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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2023 |
#R1# Miao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD# Miao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gomi napping and manages to drive through into side control! Miao working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Miao decides to stand back up. Miao steps back and let's Gomi get back to his feet. Gomi misses with a straight left. #TD# Miao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomi's guard. Miao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Miao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. 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!#SU# Miao gets to his feet. Gomi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##TD# Miao feints and as Gomi raises his hands in defense, Miao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Miao content to stall in guard here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU# Miao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Miao fails to land the takedown.#T2# Gomi throws the left hand but Miao avoids the punch easily. Gomi moves in looking to clinch but Miao pushes him off. Gomi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL# Miao moves into the clinch. Gomi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miao is keeping busy. Gomi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Miao breaks the clinch.
Miao thuds his shin into the meat of Gomi's side. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gomi throws a series of punches but Miao moves out of range. Decent striking displayed by Gomi there.#T3##TD# Miao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miao showed some decent athleticism there. Miao content to control rather than advance. #T4# Miao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Miao seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomi for as long as he can get away with.#SUB# Gomi is defending against the submission attempts here by Miao.
#SUB# Miao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomi is just riding it out for now. Miao eventually gives up the hold. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willson Miao dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD# Miao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Gomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU# Miao stands up from half guard. #TD# Miao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1##SUB# Miao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Gomi on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Gomi being controlled for a moment. #T2# An elbow from Miao crashes against the mat.
Miao remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB# Miao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3# Miao landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Miao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomi can do to turn this around?#SUB# Miao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Miao remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU# Miao decides to stand back up. Miao steps back and let's Gomi get back to his feet.#T4# Gomi tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Miao to counter with a crisp jab. Gomi throws a hook to the side of Miao's head but Miao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Miao rushes Gomi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Miao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gomi regains guard immediately. Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Miao passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Miao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willson Miao dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Gomi blocks a head kick by Miao.
Gomi tries to clinch but Miao moves out of range. Willson Miao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Miao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miao connects with a nice short shot to Gomi's temple. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miao in particular looking to stall. Miao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miao passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1# Miao controlling from the full mount. Miao connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gomi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Miao controls the action. Akihiro Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Miao has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gomi. Miao cracks Gomi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Gomi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB# Gomi is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Miao has locked on a rear naked choke here! Gomi is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Willson Miao! |
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