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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Machine blocks a head kick by Bridges.
Arden Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machine wants it to stay on the feet.
Bridges scores with a one two! Machine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machine but Machine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machine wants to clinch.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bridges tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Machine has Bridges pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bridges manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bridges displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machine is trying to drag Bridges to the mat but Bridges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Bridges keeps him there for the moment.
Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bridges gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arden Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Bridges is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machine prevents Bridges from breaking the clinch.
Machine is looking for a takedown.
Bridges is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Machine tightens his grip and picks Bridges up, before dumping him to the ground. Bridges manages to land in guard.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machine stays in close to Bridges's body and controls the position.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridges is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bridges wants to hit a switch here but Machine passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bridges there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Machine looks winded!
Bridges really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Machine goes for an armbar but Bridges turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bridges. #SUB2#
Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bridges defends it easily.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Machine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bridges stacks Machine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bridges!
Bridges fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine tries to bench press Bridges off him but Bridges keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mean Machine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bridges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bridges misses with a leg kick.
Machine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bridges is looking to slow Machine down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bridges.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bridges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machine pinned against the cage. Machine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Bridges moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Arden Bridges has been cut.#TD#
Bridges looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine controls Bridges momentarily but Bridges frees himself.
Bridges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Machine has his hands on Bridges's head, controlling the position.
Machine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Machine forces his way into half guard.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Machine seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Bridges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mean Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine trying to control the action but Bridges is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bridges is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Bridges has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machine is working away from the top position though.#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.#SUB2#
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Machine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bridges has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine 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.
Mean Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arden Bridges's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bridges lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
A low kick from Bridges misses
and Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bridges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machine's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Bridges makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bridges closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machine circles away.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arden Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bridges shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bridges dives into side control.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine parries the strikes from Bridges easily there. Bridges is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machine to escape.
#T2#
Machine is trying to control Bridges's posture but Bridges avoids it.
What's Machine going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Machine wants to control but Bridges postures up.
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
Bridges misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Bridges drags him back down.
Machine tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Machine is trying to buck Bridges off.
Machine trying his best to control but Bridges has mounted him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machine holds on to Bridges as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bridges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machine on the ground.
Machine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machine tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bridges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bridges punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machine?
And that's the end of the fight!
Arden Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machine 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Bridges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virtanen wants to counter the offense by Bridges and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Bridges. No joy for Virtanen on that attempt.
Bridges fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Bridges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Virtanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bridges takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Arden Bridges has been cut.
Virtanen tries for a takedown but Bridges manages to get underhooks.
Arden Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Virtanen.
Bridges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Virtanen smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Virtanen gets a clinch.
Bridges stalling in the clinch.
Virtanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1##TD#
Bridges successfully pulls guard.
Virtanen throws an elbow that misses. Bridges uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Virtanen's guard. Nice move by Bridges!#REVR#
Virtanen wants to stand and escape but Bridges is having none of it.
Virtanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Virtanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bridges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virtanen is trying to keep Bridges in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virtanen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bridges is pulling down on Virtanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Virtanen, at least for the moment.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving.
Virtanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bridges has Virtanen pulled in close to control his posture.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Virtanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Virtanen is stalling in the full guard.
Bridges pulls Virtanen in close to his closed guard and prevents Virtanen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Virtanen is working Bridges over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bridges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bridges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bridges or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtanen, which made it look bad.
Virtanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Virtanen stalks Bridges and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bridges's face. Bridges staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Bridges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Virtanen counters with a big head kick but Bridges shrugs it off.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Virtanen connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bridges.
Virtanen scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Bridges. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Virtanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arden Bridges's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Bridges closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Bridges postures up.
Bridges stops Virtanen from standing up.
Virtanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Virtanen controls Bridges momentarily but Bridges frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen wants to sweep here but Bridges controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Bridges controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bridges as he jumps to the side.
Virtanen lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bridges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Virtanen.
Bridges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Bridges fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bridges tries to score with a low kick but Virtanen moves his leg out of the way.
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virtanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bridges counters with a two punch combo.
Bridges looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arden Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Virtanen wants to clinch.
Virtanen tries to clinch up.
Arden Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bridges on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bridges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridges misses with a leg kick
and Virtanen counters with a left and a right that stings Bridges.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virtanen shoots in and drives through. Bridges sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Virtanen moves into the clinch.
Virtanen tries to break free but Bridges pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timo Virtanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arden Bridges's cut.
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##TD#
Bridges shoots in and gets a takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Bridges is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
Arden Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virtanen wants to stand up but Bridges is controlling him.
Virtanen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Virtanen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bridges won't allow Virtanen to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Bridges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bridges prevents Virtanen from getting back to his feet.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bridges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timo Virtanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virtanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Bridges fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Virtanen sprawls well initially but Bridges persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Virtanen is trying to maintain the position but Bridges is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Virtanen manages to get to full guard.
Bridges preventing the sweep.
Virtanen is trying to keep Bridges in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen wants to stand and escape but Bridges is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Bridges thumps Virtanen with a low kick.
Bridges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Bridges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridges circles away.
Virtanen tries to clinch there but Bridges circles away.
Virtanen wants to clinch
and Bridges counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Bridges throws a head kick but Virtanen moves out of range.
Bridges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Virtanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bridges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Virtanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bridges throws a big counter combination but Virtanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Bridges looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Virtanen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtanen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arden Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Virtanen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timo Virtanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Bridges blocks a leg kick.
Fucanac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fucanac with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Fucanac closes the distance and pushes Bridges back into the cage.
Bridges trying to stall but Fucanac improves his position.
