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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EFL 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Druther just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Harpik gets caught napping as Druther dives in and scores a takedown. Harpik manages to retain guard.
Harpik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harpik postures up in Druther's guard and throws a big left but Druther blocks it.
Druther wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik throwing strikes from guard but Druther blocks nicely.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Druther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Druther has his hands on Harpik's head, controlling the position.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druther wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik wants to pass the guard but Druther is keeping the position.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Druther knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harpik on the ground.#T1#
Druther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Druther looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harpik is one step ahead there.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Druther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Druther looking for a sweep. Not yet Druther, not yet.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Druther on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Druther tries to get out of the position.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Druther keeping moving, preventing Harpik 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.
Druther stuffs the takedown attempt from Harpik. Harpik gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Druther misses.
Harpik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Harpik or perhaps it was just good defense by Druther, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Druther's head coaches at Guts & Glory Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.
Harpik has a takedown stuffed.
Druther attempts a counter takedown but Harpik avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Druther gets the takedown into side control.
Druther is working Harpik over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harpik tries to bench press Druther off him but Druther keeps the position.
Druther works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Druther throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harpik is looking to regain half guard here but Druther keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Druther working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Druther connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harpik some visible discomfort.
Harpik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Druther tries to get to full guard but Harpik has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harpik trying to control the action but Druther is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Druther clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Druther works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harpik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Druther is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harpik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harpik's back!
Druther struggling to keep hold of the position.
Harpik trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Harpik wants to escape the position.
Harpik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Druther avoiding Harpik 's attempts to control his hands.
Harpik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Druther lands with some strikes.
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!
Harpik tries to hold on but Druther pushes him away.
Druther lands a couple of good shots and Harpik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harpik rolls, trying to escape but Druther keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Druther is landing with strikes. Harpik can't take much more of this.
Druther controlling well, preventing Harpik from escaping the position.
Druther lands a shot to the head.
Druther is trying to stick to Harpik's back but Harpik is turning into Druther. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Druther's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harpik.
Druther wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Druther works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Druther working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Harpik postures up and lands a big shot to Druther's brow.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Druther bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harpik's guard. #REVR#
Druther throwing strikes from guard but Harpik blocks nicely.
Druther postures up.
Harpik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Druther's guard. #REVB##T2#
Druther pulls Harpik in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harpik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harpik throwing strikes from guard but Druther blocks nicely.
Harpik postures up in Druther's guard and throws a big left but Druther blocks it.
Druther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Druther is pulling down on Harpik's head to control his posture.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Druther 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.
Harpik trying to control but Druther is working from the bottom.
Harpik won't allow Druther to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther 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.
#R3#
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Druther as he avoids it easily.
Druther throws a lazy right hand but Harpik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harpik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Druther defends well and Harpik ends up having to push Druther into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harpik tries for a takedown but Druther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.#CL#
Druther closes the distance and clinches.
Harpik tries to score a body lock takedown but Druther shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Druther lands a body shot.
Harpik is trying to drag Druther to the mat but Druther just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Druther turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Druther manages to end up in side control.
Harpik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Druther's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Druther drops an elbow to the side of Harpik's head.
Ground and pound from Druther.
Harpik taking some punishment here, with Druther in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Druther.
Harpik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Druther is keen to just control but Harpik is a slippery customer.
Harpik has hold of Druther's hands but Druther slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Harpik is rocked!
Harpik wants to get back to full guard.
Harpik is still in real trouble! Can Druther finish him?
Harpik trying to hold on to Druther's head to control him but Druther postures up.
Harpik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harpik seems to have recovered his senses.
Harpik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Druther manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Druther looking for a sweep. Not yet Druther, not yet.
Harpik with a nice head shot there.
Druther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harpik throwing strikes but missing.
Harpik postures up in Druther's guard and throws a big left but Druther blocks it. #T2#
Druther looking for a sweep. Not yet Druther, not yet.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harpik stopping the sweep attempt from Druther.
Druther keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully.
Harpik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Druther's head.
Druther utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harpik with a nice head shot there.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harpik stopping the sweep attempt from Druther.
Harpik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Druther avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Druther avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##CL#
Druther clinches.
Harpik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Druther is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harpik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Druther gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Druther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harpik.
Druther is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harpik can do to turn this around?
