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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Elf dives in and grabs Bezrukov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bezrukov pushes down on Elf's head and hops out.
Bezrukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elf with the counter takedown but Bezrukov avoids it easily.
Bezrukov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elf slips under a jab.
Bezrukov misses with a hook.
Elf feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Elf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bezrukov!#ES#
Bezrukov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezrukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bezrukov slaps away a takedown attempt from Elf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bezrukov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Elf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Bezrukov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bezrukov breaks from the clinch.
Elf misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Bezrukov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bezrukov.
Mikhail Bezrukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.
Bezrukov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Elf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bezrukov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elf. #TD2#
Elf works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Bezrukov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Elf presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezrukov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Bezrukov.
Bezrukov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Elf wants to stall.
Bezrukov digs a right hand underneath Elf's ribcage. Elf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Bezrukov.
#TD#
Bezrukov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bezrukov being controlled here momentarily.
Bezrukov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Bezrukov throwing strikes from guard but Elf blocks nicely.
Bezrukov wants to control from the top but Elf keeps moving.
Bezrukov connects with a couple of short punches.
Bezrukov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Elf keeping moving, preventing Bezrukov from controlling successfully.
Elf is trying to control the position but Bezrukov postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bezrukov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elf ducks right into an uppercut from Bezrukov.
Elf goes for a double leg but Bezrukov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bezrukov continues to drive forward.
It looked like Bezrukov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Bezrukov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bezrukov breaks from the clinch.
Bezrukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bezrukov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bezrukov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Bezrukov dominated that 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.
#R2#
Bezrukov scores with a body shot.
Elf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezrukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elf.
Bezrukov misses with a body shot.
Bezrukov stuffs the takedown attempt from Elf. Elf gets slowly back to his feet.
Bezrukov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezrukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elf manages to avoid it.
Bezrukov slaps away a takedown attempt from Elf, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Elf fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezrukov tries to counter with a takedown but Elf is quick to defend against it.
Mikhail Bezrukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.
Elf shoots for a takedown but Bezrukov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Elf looks to move away, Bezrukov throws a big counter combo but Elf just gets out of the way.
Elf tries for a takedown but Bezrukov circles away easily#CL#
and Bezrukov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Elf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bezrukov stalling.
Bezrukov effectively controlling the action here.
Bezrukov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bezrukov can't find room to land a body shot as Elf controls the action.
#T2#
Bezrukov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elf wants a takedown.
Elf is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Elf obliges.#BC2#
Elf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bezrukov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elf. Elf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Bezrukov. No joy for Elf on that attempt.
Bezrukov lands with a shot to the body.
Elf closes the distance and clinches up with Bezrukov, looking for a takedown. Elf pushes Bezrukov against the cage but Bezrukov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bezrukov throws a series of strikes that have Elf backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elf wants to clinch.#T3#
Bezrukov connects with a jab.
Elf fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Bezrukov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Elf.
Bezrukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Bezrukov misses with a hook
#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Elf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elf. #ES#
Bezrukov has his feet on Elf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Buddy Elf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bezrukov looks to throw the jab but Elf is out of range. #CL#
Bezrukov has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezrukov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bezrukov leaning against his opponent.
Bezrukov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bezrukov lands a right hand.
Bezrukov stalling.
Bezrukov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bezrukov lands a shot to the body.
Elf is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Bezrukov dominated that second round.
That's time! Bezrukov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bezrukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bezrukov as he avoids it easily.
Bezrukov lands with a shot to the body.
Elf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bezrukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elf feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Bezrukov darts in and clinches Elf up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezrukov slowing the pace effectively.
Elf can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bezrukov. #TD#
Bezrukov has clasped his hands together around Elf's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bezrukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elf can do to turn this around?
Elf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezrukov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Elf to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezrukov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Bezrukov is chipping away with strikes.
Mikhail Bezrukov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bezrukov scoring with punches and elbows.
Bezrukov working the head with strikes.
Bezrukov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Elf taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bezrukov lands a few punches from side control.
Elf is trying to escape the position but Bezrukov is controlling the position.
Bezrukov scoring with punches from side control.
Elf taking a bit of punishment here - Bezrukov scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Bezrukov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bezrukov is chipping away with strikes.
Bezrukov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bezrukov lands some shots froms side control.
Bezrukov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezrukov working the ground and pound.
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!
Bezrukov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bezrukov working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Elf is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezrukov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Elf is still in real trouble! Can Bezrukov finish him?
