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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Imonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Imonen.
Kruiz cracks Imonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Imonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Imonen moves to clinch but Kruiz breaks away #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kruiz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Imonen is in trouble now - Kruiz has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imonen is trying to stand but he's just given Kruiz his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kruiz has his arm under Imonen's chin here. Game over son! Kruiz squeezes tightly and Imonen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Kruiz!
After the fight, Tom Kruiz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Mika Imonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I live to fight another Day'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Imonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharp appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Imonen clinches.
Sharp stalls. #BC2#
Imonen manages to break the clinch.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imonen.#CL2#
Imonen closes the distance and pushes Sharp back into the cage.#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Imonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharp sprawls well initially but Imonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Imonen stands up from half guard.
Imonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Imonen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Sharp counters with a single leg into guard. Imonen didn't expect that. #ES2#
Imonen pushes Sharp off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Imonen wants to clinch up but Sharp keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Sharp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Imonen did well to prevent Sharp getting side control.#ES2#
Imonen kicks Sharp off and gets back to his feet.
Imonen tries to clinch there but Sharp circles away.
Sharp feinted with a counter takedown.
Imonen connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sharp tries to keep at a distance but Imonen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Imonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharp counters with a two punch combo.
Imonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Imonen misses with a takedown attempt - Sharp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Imonen clinches up with Sharp and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Imonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imonen tries to clinch up.
Sharp is looking to counter the offense by Imonen and move into the clinch.
Sharp darts in looking for a takedown but Imonen gets double underhooks and turns Sharp into the cage.
Imonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Imonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Imonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Imonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Imonen clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Imonen.
It looked like Sharp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Imonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Imonen instigates a clinch.
Imonen tries for a takedown but Sharp manages to get underhooks.
Ashley Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Imonen.
Sharp jumps guard but Imonen stands there with Sharp around his waist. Sharp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Imonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Imonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Imonen closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Imonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sharp has Imonen pressed against the cage, preventing Imonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Sharp.
#BC2#
Imonen manages to break the clinch.
Imonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharp half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Imonen has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Imonen clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Imonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Imonen has Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Sharp gets the takedown into side control.
Imonen is trying to get back to his feet.
Imonen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sharp.
Imonen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sharp is controlling him well.#ES2#
Imonen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Imonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Imonen circles away.
Imonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Imonen clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Sharp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Imonen lands a jab to Sharp's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Imonen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sharp sprawling to the canvas! Sharp rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Imonen finish him?!
#ROC2#
Sharp is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ashley Sharp has been cut.#TD2#
Imonen gets a big slam - oh, Sharp is out! Sharp is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Mika Imonen!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Imonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Imonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Imonen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Imonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mika Imonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Imonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Imonen letting Barnes take a breather here.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
Barnes stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes keeps control of Imonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Imonen tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Imonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Imonen.
Imonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Imonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawerence Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Imonen.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Imonen manages to break the clinch.
Imonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Imonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Imonen clinches up against the cage.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Imonen after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Barnes throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Imonen wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Imonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Imonen breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Imonen closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imonen tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Imonen is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Imonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks.
Imonen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.#T3#
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Imonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Imonen.
Imonen tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Imonen breaks from the clinch.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Imonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Imonen throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Imonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Imonen sprawls well. Imonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Imonen instigates a clinch. #T4#
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Imonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Imonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Imonen tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Imonen won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imonen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Imonen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Imonen dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Imonen instigates a clinch.
Imonen can't get the takedown.
Imonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Imonen misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
As Imonen tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Imonen manages to avoid the attempt.
Lawerence Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Imonen is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Imonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imonen scores with a punch to the head.
Imonen cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Imonen to the mat! Imonen manages to get full guard.
Imonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Imonen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Imonen wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Imonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Imonen!#REVB#
Barnes has his hands on Imonen's head, controlling the position.
Imonen wants to get up but he can't break Barnes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes pulls Imonen in to control the position.
Imonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes continues to stall.
Imonen wanted to stand there but Barnes had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Imonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Imonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Imonen working hard to break the clinch.#T3##BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Imonen tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Imonen connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Barnes covering up! Imonen comes in with a big uppercut and Barnes goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mika Imonen!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Imonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Imonen drives through and clinches with Gregory against the cage.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Imonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Gregory drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Imonen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gregory is trying to keep an underhook but Imonen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gregory tries to get to full guard but Imonen has control of the leg. #SU2#
Imonen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gregory to get to his feet.
Gregory lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Imonen closes the distance and pushes Gregory back into the cage.#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Imonen darts in and clinches Gregory up against the cage.#TD#
Gregory has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Imonen uses from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregory is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Imonen tries to stand but Gregory is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Gregory is working an open guard so Imonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Imonen clinches up against the cage.
Imonen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Imonen has managed to clinch.
Imonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Imonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Imonen breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Imonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gregory, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Imonen breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Imonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Imonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2##CL2#
Imonen gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imonen is trying to push Gregory away but Gregory has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Imonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Imonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gregory could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Imonen tries to break free but Gregory pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Imonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Imonen pulls guard.
Imonen wants to get back to his feet but Gregory is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Imonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gregory controls the pace.
Imonen wants to get back to his feet but Gregory is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gregory trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imonen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Imonen has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Imonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Gregory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Imonen breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Imonen as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Garret Gregory has been cut.
Imonen tries for a takedown but Gregory circles away easily#CL#
and Gregory counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Imonen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Imonen clinches.
