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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Caruso misses with a body kick.
Caruso tries a head kick but it misses.
Namaka is looking for the big counter here.
Namaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caruso throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Namaka counters with a head kick that drops Caruso!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Namaka passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Namaka stands up.
Namaka throws a leg kick which misses Caruso's front leg but catches the back leg as Caruso tries to avoid it.
Caruso tries to land a front kick but Namaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Namaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Caruso lands a jab to Namaka's midsection.#T1#
Namaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caruso pinned against the cage. Caruso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caruso blocks a head kick by Namaka.
Caruso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namaka throws out the jab.
Caruso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Namaka manages to break the clinch.
Caruso lands with a kick to the temple. Namaka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Caruso throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Namaka moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Namaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Namaka drives through and clinches with Caruso against the cage.
Namaka avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Namaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namaka lands a head kick!
Namaka lands a head kick. Caruso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caruso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caruso tests Namaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Namaka moves into range and clinches up with Caruso.#BC2#
Namaka breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Caruso cracks Namaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caruso scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Caruso both land. Nice combination.
Caruso throws a body kick that misses.
Caruso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caruso is breathing heavily.
Namaka lands with a slapping head kick.
Caruso defending well as Namaka loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Namaka moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Namaka jumps guard.
#ES2#
Namaka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namaka scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Namaka is looking to slow Caruso down with leg kicks.
Namaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Namaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namaka staying out of range there.#CL2#
Namaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caruso, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Namaka manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Namaka drives through and clinches with Caruso against the cage.
Caruso trying to control the position but instead, Namaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caruso into the cage.#BC2#
Namaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nomar Caruso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caruso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Namakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hido Namaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caruso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Caruso.
Caruso blocks a head kick by Namaka.
Caruso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hido Namaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Caruso misses.
Namaka connects with a leg kick.
A head kick from Namaka lands but Caruso takes it in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Caruso - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruso scores with a leg kick.
Caruso takes one to the side of the head.
Caruso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Namaka counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Caruso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nomar Caruso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Namaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Caruso is wriggling around but Namaka manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Namaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Namaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Let's hope that Namaka 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.
Caruso is trying to control but Namaka manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Caruso is trying desperately to improve position.
Namaka controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Namaka is continuing to stall.
Namaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The adventures of Namaka the control monster continue. Boring.
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.
Hido Namaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Caruso misses with a shot to the body
and Namaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caruso throws a lazy right hand but Namaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Namaka throws a big counter head kick but Caruso avoids it with no problem.
Caruso moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Namaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caruso looks to land a combination but Namaka avoids it well.
Namaka connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Namaka looking to score a takedown here. Caruso is defending well but Namaka drives through and ends up in Caruso's guard.#SU2#
Namaka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Namaka gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Namaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Namaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Caruso takes a swing at Namaka's ribcage but misses.
Namaka feints the counter takedown.
Namaka swinging wildly here.
Caruso misses with a body kick.
Caruso tries a head kick but it misses.
Namaka thumps Caruso with a low kick.
Caruso is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Namaka moves into range and clinches up with Caruso.#BC2#
Namaka breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Namaka forces Caruso back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Namaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hido Namaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL2#
Namaka clinches up with Caruso and pushes him back against the cage.
Namaka has Caruso pressed against the cage.
Caruso wants to stall.
Caruso is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Namaka breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
A combination from Namaka does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Namaka.
#CL2#
Namaka has Caruso up against the cage in a clinch.
Caruso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Namaka leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Namaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caruso misses with a few strikes there.
Caruso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Namaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Namaka clinches with his opponent.
Caruso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Namaka is keeping busy.#BC2#
Namaka breaks the clinch.
Namaka throws a head kick but Caruso moves out of range.
Nomar Caruso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Namaka connects with a high kick.
Caruso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caruso misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Namaka takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hido Namaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Namaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hido Namaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caruso throws a nice head kick!
Caruso lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Caruso moves out of range of the strikes.
Caruso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caruso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez cracks Caruso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Caruso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caruso throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Sanchez cracks Caruso with an uppercut from hell and Caruso crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sanchez's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Caruso is rocked!
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caruso is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caruso seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Caruso wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caruso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Caruso has wrist control.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caruso looks winded!
Caruso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caruso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caruso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caruso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it. #T4#
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Sanchez 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#
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caruso has time to react.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caruso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
And Caruso tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanchez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Caruso.
Sanchez lands a jab to Caruso's midsection.
Nomar Caruso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caruso throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Sanchez drops his shoulder and cracks Caruso with a huge uppercut! Caruso goes down! Can Sanchez finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it.
Caruso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Caruso has wrist control.#SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caruso is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Caruso working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caruso can do to turn this around?
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Caruso's brow.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Caruso has wrist control.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paco Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Caruso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caruso manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Caruso's guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Sanchez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caruso changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caruso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Caruso with a series of wild strikes but Caruso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caruso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.#KD#
Caruso ducks straight into an uppercut from Sanchez and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Caruso manages to regain guard straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caruso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely. #T1#
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Caruso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Caruso!#REVB##SUB#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caruso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caruso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Caruso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caruso has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez striking off his back but it's not causing Caruso any problems. #SUB#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caruso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caruso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Caruso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez. #T3#
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Caruso dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caruso defends it well. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caruso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caruso defending well though. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruso is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Caruso dodges it nicely.
Paco Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caruso keeps working.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Caruso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nomar Caruso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Caruso is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Sanchez! |
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