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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Andrews has Di Salvo up against the cage in a clinch.
Di Salvo wants a takedown but no success here.
Di Salvo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Di Salvo has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
Di Salvo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andrews walks away with a smile on his face. Di Salvo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falzone Di Salvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Salvo misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Andrews counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Di Salvo.
Di Salvo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andrews after a bit of a struggle.
Di Salvo can't break the clinch.
Andrews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Salvo has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Andrews has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Di Salvo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Andrews working for the choke. #T1#
Di Salvo trying to control but not successfully.
Andrews biding his time, looking for the opening.
Andrews scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Di Salvo is looking for a way out.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andrews controlling the positon.
Di Salvo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Andrews.#T2#
Di Salvo prevents Andrews from getting a body triangle.
Andrews keeps control of the position easily here as Di Salvo tries to buck him off.
Di Salvo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrews on the ground.#SUB2#
Di Salvo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Andrews's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Di Salvo showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Andrews lands shots from the back.
Di Salvo trying to get back to his feet but Andrews is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Di Salvo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Andrews.
Will Andrews go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Andrews controlling the position well here. Di Salvo rolled but Andrews kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Di Salvo wants to get back to his feet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Andrews. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Di Salvo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Andrews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Di Salvo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Andrews dives in and scores a takedown into Di Salvo's guard.
Di Salvo wants to get back to his feet but Andrews is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Andrews decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andrews moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Di Salvo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Salvo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andrews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andrews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrews fails with the takedown
enabling Di Salvo to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Andrews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Di Salvo tries to avoid it but Andrews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Di Salvo to the ground. Di Salvo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Di Salvo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Falzone Di Salvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Andrews forces Di Salvo back against the cage and clinches.
Andrews has Di Salvo pressed against the cage, preventing Di Salvo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Di Salvo fails to pull guard.
Di Salvo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falzone Di Salvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Salvo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews stalls.
Di Salvo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrews fails to land the takedown.
Di Salvo thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2##CL#
Di Salvo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Andrews ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andrews no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Di Salvo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Di Salvo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Andrews has his foot on Di Salvo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Di Salvo works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews seems keen to control Di Salvo's posture.
Di Salvo looking to sit in guard and control but Andrews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Di Salvo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Andrews manages to pass to side control. #T3##SU2#
Andrews gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Andrews closes the distance and pushes Di Salvo back into the cage.
Di Salvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Di Salvo trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Di Salvo into the cage.#TD2#
Andrews pulls Di Salvo into guard.
Di Salvo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andrews is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Di Salvo wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving. #ES2#
Andrews is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Di Salvo tries to land a body kick
and Andrews counters with a three punch combo that has Di Salvo backing up. Di Salvo nods at Andrews to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews tries to clinch but Di Salvo is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Di Salvo. Those never looked like landing.
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!#CL2#
Andrews takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Di Salvo with a hook.
Di Salvo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrews wants to counter with a clinch but Di Salvo pushes him away.#TD2#
Andrews drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Di Salvo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Andrews counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Di Salvo!
Di Salvo throws Andrews to one side and escapes!
Falzone Di Salvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Salvo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Di Salvo is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Di Salvo as he avoids it easily.
Di Salvo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Di Salvo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Di Salvo is fending him off so far but Andrews persists. Nope, Di Salvo circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Di Salvo scores with a jab.
Andrews has his takedown stuffed
and Di Salvo counters with a three punch combo that has Andrews backing up. Andrews nods at Di Salvo to acknowledge the strikes.
Falzone Di Salvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Andrews.
Di Salvo lands a jab.
Andrews throws a head kick but Di Salvo moves out of range.
Andrews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Di Salvo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Di Salvo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews dodges the punch combination from Di Salvo.
#T2#
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Di Salvo.
Di Salvo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrews wants to counter the offense by Di Salvo and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Andrews instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Salvo tries a knee to the head but Andrews blocks it.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Di Salvo manages to get underhooks.
Andrews stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Andrews.
Andrews has Di Salvo pressed against the cage, preventing Di Salvo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrews has Di Salvo pressed against the cage, preventing Di Salvo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Di Salvo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Di Salvo tries to break free but Andrews pushes him back against the cage.
Di Salvo is trying to push Andrews away but Andrews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Andrews manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Di Salvo is looking to stand up but Andrews won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Salvo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andrews throws a couple of heel strikes.
#SU#
Di Salvo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andrews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Di Salvo counters with a left to the body.
Di Salvo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrews pinned against the cage. Andrews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4##CL2#
Andrews clinches with his opponent.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Di Salvo won't allow it.
Di Salvo tries to circle away but Andrews has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Andrews drags the fight down to the ground.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Di Salvo from controlling successfully.
Di Salvo with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Falzone Di Salvo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andrews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Andrews! |
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