Druther is pressed up against the cage. Harpik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Druther down to the mat. Druther avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Druther as he avoids it easily.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Druther as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Druther tries to sprawl but Harpik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Druther is looking for a sweep. Harpik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druther trying to control here.
Druther is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Druther regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Harpik throwing strikes but missing.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Druther has wrist control.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Druther 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.
Druther bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harpik's guard. #REVR#
Harpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Harpik, not yet.
Brother Druther overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Druther keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harpik's head.#T2#
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck.
Druther scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Druther trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik working a defensive guard here.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Druther scoring with some ground and pound.
Druther landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Druther with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Druther chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther had his way with Ernest Harpik in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Druther throws a body punch but Harpik moves out of range.
Harpik closes the distance and clinches up with Druther, looking for a takedown. Harpik pushes Druther against the cage but Druther circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Druther fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harpik manages to avoid it.
Harpik tries for a takedown but Druther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Druther is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harpik.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown but Druther shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.#CL#
Druther has closed the distance and engaged Harpik in a clinch.
Druther gets underhooks to prevent Harpik's takedown attempt.
Druther stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Druther - that landed with a thud.
Harpik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Druther prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Druther.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Druther lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harpik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Druther.
Harpik is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Druther trying to control the action but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Druther lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brother Druther is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Well, if Druther 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.
Druther seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harpik for as long as he can get away with.
Harpik wants to improve his position but Druther is controlling well.
Harpik is trying to control but can't.
Druther controlling the action here.
Harpik is trying to get back to full guard.
Druther winds up and cracks Harpik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harpik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Druther is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harpik wants to control but Druther is keeping busy.
Druther keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harpik tries to roll over but Druther keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Druther prevents Harpik from improving his position.
Druther not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Druther is looking for a kimura but Harpik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Druther to get the leverage.
Ernest Harpik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harpik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harpik.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Druther showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Druther has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Druther!
Brother Druther thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFL 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Harpik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gibson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harpik misses with the ground and pound.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gibson is looking for a sweep.
Harpik takes a little break here. Gibson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harpik throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gibson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Harpik.
Harpik controlling the position.
Harpik landing a few strikes. #T1#
Harpik throws a strike aimed at the side of Gibson's head but Gibson avoids it well.
Harpik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harpik scores with punches from side control.
Gibson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face as Harpik controls the position.
Harpik looks up at the clock and then as Gibson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harpik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Harpik working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face as Harpik controls the position.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harpik controlling the position.
Harpik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gibson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Harpik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harpik working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
Gibson is rocked!
Harpik looks up at the clock and then as Gibson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harpik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Gibson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harpik working the ground and pound from side control.
Gibson seems a little lost for a moment, as Harpik dominates the positioning.
Harpik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harpik scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Harpik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gibson some visible discomfort.
Harpik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gibson some visible discomfort.
Harpik happy to just control the position for now.
Gibson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Harpik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Harpik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gibson seems to have got his legs back now.
Harpik throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gibson is being controlled here.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik landing a few strikes.
Harpik lands a strong strike to the head of Gibson. That's dazed him! Harpik looking to finish here. Gibson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Harpik lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Harpik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Harpik shoots for a takedown but Springfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Springfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Springfield stuffs the takedown.
Harpik dives in for a single leg takedown but Springfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aspen Springfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.
Springfield thuds a left hand into Harpik's body.
Harpik fails with a takedown attempt.
Harpik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harpik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Springfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harpik.
Harpik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Springfield pinned against the cage. Springfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harpik shoots for a double leg takedown but Springfield sprawls well. He's pushed Harpik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harpik has his takedown stuffed
and Springfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Harpik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Springfield is controlling Harpik's posture.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Springfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harpik is working Springfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Springfield managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harpik postures up.
Harpik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Harpik has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Springfield to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Harpik is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Springfield pulls down on the head and he's put Harpik to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aspen Springfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Aspen Springfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 4
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
OMalley drives through with a takedown into guard.
OMalley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harpik gets back to full guard.
Harpik 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.
Harpik keeping full guard, as OMalley tries to pass.
OMalley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OMalley chips away with some ground and pound.
OMalley stopping the sweep attempt from Harpik.
Harpik 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#
Harpik working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Harpik.
Harpik 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.
Harpik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harpik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Harpik is very close to passing his half guard.
Harpik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Harpik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OMalley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harpik.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harpik lands a nice short elbow.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing OMalley to regain full guard.
OMalley is trying to keep Harpik in close.
