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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Niedzwiedzki throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Niedzwiedzki moves into the clinch successfully.
Niedzwiedzki is struggling to control the position.
Houston stalling in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1##BC2#
Niedzwiedzki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niedzwiedzki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Houston circles away.
Niedzwiedzki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Houston as he avoids it easily.
Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Niedzwiedzki.
Houston slaps away a takedown attempt from Niedzwiedzki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niedzwiedzki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Houston. #TD#
Houston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Niedzwiedzki tries to bench press Houston off him but Houston keeps the position. #SUB#
Houston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Niedzwiedzki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Houston scoring with punches and elbows.
Niedzwiedzki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Niedzwiedzki tries to bench press Houston off him but Houston keeps the position.
Niedzwiedzki looks winded!#SUB#
Houston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Niedzwiedzki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Houston has control of an arm but Niedzwiedzki manages to advance to Houston's back!#T3#
Niedzwiedzki throws a series of strikes and Houston wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Houston is desperately trying to improve his position but Niedzwiedzki has a good base and remains in mount.
Houston's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Houston wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Niedzwiedzki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Houston tries to roll but Niedzwiedzki sticks to his back.
Houston is trying to get back to his feet but Niedzwiedzki has full control of the position and if anything, Houston has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Niedzwiedzki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Houston trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Niedzwiedzki tightening his grip on Houston, looking for the choke.
Houston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Niedzwiedzki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Houston.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houston trying to control the hands but Niedzwiedzki breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Houston forces Niedzwiedzki back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niedzwiedzki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Houston's brow. #TD#
Houston jumps guard and drags Niedzwiedzki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Niedzwiedzki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Houston manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Houston prevents the takedown attempt.
Niedzwiedzki missing with knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzki wants to stall.
Niedzwiedzki is breathing heavily.
Houston stalls. #T1#
Niedzwiedzki has had enough of the clinch but Houston keeps him there for the moment.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to maintain a safe position but Houston gets an underhook and turns Niedzwiedzki into the cage.
Niedzwiedzki tries to pull guard but Houston holds him up against the cage and eventually Niedzwiedzki drops back down to his feet.
Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki wants to stall.
Niedzwiedzki misses with the head strike.
Niedzwiedzki wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niedzwiedzki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Houston is defending well.
Niedzwiedzki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Niedzwiedzki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Houston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Houston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Niedzwiedzki enables Houston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Niedzwiedzki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Houston is standing up over Niedzwiedzki. Niedzwiedzki looks to escape but Houston dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Houston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Houston is working Niedzwiedzki over with some ground and pound from side control.
Houston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Houston working the body and head 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.
Houston scoring with punches and elbows.
Houston slows the pace down.
Houston scoring with punches from side control. #T4##SUB#
Houston is trying to get an arm triangle but Niedzwiedzki is defending well.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to regain half guard here but Houston keeps moving and retains side control.
Niedzwiedzki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Houston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Niedzwiedzki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Houston is trying to get an arm triangle but Niedzwiedzki is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Houston dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Niedzwiedzki shoots and misses
and Houston counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Niedzwiedzki clinches up with Houston and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Niedzwiedzki breaks from the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Niedzwiedzki breaks away and moves out of range.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niedzwiedzki can do to turn this around?#TD#
Houston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Houston slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is putting a hurting on Niedzwiedzki here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Houston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Niedzwiedzki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Niedzwiedzki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Niedzwiedzki's face as Houston controls the position. #T1#
Niedzwiedzki is trying to control Houston's posture but Houston avoids it.
Niedzwiedzki tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Houston controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Houston wants to finish this one by submission but Niedzwiedzki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Houston.
Houston landing punches. #SUB#
Houston has hold of Niedzwiedzki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Niedzwiedzki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Houston breaks from Niedzwiedzki's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Houston punishing his opponent with strikes.
Houston content just to control the position here.
Houston raining down hammerfists from mount.
Houston avoids the attempt from Niedzwiedzki to control.
Houston cracks Niedzwiedzki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Houston controlling from the full mount.
Niedzwiedzki taking shots to the head. #T3#
Houston punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Houston cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Houston controlling from mount.
Houston lands a heavy elbow.
Houston raining down shots from the mount!
Houston with shots to the head and body - Niedzwiedzki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Houston content just to control the position here.
Houston lands a big elbow. #T4#
Houston working the ground and pound effectively.
Niedzwiedzki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Houston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Houston landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Houston looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niedzwiedzki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Houston takes Niedzwiedzki's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Niedzwiedzki is in trouble.
