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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Hamald throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakuragi. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Hamald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hamald wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakuragi won't allow it.
Sakuragi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sakuragi is working for takedown but Hamald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sakuragi wants to take the fight to the mat but Hamald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mark Hamald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sendo Sakuragi.#BC#
Hamald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Hamald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Hamald manages to get underhooks.
Sakuragi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Hamald.
Hamald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Sakuragi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hamald is trying to keep an underhook but Sakuragi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sakuragi slows the pace down in half guard.
Hamald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Sakuragi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hamald tries to kick Sakuragi off but Sakuragi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hamald is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sakuragi seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakuragi prevents Hamald from standing back up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sakuragi controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sakuragi seems to be working for a kimura but Hamald defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuragi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Sakuragi is trying to work for a kimura but Hamald is defending well.
Sakuragi is taking a breather. Hamald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4##SUB2#
Sakuragi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hamald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sakuragi controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sakuragi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hamald tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sakuragi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sendo Sakuragi!
Mark Hamald was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to forget this day happened with a beer or two...or three'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Champion Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuragi moves away.#CL#
Champion Jr clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Sakuragi wants the takedown. Champion Jr is fighting it off but Sakuragi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Champion Jr's guard against the cage.
Sakuragi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Sakuragi drops back looking for a leg! Champion Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Champion Jr manages to kick Sakuragi off! Sakuragi jumps back into Champion Jr's guard.
Champion Jr working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi won't allow Champion Jr to sweep him here. #T1#
Sakuragi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Sakuragi drops back looking for a leg! Champion Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Champion Jr manages to kick Sakuragi off! Sakuragi jumps back into Champion Jr's guard.
Champion Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Champion Jr looking for subs off his back but Sakuragi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Champion Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakuragi slows the pace down in half guard.
Champion Jr wants to control but Sakuragi is keeping busy.
Sakuragi stalling. #T3#
Sakuragi works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuragi controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Champion Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuragi controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Champion Jr tries to buck Sakuragi off so he can stand up but Sakuragi has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Champion Jr falls backwards, slamming Sakuragi to the mat but Sakuragi holds on tight! Champion Jr is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sendo Sakuragi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Sakuragi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fisher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sakuragi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sakuragi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fisher quickly recovers to half guard.
Sakuragi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakuragi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fisher sees it coming and defends easily.
Fisher is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Sakuragi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Fisher actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuragi not doing much here.
Fisher is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sakuragi jumps into side control!
Fisher is trying to escape the position but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
Fisher is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuragi staying calm.#SUB2#
Sakuragi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fisher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sakuragi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sakuragi staying calm.#T3#
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuragi takes a little break here. Fisher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fisher throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Sakuragi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sakuragi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Sakuragi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sendo Sakuragi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Sakuragi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fisher was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakuragi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sakuragi 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.
Sakuragi is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher controls Sakuragi momentarily but Sakuragi frees himself. #T1#
Fisher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sakuragi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sakuragi controlling the pace.
Sakuragi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Sakuragi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fisher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakuragi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Sakuragi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fisher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Sakuragi has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Sakuragi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fisher is just riding it out for now. Sakuragi eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuragi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Fisher is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakuragi.
Well, if Sakuragi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fisher but Fisher pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakuragi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Fisher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sakuragi was covering up waiting for the punch and Fisher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sakuragi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sakuragi is breathing heavily.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuragi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fisher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sendo Sakuragi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sakuragi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fisher.#TD2#
Sakuragi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sendo Sakuragi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuragi controlling from the top position.
Sakuragi prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisher is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fisher stops Sakuragi from standing up.
Sakuragi pulls Fisher in to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakuragi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuragi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuragi is adopting a defensive guard.
Fisher trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fisher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuragi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuragi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fisher connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Sakuragi tries to sprawl but Fisher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sakuragi is controlling Fisher's trapped leg to prevent Fisher from advancing to side control.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Sakuragi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sakuragi wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Sakuragi is defending well.
Sakuragi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher trying to control the action but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Sakuragi controlling the position for now.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fisher wants to stand up but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fisher looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Sakuragi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fisher!
Sakuragi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Fisher tries to improve position but can't.
Sakuragi prevents Fisher from escaping the position.
Fisher is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sakuragi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakuragi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sam Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sendo Sakuragi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fisher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuragi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sendo Sakuragi! |
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