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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Morozov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ferrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morozov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrell swivels and escapes.#CL#
Ferrell closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrell managing to block the knees to the body from Morozov.
#TD2#
Morozov pulls Ferrell into guard.
Ferrell wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ferrell's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Morozov keeping full guard, as Ferrell tries to pass.
Ferrell is working Morozov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morozov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morozov looking to control.
Ferrell wants to stand but Morozov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferrell controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferrell dodges the punch combination from Morozov.
Ferrell tries to counter with a takedown but Morozov is quick to defend against it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morozov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferrell.
Morozov is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Morozov as Ferrell shoots in.
Ferrell throws out a leg kick but Morozov moves out of range and Ferrell only half commits.
Ferrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrell keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Morozov.
Morozov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Ferrell has knocked Morozov down with a huge combo! Ferrell steps away and waves a wobbly Morozov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Morozov is rocked!
Morozov goes for a double leg but Ferrell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferrell continues to drive forward.
Ferrell swings for the body but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov scoring well with a low kick there.
Morozov shoots in but no luck this time.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Morozov.
Morozov looks winded!#T3##TD#
Ferrell scores with a takedown into Morozov's guard.
Ferrell lands a couple of elbows.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Ferrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morozov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferrell is controlling him. #SU#
Morozov is working an open guard so Ferrell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Ferrell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morozov on his heels. He'll look to pass Morozov's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Ferrell forces his way into half guard.
Ferrell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferrell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morozov for as long as he can get away with.
Ferrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferrell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Ferrell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ferrell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morozov is wriggling around but Ferrell manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Ferrell stands up out of the half guard.
Morozov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrell circles away.
#CL#
Ferrell forces Morozov back against the cage and clinches.
Ferrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morozov can do to turn this around?#BC#
Ferrell breaks the clinch.
Ferrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov leaves Ferrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Morozov scores with a takedown into Ferrell's guard.#T1#
Morozov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Ferrell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Ferrell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morozov regains guard.
Morozov is controlling Ferrell's posture.
Ferrell stands and throws Morozov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morozov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ferrell wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferrell gets to mount! Morozov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Morozov is squirming around, avoiding Ferrell's attempts to control the action.
Ferrell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morozov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Ferrell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferrell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morozov hang on?
Ferrell lands a big shot there that rocks Morozov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morozov 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.
Ferrell is taking a breather. Morozov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ferrell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Ferrell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Morozov to stand up.
Ferrell misses with a body kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morozov enables Ferrell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morozov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferrell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Ferrell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Morozov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferrell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morozov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Morozov clinches up against the cage.
Ferrell misses with a body punch.
Ferrell tries to pull guard but Morozov won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferrell. #TD#
Ferrell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morozov can't fight it off and eventually Ferrell manages to take the fight to the floor. Morozov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferrell is looking to advance position but Morozov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferrell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Morozov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ferrell wants to control but Morozov is keeping busy.
Morozov is looking to stall here but Ferrell recovers full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morozov throws a big elbow that misses.
Morozov throws an elbow that misses. Ferrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morozov's guard. Nice move by Ferrell!#REVR#
Morozov is trying to control the position but Ferrell postures up. #SU#
Ferrell gets to his feet - Morozov follows without any prompting. #TD#
Ferrell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morozov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morozov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Morozov is working an open guard so Ferrell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ferrell shoots in for a takedown but Morozov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Ferrell rushes Morozov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morozov is trying to force a seperation but Ferrell has the dominant position.
Morozov gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferrell tries to stall but Morozov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferrell jumps guard but Morozov stands there with Ferrell around his waist. Ferrell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morozov walks away with a smile on his face. Ferrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Ferrell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morozov to the mat! Morozov manages to get full guard.
Morozov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4##TD2#
Morozov drives through with a takedown into Ferrell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferrell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Morozov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Ferrell pulls Morozov into guard.
Ferrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrell, not yet. #SU2#
Morozov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morozov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morozov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 Franco Ferrell.
Well Ferrell 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Ferrell! |
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