Houston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Houston 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Houston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Toivonen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Houston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Toivonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Houston kicks Toivonen off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Toivonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Toivonen can't break the clinch.
Toivonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Houston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Houston keeps control of Toivonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Houston has Toivonen pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Houston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toivonen after a bit of a struggle.
Toivonen is trying to pull guard but Houston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Toivonen wants to break free but Houston has control.
Toivonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Houston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Toivonen.
Toivonen wants a takedown.
#TD#
Houston jumps into guard, dragging Toivonen to the mat.
#SUB#
Houston has his feet on Toivonen's thighs here. He's pushed Toivonen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Toivonen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francis Houston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Love gets a clinch.
Houston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Love has Houston pushed against the cage.
Love should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Love will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Houston up against the cage.#BC2#
Love breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Love scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houston is refusing to be controlled, as Love sits in half guard.
Houston wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Love is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Houston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Love controlling from the top position.
Love passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Houston is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Love cracks Houston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Love is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Houston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Houston tries to escape but Love is in control.
Houston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Houston is trying to buck Love off.
Love wants to control but Houston is keeping him busy. #T3#
Houston is being controlled here.
Love cracks Houston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Houston keeps working.
Houston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Houston is looking to escape.
Well, if Love is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Love 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.#T4#
Love chips away with some ground and pound.
Love sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Love's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Love wanted to stand there but Houston had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Love dominated that round.
That's time! Houston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Love fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Houston sprawls well initially but Love persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Love drops an elbow to the side of Houston's head.
Love tries to pass to full mount but Houston defends it.
Love seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Love prevents Houston from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love wants to free his trapped foot but Houston is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Love prevents Houston from improving his position.
Houston is trying to stand back up but Love is controlling him
Still in half guard, Love seems content to control.
Love tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Love sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Houston defending well though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Love has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Love clinches. #TD2#
Love works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Love is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Houston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Houston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Houston is trying to keep Love in close.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Love won't allow Houston to get back to his feet.
Love must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Love trying to move into half guard but instead Houston has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Houston throwing strikes from guard but Love blocks nicely.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Love is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Houston is aware though and is defending well.
Love utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Love looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Love is breathing heavily.
Houston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Love wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Houston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Love shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Love showed some decent athleticism there.
Houston is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Love showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Houston drives through with a takedown into Love's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Houston is looking to work some ground and pound but Love has wrist control.
Houston postures up.
Houston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Love wants to stand but Houston is controlling the position.
Houston is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Houston 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Houston manages to get to full guard.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Love won't allow Houston to sweep him here.
Love's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Love throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Love 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.
Houston wants to get back to his feet but Love is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Houston looking for a guillotine here but Love defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Love misses with a takedown attempt
and Houston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mister Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Love looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Houston!
Love takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Love wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Love tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Houston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Love trying to control the action but Houston is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #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.
Love sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Love is looking to stall here but Houston recovers full guard.
Love won't allow Houston to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Love stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Houston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francis Houston.
Well Love has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Love!
A very excited looking Mister Love rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Voudka has Houston up against the cage in a clinch.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Voudka.
Voudka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Houston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Houston jumps guard.
Voudka prevents Houston from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Houston uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Voudka forces Houston back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Houston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voudka. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Voudka.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Voudka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Houston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houston wants it to stay on the feet.
Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Voudka.
Voudka shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voudka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Voudka gets the takedown into side control.
Houston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Voudka is controlling him well.
Voudka trying to control the position but Houston is working away.
Houston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Houston is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Houston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Voudka is trying to control but can't.
Voudka is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Houston prevents Voudka from improving his position.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Voudka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Houston in particular looking to stall.
Voudka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Houston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Voudka wants to improve his position but Houston is controlling well.
Voudka wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Voudka manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voudka 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.
Houston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Voudka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vladimir Voudka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voudka misses with a takedown
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voudka tries to avoid it but Houston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voudka to the ground. Voudka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voudka with a poor takedown #CL#
and Houston counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Houston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Voudka pushes Houston up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Voudka gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Houston has one foot on Voudka's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Voudka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voudka can do to turn this around?#TD#
Houston drives through with a takedown into Voudka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Voudka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Houston postures up and lands a big shot to Voudka's brow.
Houston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voudka is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Voudka content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Voudka stands up and waves to Houston to follow him. #T2#
Voudka misses with a combination
#TD#
and Houston counters with a shoot takedown. Voudka fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voudka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Houston controls the pace.
