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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fourtwenty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Facino! Facino bucks up and tries to throw Fourtwenty off but instead Fourtwenty has got his back! Facino showing good submission defense here.
Fourtwenty not allowing Facino to control his hands. Fourtwenty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Facino trying to get back to his feet but Fourtwenty is in full control for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fourtwenty's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fourtwenty is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Facino tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Facino is keeping busy.
Fourtwenty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Facino defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Facino trying to control the action but Fourtwenty just sinks the hooks in. I really don't envy Facino right now.
Fourtwenty is looking for the choke from the back position but Facino is controlling his hands well. Facino is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fourtwenty is punishing Facino with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Facino wants to control his opponent's hands but Fourtwenty gets his hands free. Facino tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Fourtwenty gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Fourtwenty drives through with a takedown into Facino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Facino trying to keep a closed guard but Fourtwenty is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Facino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fourtwenty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Facino keeping moving, preventing Fourtwenty from controlling successfully. Facino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Facino working a defensive guard but Fourtwenty passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fourtwenty wants to pass to mount but Facino is defending the position. Facino looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fourtwenty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Facino sees it coming and defends easily. Facino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Facino taking some punishment here, with Fourtwenty in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fourtwenty trying to pass the guard but Facino defending well. Facino trying to hold on to Fourtwenty's head to control him but Fourtwenty postures up.
Facino wants to get back to his feet.
Fourtwenty scoring with strikes to the body and head. Facino looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Facino is trying to maintain the position but Fourtwenty is very close to passing his half guard. Facino looking for submissions off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fourtwenty wants to control but Facino is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wat Fourtwenty dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Facino. Those never looked like landing. Fourtwenty drives through with a takedown into Facino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Fourtwenty wants to control from the top but Facino keeps moving. Fourtwenty lands a couple of digs. Facino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fourtwenty is aware though and is defending well. Facino is trying to hold Fourtwenty in close to prevent damage but Fourtwenty has managed to pass into half guard.
Fourtwenty stalling. Fourtwenty escapes and gets back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fourtwenty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Facino is looking to stand back up but Fourtwenty counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Facino. Facino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fourtwenty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Facino actively working from the bottom here. Fourtwenty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Fourtwenty wants to free his trapped foot but Facino is holding on for dear life with his legs. Facino has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fourtwenty. Oh but Facino has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fourtwenty goes limp - he's gone! Facino jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Horrio Facino! |
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