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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Oriley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asug will feel that in the morning.
Asug misses with a double jab.
Oriley misses with a takedown attempt - Asug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asug steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oriley. That one must have hurt.
Asug takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Oriley.
A punch combination from Oriley misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriley throws a shot to the body.
Oriley throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Asug counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oriley!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asug tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asug creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Oriley seems a little lost for a moment, as Asug dominates the positioning.
Oriley tries to bench press Asug off him but Asug keeps the position.
Asug is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Oriley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Oriley is looking to regain half guard here but Asug keeps moving and retains side control.
Asug working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Asug tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Oriley's face as Asug controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oriley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Asug looking to control but instead Oriley has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Asug is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Asug is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oriley reverses the position - he's now on top in Asug's guard.
Oriley throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Oriley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Asug dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Asug works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oriley is trying to get back to full guard.
Asug controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oriley is trying to get back to full guard.
Asug with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Asug is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
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.
Asug throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asug knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oriley on the ground.
Asug keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oriley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asug.
Oriley is staying active underneath Asug, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asug seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oriley is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asug prevents Oriley from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conner Oriley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick from Oriley lands but Asug takes it in his stride.
Oriley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oriley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asug.
Oriley's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oriley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oriley.
Asug blocks a head kick by Oriley.
Asug changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oriley counters with a three punch combo that has Asug backing up. Asug nods at Oriley to acknowledge the strikes.
Oriley lands with a good body shot.
Asug has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oriley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asug throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Oriley misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Asug has closed the distance and engaged Oriley in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oriley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asug drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oriley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oriley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asug stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oriley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oriley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oriley wants to clinch up but Asug keeps it at a distance.
Asug looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Oriley tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Asug was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Oriley tries to keep at a distance but Asug has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asug goes for a takedown attempt but Oriley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oriley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asug on the side of the head.#TD#
Asug shoots in and gets a takedown into Oriley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asug with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Oriley working for a triangle but Asug defends it easily.
Asug content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Asug postures up in Oriley's guard and throws a big left but Oriley blocks it.
Asug throwing strikes but missing.
Asug looking to pass the guard.
Oriley looking for a sweep. Not yet Oriley, not yet.
Julius Asug overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asug is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oriley closes the distance but Asug moves to the side #TD#
and Asug counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asug.
Asug wants to stand but Oriley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oriley being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oriley trying to keep a closed guard but Asug is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Oriley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Asug scores with a takedown into Oriley's guard.
Asug engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oriley looking for a sweep. Not yet Oriley, not yet.
Oriley tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Asug drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oriley dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Oriley throws a big elbow that misses.
Asug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oriley. #T1#
Oriley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oriley prevents Asug from getting back to his feet.
Oriley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oriley.
Asug keeping full guard, as Oriley tries to pass. #SUB2#
Oriley has gone for a leg lock! Asug slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oriley's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asug looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Oriley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asug defends well.
Asug looking to sit in guard and control but Oriley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Oriley throwing strikes from guard but Asug blocks nicely.
Asug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oriley.
Oriley throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Oriley throws a big elbow that misses.
Oriley throws an elbow that misses. Asug uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oriley's guard. Nice move by Asug!#REVR#
Oriley trying to control the position.
Oriley wants to sweep here but Asug controlling him for the moment.
Asug stands and throws Oriley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Oriley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Asug swings around for an armbar but Oriley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Asug's guard.
Oriley throwing strikes but missing.
Oriley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oriley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oriley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Oriley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Asug dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asug with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Julius Asug.
I think Oriley 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conner Oriley!
Julius Asug spoke after the fight, saying 'Lose has revenge'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Oniangue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Oniangue.
Oniangue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asug.
Oniangue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hubert Oniangue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asug tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oniangue defends well and Asug ends up having to push Oniangue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asug misses with a series of wild punches.
Asug tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oniangue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asug somewhat.
Hubert Oniangue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Asug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Oniangue #TD2#
and Asug counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asug is standing up over Oniangue. Oniangue looks to escape but Asug dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Oniangue wants to control but Asug postures up.
Oniangue is trying to escape the position but Asug is controlling the position.
Asug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oniangue can't do much from the bottom here.
Asug is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Oniangue's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Asug looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oniangue is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Asug stalls from top position.#T2#
Oniangue can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Asug is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oniangue has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oniangue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oniangue tries to get out of the position.
