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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Kunwar misses the jab.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Snake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kunwar wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kunwar is defending against the submission attempts here by Snake.
Kunwar is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunwar is controlling Snake's trapped leg to prevent Snake from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kunwar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake. #T1#
Kunwar is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kunwar trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Snake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kunwar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kunwar wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kunwar tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Kunwar misses #CL2#
and Snake holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kunwar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kunwar tries to pull guard but Snake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kunwar wants to clinch.#TD2#
Snake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kunwar is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Kunwar tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake trying to pass the guard but Kunwar defending well.
Snake is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kunwar trying to control but Snake postures up.
Snake is pressing down on Kunwar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kunwar is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kunwar wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kunwar shoots in for a double leg but Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kunwar doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Snake counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanuman Kunwar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Snake turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Snake manages to end up in side control.
Kunwar can't do much from the bottom here.
Snake wants to stand but Kunwar is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake working away.
Snake looks up at the clock and then as Kunwar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vtnom Snake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kunwar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.
Kunwar looks to clinch #TD2#
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kunwar won't be happy with that.
Snake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Snake swings around for an armbar but Kunwar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Snake's guard.
Snake trying to control the position here.
Kunwar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunwar is working hard here to advance position.
Kunwar wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snake can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Kunwar looking to pass the guard.
Kunwar trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Kunwar from controlling successfully.
Kunwar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kunwar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Kunwar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kunwar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kunwar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snake defends well and Kunwar ends up having to push Snake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kunwar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snake walks away with a smile on his face. Kunwar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanuman Kunwar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kunwar misses with a takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
Kunwar tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kunwar defends it well.
Kunwar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Kunwar wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Snake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunwar is just riding it out for now. Snake eventually gives up the hold.
Kunwar wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kunwar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kunwar closes the distance but Snake moves to the side
and Snake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kunwar shoots in but no luck this time.
Snake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kunwar misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Snake counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Snake has hold of one of Kunwar's legs. Kunwar is fighting the takedown attempt but Snake gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Snake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kunwar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kunwar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kunwar! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vtnom Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kunwar misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Snake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kunwar!
Kunwar tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Snake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kunwar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Snake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kunwar can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kunwar trying his best to control but Snake has mounted him.
Snake throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Snake jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kunwar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kunwar and Snake has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kunwar can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Snake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kunwar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kunwar wants to control but Snake postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kunwar throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Kunwar.
No luck for Kunwar with that takedown attempt.
Kunwar throws a right hand that misses
and Snake counters with a one-two to the body.
Kunwar misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Snake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kunwar is trying to control the position but Snake postures up. #SUB#
Kunwar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kunwar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Kunwar's legs - danger averted.
Kunwar looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanuman Kunwar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kunwar is really struggling to control Snake but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kunwar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kunwar or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad.
Vtnom Snake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Snake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vtnom Snake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snake 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vtnom Snake!
In his post fight interview, Vtnom Snake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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