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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Josefi misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Josefi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Josefi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
Josefi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josefi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Josefi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Josefi, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Josefi against the cage but Josefi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Josefi is looking for a takedown.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Josefi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Josefi fails with the takedown.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Josefi pinned against the cage. Josefi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJosefi.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Hunter tries to bum rush Josefi with a series of wild strikes but Josefi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josefi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Josefi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Josefi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josefi fails with a takedown attempt.
Josefi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Josefi moves into the clinch.
Josefi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josefi tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Josefi drops back down to his feet.
Josefi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Josefi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Josefi darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Josefi into the cage. #CL2#
Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter tries to circle away but Josefi has him pinned against the cage.
Hunter jumps guard but Josefi stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Josefi around his waist. Josefi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunter gets underhooks to prevent Josefi's takedown attempt.
Josefi is breathing heavily.#T4#
Josefi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Josefi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hunter can't fight it off and eventually Josefi manages to take the fight to the floor. Hunter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Hunter 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#
Hunter prevents Josefi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Josefi gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Josefi has a closed guard, preventing Hunter from standing up.
Josefi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hunter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Josefi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Hunter manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Josefi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Hunter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Josefi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Josefi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Josefi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Hunter jumps into guard, dragging Josefi to the mat.
Josefi wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Josefi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Josefi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Hunter stands up from Josefi's guard - Hunter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hunter shoots in but Josefi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josefi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Josefi is avoiding it.
Hunter looks to clinch #TD#
and Josefi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunter won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Hunter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Josefi off and has taken his back!
Hunter avoiding Josefi 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hunter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hunter throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Josefi trying to control but not successfully.
Josefi covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Hunter misses with punches from the back.
Hunter trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Josefi tries to roll but Hunter sticks to his back.
Hunter not allowing Josefi to control his hands.
Hunter misses with an elbow to the head.
Hunter tries to get the hooks in deep but Josefi pushed the leg off.
Hunter is not going to allow Josefi to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Hunter missing with strikes from the back.
Josefi prevents Hunter from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Josefi is in a bad position with Hunter working for a choke. Josefi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Josefi looking to pass the guard.
Josefi forces his way into half guard.
Sam Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hunter 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##CL#
Josefi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Josefi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hunter taking a breather.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
Josefi wants a takedown.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter tries to stall but Josefi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josefi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Josefi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Hunter gets caught flat footed, as Josefi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Josefi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunter wants to improve his position but instead Josefi has moved into half guard.
Josefi drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head. #SUB#
Josefi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunter sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Josefi seems content to control.
Hunter is looking to escape.#T2#
Josefi passes to side control.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Josefi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Josefi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Josefi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Josefi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Josefi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Josefi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Josefi trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Josefi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Josefi's guard! Nice work there by Hunter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Josefi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Josefi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Josefi tries to get out of the position.
Josefi is looking to stand up but Hunter isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Josefi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter postures up in Josefi's guard and throws a big left but Josefi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Josefi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunter 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hunter!
Terry Josefi was interviewed post fight and said 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Event:
RFC Australia Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Figis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Josefi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Figis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Josefi somewhat.
Figis misses with the combination.
#KD#
Figis drops Josefi with a beautiful combination! Josefi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Figis is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Josefi is rocked!
Figis works over Josefi's head and body with a nice combination.
Josefi is still on wobbly legs! Can Figis finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figis throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Josefi counters by clinching up.
Figis prevents the takedown attempt.
Josefi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Josefi seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Josefi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Josefi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Josefi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Josefi managing to control the position.
Josefi has a closed guard, preventing Figis from standing up. #SUB2#
Josefi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figis is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Josefi has a closed guard, preventing Figis from standing up.
Josefi wants to sweep here but Figis controlling him for the moment.
Figis stops Josefi from standing up.
Josefi looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Josefi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figis, pushing him back against the cage.
Josefi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figis's efforts to push away.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Cyril Figis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Josefi.
Figis tries to break free but Josefi pushes him back against the cage.
Figis tries to break free but Josefi pushes him back against the cage.
Josefi wants a takedown.
#T3#
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Josefi is trying to drag Figis to the mat but Figis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Josefi has Figis pressed against the cage, preventing Figis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figis wants to get back to striking at distance but Josefi won't allow it.
Figis is trying to force a seperation but Josefi has the dominant position.
Figis gets underhooks to prevent Josefi's takedown attempt.
Figis has had enough of the clinch but Josefi keeps him there for the moment.
