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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Merrill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harrison is still trying to improve position.
Merrill blocks the strikes from Harrison.
Merrill moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Merrill decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Harrison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merrill did well to prevent Harrison getting side control.#ES#
Merrill has one foot on Harrison's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Harrison clinches. #TD2#
Harrison successfully pulls guard.
Merrill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Merrill stands and steps away. Harrison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Merrill gets the takedown into side control.
Merrill content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet but Merrill drags him back down.#T2#
Merrill lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harrison on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Merrill controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Merrill stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Merrill clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Merrill gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harrison regains guard.
Merrill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Merrill is looking to stand up but Harrison won't let him.
Merrill chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Merrill landing some decent shots from guard.
Merrill is in close to Harrison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Merrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merrill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Merrill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harrison thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Merrill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harrison isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Merrill stacks Harrison 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 Merrill!
Harrison looks winded!#T4##SUB#
Merrill is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Harrison is trying to escape and Merrill transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Harrison is forced to tap! Nice work there by Merrill! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Merrill drives through with a takedown into Eduardo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Eduardo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Eduardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eduardo wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Eduardo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merrill to the mat! Merrill manages to get full guard. #ES#
Merrill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Merrill pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eduardo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eduardo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eduardo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eduardo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eduardo postures up in Merrill's guard and throws a big left but Merrill blocks it.
Merrill being controlled here, momentarily.
Eduardo stopping the sweep attempt from Merrill.#T1#
Eduardo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Eduardo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merrill dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Eduardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merrill defends well.
Merrill trying to control the position from guard on top but Eduardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merrill lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Eduardo looking for subs off his back but Merrill has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eduardo tries to roll over but Merrill keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Eduardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merrill pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Eduardo actively working from the bottom here.
Merrill trying to control the action but Eduardo is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merrill connects with a nice short shot to Eduardo's temple. #SUB2#
Eduardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Eduardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merrill pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Merrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Merrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eduardo is staying active underneath Merrill, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Eduardo actively working from the bottom here.
Merrill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merrill connects with a nice short shot to Eduardo's temple. #SUB2#
Eduardo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Merrill passes into side control!
Eduardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Eduardo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Merrill presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Eduardo is looking to improve his position but Merrill isn't that keen on the idea.
Merrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merrill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Merrill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Merrill prevents Eduardo from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Eduardo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merrill sprawls well initially but Eduardo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Eduardo lands strikes from half guard.
Eduardo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Merrill!
Merrill tries to reverse the position but Eduardo maintains control.#SUB2#
Eduardo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Merrill turns into him and now he's in Eduardo's guard.
#SUB2#
Eduardo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merrill escapes and throws Eduardo's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Merrill decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Merrill landing strikes from the bottom.
Eduardo slips a nice elbow through Merrill's hands, connecting with Merrill's forehead.#SUB2#
Eduardo is looking for a kimura here.
Merrill is pressing down on Eduardo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merrill throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Merrill keeping moving, preventing Eduardo from controlling successfully.
Eduardo throws an elbow that misses. Merrill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eduardo's guard. Nice move by Merrill!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Eduardo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merrill passes into half guard.
Eduardo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Eduardo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Merrill pushes past his half guard into mount!
Eduardo tries to reverse the position but Merrill maintains control.
Eduardo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Merrill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Eduardo taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard. #SUB2#
Eduardo actively working from the bottom here.
Eduardo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merrill connects with a nice short shot to Eduardo's temple.
Merrill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Merrill wants to take a breather but Eduardo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Eduardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merrill pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Eduardo looking for subs from the bottom but Merrill mounts him!
Merrill landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Merrill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eduardo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Merrill trying to control but Eduardo is having none of it.
Merrill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merrill prevents Eduardo from getting the reversal.
Merrill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eduardo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Merrill throws a head kick but Eduardo moves out of range.
Merrill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Eduardo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Merrill throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Merrill rushes Eduardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Merrill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Eduardo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Merrill regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merrill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eduardo prevents Merrill from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Merrill working for submissions but it's allowed Eduardo to get to half guard.
Eduardo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Eduardo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eduardo working Merrill over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eduardo connects with a nice short shot to Merrill's temple.
Eduardo is looking to take a break and control but Merrill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eduardo trying to control from Merrill's half guard. Merrill has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Eduardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Merrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo trying to move into half guard but instead Merrill has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Eduardo is looking for a triangle here but Merrill uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Merrill landing strikes.
Eduardo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merrill off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Eduardo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Merrill knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Merrill for a finish.
