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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yurk is defended easily by Viwako.#CL#
Viwako has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viwako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yurk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viwako.
#TD#
Viwako lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yurk works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako is looking to advance position but Yurk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Viwako is looking to improve his position but Yurk isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB2#
Viwako defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yurk.
Yurk avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.
Yurk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Viwako throwing hammer fists to the chest of Yurk. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk punching from mount but Viwako doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Viwako is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Yurk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Viwako is surviving well by controlling Yurk's body position as best he can. #T2#
Viwako looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Viwako is looking to get to half guard.
Yurk looking to ground and pound but Viwako is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viwako is working to get back to half guard.
Viwako on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Viwako tries to get out of the position.
Viwako tries to lock up and control but Yurk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yurk trying to control but Viwako is having none of it.
Viwako wants to control but Yurk is having none of it.#T3#
Yurk trying to control but Viwako is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurk avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.
Viwako is trying desperately to improve position.
Yurk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viwako is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viwako's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Viwako is looking to improve his position but Yurk isn't that keen on the idea.
Viwako knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yurk on the ground.#SUB2#
Yurk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Viwako turns into him and now he's in Yurk's guard.
Yurk wants to sweep here but Viwako controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maykol Yurk dominated that round.
That's time! Viwako's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Yurk tries to keep at a distance but Viwako has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yurk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viwako to keep the fight standing.
Viwako scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yurk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viwako digs a right hand into Yurk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yurk's gas tank.
Viwako holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yurk tries to pull guard but Viwako holds him up against the cage and eventually Yurk drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yurk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Yurk prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yurk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Yurk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yurk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viwako throws a big right hand that misses.
Yurk is trying to control the position but Viwako postures up.
Viwako throwing strikes from guard but Yurk blocks nicely.
Viwako trying to move into half guard but instead Yurk has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Yurk postures up.
#T2#
Viwako keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Viwako looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viwako is looking to sweep but instead, Yurk has passed into half guard.
Viwako holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Viwako is not content to let Yurk control the position.
Yurk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viwako haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Yurk is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Viwako is refusing to be controlled, as Yurk sits in half guard.
Viwako tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yurk has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Viwako is just holding on here. Yurk manages to take his back.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yurk is hanging on to Viwako's back as he tries to escape.
Viwako trying to get back to his feet but Yurk is in full control for now.
Yurk wants to control but Viwako is keeping busy.
Viwako rolls, trying to escape but Yurk keeps control of the position.
Yurk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk gets his hands free as Viwako looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maykol Yurk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yurk.#TD#
Yurk tries to sprawl but Viwako drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Viwako stops Yurk from getting back to his feet.
Yurk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viwako won't allow Yurk to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yurk controls Viwako momentarily but Viwako frees himself.
Maykol Yurk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Viwako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yurk is keeping the position for now.
Viwako landing with the ground and pound.
Yurk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viwako is one step ahead there.
Viwako throws a big elbow that misses.
Yurk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viwako takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Viwako drives through and clinches with Yurk against the cage.
Viwako has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viwako taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viwako to keep the fight standing.
Yurk is looking for a takedown.
Chukwumo Viwako has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.
Good body shot from Yurk.
The referee is keeping an eye on Viwako - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yurk tries to circle away but Viwako has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Viwako pulls Yurk into guard.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Viwako holds on and takes a little breather.
Yurk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yurk tries to free his leg and advance position but Viwako is retaining full guard.
Viwako looking to control.
Yurk wants to stand but Viwako has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Viwako circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yurk fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Viwako clinches with his opponent.
Viwako lands with a light punch inside.
Viwako is trying to break free.#BC#
Viwako escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yurk tries to clinch up but Viwako circles away and keeps his distance.
Viwako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Yurk gets caught flat footed, as Viwako shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk controls Viwako momentarily but Viwako frees himself.
Chukwumo Viwako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maykol Yurk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwumo Viwako showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yurk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maykol Yurk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Viwako forces Al Saadoun back against the cage and clinches.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Al Saadoun has Viwako pushed against the cage.
Viwako'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.
Viwako is working for takedown but Al Saadoun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Viwako softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Viwako wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Viwako is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Al Saadoun can't fight it off and eventually Viwako manages to take the fight to the floor. Al Saadoun looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Viwako is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Al Saadoun has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viwako accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Saadoun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viwako working some strikes from top position.