Imonen stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Imonen manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Imonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garret Gregory's cut.
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##CL2#
Imonen drives through and clinches with Gregory against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Imonen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Gregory jumps into guard, dragging Imonen to the mat.
Imonen wanted to stand there but Gregory had control of the position.
Gregory wants to stand but Imonen is controlling the position.
Gregory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Imonen gets to his feet. Gregory looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Imonen drives through and clinches with Gregory against the cage.
Imonen goes for a takedown attempt but Gregory pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Imonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregory as he avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Imonen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Imonen gets a clinch. #TD#
Gregory manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Gregory is looking to stand up but Imonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Gregory 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.#SU2#
Imonen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Imonen drives through and clinches with Gregory against the cage.
Gregory tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Imonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gregory gets underhooks to prevent Imonen's takedown attempt.
Garret Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Imonen.
Imonen is trying to break free.
Imonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Gregory manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Gregory manages to break the clinch.
Mika Imonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD2#
Imonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gregory's half guard.
Imonen is breathing heavily.
Gregory gets back to full guard.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet but Imonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Imonen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gregory's guard.#SU2#
Imonen stands and steps away. Gregory gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Imonen clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Gregory pulls Imonen into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imonen is looking to stand up but Gregory won't let him.
Imonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregory wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Imonen won't allow Gregory to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gregory had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Imonen defends it easily.
Gregory pulls Imonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Imonen from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU2#
Imonen gets to his feet. Gregory looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Imonen clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Imonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Imonen rushes Gregory and presses him up against the cage.
Imonen goes for a takedown attempt but Gregory pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Imonen closes the distance and pushes Gregory back into the cage.#T4#
Imonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Imonen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gregory dodges an elbow strike from Imonen.
#BC2#
Imonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Imonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Imonen has closed the distance and engaged Gregory in a clinch.
Imonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Gregory won't allow it.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gregory is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Imonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Imonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garret Gregory's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Imonen darts in and clinches Gregory up against the cage.#BC2#
Imonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Imonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregory but Gregory pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Imonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gregory as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Gregory was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Imonen scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imonen lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Imonen clinches. #BC#
Gregory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Imonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Imonen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Imonen is trying to break the clinch but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Imonen is trying to break the clinch but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Imonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Imonen breaks from the clinch.
Imonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Imonen throws a leg kick but Gregory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gregory misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Imonen is trying to force a seperation but Gregory has the dominant position.#T2##BC2#
Imonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mika Imonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Imonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Imonen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Imonen! Gregory is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Imonen!
A very excited looking Mika Imonen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Imonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imonen tries to clinch but Bernard is having none of it.
Bernard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Imonen rushes Bernard and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Imonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bernard's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bernard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bernard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Imonen tries to stand but Bernard is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Imonen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Bernard fails to land with a series of punches.
Mika Imonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Imonen closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Imonen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bernard keeping his opponent close.
Bernard is trying to control Imonen's posture but Imonen avoids it.
Bernard is trying to get back to half guard.
Imonen tries to stand but Bernard is controlling his head. #T2##SU2#
Imonen stands up.
No joy there for Bernard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Imonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernard, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernard takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Imonen. #CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Bernard gets control of Imonen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bernard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Imonen tries to stand but Bernard is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Imonen wants to stand and escape but instead Bernard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Imonen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bernard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Imonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bernard did well to prevent Imonen getting side control.#ROC2#
Bernard is rocked!
Bernard gets full guard.
Bernard has a closed guard, preventing Imonen from standing up. #T4#
Imonen wants to stand and escape but instead Bernard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bernard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Imonen wants to stand up but Bernard is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mika Imonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Imonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bernard is looking to counter the offense by Imonen and move into the clinch.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Imonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Imonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bernard manages to get back to half guard.
Bernard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Imonen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bernard's guard.
Bernard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imonen wanted to stand there but Bernard had control of the position. #T1#
Bernard wants to hit a switch here but Imonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bernard there!
Imonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Imonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bernard is looking to improve his position but Imonen isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Imonen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bernard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Bernard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##CL2#
Imonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bernard misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Imonen darts in and clinches Bernard up against the cage.
Imonen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bernard - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Imonen, and another! Bernard is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mika Imonen!
A relieved looking Mika Imonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Fry clinches up with Imonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fry scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Imonen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Fry manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Imonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fry fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Fry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Imonen shoots in and drives through. Fry sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imonen.#CUT2#
It looks like Myron Fry has been cut.#CL2#
Imonen pushes Fry up against the cage in a clinch.
Imonen tries to pull guard but Fry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Imonen has Fry pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Imonen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fry tumbling to the mat - Imonen dives into Fry's guard.
Fry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Imonen wants to stand but Fry has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Fry is controlling Imonen's posture.
Fry wants to sweep here but Imonen controlling him for the moment.
Fry is working hard here to advance position.
Fry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Imonen wants to control from the top but Fry keeps moving.
Imonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Imonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fry looks for a takedown but Imonen sprawls well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#
Fry is rocked!#CL2#
Imonen moves into the clinch.
Oh Fry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Imonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fry gets tackled into the cage by Imonen. Imonen maintains the clinch.
Imonen pushes Fry against the cage. Imonen is working some dirty boxing. Imonen pushes off with a quick right hook! Fry goes down! Fry tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Imonen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Imonen!
Mika Imonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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