Merrill trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Merrill defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
Eduardo is trying to stick to Merrill's back but Merrill is turning into Eduardo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Eduardo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merrill.#T3##SUB2#
Eduardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merrill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Merrill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Merrill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eduardo's head.#SUB2#
Eduardo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merrill is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Eduardo.
Merrill controls the position.
Eduardo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Hugo Merrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merrill is looking to take a break and control but Eduardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eduardo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Eduardo is pushing Merrill's head away, looking to escape. Merrill manages to hold on to the position though.
Eduardo is trying to escape the position but Merrill is controlling the position.
Eduardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merrill working the ground and pound.
Johnny Eduardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Merrill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee asks Merrill politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Merrill prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Merrill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merrill, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Sam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Sam tries to get set, Merrill tries to push him back and clinch up but Sam manages to avoid the attempt.
Merrill shoots in but no luck this time.
Sam misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Merrill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sam is looking to stand back up but Merrill counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sam. #REVB#
Sam taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard.
Sam is looking for a sweep. Merrill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merrill 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merrill connects with a nice short shot to Sam's temple.
Merrill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Merrill seems content to control.
Merrill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merrill is taking a breather. Sam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Merrill is nestled in close to Sam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sam is looking for a sweep. Merrill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merrill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merrill lands a nice short elbow.
Merrill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merrill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Merrill working over Sam with some ground and pound. Sam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Still in half guard, Merrill seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merrill lands a nice short elbow.
Merrill winds up and cracks Sam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sam taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard.
Merrill 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.
Merrill working Sam over with strikes.
Sam is looking to control Merrill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?
Sam wants to control but Merrill passes into side.
Sam is trying to get back to half guard.
Merrill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Merrill lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Merrill remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Merrill has control of an arm but Sam manages to advance to Merrill's back!
Merrill breaks Sam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Merrill postures up and lands a big shot to Sam's brow.
Merrill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sam trying to keep a closed guard but Merrill is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB#
Merrill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Merrill postures up and lands a big shot to Sam's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrill connects with a couple of short punches.
Merrill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merrill working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merrill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merrill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merrill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Merrill rushes Sam and presses him up against the cage.
Sam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sam stops a takedown attempt from Merrill.
Sam is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sam is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Sam lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Sam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merrill throws a shot to the body.
Merrill dives in for a single leg takedown but Sam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merrill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sam circles away.
A punch combination from Sam misses.
Hugo Merrill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merrill tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Merrill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sam thows a leg kick but Merrill checks it #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Merrill.
Sam misses with a body punch.
Merrill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merrill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Sam misses with a looping left.
Sam throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Merrill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sam's guard.
Merrill landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merrill controlling from the top position.
Sam wants to control but Merrill passes easily into half guard.
Merrill sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Merrill's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Merrill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merrill 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.
Merrill drops an elbow to the side of Sam's head.
Merrill 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. #T4#
Merrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Merrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merrill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sam tries to kick Merrill off but Merrill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merrill is taking a breather. Sam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Merrill there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill working over Sam with some ground and pound. Sam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Merrill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Merrill moves to clinch but Sam breaks away
letting Sam counter with a right hand.
Sam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Merrill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Sam closes the distance and pushes Merrill back into the cage.
Sam throws a head punch that misses.
Merrill can't get the takedown.
Merrill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sam misses with the head strike.
Merrill can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam tries to break free but Merrill pushes him back against the cage.
Merrill has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sam after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Merrill as Sam tries to tie him up. #T1#
Sam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sam is looking to control Merrill's arms but Merrill gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sam has his back to the cage.
Merrill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam tries a body shot but Merrill blocks it.
Sam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Merrill tries for a takedown but Sam manages to get underhooks.
Merrill goes for a takedown attempt but Sam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Merrill clinches up with Sam and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Merrill has Sam pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?
Sam working hard to break the clinch.
Sam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Merrill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Merrill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Merrill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sam avoids it.
Merrill tries to score a body lock takedown but Sam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Sam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Merrill as Sam tries to tie him up.
Sam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Sam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Merrill looking for a takedown.
Sam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sam - that landed with a thud.
Merrill stalling in the clinch.
Sam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Sam scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Sam can't find room to land a body shot as Merrill controls the action.
Merrill looking for a takedown.
Merrill takes a shot to the head.
Merrill is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sam.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Merrill stalling in the clinch but Sam improves position.
Merrill is pushing Sam up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Sam.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puncher Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Merrill 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Merrill gets tackled into the cage by Osiris. Osiris maintains the clinch.
