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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Haraldson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzales counters with a two punch combo.
Haraldson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzales's waist but Gonzales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haraldson off to one side.
Haraldson throws the kick towards the body but Gonzales avoids it.
Gonzales misses with the combination.
No joy there for Haraldson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzales tries to bum rush Haraldson with a series of wild strikes but Haraldson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haraldson feints the counter takedown.
Haraldson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haraldson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haraldson shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales throws a big counter combination but Haraldson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lito Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Haraldson.
A punch combination from Gonzales misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gonzales pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Haraldson back to the cage. Gonzales follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gonzales throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Haraldson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales stuffs the takedown attempt from Haraldson. Haraldson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzales throws a big counter combination but Haraldson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Gonzales gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haraldson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gonzales has Haraldson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Haraldson trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzales tries to get out of the position.
Gonzales is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Gonzales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haraldson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gonzales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzales wants it to stay on the feet.
Haraldson throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haraldson thinking.
Haraldson shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haraldson wants to counter with a clinch but Gonzales pushes him away.
Gonzales lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.
Gonzales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lito Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haraldson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gonzales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haraldson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Haraldson moves out of range.
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haraldson misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Gonzales does no damage.
Gonzales connects with a crisp jab.
Gonzales lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Gonzales dominated that round.
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#
Gonzales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haraldson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haraldson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haraldson somewhat.#CL2#
Haraldson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gonzales wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Haraldson is controlling him.
Haraldson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzales pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
Gonzales tries to break free but Haraldson pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Gonzales tries to break free but Haraldson pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzales is struggling to control the position.
Haraldson is trying to pull guard but Gonzales turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lito Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Haraldson.
Gonzales slowing the pace effectively.
Gonzales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haraldson misses with a body punch.
Haraldson prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Gonzales just leaning against Haraldson, taking a breather.
Gonzales lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Haraldson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haraldson shoots and misses
and Gonzales counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haraldson circles away quickly and effectively.
Haraldson shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense.
Gonzales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzales fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzales looks to land a combination but Haraldson avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haraldson keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Haraldson tries for a takedown but Gonzales manages to get underhooks.
Haraldson prevents a body shot from Gonzales.
Gonzales prevents the takedown attempt.
Haraldson is breathing heavily.
Haraldson tries to pull guard but Gonzales holds him up against the cage and eventually Haraldson drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gonzales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haraldson up against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haraldson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzales lands with a left to the head.
Gonzales lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Gonzales.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haraldson can do to turn this around?
Gonzales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haraldson up against the cage.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Haraldson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Come on Gonzales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Haraldson tries to pull guard but Gonzales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Gonzales dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haraldson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Haraldson.
Gonzales throwing a counter right hand but Haraldson manages to avoid it.
Gonzales connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Gonzales.#CL#
Gonzales instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gonzales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haraldson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by Gonzales. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Haraldson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haraldson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haraldson.
Haraldson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzales tries to buck Haraldson off but Haraldson is having none of it.
Gonzales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haraldson on the ground.
Gonzales is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Haraldson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Haraldson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Haraldson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gonzales sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gonzales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haraldson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Haraldson trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom. #T3#
Haraldson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Haraldson controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzales as Haraldson shoots in.
Lito Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Haraldson.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haraldson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzales scores with a three punch combo!
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haraldson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzales was well out of range. Poor timing from Haraldson.
It looked like Gonzales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haraldson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lito Gonzales is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzales moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haraldson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzales circles away quickly and effectively.
Haraldson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales scores with a sloppy right hand. Haraldson should have avoided that one.
Haraldson throws a lazy body kick
and Gonzales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thor Haraldson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lito Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzales!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzales, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Gonzales!
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