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Event:
FORTITUDE 6
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Efendi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Aube throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Aube has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal in the buildup to the fight.
Aube fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Efendi stuffs the takedown.
Aube fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Aube. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Efendi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like Efendi is going to stand back up.
Efendi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Efendi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Efendi stalling away here and it's allowed Aube to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Efendi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Aube is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Efendi defends well.#T1##SUB#
Efendi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aube has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Efendi is looking to defend but Aube has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Efendi! Aube pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Efendi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pascal Aube!
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Event:
FORTITUDE 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Efendi with a nice cross.#CL2#
Efendi gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarson. Ragnarson maintains the clinch.
Ragnarson is leaning against Efendi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Efendi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ragnarson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Efendi misses with the head strike.
Ragnarson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Efendi.
Efendi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ragnarson smiles and moves away.
Efendi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Efendi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efendi misses with a head kick.
Efendi tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Efendi defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Efendi.#T1#
Efendi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnarson defends well and Efendi ends up having to push Ragnarson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murad Efendi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnarson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Efendi defends it nicely.#CL#
Efendi moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnarson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Efendi jumps guard but Ragnarson stands there with Efendi around his waist. Efendi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ragnarson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragnarson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ragnarson is pressed up against the cage. Efendi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarson down to the mat. Ragnarson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Efendi is breathing heavily.
Ragnarson shoots in but Efendi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Efendi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarson lands with a kick to the temple. Efendi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Efendi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Efendi circles away easily
and Efendi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Efendi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Ragnarson counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Ragnarson pulls Efendi into guard.
Efendi is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarson has wrist control.
Efendi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Ragnarson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Efendi postures up.
Efendi trying to control but Ragnarson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarson working a defensive guard but Efendi passes into half guard.
Efendi prevents Ragnarson from improving his position.
Efendi slips a nice elbow through Ragnarson's hands, connecting with Ragnarson's forehead.#T4#
Efendi wants to stand up but Ragnarson has a hold of him and won't allow it. #ES2#
Ragnarson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Efendi is on him like a limpet, forcing Ragnarson back against the cage.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Efendi holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarson drops back down to his feet.
Ragnarson looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Ragnarson jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Efendi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Efendi wants to control from the top but Ragnarson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimdall Ragnarson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ragnarson shoots for a double leg takedown but Efendi sprawls well. He's pushed Ragnarson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Efendi clinches.
Efendi is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarson has the dominant position.
Ragnarson is pressed up against the cage. Efendi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarson down to the mat. Ragnarson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Efendi tries for a takedown but Ragnarson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Efendi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Murad Efendi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Ragnarson.
Efendi shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efendi wants to clinch up but Ragnarson keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Efendi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Efendi shoots in for a double leg but Ragnarson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragnarson throws a head kick that misses
and Efendi counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarson. #T1#
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Efendi but Efendi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Efendi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Efendi connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarson's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Ragnarson moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ragnarson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Ragnarson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ragnarson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Ragnarson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Efendi gets to his feet. Ragnarson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Ragnarson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Efendi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Efendi stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Efendi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Efendi showed some decent athleticism there.
Ragnarson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Efendi manages to move to mount!
Efendi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Efendi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ragnarson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB#
Efendi goes for an armbar but Ragnarson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ragnarson.
Efendi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Ragnarson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Efendi trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarson is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Ragnarson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Efendi throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Ragnarson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ragnarson pulls Efendi into guard.
Ragnarson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Efendi's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heimdall Ragnarson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Efendi is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, Efendi circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Efendi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ragnarson has one foot on Efendi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Efendi as Ragnarson shoots in.#CL#
Efendi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragnarson taking a breather.
Ragnarson has Efendi pressed against the cage, preventing Efendi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Efendi tries to pull guard but Ragnarson won't allow it.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Efendi has him pressed against the cage.
Murad Efendi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Ragnarson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Ragnarson.
#T1#
Ragnarson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Efendi is working for takedown but Ragnarson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Efendi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ragnarson up against the cage.#BC2#
Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Efendi moves out of range.
Efendi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ragnarson thuds his shin into the meat of Efendi's side.
Ragnarson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Efendi avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Ragnarson slaps away a takedown attempt from Efendi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnarson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarson wants to clinch up but Efendi keeps it at a distance.
