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Play
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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