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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Pupavarro throws a shot from downtown. Garrone moves away and avoids it.
Pupavarro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pupavarro misses with a body shot
and Pupavarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pupavarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garrone's waist but Garrone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pupavarro off to one side.
Garrone punishes Pupavarro's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pupavarro.
Garrone misses with a two punch combination.
Pupavarro cracks Garrone with a good jab.#CL2#
Pupavarro gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Garrone fails to land.
Garrone being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Pupavarro manages to break the clinch.
Garrone is pawing at Pupavarro, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Pupavarro's nose. Pupavarro is badly hurt! Garrone pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Pupavarro tries desperately to hold on but Garrone is relentless in his assault! As Pupavarro receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Garrone away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Garrone! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Pupavarro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suomi unleashes a big counter combination but Pupavarro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pupavarro throws a push kick but Suomi slaps the foot to one side.
Suomi with a poor takedown #CL#
and Pupavarro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Suomi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pupavarro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suomi is trying to break the clinch but Pupavarro is controlling him.
Pupavarro misses with an elbow strike.
Suomi is pressed up against the cage. Pupavarro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suomi down to the mat. Suomi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pupavarro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Pupavarro.
Suomi wants to counter with a clinch but Pupavarro pushes him away.
Suomi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suomi.
Pupavarro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suomi manages to circle out of the way.
Paulo Pupavarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Suomi.
Suomi doesn't manage to clinch there - Pupavarro circles away.
Suomi wants to clinch.#T1#
Suomi moves out of range of the leg kick from Pupavarro.
Suomi throws a head kick but Pupavarro moves out of range.
#CL2#
Suomi darts in and clinches Pupavarro up against the cage.
Suomi fails to pull guard.
Pupavarro can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Pupavarro decides to pull guard.
Suomi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Suomi has gone for a leg lock! Pupavarro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suomi's guard.#REVR#
Suomi pulls Pupavarro in close to his closed guard and prevents Pupavarro from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SU#
Pupavarro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Pupavarro drives through with a takedown into Suomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pupavarro is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Pupavarro stands up and waves to Suomi to follow him.
Pupavarro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pupavarro tries to clinch up but Suomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Suomi moves out of range of the body kick from Pupavarro.
Pupavarro leaves Suomi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Suomi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suomi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pupavarro shoots in but Suomi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suomi fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Pupavarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pupavarro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Pupavarro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suomi is trying to defend but Pupavarro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Suomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pupavarro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suomi wants to control but Pupavarro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Pupavarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pupavarro slips a nice elbow through Suomi's hands, connecting with Suomi's forehead.
Pupavarro wants to take a breather but Suomi is having none of it.
Pupavarro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suomi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Pupavarro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pupavarro.
Pupavarro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Suomi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pupavarro, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Suomi breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Pupavarro as Suomi shoots in.
Pupavarro avoids the head kick by Suomi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suomi misses with a few strikes there.
Suomi leaves Pupavarro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Suomi tries to counter it with a takedown but Pupavarro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Pupavarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suomi throws a right hand that Pupavarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Pupavarro also avoids with ease.
Pupavarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Suomi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pupavarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pupavarro slaps away a takedown attempt from Suomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suomi misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Pupavarro counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Pupavarro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pupavarro working away.
Suomi seems a little lost for a moment, as Pupavarro dominates the positioning.
Suomi is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Pupavarro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Suomi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pupavarro connects with a decent elbow.
Suomi struggling a bit here.
Pupavarro controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Pupavarro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Suomi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pupavarro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suomi is looking to regain half guard here but Pupavarro keeps moving and retains side control.
Pupavarro in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suomi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pupavarro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Suomi working to try and regain half guard.
Pupavarro controlling the position easily from mount.
Suomi is trying to reverse the position but instead Pupavarro has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pupavarro controlling from the back.
Suomi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Pupavarro will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Pupavarro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Suomi's guard.
Pupavarro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pupavarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pupavarro trying to control but Suomi is working from the bottom.
Pupavarro stands and throws Suomi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pupavarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suomi can do to turn this around?
Pupavarro controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suomi is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Suomi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pupavarro cracks Suomi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pupavarro landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Suomi's face as Pupavarro controls the position.
Pupavarro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pupavarro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suomi, who protects the arm well.
Suomi is looking for a sweep.#T2##SU#
Pupavarro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pupavarro misses with a head kick.
Suomi wants to clinch.
Pupavarro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suomi but Suomi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samu Suomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Pupavarro or perhaps it was just good defense by Suomi, which made it look bad.
Suomi feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pupavarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Suomi lands with a shot to the body.
Suomi lands a head shot.
Suomi throws a head kick that misses.