Asug happy to just control the position for now.
Oniangue can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. #T3##SUB2#
Asug is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oniangue has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Asug wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oniangue, who protects the arm well.
Oniangue trying to remain calm as Asug controls from the top position.#T4#
Oniangue tries to buck Asug off but Asug is having none of it.
Asug is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Asug might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Oniangue struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Asug.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oniangue tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Asug looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Asug dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Asug wants to clinch up but Oniangue keeps it at a distance.
Oniangue connects with a leg kick. Asug looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oniangue is looking to slow Asug down with leg kicks.
Oniangue throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Asug counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asug scoring with some ground and pound.
Asug has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asug with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Oniangue is working an open guard so Asug takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oniangue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oniangue throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Asug fails to land with a series of punches.
Asug fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Asug avoids a kick to the body.
Asug avoids a kick to the body.
Oniangue moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asug fails with a takedown attempt.
Oniangue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Julius Asug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Oniangue.
Asug shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oniangue but Oniangue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oniangue appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asug fails with the takedown.
Hubert Oniangue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Asug.#T2#
Asug throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oniangue's waist but Oniangue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asug off to one side.
Asug is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oniangue.
Good leg kick by Oniangue there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oniangue.
Oniangue scores with a spinning back kick!
Oniangue scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hubert Oniangue is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Oniangue clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oniangue with a knee to the head.
Asug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asug takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asug wants a takedown.
Asug wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oniangue has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Oniangue landing knees to the head.
Oniangue with a knee to the head.
Asug goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oniangue prevents it.
Oniangue lands a knee to the head.
Oniangue scores a nice knee to the body.
Oniangue crunches a lovely knee into Asug's ribcage.
Oniangue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asug's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oniangue.
Knees to the body from Oniangue.
Oniangue scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asug takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oniangue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oniangue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Oniangue landing knees to the body.
Oniangue crunches a lovely knee into Asug's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Oniangue.
Knees to the body from Oniangue.
Oniangue lands a good knee to the midsection. Asug won't want to take too many of those.
Oniangue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oniangue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oniangue scores with a knee to the head.
Oniangue lands a knee to the head.
Oniangue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oniangue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oniangue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asug's face.
Oniangue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Oniangue dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asug walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oniangue.
Oniangue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oniangue.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Asug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Oniangue - the referee stops the clock and Asug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Oniangue. Asug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oniangue tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Asug decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oniangue's guard.#SU2#
Asug gets to his feet. Oniangue looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Asug checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oniangue feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asug's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Oniangue.
Oniangue throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oniangue throws a low kick but Asug moves out of range easily. #T1#
Oniangue lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asug takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oniangue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oniangue wants it to stay on the feet.
Oniangue thinks about countering with a body kick.
Asug takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asug is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oniangue sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asug on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oniangue misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Asug counters with a single leg into guard. Oniangue didn't expect that.
Oniangue looking to control.
Asug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oniangue working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Oniangue pulls Asug in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asug controlling from the top position.
Asug is pushing down on Oniangue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oniangue is fighting to maintain full guard but Asug has managed to sneak the leg through.
Julius Asug has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asug seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oniangue tries to get to full guard but Asug has control of the leg. #T3#
Asug seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oniangue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oniangue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Asug on the ground.
Oniangue trying to hold on to Asug's head to control him but Asug postures up.
Oniangue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asug.
Asug working Oniangue over with strikes.
Asug missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asug throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hubert Oniangue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oniangue throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Asug counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oniangue! #T4#
Oniangue is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Asug is controlling him well.
Oniangue being controlled for a moment.
Oniangue parries the strikes from Asug easily there. Asug is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oniangue to escape.
#SUB2#
Asug tries for a kimura but Oniangue is defending well.
Asug in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julius Asug.
I think Asug 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Ryu slaps away a takedown attempt from Asug, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asug shoots in for a takedown but Ryu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asug with a poor takedown #TD#
and Ryu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ken Ryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Asug.
Ryu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Asug with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Asug is looking to control Ryu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asug avoid being mounted?
Ryu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryu landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asug is in a horrible position here. Ryu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Asug is trying to stand.