Harpik is stalling in the full guard.
Harpik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harpik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
OMalley is trying to control the position but Harpik postures up. #SUB2#
Harpik looking to improve position, pressing down on OMalley's thigh with his hand. OMalley seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Harpik paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Harpik's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! OMalley picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Conor OMalley!
Conor OMalley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Harpik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Demento forces Harpik back against the cage and clinches.
Demento prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Demento lands a takedown into guard.
Demento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harpik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demento trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
Harpik is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving.
Harpik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demento.
Harpik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Demento stopping the sweep attempt from Harpik.
Demento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harpik 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.
Demento trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Harpik is trying to keep Demento in close.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving.
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demento is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Demento postures up in Harpik's guard and throws a big left but Harpik blocks it.
Demento distracts Harpik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Demento postures up.
Harpik wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Demento's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harpik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Demento's guard. #REVB#
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Demento seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Demento 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.#SUB#
Demento working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harpik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harpik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Demento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demento bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harpik's guard. #REVR#
Demento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harpik keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Demento controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harpik looking to control.
Demento landing some decent shots from guard.
Harpik trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Demento won't allow Harpik to sweep him here.
Demento lands a couple of digs.
Harpik keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demento stands up over Harpik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Demento with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving.
Demento sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Demento with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harpik is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Demento wants to sweep here but Harpik controlling him for the moment.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Demento 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#
Harpik is refusing to be controlled, as Demento sits in half guard.
Demento drops an elbow to the side of Harpik's head.
Demento looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Demento is keen to just control but Harpik is a slippery customer.
Demento winds up and cracks Harpik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harpik gets full guard.
Harpik trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Demento stopping the sweep attempt from Harpik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Demento shoots in and bounces Harpik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Demento throwing strikes from guard but Harpik blocks nicely.
Demento scoring with some ground and pound.
Demento controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harpik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Demento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Demento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Damien Demento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Harpik, not yet.
Harpik working a defensive guard here.
Harpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Harpik, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Demento not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Demento with a nice head shot there.
Harpik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Demento manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Demento utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Demento working for a triangle but Harpik defends it easily.
#SUB#
Demento looking for a guillotine here but Harpik defends easily.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harpik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harpik scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Harpik scoring with some ground and pound.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving.
Harpik won't allow Demento to sweep him here.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik works over Demento with some ground and pound from guard.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harpik scoring with some ground and pound.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Demento has wrist control.
Demento looking to control.
Demento looking for a sweep. Not yet Demento, not yet.
Demento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harpik can do to turn this around?
Harpik looking to pass the guard.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Demento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Demento is trying to control the position but Harpik postures up. #SUB#
Demento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harpik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harpik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harpik throwing strikes but missing.
Demento manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harpik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harpik pulls Demento in close to prevent any damage.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving. #T4#
Harpik 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.
Harpik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Demento trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Demento is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Demento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demento sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Demento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harpik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demento won't allow Harpik to sweep him here.
Demento lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damien Demento will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Harpik shoots and misses #TD#
and Demento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harpik's guard.
Harpik looking to control.
Demento is in close to Harpik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Demento trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Demento looking to pass the guard.
Harpik wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Demento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Demento's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Harpik throws a sloppy strike and Demento has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Harpik is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Demento!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Demento!
After winning the bout, Damien Demento thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 3
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
OMalley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harpik is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harpik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from OMalley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harpik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harpik is looking to control OMalley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harpik avoid being mounted?
Harpik is trying to get back to full guard.
Harpik wants to sweep but OMalley has passed to side control!
OMalley just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik manages to work his way to half guard, despite OMalley's best efforts.#SUB#
Harpik is defending against the submission attempts here by OMalley.
Harpik tries to get to full guard but OMalley has control of the leg. #T1#
Harpik manages to get to full guard.
Harpik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harpik working a defensive guard here.
Harpik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
OMalley trying to hold on to Harpik's head to control him but Harpik postures up.
Harpik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OMalley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harpik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harpik's back!
Harpik can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
OMalley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Harpik has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Harpik can't escape the position.
Harpik trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harpik tries to escape the position.
Harpik is still trying to improve position.
Harpik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harpik keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
OMalley keeps control of the position easily here as Harpik tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
OMalley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Harpik has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Harpik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harpik trying to control the hands but OMalley breaks the grip.