Josefi tries to pull guard but Figis holds him up against the cage and eventually Josefi drops back down to his feet.
Figis tries to break the clinch but Josefi is controlling the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Figis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Josefi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Figis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figis is looking to break free of the clinch but Josefi has double underhooks.
Figis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figis working hard to break the clinch.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
Josefi looks winded!
Figis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Josefi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figis's efforts to push away.
Figis is trying to break the clinch but Josefi is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Josefi wants a takedown.
Figis is trying to push Josefi away but Josefi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Josefi has Figis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Figis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Figis can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Figis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyril Figis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Josefi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Figis tests Josefi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cyril Figis is winning the standup battle so far.
Figis looks to land a combination but Josefi avoids it well.
Cyril Figis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figis connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Josefi tumbling to the canvas! Figis pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Josefi was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cyril Figis!
Cyril Figis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Terry Josefi was interviewed post fight and said 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Event:
RapidFC 9
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Romo Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romo Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Josefi.
Josefi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romo Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Josefi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Josefi fails with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Josefi rushes Romo Iii and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Romo Iii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Josefi uses from the top position. #SUB#
Romo Iii working for a triangle but Josefi defends it easily.
#SUB#
Romo Iii working for a triangle but Josefi defends it easily.
#T1#
Josefi wants to stand but Romo Iii is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Romo Iii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Josefi uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Josefi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Romo Iii is trying to escape and Josefi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Romo Iii is forced to tap! Nice work there by Josefi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Josefi!
Post fight, an emotional Terry Josefi said 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.
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Event:
RapidFC 7
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Josefi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Josefi trying to control the position but Shiina is working away.
Shiina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Josefi is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Josefi is looking to advance position but Shiina won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shiina actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shiina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Josefi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Josefi pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Josefi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shiina is trying to maintain the position but Josefi is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Josefi wants to work for an arm triangle but Shiina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shiina felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Shiina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Josefi seems to be looking for submissions.
Shiina moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Shiina is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Josefi has his hands clasped together but Shiina extends and breaks Josefi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shiina.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina!
The defeated Terry Josefi had this to say: 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 1
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Josefi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theeh tries to avoid it but Josefi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theeh to the ground. Theeh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josefi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Josefi shoots in for a double leg but Theeh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josefi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theeh is fending him off so far but Josefi persists. Nope, Theeh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theeh shoots and misses
and Josefi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theeh tries to clinch but Josefi is having none of it.
Theeh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Josefi tries to avoid it but Theeh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Josefi to the ground. Josefi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josefi shoots for a double leg takedown but Theeh sprawls well. He's pushed Josefi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Theeh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theeh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Josefi after a bit of a struggle.
Theeh is stalling here.
Josefi tries for a takedown but Theeh manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Josefi tries to score a body lock takedown but Theeh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Josefi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theeh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Josefi.
Theeh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theeh prevents the takedown attempt.
Theeh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Theeh is trying to force a seperation but Josefi has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Theeh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Theeh jumps guard but Josefi stands there with Theeh around his waist. Theeh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theeh is defending well.
Josefi is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theeh wants to take the fight to the mat but Josefi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Josefi stops a takedown attempt from Theeh.
#TD#
Josefi tightens his grip and picks Theeh up, before dumping him to the ground. Theeh manages to land in guard.
Theeh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Theeh looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Josefi is defending well. Theeh quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Josefi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Theeh celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Popeye Theeh!
Terry Josefi spoke after the fight, saying 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Event:
RapidFC 3
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Josefi rushes Cricket and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Josefi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cricket gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Cricket breaks from the clinch.
Josefi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Josefi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cricket closes the distance and pushes Josefi back into the cage.
Josefi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cricket after a bit of a struggle.
Josefi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cricket wants to break the clinch but can't.
Josefi tries to score a body lock takedown but Cricket shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket'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.
Cricket tries to pull guard but Josefi won't allow it.
Cricket jumps guard but Josefi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Josefi is trying to drag Cricket to the mat but Cricket just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cricket goes for a takedown attempt but Josefi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cricket will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josefi looks for a takedown but Cricket sprawls well.
Cricket avoids a kick to the body.
Cricket feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Cricket fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Josefi, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Cricket has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
Josefi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Josefi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cricket pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Cricket shoots for a double leg takedown but Josefi sprawls well. He's pushed Cricket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cricket fails with a takedown attempt.
Josefi attempts a counter takedown but Cricket avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Cricket pushes Josefi up against the cage in a clinch.