Efendi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ragnarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Efendi pinned against the cage. Efendi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Efendi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
A head kick misses from Efendi.
Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Efendi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Efendi is trying to push Ragnarson away but Ragnarson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Ragnarson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Efendi tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnarson misses.
Ragnarson darts in looking for a takedown but Efendi gets double underhooks and turns Ragnarson into the cage.
A head kick misses from Ragnarson.
No luck for Efendi with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Ragnarson shoots in but Efendi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Efendi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ragnarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Efendi stops Ragnarson from standing up.
Ragnarson wants to sweep here but Efendi controlling him for the moment.
Murad Efendi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heimdall Ragnarson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heimdall Ragnarson.
I've got Ragnarson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimdall Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Efendi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blanchard is trying to defend but Efendi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES#
Blanchard kicks Efendi off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Efendi dives in and scores a takedown into Blanchard's guard.
Efendi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Blanchard is rocked!
Efendi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Blanchard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Efendi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blanchard's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Efendi lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Efendi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blanchard takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Efendi's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murad Efendi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Greer drives through and clinches with Efendi against the cage.
Greer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Efendi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Efendi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Efendi working for submissions but it's allowed Greer to get to half guard.
Greer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Efendi is looking for a sweep. Greer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Efendi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greer.
Efendi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Efendi controls his leg.
Greer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Efendi is trying to control but can't.
Greer really is a fat lump.#T1#
Greer is nestled in close to Efendi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greer slips a nice elbow through Efendi's hands, connecting with Efendi's forehead.
Greer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Efendi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Greer drops an elbow to the side of Efendi's head. #SU#
Greer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Efendi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Greer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Efendi is on him like a limpet, forcing Greer back against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Efendi successfully pulls guard.
Efendi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Greer is now in half guard.
Efendi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Efendi.
Greer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greer postures up.
Greer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Greer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Efendi looks winded!
Greer throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Greer gets to his feet - Efendi follows without any prompting.
Efendi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greer swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Efendi clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Efendi pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Efendi has momentary wrist control but Greer slips an elbow through the middle.
Greer throwing strikes from guard but Efendi blocks nicely.
Greer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greer prevents Efendi from getting back to his feet.
Greer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greer chips away with some ground and pound.
Greer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Efendi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Efendi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greer preventing the sweep. #SU#
Greer gets to his feet. Efendi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Greer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Greer gets a double leg takedown into Efendi's guard.
Greer landing with the ground and pound.
Greer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Greer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Efendi, up you get!
Efendi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greer counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Efendi.
Efendi works over Greer's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Efendi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greer counters with a nice body shot.
Greer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Efendi can do to turn this around?
Efendi is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Efendi feints and as Greer raises his hands in defense, Efendi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greer managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Greer is looking for a triangle but Efendi pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Greer has his foot on Efendi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Efendi works his way back into a safe position though.
Efendi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Greer is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Greer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Efendi defends it easily.
Efendi trying to control the position from guard on top but Greer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greer is pulling down on Efendi's head to control his posture.
Efendi throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Greer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Efendi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Efendi breaks the clinch.
Efendi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Greer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spencer Greer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Efendi wants to control from the top but Greer keeps moving. #T4#
Greer has control of Efendi's left arm, preventing Efendi from doing any damage. #SUB#
Greer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Greer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Efendi defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Greer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Murad Efendi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greer leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Efendi has Greer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Efendi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Greer tumbling to the mat - Efendi dives into Greer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Greer working for submissions but it's allowed Efendi to get to half guard.
Efendi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Efendi tries to stand and escape but Greer actually recovers to full guard.
Efendi wants to stand and escape but instead Greer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Greer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Efendi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Efendi's guard.
Greer throws a big elbow that misses.
Greer landing with the ground and pound.
Efendi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Greer stopping the sweep attempt from Efendi.
Efendi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greer is looking to work some ground and pound but Efendi has wrist control.
Greer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greer throwing strikes but missing.
Efendi wants to stand up but Greer is controlling him.
Efendi is wriggling around but Greer manages to pass to half guard.
Greer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Greer prevents Efendi from improving his position.
Greer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SU#
Greer stands up and beckons Efendi to join him on the feet.
Efendi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greer blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Greer closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Greer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Efendi regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Efendi pushes Greer off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murad Efendi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murad Efendi!
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