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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1# I Pivo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Juice is looking to counter the offense by I Pivo and move into the clinch. I Pivo shoots in looking for a takedown. Juice tries to sprawl out of it but I Pivo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Juice. #SU# Juice decides to stand back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Juice feints and as I Pivo raises his hands in defense, Juice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Juice showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Juice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. I Pivo swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU# Juice stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Juice shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Juice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but I Pivo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. I Pivo looks winded!#T2# Juice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU# Juice gets to his feet - back to striking we go! I Pivo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Juice counters with a series of strikes. I Pivo will be more careful next time no doubt. Apple Juice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico I Pivo.#TD# Juice throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. I Pivo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juice is in I Pivo's guard. Juice controlling from the top position. #T3# Juice wants to control from the top but I Pivo keeps moving. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Juice wants to land a leg kick but I Pivo is out of range. #TD# Juice shoots in and bounces I Pivo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Juice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. I Pivo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Juice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. I Pivo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Juice is looking to work some ground and pound but I Pivo has wrist control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# Juice gets to his feet - I Pivo follows without any prompting. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apple Juice dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from I Pivo enables Juice to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. I Pivo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Juice trying to control the position from guard on top but I Pivo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - I Pivo has eaten all the pies!#SUB2# Juice looking to improve position, pressing down on I Pivo's thigh with his hand. I Pivo seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Juice paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Juice's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! I Pivo picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nico I Pivo! A determined Nico I Pivo didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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