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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardoso scores with a jab. Anthony acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Anthony has been cut.#CL#
Anthony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anthony really is a fat lump.#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Cardoso darts in and clinches Anthony up against the cage.
Anthony just leaning against Cardoso , taking a breather. #BC#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardoso , before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso shoots for a takedown but Anthony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anthony throws a big counter combination but Cardoso scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Anthony has managed to clinch.
Cardoso is trying to pull guard but Anthony turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dave Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Cardoso .#BC#
Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Antonio Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardoso is defended easily by Anthony.
Anthony appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anthony slips a jab and a cross from Cardoso .
Anthony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cardoso throws a chopping leg kick but Anthony manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cardoso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anthony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardoso misses with a takedown attempt - Anthony sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cardoso misses with a low kick.
As Cardoso looks to move away, Anthony throws a big counter combo but Cardoso just gets out of the way.#CL#
Anthony takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Anthony has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Anthony clinches with his opponent.
Cardoso looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardoso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Cardoso rushes Anthony and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony tries a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks it.
#BC#
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardoso wants to clinch.#T3#
Cardoso looks to land a body kick but Anthony moved away.
Cardoso swinging wildly here.
Cardoso fails with the takedown.
Anthony is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cardoso .
Dave Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Anthony clinches up with Cardoso and pushes him back against the cage.
Anthony goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cardoso prevents it.
Anthony stalling.
#T4##BC#
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Cardoso throws a sloppy head kick
and Anthony counters with a series of strikes. Cardoso will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cardoso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Anthony has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony moves forwards but Cardoso connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Cardoso pushes Anthony up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony avoids the head kick by Cardoso .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Anthony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Anthony's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cardoso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardoso wants to clinch
and Anthony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cardoso closes the distance and clinches up with Anthony, looking for a takedown. Cardoso pushes Anthony against the cage but Anthony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardoso can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Cardoso finds it's target.
Anthony stuffs the takedown.
Anthony throws a big counter combination but Cardoso scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Anthony as Cardoso shoots in.
Dave Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Cardoso .
Cardoso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anthony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardoso shoots in for a double leg but Anthony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dave Anthony is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Anthony throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cardoso counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Cardoso to acknowledge the strikes.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Cardoso shoots in looking for a takedown. Anthony tries to sprawl out of it but Cardoso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anthony manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cardoso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anthony appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Anthony has closed the distance and engaged Cardoso in a clinch.
Cardoso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anthony taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anthony gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2##BC#
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Anthony pushes Cardoso up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardoso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anthony is fending him off so far but Cardoso persists. Nope, Anthony circles away and we're back to standing.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cardoso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Anthony holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Anthony clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony slowing the pace effectively.
Anthony is stalling here.
#T3#
Anthony holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony tries to clinch
and Cardoso counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardoso is defended easily by Anthony.
Dave Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Cardoso tries to keep at a distance but Anthony has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Anthony pulls Cardoso into guard.
Cardoso prevents Anthony from getting back to his feet.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet but Cardoso passes into half guard.
Cardoso with the ground and pound but Anthony uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anthony bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardoso 's guard. #REVR#
Cardoso trying to control the position.
Anthony seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Anthony dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Anthony's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cardoso connects with a single shot there.
Cardoso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthony moves away.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown but Anthony shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Cardoso circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardoso unleashes a big counter combination but Anthony bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony looking to throw knees to the head but Cardoso is blocking nicely.
Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cardoso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anthony pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cardoso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anthony defends well and Cardoso ends up having to push Anthony into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dave Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Cardoso .#T1#
Cardoso moves in looking to clinch but Anthony pushes him off.
Cardoso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anthony leaves Cardoso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anthony is looking for a counter combo.
Cardoso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anthony avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Anthony forces Cardoso back against the cage and clinches.
Anthony misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch.
Anthony lands with a kick to the temple. Cardoso shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Anthony clinches up against the cage.
Dave Anthony has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Anthony.
#BC#
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Anthony displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cardoso .
Cardoso dives in for a single leg takedown but Anthony sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cardoso moves in looking to clinch but Anthony pushes him off.#CL#
Anthony pushes Cardoso up against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Anthony.
Cardoso prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardoso working hard to break the clinch.
Anthony creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anthony taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Anthony managing to block the knees to the body from Cardoso .
#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch.