OMalley is trying to stick to Harpik's back but Harpik is turning into OMalley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in OMalley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harpik.
Harpik 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.
Harpik lands a couple of elbows.
Harpik throws an elbow that misses. OMalley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harpik's guard. Nice move by OMalley!#REVR#
Harpik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OMalley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Harpik landing some decent shots from guard.
Harpik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik postures up and lands a big shot to OMalley's brow. #SUB#
OMalley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully.
Harpik passes OMalley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMalley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OMalley.
Harpik postures up and lands a big shot to OMalley's brow.
Harpik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conor OMalley will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Harpik tries to score a power double leg takedown but OMalley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harpik somewhat.#TD#
OMalley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harpik struggling a bit here.
Harpik is trying to escape the position but OMalley is controlling the position.
Harpik tries to buck OMalley off but OMalley is having none of it.
OMalley trying to control the position but Harpik is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Harpik looking for a sweep but OMalley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
OMalley prevents Harpik from getting the reversal.
Harpik tries to lock up and control but OMalley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harpik 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.
Harpik gets full guard.
Harpik wants to sweep here but OMalley controlling him for the moment.
OMalley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Harpik, not yet.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Harpik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harpik is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Harpik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harpik postures up and lands a big shot to OMalley's brow.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley controls Harpik momentarily but Harpik frees himself.
Harpik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harpik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully.
Harpik preventing the sweep.
OMalley looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harpik cracks OMalley with a solid left hand.#T3#
Harpik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harpik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OMalley's head.
Harpik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harpik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OMalley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Harpik distracts OMalley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully.
Harpik postures up and lands a big shot to OMalley's brow.
Harpik cracks OMalley with a solid left hand.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Harpik lands a couple of digs.
Harpik connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Harpik passes into half guard.
OMalley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harpik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harpik is nestled in close to OMalley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Harpik connects with a nice short shot to OMalley's temple. #SUB#
OMalley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harpik pulls his head out easily.
OMalley tries to kick Harpik off but Harpik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harpik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OMalley is trying to stand back up but Harpik is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OMalley has hold of Harpik's hands but Harpik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OMalley has hold of Harpik's hands but Harpik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OMalley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Harpik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harpik shoots in looking for a takedown but OMalley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harpik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
OMalley rushes Harpik and presses him up against the cage.
Harpik looking for a takedown.
Harpik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conor OMalley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.
Harpik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OMalley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harpik tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
OMalley breaks the clinch.
#CL#
OMalley closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
OMalley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harpik.
Harpik fails with a takedown attempt.
Harpik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
OMalley looking to score a takedown here. Harpik is defending well but OMalley drives through and ends up in Harpik's guard.
OMalley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harpik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Harpik has his hands on OMalley's head, controlling the position.
OMalley preventing the sweep.
Harpik keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
Ernest Harpik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harpik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
OMalley tries to roll over but Harpik keeps him under control.
Harpik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harpik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harpik slips a nice elbow through OMalley's hands, connecting with OMalley's forehead.#T2#
Harpik working the head and body with strikes.
Harpik working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Harpik there.
OMalley has hold of Harpik's hands but Harpik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OMalley trying to control here.
Harpik slips a nice elbow through OMalley's hands, connecting with OMalley's forehead.
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. Harpik connects with a nice short shot to OMalley's temple.
Harpik 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. #ROC2#
OMalley is rocked!
Harpik content to control rather than advance.
Harpik lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harpik lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Harpik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harpik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh OMalley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harpik is nestled in close to OMalley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harpik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harpik lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Harpik there.
OMalley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harpik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harpik lands a nice short elbow.
Harpik lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt OMalley quite badly. OMalley pulls Harpik in close trying to recover. Harpik postures up and lands two really hard shots that put OMalley on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but OMalley doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Harpik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Harpik 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.
Holzken throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Harpik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harpik 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harpik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harpik lands with a punch from half guard.
Harpik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harpik controlling the pace.
Harpik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holzken with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holzken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harpik on the ground.
Well, if Harpik 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.
Harpik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harpik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harpik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harpik drops an elbow to the side of Holzken's head.
Harpik stalling.
Harpik is nestled in close to Holzken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Holzken is rocked!#T1#
Harpik working over Holzken with some ground and pound. Holzken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Holzken is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Harpik there.