Voudka wants to sweep here but Houston controlling him for the moment.
Voudka working a defensive guard here.
Houston sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Houston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Voudka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Voudka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Voudka fails with the takedown#CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Voudka is breathing heavily.
Voudka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Voudka's efforts to push away.#TD#
Houston drags the fight down to the ground.
Voudka stopping the sweep attempt from Houston.#T4##SUB#
Houston is looking for a triangle but Voudka pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Houston has his foot on Voudka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voudka works his way back into a safe position though.
Houston is trying to control the position but Voudka postures up.
Voudka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Houston is looking to stand up but Voudka isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voudka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Houston dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Voudka looking to score a takedown here. Houston is defending well but Voudka drives through and ends up in Houston's guard.
Voudka wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving. #SUB#
Houston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voudka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voudka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Voudka wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston can't keep his opponent in guard - Voudka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Houston is looking to improve his position.
Houston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Voudka wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Voudka looking to pass the guard.
Francis Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voudka looking to sit in guard and control but Houston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Voudka looking for a sweep. Not yet Voudka, not yet. #SUB2#
Voudka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Houston defends well.
Houston postures up and lands a big shot to Voudka's brow. #SUB#
Houston 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.
Voudka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houston works over Voudka with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Houston won't allow Voudka to sweep him here.
Houston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Houston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Houston trying to control but Voudka is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Voudka throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Houston counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Voudka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Houston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Voudka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Voudka drives through and clinches with Houston against the cage.
#T4#
Voudka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Houston.
#BC#
Houston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Houston clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francis Houston.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Houston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarson fails to land the takedown.
Houston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarson.#TD2#
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Houston napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Houston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ragnarson with a poor takedown
and Houston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ragnarson thinking. #CL2#
Ragnarson pushes Houston up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ragnarson breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Houston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Houston. #T1##SUB#
Houston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Houston is trying to get an arm triangle but Ragnarson is defending well.
Houston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ragnarson parries the strikes from Houston easily there. Houston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ragnarson to escape.
Ragnarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarson is looking for a sweep.#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.
Houston working away.
Ragnarson is trying to buck Houston off.
Houston scores with punches from side control.
Ragnarson wants to control but Houston postures up.
Houston trying to control the action but Ragnarson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarson tries to improve position but can't.
Ragnarson gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ragnarson is looking to control Houston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnarson avoid being mounted?
Ragnarson pushes Houston off looking to stand but Houston dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarson delivers a nice body kick.
Ragnarson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Houston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ragnarson somewhat.
Houston thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnarson shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ragnarson swinging wildly here.
Houston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Ragnarson moves into the clinch.
Houston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ragnarson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Houston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Houston holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarson drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Houston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Houston swivels and escapes.#CL#
Houston moves into the clinch.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarson can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Ragnarson breaks the clinch.
Houston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houston wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Ragnarson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson.
Ragnarson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Houston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ragnarson is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Houston forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ragnarson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Houston walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Houston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ragnarson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ragnarson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Houston checks it well.
Houston is looking to counter the offense by Ragnarson and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Ragnarson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Houston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ragnarson is in Houston's guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ragnarson throws a strike but Houston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Houston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Francis Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Houston postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnarson's brow.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Houston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Houston distracts Ragnarson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Ragnarson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnarson, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Houston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Houston is in close to Ragnarson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Houston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Houston postures up in Ragnarson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarson blocks it.
Ragnarson is adopting a defensive guard.
Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarson.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Ragnarson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Houston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ragnarson regains guard immediately.
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Houston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Houston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnarson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houston has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnarson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ragnarson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Houston stacks Ragnarson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Houston!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson wants to get back to his feet but Houston drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Houston 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Houston.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Houston defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push Houston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Houston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarson.
Houston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnarson is fending him off so far but Houston persists. Nope, Ragnarson circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Houston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ragnarson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Houston defends well.
Ragnarson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Houston throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Houston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ragnarson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Houston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houston wants to stand up but Ragnarson is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Ragnarson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ragnarson looks to land a combination but Houston avoids it well.
As Ragnarson tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnarson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ragnarson fails with the takedown
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Ragnarson moves into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Ragnarson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Houston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Houston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB2#
Ragnarson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Houston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Houston for a finish.
Houston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ragnarson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Houston trying to get back to his feet but Ragnarson is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjorn Ragnarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francis Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ragnarson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Houston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Houston!
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