Elf takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bezrukov controlling from side mount.
Elf seems to have recovered his senses.
Bezrukov is looking to take a break and control but Elf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bezrukov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mikhail Bezrukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elf on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bezrukov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bezrukov trying to control the position but Elf is working away.
Bezrukov working the ground and pound.
Bezrukov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Elf to see if he's OK.#T4#
Bezrukov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bezrukov landing a few strikes.
Bezrukov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bezrukov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bezrukov working the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Bezrukov! That's hurt Elf! Will he recover? Bezrukov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bezrukov!
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Event:
GFC 19: Trujillo vs Baroni
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Duffy slaps away a takedown attempt from Elf, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Elf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elf seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Duffy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Elf wants to control but Duffy is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Elf decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Duffy has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Elf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elf misses with a knee to the head.
Duffy is trying to break free.#BC2#
Elf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
Duffy moves into the clinch.#TD#
Duffy successfully pulls guard.
Duffy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Elf gets to his feet - Duffy follows without any prompting. #CL#
Duffy has closed the distance and engaged Elf in a clinch.
Duffy blocks a body shot from Elf.
Elf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duffy blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Elf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duffy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Duffy has managed to clinch.
Elf jumps guard but Duffy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elf lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Duffy has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Duffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duffy shoots in looking for a takedown. Elf tries to sprawl out of it but Duffy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duffy tries to avoid it but Elf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duffy to the ground. Duffy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duffy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Joseph Duffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.#CL#
Duffy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elf, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elf defends well and Duffy ends up having to push Elf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Elf moves into range and clinches up with Duffy.#BC2#
Elf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duffy misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Elf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elf. #T3#
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Elf from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Elf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Duffy, up you get! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duffy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duffy tries to circle away but Elf has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Elf breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elf.#CL#
Elf gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch. #T4#
Duffy working hard to break the clinch.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch but Elf keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Duffy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Elf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Elf is pushing Duffy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Elf jumps guard but Duffy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Duffy breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target.
Elf unleashes a big counter combination but Duffy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Duffy closes the distance and pushes Elf back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Duffy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Duffy darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Elf counters with a shoot takedown. Duffy fights it but they end up in guard.
Elf wants to stand and escape but instead Duffy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Elf wants to sweep but no luck.
Duffy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elf keeping full guard, as Duffy tries to pass.
Elf wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Duffy is stalling in the full guard.
Duffy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Duffy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elf is trying to hold Duffy in close to prevent damage but Duffy has managed to pass into half guard.
Elf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.
Elf is looking for a sweep. Duffy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duffy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elf can do to turn this around?
Duffy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Duffy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Duffy thows a huge punch but Elf dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Elf swats away the attempt to clinch by Duffy.#T3#
Elf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duffy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duffy's waist but Duffy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elf off to one side. #CL#
Elf gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch.
Elf is trying to drag Duffy to the mat but Duffy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joseph Duffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.#BC2#
Elf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duffy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Duffy clinches up with Elf and pushes him back against the cage.
Elf tries to score a body lock takedown but Duffy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4##BC#
Duffy breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Duffy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Duffy doesn't manage to clinch there - Elf circles away.
#CL#
Duffy forces Elf back against the cage and clinches.
Duffy avoiding damage as Elf throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Elf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Duffy instigates a clinch.
Elf wants to stall.
#BC#
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duffy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elf.
Duffy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joseph Duffy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy feints a jab promting Elf to slip. Duffy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Duffy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duffy is looking to clinch.
Duffy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Duffy clinches. #BC2#
Elf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph Duffy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Duffy moves into the clinch.
Duffy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elf's efforts to push away.#BC#
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Duffy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Duffy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duffy sprawls well. Duffy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elf gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Duffy moves into the clinch.#T1#
Duffy tries to pull guard but Elf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duffy misses with a double jab.
Elf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duffy is looking to clinch.
Elf tries a quick counter leg kick but Duffy is wise to it.#CL#
Elf gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Duffy.
Duffy lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2##CL#
Duffy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elf, pushing him back against the cage.
Elf is trying to break the clinch but Duffy has him pressed against the cage.
Elf throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Elf breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Elf gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elf as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Duffy both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elf shoots for a double leg takedown but Duffy sprawls well. He's pushed Elf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duffy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Duffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Elf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Duffy has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Elf is trying to maintain a safe position but Duffy gets an underhook and turns Elf into the cage.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elf is looking to control Duffy's arms but Duffy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elf has his back to the cage. #BC#
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Elf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duffy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elf somewhat.