Cardoso tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anthony sprawls well. Anthony wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cardoso gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Anthony rushes Cardoso and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Anthony manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cardoso tries to keep at a distance but Anthony has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch.
Cardoso wants to clinch up but Anthony keeps it at a distance.
Cardoso tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
No joy there for Anthony, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cardoso goes for a double leg but Anthony avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anthony continues to drive forward.#CL#
Anthony has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Anthony gets a clinch.
Antonio Cardoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Anthony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Anthony manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anthony has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Anthony!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Onango with that takedown attempt.
Onango looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick misses from Anthony.
Onango steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Onango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anthony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Onango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anthony counters with a head kick.
Dave Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odero Onango.#CL#
Anthony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Anthony.
#BC#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Onango shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anthony as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anthony closes the distance and pushes Onango back into the cage.
Onango drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anthony pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anthony really is a fat lump.#CL#
Anthony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Anthony misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Anthony lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anthony looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Anthony.#T2#
Onango keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anthony performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Onango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anthony counters with a left and a right that stings Onango.
Onango takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anthony looks to land a combination but Onango avoids it well.
Anthony lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Anthony drives through and clinches with Onango against the cage.
Anthony leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Anthony works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anthony is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anthony wants to stand but Onango has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Anthony looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Anthony drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anthony jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Anthony dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Onango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anthony quickly recovers to half guard.
Anthony is looking to escape.
Anthony is pressing down on Onango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Onango prevents Anthony from getting back to his feet.
Onango stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anthony lands some strikes from the bottom.
Anthony wants to stand and escape but Onango is having none of it.
Anthony lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Anthony controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Onango is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Anthony stands up and waves to Onango to follow him. #CL#
Anthony closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Onango blocks an elbow strike from Anthony.
#TD#
Anthony gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anthony stopping the sweep attempt from Onango.#T2#
Anthony engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Onango has a closed guard, preventing Anthony from standing up. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anthony is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Onango showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anthony.
Onango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anthony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dave Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Anthony moves into range and clinches up with Onango.#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.#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch.
Anthony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anthony wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Anthony clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Anthony drags the fight down to the ground.
Onango is fighting to break Anthony's control of his arms but Anthony is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anthony throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Onango is controlling him.
Onango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Onango won't allow Anthony to sweep him here.
Anthony might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anthony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anthony throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Anthony looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Anthony dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Onango tries for a takedown but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Onango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anthony counters with a one-two to the body.
Anthony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Onango.
Anthony throws a head kick but Onango moves out of range.
Onango will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anthony appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dave Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odero Onango.#CL#
Anthony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Onango, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Anthony turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anthony moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Anthony has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Onango takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Anthony moves into the clinch successfully.
Anthony has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC#
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Anthony moves into range and clinches up with Onango.#BC#
Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Onango will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anthony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Onango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anthony lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Onango circles away quickly and effectively.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Onango circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Anthony has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Anthony closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Anthony has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Onango uses from the top position. #ES#
Anthony manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Onango is defended easily by Anthony.#CL#
Anthony moves into the clinch.#TD#
Anthony turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anthony manages to end up in side control.#SU#
Anthony decides to stand up, so the ref orders Onango to his feet. #T3#
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Onango.
Anthony throws a sloppy head kick and Onango moves out of range easily. #CL#
Anthony has closed the distance and engaged Onango in a clinch.
#BC#
Anthony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anthony throws a right and a left that both miss.
Onango fails with the takedown.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses.
Onango changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anthony tries to avoid it but Onango manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anthony to the ground. Anthony escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anthony wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anthony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Onango can do to turn this around?#T4##CL#
Anthony forces Onango back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Anthony jumps guard and drags Onango to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Onango with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anthony wants to stand and escape but Onango is having none of it.
Onango is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Onango throws a strike but Anthony rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dave Anthony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anthony slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anthony tries to stand but Onango is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anthony has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Anthony!
Odero Onango was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm disappointed in myself for not being able to grab that win,but i promise all of my supporters,my coaches and my family that i will come back stronger and get back to winning form'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Anthony tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Setebrava counters with a single leg into guard. Anthony didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Setebrava throws a big elbow that misses.
Setebrava scoring with some ground and pound.
Setebrava working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anthony really is a fat lump.
Anthony has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Setebrava has passed into side control.
Setebrava working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setebrava lands a strong strike to the head of Anthony. That's dazed him! Setebrava looking to finish here. Anthony is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Setebrava lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaria Setebrava!
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