Cricket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Josefi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cricket has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Josefi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Josefi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Josefi manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricket is trying to get back to half guard.
Cricket is trying to control Josefi's posture but Josefi avoids it. #T3#
Josefi is looking to take a break and control but Cricket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Josefi has an Americana. Cricket didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Josefi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Josefi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Terry Josefi!
In his post fight interview, Terry Josefi gave a big smile as he said 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.
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Event:
RapidFC 2
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Josefi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figis avoids it really well and circles away.
Josefi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Josefi throws a sloppy head kick
and Figis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Figis as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Figis does no damage.
Figis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figis scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Josefi pushes Figis up against the cage in a clinch.
Josefi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Figis is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Josefi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Figis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Figis throws a combination. Josefi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Josefi is rocked!
Figis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Josefi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Josefi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Josefi seems to have got his legs back now.
Figis thuds a left hand into Josefi's body.
Figis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figis's corner calls for a 1-2. Figis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Figis has knocked Josefi down with a huge combo! Figis steps away and waves a wobbly Josefi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Figis lands a nice shot to the body.
Figis doesn't manage to clinch there - Josefi circles away.
Josefi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cyril Figis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Josefi misses with a takedown
and Figis counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Josefi! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Figis!
Terry Josefi was interviewed post fight and said 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Event:
RapidFC 1
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Josefi misses with a head kick.
Josefi walks into a left hand. #TD#
Torito gets a double leg takedown into Josefi's guard.
Torito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Torito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torito postures up.
Torito stands up over Josefi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torito cracks Josefi with a solid left hand.#T1#
Torito controlling from the top position.
Torito won't allow Josefi to get back to his feet.
Josefi wants to control but Torito passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Josefi trying to hold on to Torito's head to control him but Torito postures up.
Josefi tries to roll over but Torito keeps him under control.
Josefi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Josefi moves into full guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torito landing with the ground and pound.
Torito passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Torito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Josefi wants to get back to full guard but Torito has mounted him!
Torito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Torito working Josefi over with strikes here.
Torito postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Josefi looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Josefi is rocked!#T3#
Josefi working to try and regain half guard.
Josefi is still in real trouble! Can Torito finish him?
Torito unloading with bombs!
Josefi seems to have recovered his senses.
Torito putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Torito looking to finish Josefi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Josefi!
Torito with good strikes from the mount here!
Torito content just to control the position here.
Torito has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Josefi's face.
A big strike lands for Torito! That's really hurt Josefi and he's turned his back - Torito keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Torito jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Torito!
The defeated Terry Josefi had this to say: 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Tiddies with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Josefi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tiddies using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Josefi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiddies tries to score a body lock takedown but Josefi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Josefi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU2#
Josefi stands up and waves to Tiddies to follow him. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tiddies enables Josefi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tiddies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Josefi content to stall in guard here.
Josefi is pushing down on Tiddies's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiddies is fighting to maintain full guard but Josefi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Josefi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Josefi moves to back control. #T1#
Josefi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tiddies is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Josefi has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Tiddies is in real trouble here. Josefi gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Tiddies is tapping out! Josefi wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Josefi!
As Terry Josefi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Josefi shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Josefi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Baker.
Baker slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Josefi defends it.
Josefi wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Josefi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Josefi wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Josefi is staying active underneath Baker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Josefi is looking to escape.
Josefi wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Josefi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Baker. #SUB#
Baker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Josefi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Josefi stops Baker from standing up.
Baker keeping full guard, as Josefi tries to pass.
Josefi trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Baker looking for a guillotine here but Josefi defends easily.
#T3#
Josefi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baker chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Josefi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker wants to control from the top but Josefi keeps moving.
Josefi is trying to keep Baker in close.
Josefi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Baker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baker tries to stand but Josefi is controlling from the bottom.
Josefi trying to keep a closed guard but Baker is proving a slippery customer.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to get up but he can't break Josefi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Josefi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker trying to control but Josefi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker wants to get up but he can't break Josefi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Baker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Josefi counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Josefi to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Josefi has Baker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Josefi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Baker tumbling to the mat - Josefi dives into Baker's guard.#SUB2#
Josefi has gone for a leg lock! Baker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Josefi's guard.#REVR#
Baker looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker prevents Josefi from getting back to his feet.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Josefi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baker throws a strike but Josefi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB#
Baker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Josefi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Baker has tightened it up now! Josefi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Baker!