Duffy tries to clinch but Elf moves out of range.
Duffy throws a head kick but Elf moves out of range.
#TD2#
Elf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Duffy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Elf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duffy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elf has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elf dives in for a single leg takedown but Duffy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elf misses with a takedown attempt
and Elf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duffy moves in looking to clinch but Elf pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duffy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elf swivels and escapes.
Elf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buddy Elf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Duffy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Duffy instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Duffy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duffy 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Duffy!
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Event:
GFC 12: Bailey vs Wosiecki
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Friend has closed the distance and engaged Elf in a clinch.
Elf can't get the takedown.
Elf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Friend pulls Elf into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elf being controlled here momentarily.
Elf wants to stand but Friend has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elf wants to stand and escape but instead Friend has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Friend content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elf is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Friend stays in close to Elf's body and controls the position.
Friend has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Friend's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Friend stops Elf from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Friend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Friend advances position into side control!
Elf is letting Friend control him for a moment. #SUB#
Friend wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elf, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Friend is trying to get an arm triangle but Elf is defending well. #T3#
Friend controls the position from side control.
Friend working away.#SUB#
Friend is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elf tries to buck Friend off but Friend is having none of it.
Friend controls the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elf tries to buck Friend off but Friend is having none of it.
Friend is staying tight to Elf's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Friend looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Elf kicks off Friend and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongstae Friend dominated that 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.
#R2#
Elf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Friend as he avoids it easily.
Friend seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dongstae Friend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friend looks to throw the jab but Elf is out of range.
As Friend backs off Elf throws a huge counter combo but Friend manages to avoid it all.
Elf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elf wants it to stay on the feet.
Elf feints the counter takedown.
Friend pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Elf tries to keep at a distance but Friend has taken the fight into the clinch.
Friend has Elf pressed against the cage, preventing Elf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Friend throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friend looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Elf manages to break the clinch.
Elf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Friend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Elf manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Elf shoots in for a takedown but Friend shows good takedown defense.
Friend throws a nice looking combination but Elf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elf or perhaps it was just good defense by Friend, which made it look bad.
Dongstae Friend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.#TD2#
Elf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Friend was covering up waiting for the punch and Elf finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Friend kicks Elf off and gets to his feet.
Friend fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL#
Friend has Elf up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Elf breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Elf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Friend pushes Elf off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Friend shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Friend performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Friend tries to pass to full mount but Elf defends it.
Elf is trying to get back to full guard.
Friend sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Friend tries to pass to full mount but Elf defends it. #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.
Friend is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Elf is looking to control Friend's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elf avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Friend closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Friend is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Elf fails to land.
Elf is trying to maintain a safe position but Friend gets an underhook and turns Elf into the cage.
Friend stops a takedown attempt from Elf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongstae Friend dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Friend sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elf somewhat.
Friend appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Friend is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend jumps guard but Elf stands there with Friend around his waist. Friend gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Friend can't get the takedown.
Elf blocking some punches.
Friend wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dongstae Friend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elf stalling.
#T1##BC2#
Elf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dongstae Friend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Friend gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Friend is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Elf can't fight it off and eventually Friend manages to take the fight to the floor. Elf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Friend postures up in Elf's guard and throws a big left but Elf blocks it.
Friend sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dongstae Friend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friend tries to free his leg and advance position but Elf is retaining full guard.
Elf controls Friend momentarily but Friend frees himself.
Friend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Elf working a defensive guard here.
Friend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Friend engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Friend closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elf is trying to maintain the position but Friend is very close to passing his half guard.
Friend is pressing down on Elf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elf is holding on for now. #T3#
Friend seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friend stops Elf from getting back to his feet.
Friend is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friend moves into full mount! Elf won't be happy about that!
Friend content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dongstae Friend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Friend 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dongstae Friend!
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Event:
GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Elf walks into a left hand.
Robredo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elf on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Robredo clinches up against the cage.
Robredo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Elf jumps guard and drags Robredo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robredo stopping the sweep attempt from Elf.
Robredo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robredo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Elf postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elf 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.
Elf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robredo is trying to control the position but Elf postures up.
Elf trying to control but Robredo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Robredo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Elf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robredo has momentary wrist control but Elf slips an elbow through the middle.
Robredo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Elf is now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elf lands a nice short elbow.
Robredo wants to control but Elf is keeping busy.
Elf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Elf lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Elf seems to be working for a kimura but Robredo defends the submission attempt.
Robredo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elf on the ground.