Al Saadoun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Viwako stopping the sweep attempt from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun looking to control.
Viwako wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Al Saadoun looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick misses from Viwako.
Viwako fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwumo Viwako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viwako avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Viwako has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Saadoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Viwako avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viwako.
Al Saadoun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viwako's efforts to push away.
Viwako fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viwako tries to break the clinch but Al Saadoun is controlling the position. #T3#
Viwako is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viwako is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Al Saadoun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viwako or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Saadoun, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Al Saadoun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Saadoun shoots in looking for a takedown. Viwako tries to sprawl out of it but Al Saadoun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viwako manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Viwako tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Saadoun defends well and Viwako ends up having to push Al Saadoun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Viwako scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viwako stalling away here and it's allowed Al Saadoun to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Viwako 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. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viwako postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Viwako wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viwako is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwumo Viwako 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#
Viwako shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chukwumo Viwako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viwako shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Saadoun pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Saadoun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Viwako counters with a nice uppercut.
Viwako scores with a body shot.
Viwako tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Saadoun feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viwako.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwumo Viwako. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Viwako darts in and clinches Al Saadoun up against the cage.
Viwako drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.
Viwako jumps guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD2#
Al Saadoun gets control of Viwako's arms and successfully pulls guard. Al Saadoun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Viwako in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viwako connects with a couple of short punches.
Viwako wanted to stand there but Al Saadoun had control of the position.
Viwako wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Viwako from controlling successfully.
Viwako knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Saadoun on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Viwako trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Saadoun's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viwako defends well.
Viwako has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Viwako trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Viwako has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.
Viwako is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Viwako breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viwako fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viwako throws a sloppy head kick and Al Saadoun moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into Viwako's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Viwako keeps moving.
Al Saadoun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Viwako is controlling Al Saadoun's posture.
Al Saadoun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Saadoun is standing up over Viwako. Viwako looks to escape but Al Saadoun dives into side control.
Viwako trying his best to control but Al Saadoun has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Al Saadoun as Viwako shoots in.
Al Saadoun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Al Saadoun blocks a head kick by Viwako.
Al Saadoun slaps away a takedown attempt from Viwako, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Al Saadoun feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Viwako trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Viwako wants to control the position but Al Saadoun says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako is looking to improve his position.
Al Saadoun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Viwako misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Al Saadoun passes to full mount!
Viwako is looking to improve his position but Al Saadoun isn't that keen on the idea.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Saadoun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Viwako hang on?
Viwako is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Saadoun avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.#T2#
Al Saadoun controlling from the full mount.
Viwako is squirming around, avoiding Al Saadoun's attempts to control the action.
Al Saadoun is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Viwako is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Viwako tries to buck Al Saadoun off but he can't manage it.
Al Saadoun raining down hammerfists from mount.
Al Saadoun controlling the position easily from mount.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand but Viwako has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Viwako wants to control but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Viwako has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Viwako is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viwako blocking the ground and pound.
Al Saadoun tries to control but Viwako wriggling away.
Viwako manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viwako trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Saadoun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulmalek Al Saadoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Viwako fails with a takedown attempt.
Viwako is looking to land body kicks.
Viwako moves out of range as Blanco throws a body kick.
Viwako misses with a takedown attempt - Blanco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blanco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blanco misses with a low kick.
Blanco closes the distance and clinches up with Viwako, looking for a takedown. Blanco pushes Viwako against the cage but Viwako circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blanco avoids the head kick by Viwako.
Viwako stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blanco.#T1##CL2#
Viwako rushes Blanco and presses him up against the cage.
Blanco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viwako smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Viwako pushes Blanco up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blanco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Viwako prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viwako stalls.
Viwako keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blanco's efforts to push away.#T2##TD2#
Viwako is trying to trip Blanco. He has hold of a leg but Blanco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Viwako persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Viwako won't allow Blanco to sweep him here.
Viwako 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.
Viwako won't allow Blanco to sweep him here.
Blanco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viwako controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Viwako might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blanco wants to get back to his feet but Viwako is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Blanco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viwako can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viwako is looking to stand up but Blanco won't let him.
