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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nielsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pasticcio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nielsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen throws a strike aimed at the side of Pasticcio's head but Pasticcio avoids it well.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Pasticcio is working away.
Pasticcio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nielsen connects with a decent elbow.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Pasticcio is working from the bottom.
Nielsen in side control, throwing shots but Pasticcio defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU#
Nielsen decides to stand back up.
Pasticcio throws out a loose jab but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Pasticcio throws a hook but Nielsen blocks it.
Pasticcio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pasticcio throws a good cross that connects.
Nielsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pasticcio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Pasticcio gets tackled into the cage by Nielsen. Nielsen maintains the clinch.
Nielsen is trying to pull guard but Pasticcio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nielsen tries to break free but Pasticcio pushes him back against the cage.
Nielsen trying to stall but Pasticcio improves his position.
Nielsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Pasticcio scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
Birger Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Pasticcio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielsen controls his hands.
Nielsen stalling in the clinch.
Pasticcio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Nielsen has had enough of the clinch but Pasticcio keeps him there for the moment.
Pasticcio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nielsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Birger Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nielsen pulls guard.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pasticcio is one step ahead there.
Pasticcio wants to stand but Nielsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Nielsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nielsen trying to control but Pasticcio is working from the bottom. #SU#
Nielsen stands and steps away. Pasticcio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pasticcio misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nielsen is defended easily by Pasticcio.#T4#
Pasticcio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pasticcio lands a jab to Nielsen's midsection.
Nielsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.
Nielsen slips a straight right by Pasticcio.
Pasticcio throws a good cross that connects.
Pasticcio looks to land a left hand but Nielsen moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Pasticcio sends Nielsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pasticcio is motioning to the referee to let Nielsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
Birger Nielsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Pasticcio cracks Nielsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pasticcio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nielsen to stand back up!#ROC2#
Nielsen is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Birger Nielsen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nielsen shoots in and drives through. Pasticcio sprawls well.
Pasticcio is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nielsen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nielsen is out cold! Pasticcio holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ciccio Pasticcio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Balbetta throws a body shot but no joy.
Nielsen fails to land the takedown.
Balbetta stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielsen. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nielsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Birger Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balbetta looks to throw the jab but Nielsen is out of range.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Balbetta circles away easily
letting Balbetta counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Birger Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen misses with a takedown attempt - Balbetta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Balbetta.
Nielsen throws a series of punches but Balbetta moves out of range.
Nielsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balbetta pinned against the cage. Balbetta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Balbetta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balbetta.
A cross from Balbetta lands.
A punch lands to the side of Nielsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balbetta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Balbetta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nielsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balbetta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balbetta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balbetta misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Balbetta cracks Nielsen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nielsen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Balbetta finish him?
#ROC2#
Nielsen is rocked!#CUT2#
Birger Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balbetta drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nielsen's head, knocking him out cold! Balbetta is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roccu Balbetta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielsen looks for a takedown but Gardner sprawls well.
Gardner closes the distance but Nielsen moves to the side
and Nielsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nielsen shoots in for a double leg but Gardner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Birger Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nielsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gardner to the ground. Nielsen is now in Gardner's guard.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nielsen manages to pass to side control.
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.#REVR#
Gardner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nielsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Gardner is defending well.
#T1#
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nielsen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gardner controls his leg.
Gardner taking some punishment here, with Nielsen in his half guard.
Nielsen wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Gardner uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a leg! Gardner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardner manages to kick Nielsen off! Nielsen jumps back into Gardner's guard. #T2#
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Nielsen 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.
Nielsen preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nielsen is in close to Gardner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Marc Gardner has been cut.
Gardner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nielsen with a nice head shot there.
Gardner trying to control the position.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nielsen lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Gardner is rocked!
Nielsen stands up over Gardner, holding on to his feet. Nielsen throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Gardner is out cold! Nielsen lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Birger Nielsen!