Asug wants to control but Ryu is having none of it.#T1#
Asug is in a horrible position here. Ryu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ryu lands a nice shot to the head.
Asug is bucking up trying to escape but Ryu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ryu unloading with bombs!
Ryu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryu with the ground and pound from mount.
Ryu lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asug takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ryu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Asug tries to reverse the position but Ryu maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asug can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryu breaks from Asug's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ryu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ryu raining down shots from the mount!
Ryu with good strikes from the mount here!
Ryu landing shots from mount.
Ryu punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Ryu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Asug in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ryu lands a couple of good shots and Asug has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ryu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Asug is taking damage to the body and head.
Ryu lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ryu.
Asug looks winded!
Ryu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ryu lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ryu has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Asug.
Ryu has Asug flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ryu scores with punches and elbows.
Ryu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ryu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Asug to escape the position.
Asug is covering up but some of the strikes from Ryu are getting through and doing damage.
#T3#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ryu.
Ryu has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Asug.
Asug trying to get back to his feet but Ryu is in full control for now.
Ryu is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ryu gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ryu gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ryu apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Asug misses with a head kick.
Asug closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryu circles away.
Ryu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asug shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryu as he avoids it easily.
Ryu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asug shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryu sprawls well. Ryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asug gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asug sprawls and moves away.
Asug shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryu as he jumps to the side.
Ryu feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Asug with a poor takedown #TD#
and Ryu counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Asug takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ryu is working Asug over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ryu landing strikes.
Ryu is chipping away with strikes.
Ryu scoring with punches from side control.
Ryu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Asug down.
Asug taking a bit of punishment here - Ryu scoring with strikes.
Ryu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ryu is chipping away with strikes.
Asug really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryu lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryu is working Asug over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ryu working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryu lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Ryu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Asug will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asug misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Ryu counters with a single leg into guard. Asug didn't expect that.
Asug trying to control the position.
Ryu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ken Ryu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryu stands up over Asug, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Asug has momentary wrist control but Ryu slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryu stands up over Asug, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asug can do to turn this around?
Ryu works over Asug with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryu landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryu working some strikes from top position.
Ryu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryu landing with the ground and pound.
Asug is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Ryu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryu 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.
Ryu is working Asug over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asug's head.
Ryu works over Asug with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryu connects with a couple of short punches.
Ryu works over Asug with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryu lands a couple of elbows.
Ryu cracks Asug with a solid left hand.
Ryu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryu stands up over Asug, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryu is working Asug over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryu postures up and lands a big shot to Asug's brow.
Ryu landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryu postures up and lands a big shot to Asug's brow.
Ryu postures up and lands a big shot to Asug's brow.
Ryu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryu cracks Asug with a solid left hand.
Ryu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asug's head.
Ryu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryu scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryu landing with the ground and pound.
Ryu stands up over Asug, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryu lands a couple of elbows.
Ryu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Asug is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Ryu lands a couple of elbows.
Ryu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryu landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asug has momentary wrist control but Ryu slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Asug has momentary wrist control but Ryu slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryu is in close to Asug's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asug's head.
Ryu is in close to Asug's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryu landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
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!
Ryu distracts Asug with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryu scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryu works over Asug with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ryu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryu cracks Asug with a solid left hand.
Ryu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryu is in close to Asug's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryu pushes down on Asug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryu working Asug over with strikes.
Ryu slips a nice elbow through Asug's hands, connecting with Asug's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Ryu 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#
Ryu stuffs the takedown.
Asug fails with the takedown#TD#
and Ryu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asug!
Ryu scoring with punches from side control.
Ryu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ryu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ryu landing a few strikes.
Ryu scoring with punches and elbows.
Ryu is putting a hurting on Asug here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryu working the ground and pound.
Asug on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Asug takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asug taking punishment in the form of punches.
Asug is trying to get back to half guard.
Ryu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Ryu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryu lands an elbow.
Ryu lands a few punches from side control.
Ryu working the ground and pound.
Ryu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Asug some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
Asug is rocked!
Ryu working the ground and pound from side control.
Asug is still in real trouble! Can Ryu finish him?
Ryu working the head and body with strikes.
Ryu cracks Asug with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryu working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Asug takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryu working the head and body with strikes.