Blanco trying to keep a closed guard but Viwako is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blanco shoots in but Viwako avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Viwako darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blanco is trying to maintain the position but Viwako is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Viwako looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blanco is looking to improve his position.
Viwako with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viwako throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwumo Viwako dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Viwako stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Blanco does no damage.
Viwako stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viwako wants it to stay on the feet.
Blanco wants to clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Viwako.
A lull in the action here as Viwako stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Viwako is continuing to stall.
Chukwumo Viwako has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viwako tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Viwako thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blanco prevents Viwako from moving into mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blanco is being controlled here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Viwako is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blanco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viwako wants to stand but Blanco has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Viwako looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blanco is fending him off so far but Viwako persists. Nope, Blanco circles away and we're back to standing.
Blanco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Viwako manages to circle out of the way.
Blanco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blanco doesn't manage to clinch there - Viwako circles away.
Viwako is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Viwako has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Viwako clinches. #T3#
Blanco is trying to force a seperation but Viwako has the dominant position.#TD2#
Viwako is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blanco can't fight it off and eventually Viwako manages to take the fight to the floor. Blanco looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Viwako is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blanco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blanco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Viwako is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viwako really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viwako controls Blanco momentarily but Blanco frees himself. #T4#
Blanco prevents Viwako from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Viwako looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viwako looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blanco wants to stand but Viwako has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Viwako escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blanco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwumo Viwako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Viwako with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blanco shoots in looking for a takedown. Viwako tries to sprawl out of it but Blanco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viwako manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Viwako drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Viwako lands a couple of digs.
Viwako not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viwako postures up.
#T1#
Viwako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco is keeping the position for now.
Viwako content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blanco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viwako is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Viwako lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blanco backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Viwako gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Blanco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viwako uses from the top position. #T2#
Blanco is trying to keep Viwako in close.
Viwako trying to control but Blanco is working from the bottom.
Blanco wants to stand up but Viwako is controlling him.
Blanco looking for a sweep. Not yet Blanco, not yet.
Blanco wants to stand and escape but Viwako is having none of it.
Blanco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blanco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB#
Blanco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Viwako drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blanco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viwako has Blanco in his guard.#REVR#
Blanco prevents Viwako from getting back to his feet.
Viwako lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Viwako tries to free his leg and advance position but Blanco is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viwako is pushing down on Blanco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blanco is fighting to maintain full guard but Viwako has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blanco is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Blanco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viwako pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwumo Viwako comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viwako winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwumo Viwako!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Viwako shoots in looking for a takedown. Atlangeriev tries to sprawl out of it but Viwako keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atlangeriev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Viwako enables Atlangeriev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Viwako manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Viwako pushes Atlangeriev off and gets back to his feet.
Atlangeriev shoots in looking for a takedown but Viwako manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Atlangeriev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viwako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Atlangeriev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako goes for a double leg but Atlangeriev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atlangeriev continues to drive forward.
Viwako is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atlangeriev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdulsalam Atlangeriev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwumo Viwako.
Atlangeriev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viwako swivels and escapes.#TD#
Viwako gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Atlangeriev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Atlangeriev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Viwako keeping moving, preventing Atlangeriev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Atlangeriev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Atlangeriev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Atlangeriev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Viwako can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viwako manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atlangeriev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Atlangeriev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viwako on the ground.
Atlangeriev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Viwako works over Atlangeriev with some ground and pound from guard.
Viwako keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Atlangeriev's head.
Atlangeriev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Viwako being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Atlangeriev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atlangeriev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Atlangeriev has a closed guard, preventing Viwako from standing up.
Atlangeriev working a defensive guard but Viwako passes into half guard.
Atlangeriev is refusing to be controlled, as Viwako sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Viwako seems content to control.
Atlangeriev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Viwako is taking a breather. Atlangeriev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viwako is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atlangeriev sees it coming and defends easily.
Viwako is pressing down on Atlangeriev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atlangeriev is holding on for now.
Atlangeriev is looking to improve his position.
Viwako perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viwako punishes Atlangeriev's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Viwako.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwumo Viwako dominated that round.
That's time! Atlangeriev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Atlangeriev leaves Viwako with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Viwako misses with the combination.
Viwako misses with a head kick.
