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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Walsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onaona to the mat! Onaona manages to get full guard. Onaona is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea. Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Onaona wants to get back to his feet but Walsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Walsh looking to pass the guard. #ES# Onaona wriggles free and stands up. Onaona throws a chopping leg kick but Walsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Onaona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Walsh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Walsh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onaona but Onaona pushes him off and we're back to square one. It looked like Onaona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Onaona throws a leg kick which misses Walsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Walsh tries to avoid it. Onaona throws a low kick, looking for Walsh's leg but Walsh calmly moves out of range. Walsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Onaona circles away. Manuku Onaona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Walsh.#TD2# Onaona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walsh pushing down on Onaona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Onaona pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##ES# Onaona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Walsh is on him like a limpet, forcing Onaona back against the cage. Walsh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Onaona pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD# Onaona jumps into guard, dragging Walsh to the mat.
Walsh won't allow Onaona to get back to his feet. Walsh looking to pass the guard. Walsh throws a big elbow that misses. Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Walsh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Walsh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Onaona some visible discomfort.
Walsh advances to full mount. Onaona really wants to buck Walsh off and get back to his feet. Walsh with shots to the head and body - Onaona looks very uncomfortable down there. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Walsh lands a couple of good shots and Onaona has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Onaona wants to get back to his feet. Walsh lands punches and elbows. Walsh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Walsh.
#CUT2#It looks like Manuku Onaona has been cut. Walsh lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Onaona.
Walsh lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Onaona hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Onaona wants to get back to his feet. Walsh scores with punches and elbows. Onaona grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Walsh is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Onaona. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT2#Manuku Onaona's cut is getting worse. Onaona is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Walsh lands punches and elbows. Onaona wants to get back to his feet. Onaona is breathing heavily. Walsh loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Onaona hold on?
#T3# Onaona is trying to remain composed but Walsh is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Walsh is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Onaona up.
#ROC2#Onaona is rocked!#CUT2#Manuku Onaona's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Walsh lands punches and elbows. Oh Onaona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Walsh drops a big shot to the side of Onaona's head! Oh, Onaona is out! He's out cold! Walsh jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Walsh! During a confident post fight interview, Ian Walsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2023 |
#R1# Walsh fails with a takedown attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD# Onaona closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walsh quickly recovers to half guard. Onaona is keen to just control but Walsh is a slippery customer. Walsh is trying to get back to full guard. Walsh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walsh keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Onaona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walsh defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Walsh is in trouble now - Onaona has advanced to mount! #T1# Walsh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Walsh wants to sweep but Onaona has passed to side control! Walsh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Onaona just content to control the position. Walsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Onaona is looking to take a break and control but Walsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Walsh is looking for a sweep. Onaona advances to full mount. Onaona content just to control the position here. Walsh is desperately trying to improve his position but Onaona has a good base and remains in mount.#T2# Walsh is still trying to improve position.#T3# Walsh looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Onaona controlling well, preventing Walsh from escaping the position.
Onaona trying to control momentarily.
Walsh tries to escape but Onaona has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB# Walsh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Onaona. #T4# Onaona has the hooks in. Walsh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Onaona looking for the choke but no joy. Walsh is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB# Onaona looking for the choke from the back. Walsh tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Onaona doesn't have the hooks in and Walsh manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuku Onaona dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Onaona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Walsh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Onaona sprawls well. Onaona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walsh gets slowly back to his feet.#CL# Onaona moves into the clinch.#BC# Onaona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Onaona misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Onaona looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Walsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Onaona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Walsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Onaona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Onaona manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Onaona prevents the takedown attempt.
Manuku Onaona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Walsh. Walsh can't get the takedown.
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!#BC# Onaona breaks the clinch.
#CL# Onaona pushes Walsh up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Onaona breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2# Walsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walsh lands in his opponent's guard. Walsh works over Onaona with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Onaona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Onaona trying to keep a closed guard but Walsh is proving a slippery customer.
Walsh postures up in Onaona's guard and throws a big left but Onaona blocks it. Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Walsh is posturing up here but Onaona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Walsh tries to roll out but it's too tight and Walsh has to tap! Slick submission there by Onaona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuku Onaona! |
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