Holzken has hold of Harpik's hands but Harpik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harpik lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Holzken quite badly. Holzken pulls Harpik in close trying to recover. Harpik postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Holzken on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Holzken doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Harpik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Glatt throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Harpik counters with a takedown into side control.
Harpik 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.
Glatt is trying to get back to his feet.
Harpik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Glatt down.
Harpik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Glatt to see if he's OK.
Harpik working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
Glatt is rocked!
Glatt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Oh Glatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harpik working the ground and pound from side control.
Harpik scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Glatt is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Harpik can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Harpik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Abraham misses #TD2#
and Harpik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abraham's guard.
Harpik throwing strikes from guard but Abraham blocks nicely.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abraham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik landing some decent shots from guard.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abraham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harpik on the ground.
Harpik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abraham looking for a sweep. Not yet Abraham, not yet.
Abraham is looking to stand up but Harpik isn't so interested in that idea.
Harpik is in close to Abraham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abraham has momentary wrist control but Harpik slips an elbow through the middle.
Harpik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harpik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harpik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harpik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Abraham wants to sweep here but Harpik controlling him for the moment.
Harpik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Abraham's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harpik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harpik landing some decent shots from guard.
Harpik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harpik distracts Abraham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Abraham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harpik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abraham is breathing heavily.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Harpik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harpik stands up over Abraham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harpik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Abraham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harpik controls the pace.
Harpik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harpik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harpik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Harpik distracts Abraham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harpik chips away with some ground and pound.
Abraham being controlled here, momentarily.
Harpik is in close to Abraham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harpik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harpik lands a couple of digs.
Harpik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harpik with a nice head shot there.
Abraham trying to keep a closed guard but Harpik is proving a slippery customer.
Harpik content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Harpik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harpik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harpik lands a couple of digs.
Harpik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Harpik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Abraham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abraham showed some decent athleticism there.
Harpik is holding on to half guard well.
Ernest Harpik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harpik manages to get to full guard.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abraham's guard. #REVB#
Harpik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Abraham's head.
Harpik postures up and lands a big shot to Abraham's brow.
Harpik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harpik with a nice head shot there.
Harpik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Harpik lands a couple of elbows.
Harpik distracts Abraham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Abraham is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harpik with a nice head shot there.
Oh Abraham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harpik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harpik loads up on a big left hand. Abraham felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Harpik looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Abraham can't hide his disappointment, as Harpik celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Harpik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Klima gets the takedown into side control.
Harpik struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Klima are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harpik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klima's best efforts.
Harpik wants to improve his position but Klima is controlling well.
Klima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harpik defending well though.
Harpik tries to roll over but Klima keeps him under control.
Harpik is trying to control but can't.
Klima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harpik on the ground.
Harpik tries to roll over but Klima keeps him under control.
Klima lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik gets back to full guard.
Klima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Klima postures up in Harpik's guard and throws a big left but Harpik blocks it.
Harpik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Harpik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klima is keeping the position for now.
Klima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Klima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harpik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harpik is one step ahead there.
Klima looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harpik lands a couple of elbows.
Klima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Klima stopping the sweep attempt from Harpik.#T2#
Harpik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klima manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Harpik cracks Klima with a solid left hand.
Harpik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harpik is one step ahead there.
Klima is working hard here to advance position.
Harpik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Klima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Harpik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harpik is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harpik won't allow Klima to sweep him here. #T3#
Harpik lands a couple of digs.
Harpik chips away with some ground and pound.
Harpik working some strikes from top position.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Klima has wrist control.
Klima looking for a sweep. Not yet Klima, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klima keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Klima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harpik is aware though and is defending well.
Harpik won't allow Klima to sweep him here.
Klima tries to strike from the bottom.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klima wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klima is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Klima postures up.
Klima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harpik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Harpik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Klima misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Harpik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Klima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harpik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harpik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klima wants to improve his position but Harpik is controlling well.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jan Klima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Klima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harpik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Harpik is trying to control the position but Klima postures up.
Klima postures up and lands a big shot to Harpik's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klima postures up.
Klima preventing the sweep.
Harpik working a defensive guard here.
Harpik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harpik 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.#T1#
Klima cracks Harpik with a solid left hand.
Klima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harpik keeping moving, preventing Klima from controlling successfully.
Harpik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klima's guard. #REVB#
Harpik scoring with some ground and pound.
Klima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harpik is one step ahead there.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Klima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klima tries to get out of the position.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Klima keeps moving.