Suomi shoots in looking for a takedown. Pupavarro tries to sprawl out of it but Suomi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pupavarro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Suomi tries to get set, Pupavarro tries to push him back and clinch up but Suomi manages to avoid the attempt.
Pupavarro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suomi.
Pupavarro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suomi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pupavarro defends it well.#T4#
Pupavarro misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Suomi darts in and clinches Pupavarro up against the cage.
Suomi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pupavarro to keep the fight standing.
Paulo Pupavarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Suomi.#BC2#
Suomi manages to break the clinch.
Suomi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pupavarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pupavarro swivels and escapes.
Suomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Pupavarro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Suomi backs away, Pupavarro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paulo Pupavarro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pupavarro moves into the clinch.
Suomi is trying to pull guard but Pupavarro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pupavarro tries to circle away but Suomi has him pinned against the cage.
Pupavarro is trying to break the clinch but Suomi is controlling him.
Samu Suomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Pupavarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Pupavarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Pupavarro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pupavarro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Pupavarro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Mustafa tries to bum rush Pupa Jr with a series of wild strikes but Pupa Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Pupa Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mustafa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pupa Jr trying to control the action but Mustafa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustafa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pupa Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD2#
Mustafa drops Pupa Jr with a beautiful combination! Pupa Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mustafa is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Augusto Pupa Jr has been cut.
Mustafa misses with a double jab.
Mustafa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mustafa blocks a head kick by Pupa Jr.
Pupa Jr throws a wild hook but Mustafa just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Pupa Jr gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Mustafa raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osman Mustafa!
Osman Mustafa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Hadzo throws a looping overhand right but Pupa Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Hadzo misses with a hook. Pupa Jr ducked under it nicely.
Hadzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Pupa Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pupa Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hadzo.
Pupa Jr with a poor takedown
enabling Hadzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pupa Jr throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hadzo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pupa Jr slips a straight right by Hadzo.
Pupa Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pupa Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Hadzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hadzo.
Hadzo tries for a takedown but Pupa Jr manages to get underhooks.
Pupa Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadzo goes for a takedown attempt but Pupa Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pupa Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pupa Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Hadzo, looking for a takedown. Pupa Jr pushes Hadzo against the cage but Hadzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hadzo misses the target.
Denis Hadzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pupa Jr.
Nice jab there from Hadzo. #T1##TD#
Hadzo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pupa Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hadzo advances to mount.
Hadzo trying to control but Pupa Jr is having none of it.
Hadzo controlling the pace for now.
Pupa Jr is looking to improve his position but Hadzo isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Hadzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hadzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pupa Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hadzo lands a big elbow. #T3#
Pupa Jr is in a horrible position here. Hadzo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pupa Jr looks winded!
Hadzo controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pupa Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadzo content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Hadzo dominated that round.
That's time! Hadzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pupa Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hadzo avoids it.#CL#
Hadzo rushes Pupa Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pupa Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pupa Jr tries a body shot but Hadzo blocks it.
Hadzo looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Pupa Jr jumps into guard, dragging Hadzo to the mat.
Pupa Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hadzo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hadzo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Pupa Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hadzo happy to just control the position for now.
Hadzo landing strikes.
Pupa Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hadzo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hadzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hadzo controlling from mount.
Hadzo with good strikes from the mount here!
Denis Hadzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pupa Jr is breathing heavily.
Hadzo controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hadzo landing punches.
Hadzo controlling from the full mount.
Hadzo avoids the attempt from Pupa Jr to control.
Hadzo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hadzo controlling the pace for now. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hadzo.
Hadzo prevents Pupa Jr from getting the reversal.
Hadzo controlling the position easily from mount.
Pupa Jr wants to control but Hadzo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hadzo controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Hadzo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pupa Jr shoots for a takedown but Hadzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hadzo is looking to counter punch.
Hadzo loads up on a big right hand but Pupa Jr slips the punch.
Hadzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pupa Jr can do to turn this around?
Pupa Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hadzo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pupa Jr.#TD#
Hadzo looking to score a takedown here. Pupa Jr is defending well but Hadzo drives through and ends up in Pupa Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadzo controlling from the top position.
Pupa Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Hadzo any problems.
Pupa Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hadzo passes into half guard.
Hadzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pupa Jr trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pupa Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hadzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hadzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hadzo tries to pass to full mount but Pupa Jr defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hadzo loads up on a big right hand but Pupa Jr slips the punch.
Pupa Jr tries to bum rush Hadzo with a series of wild strikes but Hadzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pupa Jr.
Denis Hadzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pupa Jr.#T3#
Pupa Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Hadzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pupa Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hadzo happy to just control the position for now.
Hadzo landing a few strikes.
Hadzo happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Pupa Jr tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hadzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augusto Pupa Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denis Hadzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hadzo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Hadzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hadzo 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Hadzo!
A victorious Denis Hadzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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