaza dives in and scores a takedown into Herrera's guard. Deangelo Larsnaza has got the better of the ground game so far. Larsnaza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Larsnaza sitting in guard, not really doing much. Herrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larsnaza manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Herrera won't allow Larsnaza to sweep him here. Larsnaza has a closed guard, preventing Herrera from standing up. #T2# Larsnaza looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsnaza, not yet. #SUB2# Larsnaza is looking for a triangle but Herrera pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Larsnaza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herrera passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Larsnaza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##ES2# Larsnaza has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Herrera is on him like a limpet, forcing Larsnaza back against the cage. Herrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larsnaza smiles and moves away.
Larsnaza jabs Herrera to the body, keeping him at a distance. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Larsnaza scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2# Larsnaza gets the takedown into side control. Herrera is looking to get back to his feet here but Larsnaza is keeping cool and he's managed to take Herrera's back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Larsnaza gets his hands free as Herrera looks to control. #T4# Larsnaza controlling well, preventing Herrera from escaping the position.
Herrera trying to control but not successfully. Herrera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Larsnaza.
#SUB2# Larsnaza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Herrera is trying to stand back up. Herrera wants to control his opponent's hands but Larsnaza gets his hands free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Larsnaza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Renaldo Herrera's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Herrera blocks a head kick by Larsnaza.
Good work by Herrera as he checks the leg kick. Herrera throws a big counter combination but Larsnaza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2# Larsnaza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Herrera kicks Larsnaza off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Larsnaza closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Herrera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Larsnaza is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Herrera to the mat. Herrera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Herrera kicks Larsnaza off and gets to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Herrera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Herrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larsnaza is just riding it out for now. Herrera eventually gives up the hold. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2# Larsnaza looking for submissions off his back. Herrera prevents Larsnaza from improving his position.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Larsnaza is positioning himself well to prevent Herrera advancing to mount. Herrera working over Larsnaza with some ground and pound. Larsnaza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Herrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larsnaza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Larsnaza wants to improve his position but Herrera is controlling well.
Larsnaza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herrera's back!#T3# Larsnaza keeps control of the position as Herrera tries to break free.
Larsnaza throwing wild punches that miss their target. Herrera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. A bit of a pause in the action here. Larsnaza controlling the positon.#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. Larsnaza not allowing Herrera to control his hands. Larsnaza is looking to control Herrera but Herrera is wriggling around and keeping busy. Herrera just trying to survive but Larsnaza is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Larsnaza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Herrera tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Deangelo Larsnaza. Well Larsnaza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deangelo Larsnaza!
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