Klima throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Klima 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harpik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Harpik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Klima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harpik won't allow Klima to sweep him here.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Klima keeps moving.
Harpik works over Klima with some ground and pound from guard.
Harpik won't allow Klima to sweep him here.
Klima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harpik postures up and lands a big shot to Klima's brow.
Klima 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.
Harpik scoring with some ground and pound.
Harpik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harpik looking to sit in guard and control but Klima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harpik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Harpik drops an elbow to the side of Klima's head.
Harpik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Klima has hold of Harpik's hands but Harpik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ernest Harpik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klima is looking to improve his position.
Harpik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harpik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harpik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harpik working over Klima with some ground and pound. Klima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Harpik there.
Ground and pound from Harpik.
Harpik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harpik thows a huge punch but Klima dodges it nicely.
Harpik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Klima tries to roll over but Harpik keeps him under control.#T4#
Harpik 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.
Klima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harpik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Klima is looking to improve his position.
Harpik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harpik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klima taking some punishment here, with Harpik in his half guard.
Harpik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harpik wants to control but Klima is keeping him busy.
Harpik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Klima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harpik preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Harpik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Klima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harpik manages to get to full guard.
Klima connects with a couple of short punches.
Harpik 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.
Klima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Harpik is rocked!
Harpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Harpik, not yet.
Harpik is still in real trouble! Can Klima finish him?
Klima trying to control the position from guard on top but Harpik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klima manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Klima keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully.
Klima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Klima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klima 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#
Harpik seems to have recovered his senses.
Klima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Klima there.
Harpik gets back to full guard.
Klima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harpik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Harpik lands strikes from half guard.
Harpik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Klima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harpik prevents Klima from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harpik thows a huge punch but Klima dodges it nicely.
Klima has hold of Harpik's hands but Harpik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Harpik connects with a nice short shot to Klima's temple. #T2#
Harpik lands with a punch from half guard.
Klima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harpik.
Klima is looking for a sweep. Harpik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harpik scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Klima actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Harpik.
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!
Harpik working the head and body with strikes.
Klima is looking for a sweep. Harpik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harpik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harpik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harpik trying to control the action but Klima is working from the bottom.
Harpik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Harpik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harpik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klima keeps working.
Harpik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Klima gets full guard.
Klima 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.
Harpik landing some decent shots from guard.
Harpik trying to control but Klima is working from the bottom.
Harpik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harpik throwing strikes from guard but Klima blocks nicely.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Harpik distracts Klima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Klima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harpik trying to control but Klima is working from the bottom.
Harpik works over Klima with some ground and pound from guard.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Klima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harpik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harpik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernest Harpik.
Well Harpik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Harpik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Harpik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harpik attempts a counter takedown but Bacon avoids it well and moves away.
Bacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harpik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bacon sprawls and moves away.
Harpik moves out of range as Bacon strikes.
Harpik tries to counter with a takedown but Bacon is quick to defend against it.
Harpik blocks a jab.#CL2#
Bacon rushes Harpik and presses him up against the cage.
Harpik tries to score a body lock takedown but Bacon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harpik is trying to drag Bacon to the mat but Bacon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harpik is working for takedown but Bacon is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Harpik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bacon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harpik is looking for a takedown.
Harpik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bacon is defending well.
Harpik tries to score a body lock takedown but Bacon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##BC2#
Bacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bacon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harpik momentarily.
Harpik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2#
Bacon cracks Harpik with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Harpik looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bacon finish him?
#ROC2#
Harpik is rocked!
Bacon cracks Harpik with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biffa Bacon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harpik manages to get back to half guard.
Nice drops an elbow to the side of Harpik's head.
Nice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harpik's head.
Nice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harpik manages to get to full guard.
Harpik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nice's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harpik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harpik lands a couple of digs.
Nice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Harpik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harpik working some strikes from top position.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harpik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harpik chips away with some ground and pound.
Harpik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Nice has wrist control.
Harpik content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Harpik chips away with some ground and pound.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harpik postures up in Nice's guard and throws a big left but Nice blocks it.
Harpik 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.
Nice wants to stand up but Harpik is controlling him.
Harpik trying to control but Nice is working from the bottom.
Nice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harpik is controlling him.
Harpik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harpik is working Nice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nice should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harpik is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harpik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harpik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nice's head.
Harpik postures up in Nice's guard and throws a big left but Nice blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harpik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harpik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harpik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Nice has wrist control.
