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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Hooker darts in looking for a takedown but BigMac gets double underhooks and turns Hooker into the cage. #TD2#
Hooker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
BigMac keeping full guard, as Hooker tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
BigMac working for a triangle but Hooker defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hooker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hooker postures up.
#SUB2#
Hooker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
BigMac tries to bench press Hooker off him but Hooker keeps the position.
BigMac is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hooker is trying to get an arm triangle but BigMac is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Hooker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hooker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BigMac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hooker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... BigMac is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leslie Hooker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
BigMac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hori avoids it really well and circles away.
Max BigMac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hori looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
BigMac shoots in looking for a takedown. Hori tries to sprawl out of it but BigMac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
BigMac lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
BigMac fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hori to the ground. BigMac is now in Hori's guard.#SUB#
BigMac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hori can't keep his opponent in guard - BigMac advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SU#
BigMac stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
BigMac fails with a takedown attempt.
Hori lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max BigMac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
BigMac instigates a clinch.
BigMac stalling.
Hori wants to get back to striking at distance but BigMac won't allow it.
Hori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
BigMac trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
BigMac effectively controlling the action here.
BigMac has Hori pressed against the cage, preventing Hori from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but BigMac has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
BigMac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BigMac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As BigMac backs off Hori throws a huge counter combo but BigMac manages to avoid it all.
BigMac throws a right and a left that both miss.
BigMac has a takedown stuffed.
BigMac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from BigMac.
BigMac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
BigMac shoots in and drives through. Hori sprawls well.
Hori plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
BigMac shoots in for a takedown but Hori shows good takedown defense.
BigMac avoids the head kick by Hori.
BigMac is looking to counter the offense by Hori and move into the clinch.#CL#
BigMac closes the distance and pushes Hori back into the cage.#BC#
BigMac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BigMac.
A head kick from Hori lands but BigMac takes it in his stride. #T4#
BigMac shoots in for a takedown but Hori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hori throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
BigMac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
BigMac instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BigMac unloads a knee to the mid-section.
BigMac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hori's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BigMac leaning his opponent against the cage.
BigMac dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max BigMac will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
BigMac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hori was well out of range. Poor timing from BigMac.
Hori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BigMac.
Hori is looking for the big counter here.
Hori slaps away a takedown attempt from BigMac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hori throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigMac moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hori is breathing heavily.
Hori tries a head kick but it misses.
BigMac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max BigMac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
BigMac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BigMac somewhat.
Hori throws a counter combo.
BigMac dives in and grabs Hori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hori pushes down on BigMac's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Hori's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hori checks a low kick from BigMac.
Hori throws a head kick but BigMac moves out of range.
Max BigMac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
BigMac takes the fight into the clinch.
BigMac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Hori tries to circle away but BigMac has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
BigMac breaks from the clinch.
Hori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BigMac.
Hori tries a head kick but it misses.
Hori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
BigMac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hori, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
BigMac pulls guard successfully.
BigMac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hori stops BigMac from standing up. #T3##SU2#
Hori stands and steps away. BigMac gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hori misses with a head kick.
BigMac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
BigMac shoots for a double leg takedown but Hori sprawls well. He's pushed BigMac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BigMac blocks a head kick by Hori.
Hori throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and BigMac counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
BigMac gets control of Hori's arms and successfully pulls guard. BigMac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
BigMac controls Hori momentarily but Hori frees himself.
Hori wants to stand but BigMac is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Hori stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Hori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BigMac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
BigMac has a takedown stuffed.
Hori is looking for the big counter here.
BigMac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hori was well out of range. Poor timing from BigMac.#CL#
BigMac has Hori up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hori working hard to break the clinch.
Hori tries to circle away but BigMac has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takanori Hori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! BigMac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
BigMac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
BigMac fails with the takedown.
Hori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Hori.
BigMac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
BigMac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hori circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max BigMac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hori stuffs the takedown.
BigMac shoots in for a takedown but Hori shows good takedown defense.
Hori is looking for the big counter here.
BigMac fails to land the takedown.
Hori is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hori connects with a high kick.
Takanori Hori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BigMac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hori but Hori pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
BigMac clinches with his opponent.
Hori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
BigMac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hori pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
BigMac stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
BigMac throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
BigMac pulls guard successfully.
BigMac is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Hori decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on BigMac, up you get!
Hori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hori wants it to stay on the feet.
BigMac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hori as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Hori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hori wants it to stay on the feet.
Takanori Hori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hori keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Hori's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick from Hori lands but BigMac takes it in his stride.
BigMac shoots in and drives through. Hori sprawls well.
Hori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BigMac is looking for a counter combo.
BigMac closes the distance and clinches up with Hori, looking for a takedown. BigMac pushes Hori against the cage but Hori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hori throws a head kick but BigMac moves out of range.
BigMac looks to land a combination but Hori avoids it well.
Hori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4##CL#
BigMac closes the distance and clinches.
BigMac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hori tries to break the clinch but BigMac is controlling the position.
Hori blocks an elbow strike from BigMac.
BigMac has Hori pressed against the cage, preventing Hori from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
BigMac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
BigMac instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hori tries to break the clinch but BigMac is controlling the position. #TD#
BigMac gets control of Hori's arms and successfully pulls guard. BigMac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Hori gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Hori as BigMac shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takanori Hori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takanori Hori!
After winning the bout, Takanori Hori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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