The defeated Terry Josefi had this to say: 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Head closes this distance looking for a takedown but Josefi circles away.
Head wants to clinch.
Head misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Josefi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Josefi is trying to trip Head. He has hold of a leg but Head is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Josefi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Head scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Head throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Josefi counters with a single leg into guard. Head didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Josefi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Head controls Josefi momentarily but Josefi frees himself.
Josefi passes Head's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Josefi uses his free foot to push down on Head's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Head.
Head is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Josefi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Josefi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Head is surviving well by controlling Josefi's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Josefi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Head to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Head shrugs it off.
Head tries to hold on but Josefi postures up.
Head looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Josefi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Head has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Josefi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Josefi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Head defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2##SUB2#
Josefi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Josefi is persistently looking for the submission but Head is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Head is trying to defend against the choke here but Josefi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Josefi Tightens the hold and Head taps out furiously! Josefi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Josefi!
Terry Josefi took some time post fight to say the following; 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Josefi misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Perez counters with a single leg into guard. Josefi didn't expect that.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perez working some strikes from top position.
Perez stopping the sweep attempt from Josefi.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Perez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Josefi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perez has managed to get both his arms back between Josefi's legs - danger averted.
Perez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Josefi is looking for a triangle but Perez pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Josefi has his hands on Perez's head, controlling the position.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Josefi has wrist control.#T1#
Josefi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Perez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Josefi is pulling down on Perez's head. It's preventing any offense from Perez, at least for the moment.
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Josefi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Josefi controlling Perez's posture.
Josefi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Josefi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Perez rushes Josefi and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Josefi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Josefi just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Josefi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Perez is not content to let Josefi control the position.
Josefi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Perez can't do much from the bottom here.
Josefi trying to control the position but Perez is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Josefi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Josefi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Josefi swings around for an armbar but Perez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Josefi's guard.
Perez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Josefi pulls Perez in close to prevent any damage.
Perez distracts Josefi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez throws an elbow that misses. Josefi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perez's guard. Nice move by Josefi!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leo Perez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Josefi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez moves in looking to clinch but Josefi pushes him off.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Josefi pinned against the cage. Josefi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perez throws a head kick that Josefi semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Josefi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Josefi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perez is defending well.#TD2#
Josefi lands a takedown into guard.
Josefi is pushing down on Perez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perez is fighting to maintain full guard but Josefi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Josefi wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it.
Perez is trying to stand back up but Josefi is controlling him
Josefi trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away. #SUB2#
Josefi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Josefi works his way into full mount!
Josefi mounts Perez! Really nice guard pass there! #T2#
Josefi tries to control but Perez wriggling away.
Josefi prevents Perez from getting the reversal.
Josefi wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Josefi moves to the back. #SUB2#
Josefi is looking for the choke from the back position but Perez is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Josefi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Perez won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Josefi off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Josefi!
Post fight, Terry Josefi took to the microphone: 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Abbott tries to sprawl but Josefi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abbott missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Josefi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abbott sees it coming and defends easily.
Josefi wants to free his trapped foot but Abbott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Josefi prevents Abbott from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Josefi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abbott defends it well.
Abbott throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott trying to hold on to Josefi's head to control him but Josefi postures up.
Abbott misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Josefi is pressing down on Abbott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abbott is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Josefi blocks the strikes from Abbott.
Abbott trying to control but Josefi postures up.
Josefi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Josefi wants to pass to mount but Abbott is defending the position.
Josefi stops Abbott from getting back to his feet.
Josefi slips a nice elbow through Abbott's hands, connecting with Abbott's forehead.#SUB2#
Josefi 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.
Josefi works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Abbott swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Josefi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2#
Josefi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Abbott has worked his arm free - good work by Abbott!
#SUB2#
Josefi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abbott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Josefi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abbott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Josefi is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Josefi is putting a hurting on Abbott here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Abbott is rocked!#SUB2#
Josefi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abbott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Josefi but great work by Abbott.
Josefi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Abbott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Josefi, who protects the arm well.
Josefi sneaks back into half guard.
Josefi is controlling Abbott's trapped leg to prevent Abbott from advancing to side control.#T4#
Abbott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Josefi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abbott pulls his head out easily.
Abbott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Josefi's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Josefi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Josefi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Josefi clinches with his opponent.
Abbott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Josefi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josefi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abbott.
#TD2#
Josefi has Abbott pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Josefi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Abbott tumbling to the mat - Josefi dives into Abbott's guard.
