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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Figueroa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Figueroa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Figueroa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Figueroa to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
White pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Figueroa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Figueroa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Figueroa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Figueroa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Figueroa is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Figueroa throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
White is trying to control the position but Figueroa postures up.
Figueroa landing with the ground and pound.
Figueroa landing with the ground and pound.
Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White is trying to control the position but Figueroa postures up.
Figueroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Figueroa cracks White with a solid left hand.
Figueroa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Figueroa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Figueroa cracks White with a solid left hand.
Figueroa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Figueroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound.
Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses.
Figueroa is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
White controls Figueroa momentarily but Figueroa frees himself.
Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa won't allow White to sweep him here.
Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
White is trying to keep Figueroa in close.
Figueroa throws a big right hand that misses.
Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses.
Figueroa is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Figueroa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Figueroa. #SUB2#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Figueroa throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Figueroa won't allow White to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet.
Figueroa lands a head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
#CL2#
White takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
White moves into the clinch successfully.
Figueroa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Figueroa tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
White tries to break free but Figueroa pushes him back against the cage.
Figueroa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Figueroa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa leaning his opponent against the cage.
White letting Figueroa take a breather here.
White is breathing heavily.
Figueroa is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Figueroa into the cage.#T1#
Figueroa stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenton Figueroa.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figueroa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figueroa has a takedown stuffed.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Marcus White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White shoots in but Figueroa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Figueroa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White wants to land a leg kick but Figueroa is out of range.
Figueroa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Figueroa tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet.
Figueroa goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenton Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Figueroa. #T3#
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Figueroa, looking for a takedown. White pushes Figueroa against the cage but Figueroa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Figueroa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Figueroa 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.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figueroa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet. #T4#
Figueroa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses.
Figueroa landing some decent shots from guard.
Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound.
White is trying to keep Figueroa in close.
Figueroa postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Figueroa postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White wants to control the position but Figueroa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
White wants to control but Figueroa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that second round.
That's time! Figueroa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
White blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.#CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
Figueroa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
Figueroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Figueroa stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figueroa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Figueroa stalls. #BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Figueroa finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa avoids it really well and circles away.
White avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa connects with a high kick.
Figueroa lands a jab.#T2#
Figueroa darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Figueroa into the cage.
White avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa avoids a punch combination nicely.
As White tries to get set, Figueroa tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa lands with an overhand left.
Figueroa checks the leg kick nicely there.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figueroa's waist but Figueroa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Figueroa as he connects with a hook.#T3#
A jab from Figueroa finds it's way through White's defenses.
Figueroa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Figueroa tries a head kick but it misses.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Figueroa tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figueroa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus White.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
Figueroa shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
White clinches up against the cage.
White tries to pull guard but Figueroa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figueroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
Figueroa is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Marcus White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenton Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Figueroa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figueroa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Figueroa!
The defeated Marcus White had this to say: 'Hey, I lost, but in Russia The box box's you. I'm the box.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lepijewitz instigates a clinch.
White looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Lepijewitz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
White wants to control but Lepijewitz is keeping busy.
Lepijewitz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lepijewitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lepijewitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lepijewitz slows the pace down in half guard.
Lepijewitz working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White actively working from the bottom here.
Lepijewitz not doing much here.
#T1##SUB2#
Lepijewitz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Lepijewitz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lepijewitz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lepijewitz.
Lepijewitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White taking some punishment here, with Lepijewitz in his half guard. #SUB#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White's coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lepijewitz lands with a punch from half guard.
White is trying to maintain the position but Lepijewitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Lepijewitz winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lepijewitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. #T3##SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back.
Lepijewitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lepijewitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lepijewitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lepijewitz works his way into side control.
White is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lepijewitz working the ground and pound from side control.#T4##SUB2#
Lepijewitz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lepijewitz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lepijewitz lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU2#
Lepijewitz decides to stand back up. Lepijewitz steps back and let's White get back to his feet.
Lepijewitz is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lepijewitz dominated that 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.
#R2#
A lazy left from Lepijewitz finds it's target.
Lepijewitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
Lepijewitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lepijewitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lepijewitz throws a head kick that misses.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lepijewitz darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Lepijewitz into the cage.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Lepijewitz is quick to defend against it.