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Event:
Gladius MWCT Round 2
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Dishcharge lands a glancing blow to the side of Nielsen's head.#CUT#
It looks like Birger Nielsen has been cut.
Dishcharge connects with a right hand. Nielsen shakes it off.
Nielsen moves forwards but Dishcharge connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dishcharge's guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dishcharge keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a leg! Dishcharge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dishcharge manages to kick Nielsen off! Nielsen jumps back into Dishcharge's guard.
Dishcharge wants to stand and escape but Nielsen is having none of it.
Dishcharge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dishcharge tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking to stand up but Dishcharge won't let him. #SUB#
Dishcharge is looking for a triangle but Nielsen pushes his legs off easily.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dishcharge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nielsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dishcharge has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dishcharge is trying to hold Nielsen in close to prevent damage but Nielsen has managed to pass into half guard.
Nielsen 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nielsen working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dishcharge is trying to stand up here but Nielsen is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nielsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dishcharge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nielsen slips a nice elbow through Dishcharge's hands, connecting with Dishcharge's forehead.
Dishcharge wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nielsen working Dishcharge over with strikes.
Nielsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Nielsen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Nielsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dishcharge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nipple Dishcharge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nielsen looks winded!
Nielsen tries to move into range but Dishcharge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nielsen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Dishcharge to counter with a crisp jab.
Dishcharge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab by Dishcharge.
Nielsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nipple Dishcharge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birger Nielsen.
Dishcharge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielsen under the eye.#CL#
Dishcharge closes the distance and clinches.
Dishcharge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Dishcharge tries to break free but Nielsen pushes him back against the cage.
Dishcharge lands a hook that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dishcharge tries to circle away but Nielsen has him pinned against the cage.
Dishcharge lands with a left to the head.
Dishcharge scores with a shot to the side of Nielsen's head.
Dishcharge presses Nielsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dishcharge scores with a shot to the side of Nielsen's head.
Dishcharge tries to break free but Nielsen pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dishcharge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dishcharge lands an overhand right.
Dishcharge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dishcharge jabs at Nielsen's body.#CL#
Dishcharge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nipple Dishcharge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Birger Nielsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nielsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dishcharge misses with the combination.
Nipple Dishcharge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dishcharge cracks a nice hook into Nielsen's ribs.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Dishcharge circles away easily
and Dishcharge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dishcharge slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Nielsen looks to move away, Dishcharge throws a big counter combo but Nielsen just gets out of the way.
Dishcharge is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dishcharge takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Dishcharge is trying to break the clinch but Nielsen has him pressed against the cage.
Dishcharge lands an uppercut.
Dishcharge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dishcharge.
Nielsen tries to pull guard but Dishcharge holds him up against the cage and eventually Nielsen drops back down to his feet.
Nipple Dishcharge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birger Nielsen.
Dishcharge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dishcharge.
Nielsen takes a shot to the head.
Dishcharge working hard to break the clinch.
Dishcharge lands a hook that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
Dishcharge pushes Nielsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Dishcharge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
Dishcharge lands a shoulder strike.
Dishcharge wants to get back to striking at distance but Nielsen won't allow it.
Dishcharge lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
A short uppercut from Dishcharge.
Dishcharge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dishcharge pushes Nielsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dishcharge lands with a light punch inside.
Dishcharge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dishcharge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Dishcharge. #KD#
Dishcharge drops Nielsen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nielsen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!
Dishcharge pushes Nielsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dishcharge finish him?
Dishcharge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dishcharge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nipple Dishcharge has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dishcharge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Dishcharge breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Dishcharge forces Nielsen back against the cage and clinches.
Dishcharge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nielsens head.
Dishcharge wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Dishcharge breaks from the clinch.
Nielsen seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Dishcharge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dishcharge lands a hook that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards. #KD#
Dishcharge drops Nielsen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nielsen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dishcharge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielsen can do to turn this around?
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!
