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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1# Founuku fails to land the takedown. Glover doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Founuku misses with the combination.
Glover is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2# Glover decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Founuku has one foot on Glover's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Glover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Glover throws a series of punches but Founuku avoids them all with ease. Founuku tries to counter by clinching up but Glover breaks away and moves out of range. Founuku fails with the takedown.#T1# Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
Glover looks to land a combination but Founuku avoids it well. Glover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Founuku back to the cage. Glover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Founuku fails with the takedown and Glover counters with a three punch combo that has Founuku backing up. Founuku nods at Glover to acknowledge the strikes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Etimoni Founuku. That's going to take a lot out of him. Glover misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Founuku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Glover. Founuku tries for a takedown but Glover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Founuku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Founuku moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Founuku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Glover darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Founuku shoots in for a double leg but Glover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Glover throws a counter combo. 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! Founuku shoots for a double leg takedown but Glover sprawls well. He's pushed Founuku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Founuku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Founuku somewhat. As Founuku backs off Glover throws a huge counter combo but Founuku manages to avoid it all. Founuku tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Founuku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Founuku has Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3# Founuku jumps guard but Glover turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Glover keeps control of Founuku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Founuku drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Glover prevents Founuku from breaking the clinch. Founuku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Founuku looking for a takedown. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Glover being controlled against the cage. Glover can't break the clinch.
#TD# Founuku gets control of Glover's arms and successfully pulls guard. Founuku will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Glover 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. Founuku wants to stand but Glover is controlling the position. Glover wants to stand and escape but instead Founuku has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Glover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Founuku trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom. Glover wants to stand and escape but Founuku is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Glover 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# Glover checks a leg kick. As Founuku backs off Glover throws a huge counter combo but Founuku manages to avoid it all. Joe Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup. Glover leaves Founuku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Glover looks to land a combination but Founuku avoids it well. Founuku misses with a body kick. Glover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glover wants it to stay on the feet. Glover throws a nice looking combination but Founuku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Founuku shoots in for a double leg but Glover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Glover steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Founuku. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Etimoni Founuku. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice shot by Glover. Glover lands with a nice combination. Founuku backs away looking to recover. Founuku misses with a takedown attempt and Glover counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1##TD2# Glover is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Founuku's half guard. Founuku has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Glover is on him like a limpet, forcing Founuku back against the cage. Founuku wants a takedown.
#TD# Founuku tightens his grip and picks Glover up, before dumping him to the ground. Glover manages to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Founuku wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving. This has been an exciting period of action! Glover wants to stand but Founuku is controlling the position. Glover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB# Founuku drops back looking for a leg! Glover is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Glover manages to kick Founuku off! Founuku jumps back into Glover's guard. Glover wants to stand but Founuku is controlling the position. Etimoni Founuku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Glover looking for a sweep. Not yet Glover, not yet. Founuku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Glover keeping moving, preventing Founuku from controlling successfully. #T3##SU# Founuku gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Founuku shoots in and drives through. Glover sprawls well.#CL# Founuku pushes Glover up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Founuku manages to pull guard.
Founuku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Glover has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Founuku to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Glover is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Founuku pulls down on the head and he's put Glover to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Etimoni Founuku! |
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