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Event:
NJMMA #10: Boskovic v McCallum
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dickens gets caught napping as Ivanusec dives in and scores a takedown. Dickens manages to retain guard.
Dickens trying to control the position here.
Dickens continues to stall.
Ivanusec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanusec trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens keeping moving, preventing Ivanusec from controlling successfully.
Dickens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Ivanusec trying to control but Dickens is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanusec shoots in looking for a takedown. Dickens tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanusec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dickens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanusec tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Dickens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dickens landing with the ground and pound.
Dickens throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens stands and throws Ivanusec's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dickens working the ground and pound. #T2#
Ivanusec is trying to control Dickens's posture but Dickens avoids it.
Dickens landing a few strikes.
Dickens looks up at the clock and then as Ivanusec takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dickens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Ivanusec is rocked!
Ivanusec felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickens scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ivanusec is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dickens can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jc Dickens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kirkland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ivanusec tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kirkland is in Ivanusec's guard.
Ivanusec trying to keep a closed guard but Kirkland is proving a slippery customer.
Kirkland won't allow Ivanusec to sweep him here.
Ivanusec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kirkland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ivanusec looking to pass the guard.
Kirkland wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland scores with a nice shot.
Kirkland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanusec on the ground.
Ivanusec stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland.
Kirkland lands an upkick as Ivanusec stands over him.
Kirkland looking to control.
Ivanusec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ivanusec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanusec won't allow Kirkland to sweep him here.
Ivanusec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirkland's guard.
Ivanusec wants to take a breather but Kirkland is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ivanusec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirkland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanusec prevents Kirkland from improving his position.
Ivanusec is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kirkland tries to roll over but Ivanusec keeps him under control.
Kirkland is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanusec sits in half guard.
Kirkland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ivanusec shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ivanusec is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirkland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanusec is controlling him.
Ivanusec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirkland 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.#T3##SUB2#
Ivanusec 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.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanusec is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanusec passes Kirkland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirkland trying to control from the bottom.
Kirkland wants to get back to his feet.
Kirkland tries to roll over but Ivanusec keeps him under control.
Kirkland is breathing heavily.
Kirkland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kirkland wants to control but Ivanusec passes into side.
Kirkland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirkland is trying to work for a sweep but Ivanusec has mounted him!#SUB2#
Ivanusec is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kirkland can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Ivanusec with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ivanusec swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kirkland is now in Ivanusec's guard. A big mistake from Ivanusec there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Ivanusec dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ivanusec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirkland as he avoids it easily.
Ivanusec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirkland swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kirkland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kirkland lands in his opponent's guard.
Kirkland trying to control but Ivanusec is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanusec keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ivanusec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirkland distracts Ivanusec with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanusec trying to control the position.
Kirkland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanusec's head.
Kirkland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirkland 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Kirkland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luka Ivanusec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirkland lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirkland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kirkland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Ivanusec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirkland working Ivanusec over with strikes.
Ivanusec on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ivanusec manages to get to full guard.
Kirkland is stalling in the full guard.
Ivanusec is breathing heavily.
Kirkland lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanusec 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirkland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanusec can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kirkland controls the pace.
Ivanusec wants to stand and escape but Kirkland is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarod Kirkland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ivanusec dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirkland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Ivanusec gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kirkland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ivanusec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kirkland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ivanusec puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanusec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkland keeps working. #T1#
Kirkland tries to get to full guard but Ivanusec has control of the leg.
Ivanusec is looking to advance position but Kirkland won't allow it.
Ivanusec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkland keeps working.
Ivanusec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirkland is controlling Ivanusec's trapped leg to prevent Ivanusec from advancing to side control.
Ivanusec is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirkland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanusec prevents Kirkland from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirkland is trying to stand back up but Ivanusec is controlling him
Kirkland wants to improve his position but Ivanusec is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ivanusec seems to be working for a kimura but Kirkland defends the submission attempt.
Kirkland wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanusec is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
Kirkland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanusec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kirkland will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kirkland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kirkland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Kirkland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ivanusec tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Kirkland with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Kirkland goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ivanusec is on top in guard.
Ivanusec trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirkland is striking but Ivanusec is not phased and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ivanusec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kirkland sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luka Ivanusec.
I think Ivanusec has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luka Ivanusec!
Luka Ivanusec decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ivanusec avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Ivanusec changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Ivanusec throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morgan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ivanusec finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanusec is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanusec showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanusec on the ground.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Ivanusec is trying to control but can't.
Ivanusec is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanusec trying to control but Morgan postures up.
#SUB2#
Ivanusec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanusec is trying to control but can't.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanusec missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ivanusec defends it well. #T3#
Morgan stops Ivanusec from getting back to his feet.
Morgan prevents Ivanusec from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ivanusec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ivanusec closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ivanusec lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Morgan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Morgan stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Morgan looking to score a takedown here. Ivanusec is defending well but Morgan drives through and ends up in Ivanusec's guard.
Ivanusec is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Morgan dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
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.
Morgan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morgan 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Morgan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Morgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ivanusec tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgan is in Ivanusec's guard.
Ivanusec is looking to stand back up but Morgan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ivanusec. #REVB#
Ivanusec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is taking a breather. Ivanusec 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.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ivanusec looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanusec can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ivanusec is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Ivanusec is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanusec tries to kick Morgan off but Morgan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ivanusec makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ivanusec.#SUB2#
Ivanusec looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morgan has picked Ivanusec up and slammed him! Ivanusec can't keep hold of the triangle and Morgan manages to pass to side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Morgan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ivanusec has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morgan but great work by Ivanusec.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ivanusec swings around for an armbar but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ivanusec's guard.
Ivanusec wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Morgan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ivanusec is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morgan, into his guard. #REVB#
Morgan tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanusec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivanusec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan is looking to sweep but instead, Ivanusec has passed into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanusec trying to advance position but Morgan counters by regaining guard.
Morgan wants to hit a switch here but Ivanusec passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morgan there!
Ivanusec can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape. #T4#
Morgan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morgan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanusec.
Still in half guard, Ivanusec seems content to control.
Ivanusec trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ivanusec is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luka Ivanusec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ivanusec manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morgan on his heels. He'll look to pass Morgan's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan looking to control.
Ivanusec trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanusec controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Ivanusec defends easily.
#T1#
Ivanusec with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ivanusec is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morgan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morgan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Morgan trying to control but Ivanusec is working from the bottom.
Morgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Ivanusec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ivanusec 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.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Ivanusec from controlling successfully.
Morgan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Ivanusec passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanusec trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Ivanusec thows a huge punch but Morgan dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Ivanusec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ivanusec. #SUB#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanusec pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ivanusec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanusec is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morgan!
Ivanusec looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ivanusec in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ivanusec punching from mount but Morgan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanusec controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Morgan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ivanusec.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Ivanusec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivanusec has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Ivanusec!
Luka Ivanusec was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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