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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1101 Round 1
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Malatedov.
Foao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malatedov ducks under a wild hook from Foao.
It looked like Malatedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Foao.
Malatedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foao manages to avoid it.#TD#
Malatedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foao quickly recovers to half guard.
Foao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malatedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Foao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malatedov tries to stand but Foao is controlling from the bottom.
Foao wants to stand up but Malatedov is controlling him. #T1#
Foao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Malatedov wants to control from the top but Foao keeps moving.
Malatedov looking to sit in guard and control but Foao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Malatedov is trying to control the position but Foao postures up.
Foao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malatedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Malatedov has his foot on Foao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foao works his way back into a safe position though.
Foao is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Foao does no damage.
Foao looks to throw the jab but Malatedov is out of range.
Malatedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruslan Malatedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malatedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malatedov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Malatedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Foao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Foao is pushing Malatedov's head away, looking to escape. Malatedov manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Malatedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Foao is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Malatedov swings around for an armbar but Foao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Malatedov's guard.
Malatedov is breathing heavily.
Foao sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Foao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Foao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foao is staying tight to Malatedov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Malatedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Foai Foao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Foao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Malatedov.
Foao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Foao just misses with a punch to the body.
Malatedov misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Foao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foao advances to half guard.
Malatedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malatedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malatedov tries to get out of the position.
Malatedov keeping control of the position.
Foai Foao has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Foao controlling the action here.
Foao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Malatedov!
Foao controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Foao moves to back control.
What can Malatedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Foao has the hooks in. Malatedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foao controlling the position well here. Malatedov rolled but Foao kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Foao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Foao is continuing to stall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The adventures of Foao the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Foao working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foao controlling the position well here. Malatedov rolled but Foao kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Foai Foao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Foao rushes Malatedov and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Foao is fighting off a takedown attempt but Malatedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Foao to the mat. Foao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Foao is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Malatedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Malatedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malatedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foao controls the pace.#T1#
Malatedov wants to sweep here but Foao controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foao controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foao is pushing down on Malatedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malatedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Foao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foao content to control rather than advance.
Malatedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malatedov.#T3#
Foao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malatedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Malatedov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Malatedov successfully pulls guard.
Foao wants to pass the guard but Malatedov is keeping the position.
Foao's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
More stalling from Foao.
Malatedov trying to control the position.
Foao stopping the sweep attempt from Malatedov.
Malatedov is striking but Foao is not phased and passes to half guard.
Foao is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malatedov trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foai Foao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Foai Foao!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Foai Foao!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Foai Foao!
Foai Foao wins by unanimous decision! |
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