Bridges is pushing Fucanac up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fucanac wants to take the fight to the mat but Bridges manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fucanac tries to pull guard but Bridges won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Fucanac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bridges leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Fucanac decides to pull guard.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Fucanac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Fucanac 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.
Fucanac looking for a sweep. Not yet Fucanac, not yet. #SUB2#
Fucanac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bridges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bridges throws a big right hand that misses.
Fucanac trying to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bridges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fucanac looks for the body kick but Bridges saw that one coming.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fucanac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arden Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orce Fucanac.
Fucanac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fucanac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fucanac fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Bridges was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bridges throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bridges closes the distance and clinches up with Fucanac, looking for a takedown. Bridges pushes Fucanac against the cage but Fucanac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Fucanac pushes Bridges up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Fucanac successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Fucanac pushes Bridges off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fucanac fails with a takedown attempt.
Fucanac fails to land the takedown.
Bridges went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bridges throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Fucanac counters by clinching up.
Fucanac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bridges.
#TD#
Bridges drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Fucanac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bridges is keeping the position for now.
Fucanac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Fucanac stands up and waves to Bridges to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orce Fucanac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arden Bridges's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fucanac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fucanac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bridges pinned against the cage. Bridges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Fucanac has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fucanac tries to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fucanac manages to pull guard.
Bridges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fucanac on the ground.
Bridges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Fucanac is looking for a triangle but Bridges pushes his legs off easily.
Fucanac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Fucanac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fucanac seems keen to control Bridges's posture.
Bridges trying to control the position from guard on top but Fucanac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fucanac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bridges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fucanac dives in for a single leg takedown but Bridges sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arden Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orce Fucanac.
No luck for Fucanac with that takedown attempt.
Bridges is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Bridges with that takedown attempt.
Fucanac works over Bridges's head and body with a nice combination.
Fucanac checks a low kick from Bridges.
Fucanac darts in trying to clinch
and Bridges counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Fucanac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bridges but Bridges pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Fucanac gets a clinch.
Fucanac tries for a takedown but Bridges manages to get underhooks.
Bridges working hard to break the clinch.
Fucanac tries to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling the position.
Fucanac goes for a takedown attempt but Bridges pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fucanac moves out of range of the body kick.
Bridges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fucanac.
Fucanac is breathing heavily.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fucanac.
Bridges is looking for a counter combo.
Fucanac throws a series of punches but Bridges moves out of range.
Bridges went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bridges, right into the meat.
Fucanac goes for a double leg but Bridges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bridges continues to drive forward.
Fucanac throws a sloppy head kick and Bridges moves out of range easily.
Fucanac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bridges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridges has a takedown stuffed.
Bridges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arden Bridges will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arden Bridges's cut.
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#
Fucanac misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Bridges with that takedown attempt.
Fucanac shoots for a double leg takedown but Bridges sprawls well. He's pushed Fucanac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bridges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fucanac tries to avoid it but Bridges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fucanac to the ground. Fucanac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fucanac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bridges as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges misses with a head kick.
Fucanac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bridges sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fucanac somewhat.
Arden Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orce Fucanac.
Fucanac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fucanac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Fucanac looks to move away, Bridges throws a big counter combo but Fucanac just gets out of the way.
Fucanac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bridges misses with a two punch combination.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fucanac as he avoids it easily.
Fucanac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bridges shoots for a double leg takedown but Fucanac sprawls well. He's pushed Bridges's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bridges tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fucanac swivels and escapes.
Fucanac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bridges doesn't seem bothered though.
Fucanac dives in and grabs Bridges's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridges pushes down on Fucanac's head and hops out.#T2#
Bridges stuffs the takedown attempt from Fucanac. Fucanac gets slowly back to his feet.
Bridges is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fucanac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Fucanac gets a double leg takedown into Bridges's guard.
Fucanac slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fucanac takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Fucanac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bridges doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fucanac. #T3#
Fucanac is taking a breather. Bridges 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Fucanac stands up out of the half guard.
Bridges misses with a leg kick
and Fucanac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arden Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Fucanac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bridges tries to avoid it but Fucanac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bridges to the ground. Bridges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Fucanac looks to move away, Bridges throws a big counter combo but Fucanac just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Fucanac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bridges throws a head punch that misses.
Bridges is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fucanac is keeping busy.
Fucanac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fucanac holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fucanac content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fucanac continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bridges is looking to control Fucanac's arms but Fucanac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bridges has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Fucanac.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bridges wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orce Fucanac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fucanac 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orce Fucanac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Bridges slaps away a takedown attempt from Boi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bridges is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Boi gets a takedown into half guard.
Boi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bridges taking some punishment here, with Boi in his half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Arden Bridges has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boi.
Boi lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bridges! More strikes land and this one is all over! Boi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phat Boi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Armpit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bridges is trying to defend but Armpit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Armpit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridges blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armpit.
Armpit is thwarting Bridges's attempts to control the position.
Armpit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armpit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armpit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armpit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#
It looks like Arden Bridges has been cut.
Bridges trying to control but Armpit postures up.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nice strikes from Armpit there. #T1#
Bridges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Armpit trying to control but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Armpit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bridges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armpit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armpit is in close to Bridges's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armpit throws a strike but Bridges rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Armpit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Armpit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armpit can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB2#
Armpit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armpit holds on and takes a little breather.
Armpit wants to improve his position but instead Bridges has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armpit tries to roll over but Bridges keeps him under control.#T3#
Armpit is holding on to half guard well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Armpit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bridges!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armpit looks up at the clock and then as Bridges takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Armpit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#CUT2#
Arden Bridges's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Armpit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bridges down.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Arden Bridges's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arden Bridges's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Armpit!
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