Robredo tries to roll over but Elf keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Elf wants to work for an arm triangle but Robredo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robredo is looking to get back to full guard here but Elf has managed to pass to side control instead.
Robredo struggling a bit here.
Robredo is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Elf cracks Robredo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Robredo wants to control but Elf postures up.
Elf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Robredo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elf's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Elf! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Robredo has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buddy Elf!
A victorious Buddy Elf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Elf fails to land with a series of punches.
Elf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Elf misses #TD#
so Friend counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Friend content to stall in guard here.
Elf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friend is controlling him.
Elf being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Elf has his feet on Friend's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Elf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buddy Elf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Elf #TD#
and Friend counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Friend 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. #SU#
Friend stands up and waves to Elf to follow him.
Friend throws a head kick but Elf moves out of range.
#CL#
Friend rushes Elf and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Friend pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Elf stands up from Friend's guard - Elf perhaps looking for a knockout.
Elf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Friend jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friend has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Friend moves out of range of the body kick from Elf.
#T2#
Friend looks for a takedown but Elf sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friend goes for a double leg but Elf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Elf continues to drive forward.
Elf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Friend throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Friend is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Elf.#TD#
Friend gets a takedown into half guard.
Friend is breathing heavily.
Friend wants to pass to mount but Elf is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Friend seems content to control.#T3#
Friend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Friend seems to be working for a kimura but Elf defends the submission attempt.
Friend keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Friend prevents Elf from standing back up.
Friend seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buddy Elf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Friend is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elf tries to land a front kick but Friend steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friend tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Friend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dongstae Friend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Elf is trying to break the clinch but Friend is controlling him.#T1#
Elf is trying to push Friend away but Friend has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Friend tries to pull guard but Elf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Friend dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Friend tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elf smiles and moves away.
Elf lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Elf misses with a two punch combination.
Friend avoids a punch combination nicely.
Friend has been working on his balance at Barbell Brigade, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Elf.
Elf works over Friend's head and body with a nice combination.
Elf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Elf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friend wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Elf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dongstae Friend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Elf lands but Friend takes it in his stride.
Friend dives in and grabs Elf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elf pushes down on Friend's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Elf.
Friend tries to clinch up.
Elf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Elf both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Elf tries to bum rush Friend with a series of wild strikes but Friend uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Elf throws a series of punches but Friend moves out of range. #CL#
Friend clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Friend is trying to trip Elf. He has hold of a leg but Elf is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Friend persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Friend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friend controls the pace.
Elf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Elf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friend controls the pace.
Friend seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Elf for as long as he can get away with.
Friend has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Friend sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Elf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Friend tries to clinch up.#TD#
Friend closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Elf's guard.
Elf wants to get back to his feet but Friend passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Friend in particular looking to stall.
Elf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Friend with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Friend controlling the pace for now.
Dongstae Friend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friend's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Elf is trying to stand up.
Friend looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Friend is looking to work his way around to Elf's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Friend has control of Elf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Elf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Friend fails to move to back control.
Friend controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dongstae Friend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddy Elf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dongstae Friend showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elf 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 622 Round 4
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Robredo misses with a wild combination.
Elf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Robredo takes the fight into the clinch.
Elf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robredo is keeping busy.
Elf tries to land a knee to the head but Robredo blocks with his arms.
Elf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robredo is trying to break free.
Robredo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robredo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elfs head.
Elf wants to stall.
Elf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robredo's efforts to push away.#T1#
Robredo lands a nice uppercut.
Elf misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Robredo.
Elf misses with an elbow over the top.
Robredo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elf prevents Robredo from breaking the clinch.
Robredo cracks Elf with a nice body shot.
Robredo lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Robredo manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robredo. Elf does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Robredo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robredo prevents Elf from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Robredo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elf keeps control of Robredo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robredo lands with a light punch inside.
Robredo gets through Elf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Robredo.
Robredo is trying to break free.
Robredo is working Elf over against the cage.
Elf looks winded!
Robredo blocking some punches.
Robredo tries to break the clinch but Elf is controlling the position.
Elf stalling against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robredo tries to circle away but Elf has him pinned against the cage.
Robredo lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robredo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robredo has Elf pushed against the cage.
Robredo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
Robredo scores with a shot to the side of Elf's head.
A hook to the body from Robredo.
#BC2#
Elf manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Elf.
Elf misses with a takedown
and Robredo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elf darts in looking for a takedown but Robredo gets double underhooks and turns Elf into the cage.