Nice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Nice is looking to stand up but Harpik isn't so interested in that idea.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Harpik works over Nice with some ground and pound from guard.
Harpik postures up in Nice's guard and throws a big left but Nice blocks it.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik stops Nice from standing up.
Harpik is in close to Nice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harpik working some strikes from top position.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Nice has wrist control.
Harpik postures up in Nice's guard and throws a big left but Nice blocks it. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harpik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Nice has wrist control.
Harpik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harpik stands up over Nice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harpik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nice keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully.
Harpik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nice's head.
Nice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harpik is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Harpik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nice throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harpik was covering up waiting for the punch and Nice finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harpik is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harpik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harpik connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice wants to stand up but Harpik is controlling him.
Harpik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Harpik scoring with some ground and pound.
Harpik trying to control but Nice is working from the bottom.
Harpik 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.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik won't allow Nice to get back to his feet.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Harpik prevents Nice from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik stops Nice from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harpik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harpik.
Harpik looking to control.
Harpik is pulling down on Nice's head. It's preventing any offense from Nice, at least for the moment.
Harpik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harpik is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice is looking to stand up but Harpik isn't so interested in that idea.
Harpik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nice can do to turn this around?#T3#
Harpik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Nice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Harpik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Nice has wrist control.
Ernest Harpik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harpik prevents Nice from getting back to his feet.
Harpik throwing strikes but missing.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Nice is looking to stand up but Harpik isn't so interested in that idea.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Nice keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Nice keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nice showed some decent athleticism there.
Harpik trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harpik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harpik.
Harpik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ernest Harpik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harpik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nice shoots in and gets a takedown into Harpik's guard.
Harpik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nice postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harpik is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Harpik prevents Nice from getting back to his feet.
Nice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harpik 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.
Nice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Nice keeps moving.
Harpik stops Nice from standing up. #T1#
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nice is looking to stand up but Harpik isn't so interested in that idea.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harpik throwing strikes from guard but Nice blocks nicely.
Harpik won't allow Nice to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nice drives through with a takedown into Harpik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harpik 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#
Harpik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harpik in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Harpik is keen to just control but Nice is a slippery customer.
Harpik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harpik working over Nice with some ground and pound. Nice looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harpik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice wants to get back to his feet.
Harpik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nice defending well though.
Harpik working Nice over with strikes.
Harpik drops an elbow to the side of Nice's head.
Nice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harpik.
Harpik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice is trying to stand up here but Harpik is controlling him well.
Harpik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Harpik wants to control but Nice is keeping him busy.
Harpik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harpik lands strikes from half guard.
Harpik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harpik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harpik not doing much here.
Harpik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Harpik there.
Harpik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harpik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harpik missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Harpik winds up and cracks Nice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harpik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harpik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harpik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harpik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harpik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nice defending well though.
Harpik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice is staying active underneath Harpik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harpik.
Nice is not content to let Harpik control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harpik throwing shots but Nice is blocking nicely.
Mr Nice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harpik winds up and cracks Nice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Harpik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harpik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Harpik!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 837 Round 1
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Harpik dodges the punch combination from Castillo.
Castillo lands a jab to Harpik's midsection.
Castillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harpik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Castillo closes the distance and pushes Harpik back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castillo is defending well.
Castillo lands a right hand.
Harpik tries to score a body lock takedown but Castillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castillo is working Harpik over against the cage.
Castillo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Harpik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Castillo.
Castillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Castillo.
Harpik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harpik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harpik can't get the takedown.
Harpik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castillo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castillo slows down the pace here.
Castillo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Castillo.
Castillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harpiks head.
Harpik blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Castillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Castillo. #ROC2#
Harpik is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harpik dodges an elbow strike from Castillo.
Castillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Harpik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castillo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harpik blocks an elbow strike from Castillo.
#T2#
Castillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harpik backwards.
Castillo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castillo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castillo lands an uppercut.
Castillo is pushing Harpik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castillo misses with a knee to the head.
Harpik seems to have got his legs back now.
Harpik tries for a takedown but Castillo manages to get underhooks.
Harpik wants to take the fight to the mat but Castillo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Castillo lands with a left to the head.
Harpik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harpik goes for a takedown attempt but Castillo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castillo lands a nice hook to Harpik's body. Harpik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harpik is breathing heavily.#T3#
Castillo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Harpik out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Castillo!
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