Osiris managing to block the knees to the body from Merrill.
#TD#
Merrill pulls Osiris into guard.
Osiris trying to control the position from guard on top but Merrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merrill looking for a sweep. Not yet Merrill, not yet.
Osiris looking to sit in guard and control but Merrill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Merrill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Merrill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Merrill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Merrill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osiris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merrill defends well.
Merrill working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Merrill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Osiris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Osiris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merrill has passed into half guard!
Merrill working Osiris over with strikes.
Osiris is looking for a sweep. Merrill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osiris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Osiris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Osiris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merrill pulls his head out easily.
Merrill content to control rather than advance.
Merrill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Osiris is trying to stand up here but Merrill is controlling him well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Osiris taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard.
Osiris is trying to maintain the position but Merrill is very close to passing his half guard.
Merrill 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.
Merrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Osiris wants to control but Merrill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merrill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Merrill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osiris sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Still in half guard, Merrill seems content to control.
Osiris wants to improve his position but Merrill is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Merrill working over Osiris with some ground and pound. Osiris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Osiris tries to get to full guard but Merrill has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Merrill has closed the distance and engaged Osiris in a clinch.
Merrill throws a punch but it's blocked by Osiris. #TD#
Merrill wants the takedown. Osiris is fighting it off but Merrill persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Osiris's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Osiris pushes Merrill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Osiris clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Osiris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Osiris thuds his shin into the meat of Merrill's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Merrill has Osiris up against the cage in a clinch.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osiris can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Osiris decides to pull guard.
Osiris is trying to hold Merrill in close to prevent damage but Merrill has managed to pass into half guard.
Osiris tries to roll over but Merrill keeps him under control.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osiris trying to control here.
Osiris is looking to improve his position.
Osiris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Osiris is wriggling around but Merrill manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osiris trying to control here.
Merrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Merrill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Merrill not doing much here.
Merrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Merrill controlling the action here.
Osiris tries to roll over but Merrill keeps him under control.
Merrill working over Osiris with some ground and pound. Osiris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Merrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Merrill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Osiris trying to control but Merrill postures up.
Osiris is trying to stand up here but Merrill is controlling him well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Osiris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merrill 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.
Merrill not doing much here.
Merrill working the head and body with strikes.
Osiris wants to control but Merrill is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osiris is trying to escape back to his feet but Merrill uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Osiris seems a little lost for a moment, as Merrill dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Merrill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Osiris bucks up and tries to throw Merrill off but instead Merrill has got his back!
Hugo Merrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osiris grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Osiris is taking damage to the body and head.
Merrill lands strikes to the head.
Osiris tries to escape the position.
Osiris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Osiris breaks Merrill's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T1#
Osiris throws a strike but Merrill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Osiris wants to sweep but no luck.
Osiris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merrill landing some decent shots from guard.
Merrill prevents Osiris from getting back to his feet.
Merrill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merrill lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Osiris has momentary wrist control but Merrill slips an elbow through the middle.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Osiris.
Merrill advances to half guard.
Merrill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osiris taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard.
Merrill lands with a punch from half guard.
Merrill drops an elbow to the side of Osiris's head.
Osiris gets back to full guard.
Merrill wants to stand but Osiris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Osiris.
Osiris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Osiris trying to keep a closed guard but Merrill is proving a slippery customer.
Merrill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Osiris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merrill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merrill chips away with some ground and pound.
Merrill works over Osiris with some ground and pound from guard.
Merrill lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Merrill 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.
Merrill stops Osiris from standing up. #SU#
Merrill gets to his feet - Osiris follows without any prompting. #TD#
Merrill drives through with a takedown into Osiris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Merrill lands a couple of digs.
Merrill controlling from the top position.
Merrill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viktor Osiris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Merrill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill distracts Osiris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Merrill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merrill, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Menkrylov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Menkrylov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merrill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menkrylov is looking to work some ground and pound but Merrill has wrist control.
Menkrylov wants to control from the top but Merrill keeps moving.
Menkrylov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Menkrylov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Menkrylov passes Merrill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Merrill is not content to let Menkrylov control the position.
Merrill wants to get back to his feet.
Merrill flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Merrill is pressing down on Menkrylov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merrill throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Merrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merrill trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Menkrylov shoots in and gets a takedown into Merrill's guard.
Menkrylov tries to free his leg and advance position but Merrill is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merrill is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Menkrylov is trying to control the position but Merrill postures up. #SUB2#
Menkrylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menkrylov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Menkrylov wants to control from the top but Merrill keeps moving. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merrill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Merrill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Menkrylov controls the pace.