Marcus White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Lepijewitz.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Lepijewitz throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lepijewitz gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lepijewitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lepijewitz throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lepijewitz sprawls and moves away.
Lepijewitz is looking to clinch. #T1#
Lepijewitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Lepijewitz.
Lepijewitz lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! White goes down and covers up as Lepijewitz starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Lepijewitz!
Marcus White was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey, I lost, but in Russia The box box's you. I'm the box.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Cline closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
White looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Cline is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cline staying calm.#SUB#
Cline tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Cline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Cline controlling the action here.#SUB#
Cline is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Cline controlling the action here. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Cline seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cline is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White trying to get back to full guard but Cline takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cline landing strikes from the mount and White is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cline tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cline knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
White takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cline content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Cline wants to finish this one by submission but White is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cline.
Cline controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Cline lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Cline looking to secure an arm triangle but White defends it well.
Cline fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Cline looking for a guillotine from mount but White is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cline wants to finish this one by submission but White is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cline.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Cline dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geoffrey Cline's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Cline closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cline breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Cline is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.#SUB#
Cline is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cline to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cline looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cline is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cline to get the leverage.
White is breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Cline.
#SUB#
Cline is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Geoffrey Cline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cline is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Cline is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Cline is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Cline is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
White trying to hold on to Cline's head to control him but Cline postures up.
White tries to roll over but Cline keeps him under control.
Cline slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.#SUB#
Cline is looking for a kimura here.
White is looking for a sweep. Cline is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Cline is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cline is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cline clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Cline dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Geoffrey Cline's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cline manages to get an easy takedown there - catching White on his heels. He'll look to pass White's guard now, I'm sure.
Cline engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cline has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cline has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cline preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Cline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cline rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##TD#
Cline looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cline takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cline is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Cline looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cline tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Cline keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Cline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Cline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
White wants to get back to full guard.
Cline perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #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.#SUB#
Cline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cline.
Cline takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Cline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cline 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Cline!
Marcus White spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, I lost, but in Russia The box box's you. I'm the box.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus White has been cut.
White looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Ragnarsson lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Ragnarsson takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
White is rocked!
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White tries to clinch there but Ragnarsson circles away.
White on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that drops White like a sack of potatoes! Ragnarsson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Ragnarsson!
Marcus White was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey, I lost, but in Russia The box box's you. I'm the box.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1#
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Seppala forces White back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seppala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Seppala.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seppala as White tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seppala.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seppala is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppala.
Seppala lands a body punch.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Seppala lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Seppala.
Seppala lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards. #TD#
Seppala has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but Seppala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seppala is controlling him.
White wants to sweep here but Seppala controlling him for the moment.
Seppala stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
Seppala preventing the sweep. #T2#
White trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seppala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and Seppala counters with a left to the body.
White looks winded!#TD2#
White changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seppala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Seppala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seppala tries to get out of the position.
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!
Seppala is looking for a sweep.
White in side control, throwing shots but Seppala defends.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Seppala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seppala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seppala keeping his opponent close.
Seppala tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White is looking to take a break and control but Seppala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Seppala is defending well.
White taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is putting a hurting on Seppala here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Seppala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Seppala clinches.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Seppala gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
White can't break the clinch.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seppala has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Seppala - that landed with a thud.
White can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Seppala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seppala.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seppala.
White is breathing heavily.
White can't get the takedown.
Onni Seppala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus White.
Seppala pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Seppala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Seppala has dropped down and is working for a takedown. White is trying to keep an underhook but Seppala manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Seppala tries to stand but his hand is stuck under White.
Seppala trying to control the pace.
Seppala has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
White trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Seppala seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seppala lands with a nice body punch.
Seppala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
White misses with a takedown
and Seppala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Seppala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
Seppala works White's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Seppala closes the distance and clinches.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Seppala manages to break the clinch.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seppala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Seppala darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Seppala scores with a hook to the body.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Seppala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seppala slows down the pace here.
Seppala scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Seppala.
Seppala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seppala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Seppala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White walks into a straight right hand from Seppala.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seppala tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seppala to the ground. Seppala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Seppala's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and White falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onni Seppala!
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