Dishcharge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dishcharge lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Nielsen senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nipple Dishcharge!
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Event:
Gladius #11
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nielsen sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Nielsen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers stops Nielsen from getting back to his feet.
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen is controlling Rogers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers is really struggling to control Nielsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
#T1#
Nielsen tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nielsen actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nielsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rogers 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers passes Nielsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rogers is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Rogers is keen to just control but Nielsen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogers to get the leverage.
Rogers is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rogers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nielsen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rogers but great work by Nielsen.
Rogers is trying to improve his position.
Rogers is letting Nielsen control him for a moment.
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers attempts a counter takedown but Nielsen avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Nielsen clinches up against the cage.
Rogers jumps guard but Nielsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nielsen pulls guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Rogers stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nielsen 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.#SUB#
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rogers tries to advance position but instead Nielsen slips a leg back in to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nielsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rogers looking to secure an arm triangle but Nielsen defends it well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Rogers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Nielsen is just holding on here. Rogers manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Rogers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nielsen is defending well though. Rogers let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Rogers is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Nielsen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rogers wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.#SUB#
Rogers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nielsen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Nielsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rogers's guard. Nice work there by Nielsen.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Nielsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nielsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rogers's head.#SUB#
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nielsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nielsen is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it. #SUB#
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogers to get the leverage. #T1#
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen keeping control of the position.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielsen can do to turn this around?
Nielsen is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers trying to pass the guard but Nielsen defending well.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rogers moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Rogers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nielsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rogers's guard! Nice work there by Nielsen!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielsen postures up.
Rogers has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position.
Nielsen working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Rogers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
After winning the bout, Steve Rogers 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ratliff wants to get back to striking at distance but Nielsen won't allow it.
Ratliff tries to land knees in the clinch but Nielsen avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Nielsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nielsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nielsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ratliff checks it well.
Ratliff lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nielsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ratliff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nielsen somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Nielsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ratliff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ratliff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ratliff! #REVR#
Nielsen regains half guard.
Nielsen is looking to escape.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ratliff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.
Nielsen is concentrating on defense, preventing Ratliff from advancing position.
Nielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Ratliff could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ratliff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Ratliff is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Nielsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ratliff.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nielsen 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#
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nielsen works his way into full mount!
Nielsen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Ratliff is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to stand but Ratliff has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice elbow there by Nielsen.
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen lands a couple of good shots and Ratliff has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birger Nielsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Nielsen rushes Ratliff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nielsen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Nielsen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ratliff is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nielsen dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ratliff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nielsen but great work by Ratliff.
Nielsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ratliff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Ratliff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nielsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen controlling from the top position. #T1#
Nielsen is continuing to stall.
Nielsen stands up over Ratliff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nielsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Ratliff has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nielsen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ratliff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nielsen pushes Ratliff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2##TD2#
Nielsen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen pulls Ratliff in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ratliff throws an elbow that misses. Nielsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ratliff's guard. Nice move by Nielsen!#REVB#
Birger Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nielsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ratliff's guard.
Nielsen slips a nice elbow through Ratliff's hands, connecting with Ratliff's forehead.
Nielsen winds up and cracks Ratliff with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Nielsen there.
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.
The adventures of Nielsen the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nielsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Nielsen seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birger Nielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ratliff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nielsen but Nielsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ratliff pushes Nielsen off but Nielsen dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ratliff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ratliff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ratliff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Ratliff!
Ratliff is fighting to break Nielsen's control of his arms but Nielsen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nielsen wants to get back to his feet but Ratliff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ratliff throws a strike but Nielsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen postures up and lands a big shot to Ratliff's brow. #T2#
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Ratliff has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Nielsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nielsen is pushing down on Ratliff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ratliff is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ratliff won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ratliff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nielsen.
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Nielsen wants to stand up but Ratliff is controlling the position.
Well, if Nielsen 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.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielsen 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.
Ratliff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Birger Nielsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nielsen 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Birger Nielsen!
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