Viwako tries for a takedown but Atlangeriev circles away easily#TD#
and Atlangeriev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Viwako's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlangeriev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atlangeriev looking to sit in guard and control but Viwako gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atlangeriev is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB#
Viwako avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viwako slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Viwako is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Atlangeriev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Atlangeriev tries to buck Viwako off but Viwako is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Atlangeriev is trying to control Viwako's posture but Viwako avoids it.
Viwako misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Atlangeriev can't do much from the bottom here.
Atlangeriev is trying to improve his position.
Atlangeriev is not content to let Viwako control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Viwako has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Atlangeriev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Viwako yanks on the arm and Atlangeriev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Viwako.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chukwumo Viwako!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Viwako shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chorr pinned against the cage. Chorr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chorr fails with the takedown#CL#
and Viwako counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chorr wants a takedown but no success here.
Chorr is pressed up against the cage. Viwako has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chorr down to the mat. Chorr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chorr misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Viwako counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Viwako controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Chorr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chorr wants to improve his position but Viwako is controlling well.
Viwako stalling.
Viwako looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viwako is controlling the pace.
Viwako seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chorr for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Viwako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chorr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viwako manages to avoid it.#CL#
Viwako clinches with his opponent.
Viwako has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chorr after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwumo Viwako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viwako is trying to break the clinch but Chorr has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Chorr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viwako.
Viwako dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chorr is trying to break free.
Viwako takes an elbow to the temple.
Viwako keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chorr's efforts to push away.
Chorr can't get the takedown.
Chorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viwako smiles and moves away.
Chorr shoots and misses #CL#
and Viwako counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viwako. #TD#
Viwako pulls guard successfully.
Chorr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viwako works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chorr throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Viwako 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.
Viwako is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chorr is looking to stand up but Viwako won't let him.
Viwako wants to sweep here but Chorr controlling him for the moment.
Viwako on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Viwako tries to get out of the position.
Viwako is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chorr trying to control but Viwako is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwumo Viwako dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Viwako circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chorr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viwako pinned against the cage. Viwako gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viwako is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chorr can do to turn this around?
Viwako throws a wild body kick that Chorr sees coming a mile off.
Chorr throws a one two combo.
Chorr doesn't manage to clinch there - Viwako circles away.
#TD#
Viwako looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chorr!
Chorr is looking to get back to his feet here but Viwako is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chorr's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chorr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Viwako has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chorr's body.
#SUB#
Viwako is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chorr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chorr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Viwako's guard. Nice work there by Chorr.
#T2#
Chorr trying to control but Viwako is working from the bottom.
Viwako has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Viwako wants to sweep but no luck.
Viwako wants to stand up but Chorr is controlling him. #SU2#
Chorr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Viwako, up you get! #T3##TD#
Viwako closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Viwako trying to control the action but Chorr is working from the bottom.
Chukwumo Viwako overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chorr being controlled for a moment.
Chorr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Viwako asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chorr is looking to regain half guard here but Viwako keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Viwako working the body and head with strikes.
Chorr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viwako in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viwako is pressing down on Chorr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chorr is holding on for now.
Viwako is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Assan Karim Chorr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chorr doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Viwako counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Viwako jumps into guard, dragging Chorr to the mat.
Viwako trying to control the position.
Chorr preventing the sweep.
Chorr trying to control the position from guard on top but Viwako is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Chorr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viwako swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Chorr stopping the sweep attempt from Viwako.
Chorr wants to get up but he can't break Viwako's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chorr wants to control from the top but Viwako keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Viwako closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Viwako has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chorr regains guard immediately.
Viwako throwing strikes from guard but Chorr blocks nicely.
Viwako postures up and lands a big shot to Chorr's brow. #T2##SUB#
Viwako drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chorr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viwako has Chorr in his guard.#REVB#
Viwako is controlling Chorr's posture.
Chorr throws an elbow that misses. Viwako uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chorr's guard. Nice move by Viwako!#REVR#
Chorr is trying to control the position but Viwako postures up. #T3#
Viwako forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Chorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viwako is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Viwako is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chorr defends it well.
Viwako wants to take a breather but Chorr is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Viwako tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chorr.
Viwako trying to mount his opponent but Chorr defends it.
Viwako missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chorr is looking to control Viwako's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chorr avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Viwako moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viwako tries to circle away but Chorr has him pinned against the cage.
Chorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viwako to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwumo Viwako showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Viwako has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwumo Viwako!
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