Asug taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ryu grinds an elbow into Asug's temple.
Asug takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ryu is chipping away with strikes.
Ryu lands some shots froms side control.
Asug taking punishment in the form of punches.
Asug on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ryu lands some shots froms side control.
Ryu working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Ryu is chipping away with strikes.
Ryu in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Asug looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ryu turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Ryu!
Ken Ryu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
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Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Asug shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like Asug is going to stand back up.
Asug blocks the strikes from Oriley.
Asug lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oriley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Asug 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asug wants to pass the guard but Oriley is defending well. #T1#
Oriley wants to control but Asug is keeping busy.
Asug trying to mount his opponent but Oriley defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asug is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Asug wants to pass to mount but Oriley is defending the position.
Asug is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Julius Asug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asug on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oriley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Asug was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oriley!
#TD#
Asug shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oriley's guard.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asug works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oriley is looking to improve his position.
Asug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Asug stalling away here and it's allowed Oriley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asug wants to pass the guard but Oriley is keeping the position.
Asug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oriley keeping full guard, as Asug tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Oriley has his foot on Asug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asug works his way back into a safe position though.
Asug tries to free his leg and advance position but Oriley is retaining full guard.
Asug postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Asug postures up in Oriley's guard and throws a big left but Oriley blocks it.
Asug is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Asug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asug wants to get up but he can't break Oriley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Asug dominated that round.
That's time! Asug's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Oriley blocks a head kick by Asug.
Oriley misses with a double jab.
Asug wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asug is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oriley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asug shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oriley pinned against the cage. Oriley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oriley's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oriley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Asug closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Asug lands in his opponent's guard.
Asug stands up over Oriley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asug looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Oriley has his foot on Asug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asug works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Oriley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asug controlling from the top position.
Asug throws a strike but Oriley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Asug preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asug tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asug preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Oriley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Asug dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Asug sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oriley's guard. #T2#
Asug wants to take a breather but Oriley is having none of it.
Oriley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asug is controlling the pace.
Oriley is looking to improve his position.
Asug controlling the pace. #SUB#
Asug is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oriley defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Oriley gets back to full guard.
Oriley can't keep his opponent in guard - Asug advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asug slips a nice elbow through Oriley's hands, connecting with Oriley's forehead.
Oriley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asug landing with the ground and pound.
Asug knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oriley on the ground.
Oriley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Asug stops Oriley from standing up.
Asug looking to pass the guard.
Asug slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Asug'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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oriley keeping full guard, as Asug tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Asug dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Asug shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Asug is looking to pass Oriley's guard but actually Oriley recovers to full guard.
Asug postures up and lands a big shot to Oriley's brow.
Asug 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asug trying to control the position from guard on top but Oriley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Asug wants to pass the guard but Oriley is keeping the position.
Oriley keeping moving, preventing Asug from controlling successfully.
Asug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Julius Asug overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oriley keeping moving, preventing Asug from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oriley.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asug misses with a head kick.
Oriley connects with a high kick.
Asug tries to close the distance and clinch but Oriley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oriley shoots in but Asug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asug looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oriley is fending him off so far but Asug persists. Nope, Oriley circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asug takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asug fails with the takedown.
Oriley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Asug fails with the takedown
and Oriley counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Asug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asug takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oriley.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oriley.
Oriley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oriley with a nice cross.
Conner Oriley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asug has his takedown stuffed
and Oriley counters with a nice body shot.
Asug is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oriley punishes Asug's body with a nice straight punch.
Oriley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asug takes a step back to recover.
Oriley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asug lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oriley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Oriley tries to get set, Asug tries to push him back and clinch up but Oriley manages to avoid the attempt.
Oriley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oriley lands with a kick to the temple. Asug shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oriley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oriley enables Asug to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oriley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oriley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asug. #SUB2#
Asug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oriley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asug has managed to get both his arms back between Oriley's legs - danger averted.
Oriley keeping moving, preventing Asug from controlling successfully.
Conner Oriley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asug won't allow Oriley to sweep him here.
Julius Asug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asug trying to control but Oriley is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conner Oriley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asug 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Asug!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Kanokupolu throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Asug closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Asug jumps guard and drags Kanokupolu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Asug looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kanokupolu is defending well. Asug quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kanokupolu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Asug celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Asug!
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