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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Palametri gets tackled into the cage by Purple. Purple maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Palametri jumps into guard, dragging Purple to the mat.
Palametri throwing short punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purple wants to control from the top but Palametri keeps moving.
Purple preventing the sweep.
Purple trying to control but Palametri is working from the bottom.
Purple preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purple passes into half guard.
Palametri is not content to let Purple control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palametri can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Palametri is looking for a sweep. Purple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Purple is looking to take a break and control but Palametri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Purple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palametri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Purple is thwarting Palametri's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palametri has a takedown stuffed.
Purple tries to clinch up.
Palametri closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Donatello Purple has been cut.
Purple throws a hook but Palametri blocks it.
Purple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Purple scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Palametri fails with a takedown attempt.
Purple bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palametri's head.
Purple throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Palametri counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Purple seems a little lost for a moment, as Palametri dominates the positioning.
It looks like Palametri might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purple tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palametri tries to score with some ground and pound. Purple controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Palametri staying calm.
Purple is trying to control Palametri's posture but Palametri avoids it. #SUB2#
Palametri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Purple sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#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.
Purple is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palametri wants to stand but Purple has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Palametri lands with a punch from half guard.
Purple is looking for a sweep. Palametri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Palametri seems to be working for a kimura but Purple defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palametri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Palametri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donatello Purple's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Palametri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Purple swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Palametri.
Palametri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Purple keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Palametri shoots in for a takedown but Purple shows good takedown defense.
Purple cracks Palametri with an open hand slap.
Purple throws a right and a left that both miss.
Purple looks to score with a jab to the body but Palametri is just out of range.
Purple is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Palametri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donatello Purple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Palametri.
Purple misses with an uppercut.
Palametri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Palametri tries to move into range but Purple moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Palametri instigates a clinch.
Palametri taking a breather.
Purple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Purple misses with a punch to the body.
Purple pushes Palametri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Purple misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Purple prevents the takedown attempt.
Palametri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Purple blocks it with crossed arms.
Palametri taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palametri.
Purple has a couple of punches blocked by Palametri.
Purple swings wildly with an uppercut but Palametri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palametri blocking some punches.
Palametri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Purple avoids it.
Purple dodges an elbow strike from Palametri.
Purple throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Purple fails to land.
Purple pushes Palametri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Purple throws a head punch that misses.
Palametri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palametri has Purple pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Purple manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Palametri is trying to drag Purple to the mat but Purple just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Purple throws a punch but it's blocked by Palametri.
Palametri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Palametri pulls guard.
Palametri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palametri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Purple puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Purple wants to stand up but Palametri is controlling the position.
Purple tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palametri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Palametri gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Purple's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palametri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palametri is looking to sweep but instead, Purple has passed into half guard.
Palametri wants to control but Purple is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Palametri actively working from the bottom here.
Palametri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Purple will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palametri is holding on to half guard well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Palametri is trying to stand up here but Purple is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Purple finds it's way through Palametri's defenses.
Purple blocks a head kick by Palametri.
Purple's corner calls for a 1-2. Purple obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Palametri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Purple's guard.
Purple is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Palametri dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donatello Purple dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donatello Purple's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Purple throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Purple misses with a wild body shot.
Purple scores with a jab to the body.
Purple tries to clinch up.
Palametri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Purple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Purple scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Palametri takes the fight into the clinch.
Palametri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Purple has a couple of punches blocked by Palametri.
#TD2#
Palametri drags the fight down to the ground.
Palametri pulls Purple in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Purple trying to control but Palametri is working from the bottom.
Purple won't allow Palametri to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Purple is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Palametri ducks under a wild hook from Purple.
Purple misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palametri slips under a jab from Purple.
Donatello Purple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palametri.
Donatello Purple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Purple comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Purple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Purple looks to land a left hand but Palametri moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Palametri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Purple, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Palametri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Palametri drives through and clinches with Purple against the cage.
Palametri can't get the takedown.
Purple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Purple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palametri can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Purple. #BC2#
Palametri breaks the clinch.
Purple listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Purple loads up on a big right hand but Palametri slips the punch.#T3#
Purple throws a series of punches but Palametri avoids them all with ease.
Palametri throws a head kick that misses.
Palametri defending well as Purple loads up on a big left hand.
Purple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donatello Purple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Purple catches Palametri right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Palametri gets a double leg takedown into Purple's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purple can't keep his opponent in guard - Palametri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Purple is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Palametri seems to be working for a kimura but Purple defends the submission attempt.
Palametri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Palametri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Palametri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Purple trying to control from the bottom.
Palametri content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donatello Purple.
I think Purple has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donatello Purple! |
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