Robredo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Robredo throws a good cross that connects.
Robredo lands a glancing blow to the side of Elf's head.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elf.
Andy Robredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.
Robredo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robredo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elf at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Robredo rushes Elf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robredo slowing the pace effectively.
Robredo lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Robredo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robredo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robredo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robredo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robredo lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Robredo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Robredo connects with a body shot.
Robredo sizes up Elf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Robredo.
Robredo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robredo throws a nice looking combination but Elf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Elf tries to keep at a distance but Robredo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robredo stalling the fight.
Robredo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robredo stalling the fight.
Elf is breathing heavily.
Elf keeps control of Robredo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robredo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robredo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andy Robredo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robredo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elf.#T1#
Robredo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robredo lands a shoulder strike.
Robredo is looking to break free of the clinch but Elf has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robredo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Elf is rocked!
Robredo working hard to break the clinch.
Robredo works on Elf's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Robredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robredo throws a nice looking combination but Elf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andy Robredo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robredo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elf is still on wobbly legs! Can Robredo finish him?
Andy Robredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Elf darts in and clinches Robredo up against the cage.
Elf seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Robredo - that landed with a thud.
Robredo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elf backwards.
Nice body punch from Robredo.
Robredo scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A short right from Robredo.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robredo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robredo pushes Elf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robredo is leaning against Elf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robredo is trying to push Elf away but Elf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Robredo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Robredo darts in and clinches Elf up against the cage.
Robredo stalling the fight.
Elf looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robredo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robredo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robredo scores with a hook to the body.
Elf misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Robredo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robredo working hard to break the clinch.
Robredo lands an uppercut.#BC#
Robredo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Robredo forces Elf back against the cage and clinches.
Robredo pushes Elf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elf stalling in the clinch but Robredo improves position.
Robredo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Robredo.
Robredo is trying to break the clinch but Elf has him pressed against the cage.
Elf throws a punch but it's blocked by Robredo.
A short right from Robredo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robredo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robredo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elf.
Robredo lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Robredo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robredo wants to break free but Elf has control.
#KD#
Robredo drops Elf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Elf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Robredo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Elf's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Elf drops to his knees and Robredo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Robredo!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 622 Round 3
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Elf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Elf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elf pinned against the cage. Elf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elf enables Dos Anjos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elf manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Elf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Anjos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elf looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elf looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elf! #REVR##SU#
Elf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Elf scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dos Anjos shoots in but Elf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buddy Elf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a double leg but Elf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Anjos looks winded!
Elf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dos Anjos if he has to take too many more of those.
Dos Anjos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buddy Elf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elf lands with a right that hurts Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos looks to clinch but Elf throws a short knee that drops Dos Anjos. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Buddy Elf!
A victorious Buddy Elf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 622 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Elf clinches up against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elf dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Elf's head and hops out.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Elf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Elf closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.#BC2#
Elf breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Elf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz shoots in but Elf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elf misses with the combination.
Elf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Buddy Elf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Elf sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Elf is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Elf persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Elf from controlling successfully.
Elf lands a couple of digs.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Diaz pushes Elf off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Elf drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
#T2##TD2#
Elf lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Elf wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elf stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Elf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Elf with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Elf throws a big elbow that misses.
Elf throws a big right hand that misses.
Elf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Elf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elf works his way back into a safe position though.
Elf wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz tries to strike from the bottom.
Elf distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elf tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Elf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elf works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!#T4#
Elf postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Diaz covers up, he's hurt! Elf keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Elf and the ref steps in to end the fight! Elf can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Elf!
A victorious Buddy Elf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 622 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Elf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zakkara has hold of Elf's hands but Elf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Elf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zakkara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Elf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakkara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zakkara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakkara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elf controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zakkara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Elf wants to pass the guard but Zakkara is keeping the position.
Elf scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Elf drops back looking for a leg! Zakkara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakkara manages to kick Elf off! Elf jumps back into Zakkara's guard.
Elf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Elf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zakkara works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elf wants to pass the guard but Zakkara is keeping the position.
Elf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zakkara's head.
Elf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Elf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elf controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zakkara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Zakkara landing some decent shots from guard.
Elf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Elf is looking for a triangle but Zakkara pushes his legs off easily.
Zakkara preventing the sweep.
Zakkara pushes down on Elf's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Zakkara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elf keeps working.
Elf is trying to stand up here but Zakkara is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Elf is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zakkara is tapping! Great win for Elf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buddy Elf!
After winning the bout, Buddy Elf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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