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Event:
IFA 135lbs Round 1
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Ecakals stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ecakals scores with a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ecakals drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurmagomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ecakals has Nurmagomedov in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ecakals has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Ecakals from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Ecakals defends easily.
#T1#
Ecakals is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ecakals throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecakals throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Ecakals looking to control.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Ecakals rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecakals controlling from the top position.
It looks like Ecakals might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ecakals advances position into side control!
Ecakals wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ecakals. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ecakals working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ecakals trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ecakals tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ecakals is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ecakals working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecakals trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Ecakals dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ecakals.
We've been informed that Ecakals has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Ecakals control the position.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ecakals swings around for an armbar but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ecakals's guard.
Ecakals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Andre Ecakals has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ecakals trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Ecakals keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ecakals working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecakals is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov distracts Ecakals with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Ecakals's brow.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ecakals's head.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecakals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ecakals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVB#
Ecakals trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecakals trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ecakals gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ecakals avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ecakals slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecakals won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here. #T3#
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.
Ecakals passes Nurmagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ecakals is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ecakals is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Ecakals to pass to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ecakals is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Ecakals's head to control him but Ecakals postures up.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ecakals pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov gets back to full guard.
Ecakals tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Ecakals will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Ecakals defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Ecakals doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Ecakals throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ecakals finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Ecakals tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Ecakals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Ecakals defends easily.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Ecakals tries to pass.
Ecakals postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Ecakals is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ecakals is looking to advance position but Nurmagomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ecakals is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov cracks Ecakals with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Ecakals to control.
Ecakals is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ecakals hang on?
Nurmagomedov prevents Ecakals from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ecakals taking shots to the head.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Ecakals with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ecakals!
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ecakals hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov prevents Ecakals from getting the reversal.
Ecakals tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ecakals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Ecakals is rocked!#T3#
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ecakals is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot to the head and Ecakals winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ecakals tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morozov defends well and Ecakals ends up having to push Morozov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morozov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ecakals misses with a takedown
and Morozov counters with a series of strikes. Ecakals will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morozov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedor Morozov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Ecakals.
Morozov rushes Ecakals and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ecakals is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Morozov piles on the pressure and Ecakals crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Morozov!
A victorious Fedor Morozov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ecakals shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Ecakals.
Ecakals seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suzuki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ecakals has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Suzuki is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ecakals has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ecakals pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Suzuki is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ecakals!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Ecakals!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kameda stuffs the takedown attempt from Ecakals. Ecakals gets slowly back to his feet.
Kameda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ecakals tries for a takedown but Kameda circles away easily
and Kameda counters with a good, hard body kick but Ecakals shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kameda counters with a left and a right that stings Ecakals.
Ryoto Kameda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Ecakals.#T1##TD2#
Ecakals feints and as Kameda raises his hands in defense, Ecakals changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kameda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ecakals sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kameda trying to keep a closed guard but Ecakals is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Power Wrestling Academy inform me that Ecakals has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ecakals works over Kameda with some ground and pound from guard.
Ecakals looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ecakals passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kameda is trying to control Ecakals's posture but Ecakals avoids it. #T2#
Ecakals advances nicely into full mount.
Kameda wants to hold on but Ecakals pushes him away.
Ecakals takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kameda reaches up to try and control the position but Ecakals seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kameda rolls and tries to escape and now Ecakals has his back!
Kameda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ecakals biding his time, controlling Kameda.
Kameda rolls, trying to escape but Ecakals keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ecakals sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kameda taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Ecakals!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ecakals throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ecakals is in Miles's guard.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecakals is one step ahead there.
Ecakals controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ecakals scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ecakals stays in close to Miles's body and controls the position.
Ecakals passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals controlling the position.
Ecakals's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Miles prevents Ecakals from improving position.
Ecakals slows the pace down.
Ecakals tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ecakals just content to control the position.
Miles is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ecakals controls the position.
Miles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miles seems a little lost for a moment, as Ecakals dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Ecakals thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miles is trying to get back to half guard.
Miles struggling a bit here.#T3#
Miles sneaks back into half guard.
Miles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ecakals is trying to work for a kimura but Miles is defending well.
Ecakals thows a huge punch but Miles dodges it nicely.
Miles won't allow Ecakals to pass to mount.
Ecakals stalling.
Miles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miles keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ecakals takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miles trying to hold on to Ecakals's head to control him but Ecakals postures up.
Ecakals sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecakals wants to free his trapped foot but Miles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miles wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Ecakals dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Miles dives in for a single leg takedown but Ecakals sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ecakals will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Ecakals pushes Miles up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ecakals breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles is just out of range.#TD2#
Ecakals manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miles on his heels. He'll look to pass Miles's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Miles has his feet on Ecakals's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Ecakals looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Ecakals controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Miles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ecakals gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.
Miles tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ecakals passes Miles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ecakals has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ecakals works his way into full mount!
Ecakals controlling from mount.
Ecakals with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
A nice elbow there by Ecakals.
Ecakals controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Ecakals is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecakals working Miles over with strikes here.
Ecakals controlling his opponent.
Miles tries to reverse the position but Ecakals maintains control.#T4#
Ecakals controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Ecakals has hold of Miles's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miles manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Miles tries to lock up and control but Ecakals gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ecakals controlling the pace for now.
Andre Ecakals has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miles tries to hold on but Ecakals pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ecakals controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Ecakals.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Ecakals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miles tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Ecakals counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ecakals.
Miles is controlling Ecakals's posture.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.
Miles is trying to keep Ecakals in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Ecakals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ecakals darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Ecakals looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miles trying to control here.
Ecakals seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ecakals prevents Miles from improving his position.
Ecakals trying to pass the guard but Miles defending well.
Ecakals is thwarting Miles's attempts to control the position.
Ecakals prevents Miles from standing back up.
#T3#
Miles tries to roll over but Ecakals keeps him under control.
Ecakals passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miles!
Ecakals content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Ecakals is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miles gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Ecakals decides to stand up. #T4##CL2#
Ecakals moves into range and clinches up with Miles.
Ecakals is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Ecakals decides to pull guard.
Andre Ecakals is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ecakals throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miles uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Miles decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ecakals to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Ecakals comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ecakals 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Ecakals!
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