Josefi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josefi pushes down on Abbott's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Abbott is looking to control Josefi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abbott avoid being mounted?
Josefi passes to full mount!
Josefi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abbott has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Josefi is looking for the choke from the back position but Abbott is controlling his hands well.
Abbott tries to escape but Josefi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Abbott wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Josefi looking to break Abbott's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Abbott remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Josefi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Josefi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Abbott with him. Abbott is trying to defend but Josefi has an arm under the chin now! Abbott grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Josefi!
Post fight, Terry Josefi stared into the camera and said 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Pittman shoots in and drives through. Josefi sprawls well.#TD2#
Josefi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pittman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Josefi is in Pittman's guard.
Josefi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pittman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Josefi wants to pass the guard but Pittman is keeping the position.
Pittman keeping moving, preventing Josefi from controlling successfully.
Josefi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pittman is retaining full guard.
Josefi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josefi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pittman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Josefi pulls his head out easily.
Josefi moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Josefi is trying to get an arm triangle but Pittman is defending well. #SUB2#
Josefi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pittman tries to escape but Josefi is in control. #SUB2#
Josefi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Josefi wants to stand but Pittman has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Josefi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
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.
Pittman keeping moving, preventing Josefi from controlling successfully.
Josefi is pushing down on Pittman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pittman is fighting to maintain full guard but Josefi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Josefi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pittman reverses the position - he's now on top in Josefi's guard.
Josefi is trying to control the position but Pittman postures up.
Josefi wants to hit a switch here but Pittman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Josefi there!
Pittman blocks Josefi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Pittman wants to control the pace but Josefi is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pittman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Josefi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Josefi wants to hold on but Pittman pushes him away.
Josefi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pittman is staying active.
Pittman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Josefi wants to control but Pittman is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hugo Pittman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Josefi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Pittman gets tackled into the cage by Josefi. Josefi maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Pittman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Josefi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pittman to the mat. Pittman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pittman is wriggling around but Josefi manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Pittman is looking to escape.
Josefi is looking to pass Pittman's guard but actually Pittman recovers to full guard.
Josefi advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josefi tries to stand and escape but Pittman is controlling the position.
Josefi trying to pass the guard but Pittman defending well. #SUB2#
Josefi is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Josefi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pittman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Terry Josefi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Josefi trying to advance position but Pittman counters by regaining guard.
Josefi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pittman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Josefi passes Pittman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Josefi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pittman reverses the position - he's now on top in Josefi's guard.
Josefi wants to get back to his feet but Pittman passes into half guard.
#T2#
Pittman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pittman throwing shots but Josefi is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Josefi missing with punches from the bottom.
Pittman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Josefi is refusing to be controlled, as Pittman sits in half guard.
Josefi trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Pittman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Josefi defending well though.
Josefi has his hands clasped together around Pittman's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Pittman is trying to work for a kimura but Josefi is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Josefi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pittman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Pittman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Josefi tries to roll over but Pittman keeps him under control.
Josefi trying to control but Pittman postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Josefi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Pittman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Josefi to the ground. Pittman is now in Josefi's guard.
Josefi punching to the body, from the bottom.
Pittman won't allow Josefi to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Josefi has his hands on Pittman's head, controlling the position.
Pittman stopping the sweep attempt from Josefi.
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 Hugo Pittman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pittman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pittman showed some decent athleticism there.
Pittman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Josefi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pittman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pittman prevents Josefi from improving his position.#T1#
Josefi wants to control but Pittman is keeping busy.
Pittman prevents Josefi from standing back up.
Pittman prevents Josefi from improving his position.
Pittman working the head and body with strikes.
Josefi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Josefi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Josefi wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pittman falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Josefi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Josefi moves nicely into side control.
Josefi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Josefi wants to stand but Pittman has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Josefi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Josefi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Josefi wants to control for a moment but Pittman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Josefi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pittman is just riding it out for now. Josefi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Josefi is trying to work for a kimura but Pittman is defending well.
Pittman wants to get back to his feet.
Josefi is pressing down on Pittman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pittman is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Josefi blocks the strikes from Pittman.
Pittman wants to get back to his feet.
Josefi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Josefi wants to pass to mount but Pittman is defending the position.
Pittman tries to kick Josefi off but Josefi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Josefi passes to side control.
Pittman tries to bench press Josefi off him but Josefi keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Josefi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pittman 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hugo Pittman!
Terry Josefi was interviewed post fight and said 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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