Menkrylov advances to half guard.
Menkrylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merrill keeps working.
Merrill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Menkrylov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Merrill trying to keep a closed guard but Menkrylov is proving a slippery customer.
Merrill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menkrylov tries to free his leg and advance position but Merrill is retaining full guard.
Menkrylov preventing the sweep.
Menkrylov trying to control but Merrill is working from the bottom.
Menkrylov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Menkrylov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Merrill.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Menkrylov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Menkrylov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Menkrylov lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Menkrylov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Merrill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Merrill has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Menkrylov trying to control the position.
Menkrylov has his hands on Merrill's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Menkrylov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merrill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Menkrylov working for a triangle but Merrill defends it easily.
Menkrylov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merrill has passed into side control.
Menkrylov is trying to get back to half guard.
Merrill wants to control but Menkrylov is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menkrylov can't do much from the bottom here.
Merrill controls the position.
Menkrylov tries to improve position but can't.
Merrill is looking to take a break and control but Menkrylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menkrylov tries to bench press Merrill off him but Merrill keeps the position.
Merrill lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Merrill tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Merrill working the body and head with strikes.
Menkrylov can't do much from the bottom here.
Menkrylov is looking for a sweep.
Merrill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menkrylov keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menkrylov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Merrill postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Menkrylov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Merrill has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Merrill tries to stand but Menkrylov is controlling his head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Menkrylov tries to sprawl but Merrill drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Menkrylov kicks Merrill off and gets back to his feet.
Menkrylov throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Merrill has Menkrylov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Merrill pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Menkrylov tumbling to the mat - Merrill dives into Menkrylov's guard.
Merrill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menkrylov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill scoring with some ground and pound.
Merrill wants to control from the top but Menkrylov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill 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#
Menkrylov swats away the attempt to clinch by Merrill.#TD2#
Menkrylov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merrill did well to prevent Menkrylov getting side control.#SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merrill trying to control but Menkrylov postures up.
Menkrylov drops an elbow to the side of Merrill's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill is looking to control Menkrylov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merrill avoid being mounted?
Menkrylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merrill keeps working. #T1#
Merrill is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Menkrylov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Menkrylov controlling the action here.
Menkrylov trying to control from half guard but Merrill is working away.
Menkrylov drops an elbow to the side of Merrill's head. #ROC2#
Merrill is rocked!
Menkrylov drops an elbow to the side of Merrill's head.
Oh Merrill is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Merrill punching from the bottom.
Merrill punching from the bottom.
Jakob Menkrylov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Menkrylov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Menkrylov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Merrill!
Menkrylov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Merrill takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Menkrylov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakob Menkrylov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Merrill darts in and clinches Bumpy up against the cage.#TD#
Merrill works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Bumpy working for a triangle but Merrill defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bumpy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merrill lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Bumpy is looking for a triangle but Merrill pushes his legs off easily.
Merrill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merrill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Merrill stands up from Bumpy's guard - Merrill perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Bumpy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Bumpy successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Bumpy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merrill defends it easily.
Merrill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bumpy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merrill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Merrill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bumpy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merrill has managed to get both his arms back between Bumpy's legs - danger averted.
Merrill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bumpy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merrill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bumpy on the ground.#SUB2#
Bumpy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merrill passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bumpy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Bumpy tries to get to full guard but Merrill has control of the leg.
Merrill winds up and cracks Bumpy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bumpy taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard.
Merrill winds up and cracks Bumpy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Merrill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Merrill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bumpy is trying to get back to full guard.
Merrill not doing much here.
#T3#
Bumpy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bumpy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bumpy tries to get to full guard but Merrill has control of the leg.
Merrill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merrill drops an elbow to the side of Bumpy's head. #SUB#
Merrill seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Merrill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bumpy defends it well. #SUB2#
Bumpy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Merrill escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Merrill!#T4#
Bumpy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bumpy looking for submissions off his back.
Merrill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bumpy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bumpy looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merrill winds up and cracks Bumpy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Merrill gets tackled into the cage by Bumpy. Bumpy maintains the clinch.
Bumpy taking a breather.
Bumpy throws a punch but it's blocked by Merrill.
Merrill stalling in the clinch.
Merrill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bumpy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bumpy pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Merrill stands up from Bumpy's guard - Merrill perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Bumpy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bumpy successfully pulls guard.
Merrill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Merrill sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Bumpy working for submissions but it's allowed Merrill to get to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Bumpy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Merrill is tapping! Great win for Bumpy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Bumpy!
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